🥕Carrot Soap Making | DIY Natural Cold Process Homemade Soap Recipe

🥕In this video, I'll show you how to make homemade carrot soap using carrot-infused oil. Unlike other methods that use pureed carrots, I dry and grind the carrots into powder and infuse them in olive oil to extract the carrot essence, resulting in a beautiful orange-colored oil. This oil gives the soap a natural golden-yellow hue that doesn't fade over time.

I also use sodium citrate, a salt derived from citric acid. Sodium citrate acts as a chelating agent, meaning it binds with metal ions in water, which helps prevent soap scum from forming. By using sodium citrate, I can ensure that the soap performs well in both soft and hard water.

I'm Huy! My passion for soap making began 9 years ago after a saponification experiment at university where I studied Chemical Engineering. To me, soap isn't just a product for washing; it's a fascinating exploration of chemistry-components, chemical reactions, molecular structures, and production technologies. Through each video, I hope to share my love for this craft and inspire you to discover the joy of soap making yourself.

RECIPE:

Oils and Butters (Total weight based on formula):

🫘 5% castor oil (25 g)
🥥 20% coconut oil (100 g)
🫒35% carrot-infused olive oil (175 g)
🧈40% cocoa butter (200 g)

Superfat: 5 %

Lye Solution (36.5% concentration):

⚗️ 69 g NaOH (sodium hydroxide)
🥕100 g carrot juice

🧂10 g sodium citrate (2% of total oil weight) diluted with 20 g water (water=x2 sodium citrate)

💧Total liquid: 120 g

Note: During the curing process, white crystalline spots may appear on the surface of the soap due to the sodium citrate in the recipe. This is normal, non-harmful, and can be easily rinsed off.

STEPS:

00:00 - Intro
00:16 - How to make carrot-infused oil.
02:53 - Making carrot juice.
03:36 - Preparing sodium citrate.
03:55 - Weighing carrot juice into sodium citrate.
04:25 - Freezing the carrot juice.
04:29 - Adding sodium hydroxide to the carrot juice.
05:10 - Preparing butter and oils.
06:12 - Melting the butter.
06:18 - Preparing essential oils.
06:54 - Measuring the temperature.
07:03 - Adding lye to the oils and mixing.
08:15 - Checking for trace.
08:21 - Pouring the mixture into molds.
08:50 - Unmolding the soap.
09:20 - Cutting the soap.
10:30 - Lather test.

DISCLAIMER:

This video is intended to share personal experiences and information on how to make natural soap at home. The creator is not responsible for any issues that may arise from following the steps presented in this video.

The soap recipe in this video is based on personal preference. Before using any ingredients, please ensure that you are not allergic to them and if you are also allergic to essential oils, please avoid using them for fragrance in this recipe. If you experience any signs of an allergic reaction, such as itching or irritation, discontinue use immediately.

Results may vary depending on environmental conditions, ingredients, and individual techniques. If you have any concerns or are new to soap making, consult with professionals in the field or conduct a patch test on a small area of skin before using the product.

This soap is recommended for hand-washing only.

EQUIPMENT:

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