🥒 Cucumber Soap Making (Christmas Vibes) | Refreshing Cold Process Soap Recipe

In this video, I’m making cucumber soap using the cold process method with fresh cucumber juice. Follow along to see how I create this natural DIY soap with a refreshing green hue. This recipe focuses on the process, using fresh cucumber juice for a beautiful and unique soap that’s fun to make! This video is also added with the soothing Christmas piano music that will add a calming, festive touch, making it ideal to watch for a peaceful Christmas night.

RECIPE:

Oils and Butters

🫘 30 g castor oil
🌾 50 g rice bran oil
🥥 150 g coconut oil
🧈 160 g cocoa butter
🧈 210 g shea butter

Lye Solution:

⚗️ 82.6 g sodium hydroxide (caustic soda)
💧 170 g cucumber juice

Important Note: Always handle sodium hydroxide with extreme care. Wear protective gear, including gloves, goggles, and long-sleeved clothing. Work in a well-ventilated area and follow all safety guidelines.

Additives:

🧂 12 g sodium citrate

Sodium citrate is a salt derived from citric acid. Sodium citrate acts as a chelating agent, meaning it binds with metal ions in water, which helps prevent soap scum from forming. By using sodium citrate, I can ensure that the soap performs well in both soft and hard water.

Note: During the curing process, white crystalline spots may appear on the surface of the soap due to the sodium citrate in the recipe. This is normal, non-harmful, and can be easily rinsed off.

STEPS:

00:00 - Intro
00:10 - Cucumber juice for making lye solution
02:15 - Prepare oils and butters
02:59 - Make lye solution
04:20 - Add the lye into the oils
05:26 - Pour into mold.
06:29 - Unmold and cut soap.

DISCLAIMER:

This video is intended to share personal experiences in making soap at home and is not a tutorial. The soap recipe in this video is based on personal preference and is not created for commercial use or to suit everyone. Results may vary depending on environmental conditions, ingredients, and individual techniques. The creator is not responsible for any issues that may arise from following the steps and recipe presented in this video.