Oceanview HomeSpun Pine Tar & Tallow Soap
Recipe Instructions
- Tallow (rendered): 500g (Hardness, creamy lather)
- Coconut Oil: 200g (Cleansing, bubbly lather)
- Olive Oil: 150g (Gentle, moisturizing)
- Castor Oil: 50g (Boosts lather)
- Pine Tar: 100g (Soothing, anti-inflammatory)
- Distilled Water: 250g
- Lye (Sodium Hydroxide): 100g (calculated for 5% superfat)
Optional Essential Oils (Earthy and Foresty):
- Cedarwood: 10g
- Tea Tree: 5g (adds antibacterial properties)
🧪 Method:
- Safety First: Gloves, goggles, and ventilation!
- Lye Solution: Slowly add lye to distilled water (never the other way around!) and let it cool to about 40°C.
- Melt Oils: Melt tallow and coconut oil. Add olive and castor oils. Let cool to 40°C.
- Combine: Blend lye into oils with a stick blender until light trace.
- Add Pine Tar: Stir in gently (it will accelerate trace, so move fast!)
- Pour: Quickly pour into molds.
- Cure: Cut after 24-48 hours and cure for 4-6 weeks.
🌲 Oceanview HomeSpun Pine Tar & Tallow Soap 🌲
Immerse your skin in the timeless embrace of nature with our handcrafted Pine Tar & Tallow Soap. Rooted in traditional remedies, this rich, earthy bar blends the deep, smoky notes of pure Pine Tar with the nourishing goodness of grass-fed Tallow, creating a lather that soothes, softens, and restores.
Formulated for hardworking hands and sensitive skin, this rustic treasure offers gentle cleansing with a robust, natural aroma reminiscent of pine forests and campfires. Enhanced with a touch of Cedarwood and Tea Tree essential oils, it provides antibacterial support while leaving your skin refreshed and comforted.
Perfect for: Eczema, psoriasis, dry skin, and those who appreciate rugged, nature-inspired skincare.
Handcrafted with care. Made with heart
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Soap Properties
Highlighted gray ranges represent recommended ranges for each property.
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INS: 161.78 (ideal)
iodine: 44.61 (ideal)
Calculated Values for Oils and Preferences
| Superfat % | 5% |
| Saturated | 456.25 Gram(s) |
| Mono-Unsaturated | 362.25 Gram(s) |
| Poly-Unsaturated | 41.75 Gram(s) |
| Saturated:Unsaturated Ratio | 46.96:53.04 |
| Lye concentration | 100% |
| Weight Unit | Gram(s) |
| Soap type | solid |
Fatty Acid Profile
| Oleic | 35.25% |
| Linoleic | 3.81% |
| Linolenic | 0.83% |
| Ricinoleic | 5% |
| Lauric | 10.67% |
| Myristic | 6.61% |
| Palmitic | 19.47% |
| Stearic | 13.94% |
Recommended Additive Amounts
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For Advanced Soapmakers
| Sodium Lactate (60%)
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| Recommended Essential/Fragrance Oil | 39.38 Gram(s) | ||||||
| Ascorbic Acid
| 9 Gram(s) | ||||||
| Extra Lye to Neutralize Ascorbic Acid for A.A. | NaOH: 1.82 Gram(s) | ||||||
| Lactic Acid
| 6.75 Gram(s) | ||||||
| Extra Lye to Neutralize Lactic Acid for L.A. | NaOH: 4 Gram(s) | ||||||
| Tetrasodium EDTA
| 6.40 Gram(s) | ||||||
| Sodium Citrate
| 11.70 - 35.10 Gram(s) | ||||||
| Potassium Citrate
| 14.40 - 43.20 Gram(s) | ||||||
| Rosemary Oleoresin (ROE)
| 0.36 - 0.45 Gram(s) | ||||||
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Citric Acid Powder (anhydrous) |
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Extra Lye to Neutralize Citric Acid Powder for C.A. |
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