Dandelion Soap Recipe – Cold Process Method

Dandelion Soap Recipe – Cold Process Method

Published: May 2025 | By Team Happy Soap Making

Why Dandelions?

Dandelions aren't just garden weeds—they’re rich in skin-loving properties like antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds. This soap recipe harnesses those benefits to create a soothing, natural bar perfect for sensitive skin.

Ingredients:

• Olive Oil – 300g
• Coconut Oil – 150g
• Shea Butter – 100g
• Dandelion Infused Oil – 100g (made by soaking dried dandelion flowers in olive oil for 2 weeks)
• Distilled Water – 133g
• Lye (Sodium Hydroxide) – 63g
• Essential Oil (optional) – Lavender or Chamomile (10–15 drops)

Safety Note:
Always wear gloves and goggles while working with lye. Work in a well-ventilated area.

Instructions:

1. Prepare Lye Water
   Slowly add lye to distilled water (never the other way), stir carefully, and let cool.
2. Melt Oils
   Gently heat all oils and butters in a saucepan until fully melted. Let cool.
3. Combine Lye + Oils
   Once both mixtures are around 35–40°C, slowly pour the lye water into the oils. Use a stick blender to mix until you reach “trace” (a thin pudding-like texture).
4. Pour Samp; Set
   Pour into moulds. Tap to remove air bubbles. Cover and insulate for 24–48 hours.
5. Unmould Samp; Cure
   Unmould the soap and let it cure for 4–6 weeks in a cool, dry place before use.

Tip:
You can press dried dandelion petals on top of the soap for decoration before it hardens!

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