Universal Family Tallow Soap Bar

Universal Family Tallow Soap Bar

Batch Size: 907g oils (makes 16-20 bars at 50-60g each)
Bar Size: 2" × 2" rounds
Duration: 30-40 showers per 50g bar; two-bar case lasts 2-3 months per person

Ingredients by Weight

Oils (907g total)

• Tallow: 408g (45%)

• Coconut Oil: 109g (12%)

• Olive Oil: 181g (20%)

• Shea Butter: 136g (15%)

• Apricot Kernel Oil: 45g (5%)

• Castor Oil: 27g (3%)

Lye Solution (7% superfat)

• NaOH (Lye): 118g

• Distilled Water: 272g (30% lye concentration)

Instructions

1. Prepare lye solution: Carefully add NaOH to distilled water (never reverse). Stir until dissolved. Set aside to cool.

2. Melt oils: Combine all oils and butters. Heat gently until fully melted (approximately 100-110°F / 38-43°C).

3. Combine: When both lye solution and oils are around 100-110°F, slowly pour lye solution into oils while stirring.

4. Blend to trace: Use stick blender in short bursts until mixture reaches light-medium trace (consistency of thin pudding).

5. Pour into molds: Pour into 2" round silicone molds.

6. Cure:

   • Unmold after 24-48 hours

   • Cure for 4-6 weeks in a well-ventilated area

   • Turn bars weekly for even curing

Notes

• Superfat at 7% provides gentle cleansing suitable for the whole family (newborns excluded)

• 2" × 2" format encourages rotation: use one bar while the other dries

• Store in silicone travel case to extend bar life

• Same mold size as shampoo bars for consistency

Safety

• Always add lye to water, never water to lye

• Work in well-ventilated area

• Wear safety goggles and gloves

• Keep vinegar nearby to neutralize any lye spills