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A rich, creamy bar built on beef tallow — the original soapmaking fat. Higher superfat at 8% leaves extra conditioning oils on the skin. Castor oil boosts the lather from the tallow-coconut base.
Lye Type
NaOH (Sodium Hydroxide)
Batch Size
500g
Superfat
8.0%
Water Ratio
38.0%
NaOH Required
71.18g
Water
190.00g
| Ingredient | Amount | % |
|---|---|---|
| Beef Tallow | 225.0g | 45.0% |
| Coconut Oil | 125.0g | 25.0% |
| Olive Oil |
| 100.0g |
| 20.0% |
| Castor Oil | 50.0g | 10.0% |
Render and filter tallow before use. Combine oils at 110°F. Stick blend to medium trace. Gel phase recommended.
Cedar and clove EO blend (4:1) at 3%. Masculine, warm, and long-lasting.
Kaolin clay for a silky white. Or walnut hull powder for a rustic brown.
4–6 weeks. Tallow bars cure relatively quickly and have excellent shelf life.
Iodine Value
48.4
Ideal: 41–70
INS Value
161.9
Ideal: 136–170
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