Orange Eucalyptus Cold-Process Soap

Orange Eucalyptus Cold-Process Soap

Ingredients:

• Coconut Oil (76°) = 10.56 ounces
• Vegetable Shortning = 10.56 ounces
• Olive Oil (Pomance*) = 10.88 ounces
• Lye = 4.53 ounces
• Water = 10.56 ounces
• Valencia Orange Essential Oil = 1/4 tsp
• Eucalyptus E.O. = 1/4 tsp
• Lime E.O. = 1/8 tsp

First thing first. (after getting everything out and preparing my molds). 

Measuring out the oils: Coconut oil & the vegetable shorting are slightly solid and room temp. 

The olive oil I used was infused with Annatto/Achiote seed this is whats gives in it the Orange color.

Here is some infused oil idea: http://www.lovinsoap.com/2011/07/color-soap-naturally-infusing-oil-with-herbs-and-spices/ 

I use vegetable oil instead of Palm oil

Measuring out the Lye.

 *Pictures not taken*
Added Lye to water in steel pot.
Added Oils to Lye mixture.

 Mixing

 Mixing until almost trace

 Adding Valencia Oil, Eucalytus & Lime Essential Oils.

 After mixing. Adding to soap mold. (It's a bit thicker than I'd prefer here)

Added leftover soap in Silicone Ice tray & yogurt cup (I greased with Vaseline)

The next day I removed from molds & sliced the loaf.