tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8002116478874966096.post494190595898744317..comments2024-03-19T04:42:17.779-07:00Comments on Natures Home Spa: Green Tea Soap Recipe: Hot process that looks like cold.Anna from Natures Home Spahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04681990948195883824noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8002116478874966096.post-6501155832898892812016-12-13T12:47:11.323-07:002016-12-13T12:47:11.323-07:00Hi Sara,
That's a really good question, thank ...Hi Sara,<br />That's a really good question, thank you for asking.<br /><br />Honestly, a HP soap can come out smooth like CP with most liquids, not just the tea.<br /><br />I've found that it is in not over cooking your HP soap as well as the water ratio that makes it turn out smooth like CP. I've come to prefer HP over CP now since the soaps come out smooth and fluid enough to swirl. If I can be of any help in the HP method of soap making, let me know.<br /><br />I have a basic recipe that I use now that has a hardness of 45 on the soapcalc calculator, a conditioning of 51, and a bubbly of 21. These are all really great numbers and make a very well balanced bar of soap. The oils used are palm, coconut, castor and olive oil.<br /><br />If you would like this free recipe and a few tips on smooth HP feel free to email me at<br />natureshomespa@gmail.com , I'm happy to help!<br /><br />Anna<br /><br />Anna from Natures Home Spahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04681990948195883824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8002116478874966096.post-84535521374406178602016-12-13T07:53:43.755-07:002016-12-13T07:53:43.755-07:00Hello! I know this post is four years old so I don...Hello! I know this post is four years old so I don't know if you will see this comment or not, and if you don't that's ok! I'm just wondering, do you think it is the green tea that makes it come out smoothly with hot process, or any tea in general, or the oils that you made it with? I'm asking because I want to make some soap to stick in stockings this Christmas and I obviously don't have time for CP, and I really want it to turn out nice and smooth! I don't have green tea on hand, but I have some lemon ginger herbal tea. I could easily go get some green tea if you think that is the key! Thanks so much!Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10814959007787116946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8002116478874966096.post-39094792490470794612016-09-20T21:41:17.326-07:002016-09-20T21:41:17.326-07:00Oh my gosh Sharon, you are so funny! Yes, I believ...Oh my gosh Sharon, you are so funny! Yes, I believe we all can over-do our soaps! I don't know how many times I've re-done my soap top until it was too dry to do anything but give it the ole "rustic top" LOL!<br />Would love to see any soaps you make! Share them on my FaceBook page if you'd like!<br /> Natures Home Spa Bath and Beauty<br /><br />thanks,<br />Anna<br /><br /> Anna from Natures Home Spahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04681990948195883824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8002116478874966096.post-50194387281747083262016-09-20T09:51:10.870-07:002016-09-20T09:51:10.870-07:00Thank you so much for responding and the recipe. Y...Thank you so much for responding and the recipe. Your soaps are so beautiful. I really believe I am an 'Over'-over stick blender, overcooker, over tinkerer (can tell when to stop swirling, peaking, sprinkling, the tops of my soaps).Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00780457576845503194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8002116478874966096.post-87981569902706985592016-09-15T23:55:20.158-07:002016-09-15T23:55:20.158-07:00Hi Sharon,
Yes you can substitute the lard in this...Hi Sharon,<br />Yes you can substitute the lard in this recipe.<br />I've re-formulated the recipe for you using palm oil. (superfat of 6%)<br /> <br />15 oz olive oil<br />13 oz palm oil<br />9 oz coconut oil<br />2 oz shea butter<br />2 oz grapeseed oil<br />2 oz beeswax<br />1 oz cocoa butter<br /><br />6 oz lye<br />16.7 oz green tea brewed in rain water(or plain distilled water)<br /><br />I'd be glad to formulate a soap recipe for you using whatever oils you have on hand,<br />and at the amount you need for a mold, just ask! I now use castor oil in all my soap<br />recipes for added bubbles, it made a real difference. If you'd like a simple 4 oil<br />recipe (palm, olive, coconut, castor) that is hard and bubbles nicely, let me know and<br />I'll email you some of my favorites.<br /><br />About your HP soap feeling like crayon. Do you mean it feels waxy? It could be the recipe. Overcooking leaves the soap dry, clumpy when you put it in the mold. If you'd like, send me a picture of it, with the recipe and I'll see if I can help. <br /> <br />natureshomespa@gmail.com<br />AnnaAnna from Natures Home Spahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04681990948195883824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8002116478874966096.post-77014804093437875352016-09-15T17:14:00.529-07:002016-09-15T17:14:00.529-07:00Could I sub palm oil, palm kernel flakes, shea, il...Could I sub palm oil, palm kernel flakes, shea, illipe, cocoa or kokum butter (or some combo) for the lard in this recipe?<br />Also, my hp always feels like crayon. Am I over cooking?<br />Thanks for all of you efforts.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00780457576845503194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8002116478874966096.post-81557591630839853022016-08-27T20:21:44.434-07:002016-08-27T20:21:44.434-07:00Catherine,
