In today’s blog post, I would like to share the step-by-step recipe that I found and continue to use for my Oatmeal Castile soap. I searched, tried different variations, and finally found the best recipe—though, of course, I made a few modifications along the way! :)
A quick story about my "love for changing something classical": We all know (soap makers, that is) that Castile soap is traditionally made from 100% olive oil, and yes, it's made without any fragrance or colour. Two years ago, I changed that. Seriously, I was the first soap maker in my home country to create a whole collection of Castile soap made with clay and essential oils. We all know that Castile soap, when placed in a soap dish, begins to get wet and form a slimy layer. This is a feature of this soap because it’s made from 100% liquid oil. Some people are okay with that, but some are not. So, I started adding different clays because I wanted to introduce some natural color. As a result, I created beautiful, earth-inspired colors: beige, pink, light blue, green, and gray. As an additional benefit, clay doesn't allow the soap to become soggy or create slime. I also used essential oils to provide a pleasant fragrance and extra therapeutic benefits.
The outcome?
For the New Year, I sold more than 200 bunny-shaped soaps + other
fun shapes for the
Christmas Market.
Interestingly, when I shared this in a soap makers' chat, OH GOSH, I received such negative feedback. People said everything from "I have no right to change the recipe" to "My soap doesn’t look good anyway." I honestly think it was just envy, because often, people want to try something new but are afraid or insecure. That’s why many good ideas remain only in one person’s mind.
So, here it is—the recipe for Castile soap that your clients will love:
This is the recipe I use for Oatmeal Castile soap :)
Believe me, you will love this soap—it will become your favorite bar. This soap creates great bubbles and is very gentle, making it suitable for baby skin and super-sensitive skin. I highly recommend that you try making this bar, or if you don't have time, you can always order it from my store :)
References:
Anne L. Watson. Castile Soapmaking: The Smart Guide to Making Castile Soap, or How to Make Bar Soaps From Olive Oil With Less Trouble and Better Results (Smart Soap Making Book 4).
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