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7 min read 2026-10-23

#Oils #Lye #Sodium hydroxide #Superfat #Soap formulation #Balance your recipe #Saponification value #NaOH

Make a 100% Coconut oil soap

Learn how to make 100% coconut oil soap with a step-by-step cold-process tutorial, superfat calculations, ingredient ratios, and essential safety tips.

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Soap Formulation Kit: Create Your Own Recipes

6 min read 2026-10-21

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Soap Formulation Kit: Create Your Own Recipes

Learn how to formulate your own soaps with a beginner’s guide, a list of 30 useful oils, and a soap calculator for Google Sheets.

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Why do oils require different amounts of lye?

4 min read 2026-10-15

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Why do oils require different amounts of lye?

Learn why different oils need different amounts of lye in soap making. Discover NaOH SAP values and how to calculate the right amount of lye for your recipe.

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NaOH vs. KOH in Soap Making: What Are the Differences?

5 min read 2026-10-14

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NaOH vs. KOH in Soap Making: What Are the Differences?

Discover the differences between NaOH and KOH in soap making, their uses, SAP values, and the calculation rules for formulating your soaps.

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What is soap? Understanding its production and saponification

5 min read 2026-10-13

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What is soap? Understanding its production and saponification

Discover what soap is, how saponification works, and why the choice of oils influences the properties of your handmade soap.

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Why are there orange spots on your soap?

4 min read 2026-10-02

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Why are there orange spots on your soap?

Orange spots on your homemade soaps? Find out why oils go rancid, how to choose the right oils, and how to prevent rancidity.

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The saponification value for cold-process soap

5 min read 2026-10-01

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The saponification value for cold-process soap

Learn how NaOH saponification values work, why each oil has a different value, and how to use them to calculate the right amount of lye when making soap.

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6 min read 2026-09-28

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Balance a Natural Soap Recipe

Learn how to balance a natural soap recipe by understanding the role of each oil, fatty acid, and ingredient. A simple guide for beginners to create well-rounded cold process soap formulas.

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My 3 Favorite Saponification Calculators

7 min read 2026-09-23

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My 3 Favorite Saponification Calculators

Discover three free saponification calculators for creating your soap recipes: SoapCalc, TheSage, and Mendrulandia. Ideal for getting started or deepening your knowledge of formulation.

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7 min read 2026-09-18

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What Is Lye?

Discover the role of caustic soda (NaOH) in cold-process soap making: saponification, safety, dosage calculations, and tips for getting started safely.

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How do you choose the right oils for the soap you want to make?

3 min read 2026-09-14

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How do you choose the right oils for the soap you want to make?

Choosing oils for cold-process soap making: discover their impact on lather, hardness, and gentleness, as well as suggested usage rates.

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Calculate the amount of water in a soap recipe

3 min read 2026-09-10

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Calculate the amount of water in a soap recipe

How do you calculate the water needed for cold-process soap making? Discover three simple methods: oil percentage, concentration, and water-to-lye ratio.

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