So sorry for the late response, don'...Catherine,<br />So sorry for the late response, don't know how I missed your request.<br />Anyway, there are 2 recipes included at the bottom of the post.<br />If you need anything else, let me know. Glad to help.<br /><br />AnnaAnna from Natures Home Spahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04681990948195883824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8002116478874966096.post-61804427713090464412016-07-09T11:50:31.891-07:002016-07-09T11:50:31.891-07:00would love the receipe!would love the receipe!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11820980337155096991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8002116478874966096.post-11562046280929782012013-02-06T03:27:19.115-07:002013-02-06T03:27:19.115-07:00Hi Anna, do you have a herbal skin care product ma...Hi Anna, do you have a herbal skin care product made of something like <a href="http://organicindia.mercola.com/tulsi-tea.aspx" rel="nofollow">tulsi</a> herb? I found this tulsi tea and got curious if it has a same effect just like a green tea extract if it will be used then will make it into a soap?hannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13447273980409011695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8002116478874966096.post-37247125284028592772012-12-27T08:16:02.282-07:002012-12-27T08:16:02.282-07:00Hi Cyndi, thanks for the soap request, I would lov...Hi Cyndi, thanks for the soap request, I would love to give you this recipe. Yes, making soap in your crock pot is definately doable, like you I was nervous about it, but it turned out to be a blast. There's nothing better than an awesome bar of soap you made yourself! So rewarding.<br /><br />I am working on a step-by-step photo tutorial on crock pot soap right now, and will post it with recipe. This should help you get started in your new adventure of soap making! Please check back for tutorial.<br /><br />Thanks Cyndi, AnnaAnna from Natures Home Spahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04681990948195883824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8002116478874966096.post-74931347837909247372012-12-27T07:26:09.386-07:002012-12-27T07:26:09.386-07:00Hi Anna,
I love your blog and can't wait to t...Hi Anna, <br />I love your blog and can't wait to try these soaps! Could you please list your recipe for us? <br />I haven't made soap yet because I have been nervous to try, but you make it sound doable for me, so I am ready to take the plunge! I will let you know how it turns out, so wish me luck!<br />CyndiCajunchikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10825553373015894368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8002116478874966096.post-20969664494580123752012-12-12T09:51:22.896-07:002012-12-12T09:51:22.896-07:00Jan, thanks for the link! We actually do have seve...Jan, thanks for the link! We actually do have several great Health Food stores here, think I'll check it out so I can make this sooner.<br />AnnaAnna from Natures Home Spahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04681990948195883824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8002116478874966096.post-66559372876576203632012-12-12T09:18:39.888-07:002012-12-12T09:18:39.888-07:00Hi Anna, here's a link to The Bulk Herb store ...Hi Anna, here's a link to The Bulk Herb store for Elderberries: http://www.bulkherbstore.com/Elderberries-Whole_Organic<br /><br />You might have an awesome Health Food store in your area that carries them too.Jan Hunnicutthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15943236687787528379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8002116478874966096.post-82163329157372946142012-12-10T08:28:31.899-07:002012-12-10T08:28:31.899-07:00Hi Anna! Thank you for leaving a comment on my bl...Hi Anna! Thank you for leaving a comment on my blog, I'm so happy I found yours! I love making soaps in my crock pot and all kinds of other stuff too =)<br /><br />You asked if you could use a Pringles can to mold round soaps, YES you can - our family never ate Pringles before I started making soap but they do now. Quart size milk and half and half containers work well too if you like small square soaps.<br /><br />I noticed you are in Arizona, I'm a couple hours away from you in Parker along the Colorado River, 35 miles form Lake Havasu.<br /><br />I'm off to browse your blog and enjoy.<br /><br />Have a great day!Jan Hunnicutthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15943236687787528379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8002116478874966096.post-17787642615923487172012-12-09T20:39:37.362-07:002012-12-09T20:39:37.362-07:00Wow! Great looking bars of soap Anna!Wow! Great looking bars of soap Anna!Vals Soaps And More From Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12436266440822127920noreply@blogger.com