{"product_id":"beginners-olive-oil-lavender-soap","title":"Beginner's Olive Oil \u0026 Lavender Soap Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur Beginner’s Olive Oil \u0026amp; Lavender Soap Kit includes the key ingredients you need to make a simple cold process soap at home. Perfect for first-time soap makers, this bundle takes the guesswork out of shopping so you can focus on learning the process, understanding your ingredients, and creating a beautifully gentle handmade soap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRecipe\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e500g olive oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100g coconut oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e80g lye\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e195ml distilled water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10g lavender EO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eEasy DIY Soap Method:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix the lye into the water (never the other way around!) and leave to cool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix together the olive oil and coconut oil (it may need to be melted first).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePour the lye mixture gently into the oils, then use an immersion blender to blend until trace is achieved (pudding consistency).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix in the essential oil and pour into molds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover and set aside for 24 to 30 hours, then remove from the molds and let the soap cure for a month, turning daily.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBefore You Begin (Safety)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant: \u003c\/strong\u003eSodium hydroxide (lye) is highly caustic before the soap has fully saponified. Always wear gloves and eye protection, work in a well-ventilated area, and add the lye to the water—never the other way around. Use heat-resistant containers and dedicated utensils that will only be used for soap making. Do not use equipment that has come into contact with lye for food preparation. Keep children and pets away while making soap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCuring\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow the soap to harden for 24–30 hours before unmoulding. Cure in a cool, dry place for approximately 4 weeks, turning the bars occasionally. This allows excess water to evaporate and ensures the soap has fully saponified before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWho is the Beginner's Olive Oil \u0026amp; Lavender Soap Kit For\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeginner's Olive Oil Lavender Soap Kit is For:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst-time soap makers wanting a simple cold process recipe\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDIY hobbyists who want the key ingredients bundled together\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearning the basics of lye, oils, trace, moulding and curing\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaking a gentle, classic olive oil and lavender soap from scratch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeginner's Olive Oil Lavender Soap Kit is not For:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChildren or unsupervised craft activities\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone uncomfortable working safely with sodium hydroxide \/ lye\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick same-day soap making, as cold process soap needs curing time\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMelt-and-pour soap projects where no lye handling is required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Essentially Natural","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55655483637928,"sku":"53d531cc-d906-4949-9288-3896026d9c5f","price":138.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/3111\/7152\/files\/temp_p60iHtp_bfd0cd5e-bdfe-4758-b051-1c7b68e8fdcf.jpg?v=1782482183","url":"https:\/\/essentiallynatural.co.za\/products\/beginners-olive-oil-lavender-soap","provider":"Essentially Natural","version":"1.0","type":"link"}