
A pure 100% olive oil castile — the gentlest soap you can make. No coconut, no palm, no cleansing agents that could irritate delicate skin. Higher superfat at 8% ensures maximum mildness. The gold standard for baby soap.
Lye Type
NaOH (Sodium Hydroxide)
Batch Size
500g
Superfat
8.0%
Water Ratio
38.0%
NaOH Required
63.55g
Water
190.00g
| Ingredient | Amount | % |
|---|---|---|
| Olive Oil | 500.0g | 100.0% |
Use pomace olive oil for faster trace. Pure/extra virgin takes 20–40 minutes of stick blending. False trace is common — blend until pudding consistency.
Unscented recommended for baby use. If desired, chamomile EO at 1% is gentle enough.
Leave uncolored. Castile naturally cures to a beautiful ivory-to-white over months.
MINIMUM 8 weeks. 6 months is traditional and produces a dramatically harder, milder bar. Patience is rewarded.
Iodine Value
85.0
Ideal: 41–70
INS Value
109.0
Ideal: 136–170
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