HOW TO MAKE SOAP WITHOUT MIXING LYE | why i don't mix lye to make soap

In today's video I'm showing you how to make soap without mixing lye! I'm also including my top reasons for why I don't mix lye to make soap and giving you a demo of my melt and pour technique! This video is perfect for beginning soap makers that are trying to figure out the direction of their handmade business.

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[MJ-ccuf]

Saponification is what happens when lye + liquid reacts with the fatty acids in the oils/butters, the end result is soap. If the soap is made correctly, there should be no lye leftover after the saponification has been completed. And as the posters have explained below, the curing/drying time is for excess water (or liquid) to evaporate from the soap creating a harder and longer lasting soap.

[Sjay]

I love your video! Don't let anyone discourage you. I totally get the what and the why you choose melt and pour "currently" as you stated for purposes of your daughter which I love. She's adorable by the way. I'm a newbie at this too. I say this, continue to do what's best for you and your daughter that's what's most important and I'm sure your business will be a success!! 😊

[angelavillanueva]

This process is what works for you and your daughter, that's all that matters! have fun in your journey because that is what it is all about.

[letisiaw]

I noticed that during the double boil method of the melt&pour you added what seems to be a fragrance oil or E.O. I didn't see any checking of the temperature. Some E.O. & fragrance oils have a flash point of 190 up to 200F. If oils are added to a temperature over the flash point it will ruin the scent/ EO properties. Information for those who may not know. Happy soaping 😊

[hbrunet]

Stumbled on your channel. Quick tip, if you would like better scent retention, try adding it after the soap has cooled a little, instead of adding it while it is still on the heat.

Cute soaps!

[xjoshi]

Just want to clarify - the curing process for cold process is for the evaporation of extra water/liquid in the bar. The lye/oils are saponified within the first 24-48 hours, and is safe to use. Cure ≠ saponification.

[etcktryd]

While I understand melt and pour is basically buying soap to make soap, your daughter's safety is important so M&P is a great option for you both. It's fabulous that you two make soap together, partly because it's a great mother-daughter activity, but also because you are teaching her about being an entrepreneur and being her own boss! I'm sure it's also helping teach her some independence and confidence as well. Love all of that! And as for buying soap to make soap, there's still a lot of customizing that can make them unique, be a great product, and make lots of customers happy. Best wishes and much success to you both.

[Stephmae]

I want to learn how to make my own soaps without lye. I'm an artist. I do photography, and I crochet. Thank you, for posting this video. Your little girl is so adorable!

[reflux]

Melt & pour is made into a base using lye (i seen that you mentioned that in a comment already), but the only problem with it is that it isn't a true soap, its classed as detergent, and is harsher on the skin than cold process soap made from scratch. In the UK, if it doesn't say soap on the label, then it isn't a true soap, and you'll see that with commercial supermarket brands like dove, imperial leather, etc, which will say beauty bar. Also, the list of ingredients in commercial brands and melt & pour are massive, synthetic, and has glycerin listed, compared to cold process which doesn't, and has very few ingredients listed, none of which are synthetic. On the up-side, melt & pour is kid friendly, and you can get really creative with it. I made it for 3 years before moving to cold process. The soap making forum is full of excellent resources.

[lorenmedina]

Your little girl is adorable. Melt and pour soap is ideal for introducing children to soap. thanks for the reminder. Your are correct the lye and oils used in making the melt 'N pour soap have already changed their chemical composition and it is no longer dangerous if it comes in contact with the skin.I wish you much success.

[itsokaytobeclownpilled]

People on the internet make using lye sound like it is equivalent to working with thermonuclear lava. I hope you give cold process soap making a try. You are going to laugh at yourself later when you find out how much more fun and easy it is compared to melt & pour.

[ms.vsbeautytutorials]

Thank you so much for this video, I was looking for ways to make soap without sodium hydroxide a.k.a. lye. I've worked with Lye for years in the hair business, it's in a perm that straightens the hair called a hair relaxer. It is so caustic that is can cause permanent hair loss, and 3rd degree burns if not tended to properly on someone's hair, so I do not want that on my skin. I've used enough chemicals over the years and I really am working to do better. Making my own shampoos and body wash, so the next thing I wanted to look in to is making hair conditioners, and soaps. My mom is a cancer survivor, so I always try to come up with things that are more natural, and won't possibly trigger the cancer to come back. Your voice is gentle, comforting, and you explained everything right to the point. God bless you and your daughter's business, I think that is so sweet. God bless all of your Social Media Outlets also. 🙏😊

[zegwaizestasoapsskincarean]

But this is just melt and pour, lye is used to make it.

[aiirintp]

natural things are always the best option, i swear,
i liked it so much, thanks for the video 😁

[newstart]

I use my lye made soap within a few days. There is no lye in the soap because there is just soap. Mixing the oil and lye create soap- so soap is all you have. It is actually safe to use after 24-48 hrs.

[sarahsmith]

I love using natrual soaps and wanna start making it myself I've heard you can't make soap without lye but also that you can I'm a little hesitant about using lye so thank you for this video

[kathleencarmichael]

Hi, I love your video. I'm interested in making soap and your video is nice and sweet with good understanding. May I ask how long you let the soap set in the mold before taking them out

[JasmineSmith-vixu]

Thank you for this demo. I need to make healthy soap for my family.

[Nittyb]

Thanks for the info on triple butter base, I shall have to get some.

[sworley]

was that mica powered you added to soap base? and how did you know how much to add? the same with fragrance?