Harvest Moon Soap Recipe
I suppose this soap could be an any time of year soap, but I loved the harvest moon tinge (not obvious in the photo) and the tingling woodsy scent. The perfect bar to celebrate fall.
Harvest Moon Soap
Read A Beginner's Guide to Soapmaking for basic soap directions.
Soap Base
- 32 oz. vegetable shortening
- 24 oz. herb* infused olive oil
- 16 oz. coconut oil
- 14 oz. palm kernel oil
- 12 oz. lye
- 32 oz. distilled water
*I made an oil infusion of calendula, yarrow, echinacea, comfrey and plantain earlier in the summer for making salve. I had lots of oil left and used it in this recipe. It gives the soap it's light green tinge. You can substitute regular olive oil.
Essential Oils & Technique
- 2.5 oz. eucalyptus oil
- 1 oz. cedarwood oil
- .5 oz rosemary oil
At trace add essential oil and mix well. Pour into mold.
Cool, cut and cure.
herbs for oil infusion
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I was curious as to what kind
I was curious as to what kind of coconut oil you use. There are so many different kinds with different temps.
76 Degree melting point is
76 Degree melting point is all I can say. That's what it says on the label. I buy soap making grade, not the expensive food grade (though I suppose you could eat it but I don't).
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