Handmade Cold Process Soap
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Plant Based Oils & Butters that we use in our soaps
Soft Oils
Castor Oil – Pressed from the seeds of the castor plant (Ricinus communis). Castor oil helps create a rich, bubbly lather and improves lather stability. It's one of my favorite soapmaking ingredients and is used in every Farmgirl Soapery soap recipe!
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Olive Oil – Pressed from the fruit of the olive tree. Rich in oleic acid, olive oil contributes to a gentle, conditioning bar with a creamy, low-bubble lather. It's typically the largest ingredient in my soap recipes and one of the foundations of Farmgirl Soapery soaps.
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Rice Bran Oil – Extracted from the outer bran layer of rice grains. Rice bran oil contains a blend of fatty acids, including oleic and linoleic acids, along with naturally occurring vitamin E compounds. In soapmaking, it contributes conditioning qualities and a smooth, creamy lather.
Hard Oils & Butters
Cocoa Butter – Extracted from the beans of the cacao tree (Theobroma cacao). Cocoa butter adds firmness and longevity to handmade soap while contributing to a rich, creamy, stable lather.
Coconut Oil – Extracted from the meat of mature coconuts. Coconut oil is well known in soapmaking for producing large, fluffy bubbles and a firm, long-lasting bar. Because it contributes strong cleansing properties, I use it in carefully balanced amounts alongside other oils and butters.
Mango Butter – Extracted from the seed kernels of the mango tree (Mangifera indica). Mango butter adds hardness and conditioning qualities to handmade soap while contributing to a smooth, creamy lather.
Palm Oil – Extracted from the fruit of the oil palm tree. Palm oil helps create a firm, long-lasting bar with a stable, creamy lather. I primarily use it in my plant-based soap recipes as an alternative to animal fats. Because palm oil production can contribute to deforestation and habitat loss, I purchase RSPO-certified, responsibly sourced palm oil.
Shea Butter – Extracted from the nuts of the African shea tree (Vitellaria paradoxa). Shea butter is rich in fatty acids that contribute conditioning qualities, firmness, and a creamy, stable lather. It's one of my favorite butters to incorporate into cold process soap.