Homemade cucumber soap🥒 A cooling recipe

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Citric acid information:

When citric acid and sodium hydroxide lye (NaOH) are combined, sodium citrate is created. Sodium citrate works as a chelator in soap.

A chelator traps metal ions such as calcium and magnesium that can be found in tap water.

These metal contaminants can cause rancidity and soap scum in handmade soap.

A chelator binds to these metals so that they can’t bind to the soap molecules. This way the soap won’t react with them and the soap's lather improves + shelf life increases.

Citric acid does not lower the pH of soap. Instead it consumes some of the lye and increases the superfat. Add 6 g extra lye for every 10 g of citric acid added to a soap recipe if you want to keep the superfat % at the same level.

How much citric acid should be added to soap?

Usage rate in bar soap is 1-2% of the oil weight.

How to use citric acid

Add citric acid to the distilled water and dissolve completely before adding the lye, or make a separate solution of citric acid and distilled water and add to the oils.

[tajwar]

Never thought watching someone making soap could be that much peaceful ❤

[moonval]

Will I ever make this soap? No. Did I watch the entire video? Yes. It's so cool ❤

[Implode]

One of my favorite parts is that you eat the ingredients. I don't know why but I feel like this is how our ancestors enjoyed making things. Thank you for this craft you share with the world. <3

[helveeta]

Been soaping for 15 years and never thought of making a cucumber bar! Going to try this, right now I'm on a castille soap kick.

[KendraKRH]

I make an aloe and cucumber soap every year. This was a reminder that it was time. TY!

[heathercurry]

Wow! I didn't realize how much work goes into making soap! No wonder it is so expensive! Thank you for making this peaceful and informative video. Your hubby and doggie seem sweet, I'm glad you have them to keep you company while you work hard! 😊

[tobsin_]

Okay wow the 0:18 solid color was so satisfying. I love the shade.

[yoyoleungyiu]

155g cucumber juice
12g citrus acid
270g olive oil
150g shea butter
180g coconut oil
Extra 10g olive oil
90.9g sodium hydroxide
9.5g menthol oil
6g menthol crystal

[jeanoliver]

A bar of beautiful cooling soap made with love. I feel quite relaxed after watching the video.

[melbrown]

Absolutely wonderful! I also tried your watermelon soap recipe and it was a hit! I added a small amount of peppermint to it. Many thanks for sharing!! Appreciate you ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[trulylynn]

I make my solutions into ice trays and I find it easier. I also use a blender for the pulp. Just saying everyone does soap a bit different with the same out come. Thank you for these fine videos! 👍🏼💖

[jonnymacdonald]

The bird sounds in the music on this just took me to a beautiful place thx so much

[Lauraisabelgonzalezart]

I don't even make soap and this is just so relaxing and soothing. I love watching your videos, the cutting and mixing..my brain turns to mush 😅 and I love it

[LilyNG]

im so glad i found this channel! i don't make soap or know anything about it but... wow this is so nice to watch on an anxious morning

[twiggins]

Watching this video was so calm and relaxing for me. I had to go back and write the ingredients down. Thank you for sharing!

[NaveedShah-hclx]

Attention to detail is very great. I have reached my maximum satisfaction level to watch such cucumber soap making which is so perfect. IM SO HAPPY YOU DIDNT ADD ANY DYE.

[aw]

You put so much time, effort, and love into this! That is some beautiful soap! 💜

[elainem]

Lovely soap, as usual - interesting about adding the menthol crystals too. Thanks for the video. I also like that you don't leave the water running while you show us the lather. 👍

[vmagallon]

My mouth is watering because I want those cucumbers with Tajin and lemon!

[havana_organics]

Us soap makers put so much love into our soap.