ISOAP RECIPES

13. To make Domestic Soap using Recycle Oil

a)      1000cc Recycle Oil

390cc Water

145gm NaOH

1Tbsp Salt

1Tbsp Sugar

2Tbsp Plain Flour

b)      Salt is added to reduce alkalinity.

c)      Sugar is added for moisturising effect.

d)      Plain Flour is added as a thickening agent.

e)      Pour into mould.

f)        Keep in cool place for 24 hours.

g)      Cut into size and let to mature for 2 weeks.

h)      Either use as soap or grate into powder and dissolve in 50 part water as a strong cleaning agent.  Good for soaking very dirty items overnight to make washing easier.

14.Soap for Cleansing Face

Standard Formula:

1.          Use 2.0 as the Water Multiple.

2.          Refer to 東方美人洗顏皂 recipe.

15.Hair Soap for different Hair Types

For Hair Cleansing Soap, to increase cleansing power in the soap after 30% of Coconut Oil has been added, Castor Oil (篦蔴油) can be used.

As Castor Oil has a low INS Value, it is often used in conjunction with a reasonable quantity of Coconut Oil.  Castor Oil’s softness also makes unmolding very difficult if 20% or more is used.  Use empty milk cartons instead of the normal Tupperware box.

Jojoba Oil, which is not an oil technically, it is Jojoba wax in liquid form, possesses the closest resemblance to natural body oil produced by the human body and is great for washing hair.

The following Essential Oil/Extracts are good for Hair Protection:

N.B. Careful, NOT good for skin, do not add too much.