Ocean Breeze Soap
The ocean-inspired essential oil blend creates a refreshing, invigorating aroma reminiscent of a day at the beach. Sea salt provides gentle exfoliation, removing dead skin cells and leaving the skin feeling smooth.
- 800g Olive Oil
- 200g Coconut Oil
- 200g Shea Butter
- 140g Sodium Hydroxide (Lye)
- 340ml Distilled Water
- Fine Sea Salt (for exfoliation)
- Blue-Green Algae Powder (optional, for color)
- Ocean-inspired Essential Oil Blend (Lavender, Rosemary, Spearmint, Bergamot)
## Instructions
Put on safety gear including gloves, goggles, and long sleeves. Ensure proper ventilation.
In a well-ventilated area, carefully mix sodium hydroxide into distilled water. Allow it to cool.
In a double boiler, melt olive oil, coconut oil, and shea butter together until fully liquid.
Once both the lye mixture and oils are around 40-50°C, slowly pour the lye mixture into the oils.
Use a stick blender to blend the mixture until it reaches trace, resembling thin custard.
Add any optional essential oils or fragrance blend, if desired, and mix thoroughly.
Pour the soap batter into molds and cover with a towel or cardboard to insulate.
After 24-48 hours, unmold the soap and cut into bars. Allow to cure for 4-6 weeks before use. ## Benefits - The ocean-inspired essential oil blend creates a refreshing, invigorating aroma reminiscent of a day at the beach. - Sea salt provides gentle exfoliation, removing dead skin cells and leaving the skin feeling smooth. ## Cure Time 4-6 weeks ## Notes Based on the Olive Oil Delight Soap base recipe with Mediterranean-inspired essential oils.