![]() ![]() Sure, the olive oil-based liquid soap was darker in color than the coconut oil-based liquid soap. I was very surprised to find, though, that liquid soap made with coconut oil was actually quite similar to that made with olive oil. The difference between a pure Castile bar soap and a coconut oil-based bar soap is HUGE! When I first started making liquid soap, I assumed that liquid soaps would be just like bar soaps. The liquid soap made with olive oil is on the right. The liquid soap made with coconut oil is on the left. Once you’ve made both of them, you can combine them, as needed to get the type of soap you want. ![]() That’s why I made a pure liquid castile soap, using only olive oil, and then later made a pure liquid coconut oil soap. With liquid soaps, though, you have the advantage of being able to combine your various soaps after the fact, making it easier to experiment with smaller combinations until you find the perfect soap for your need. When you make a bar of soap, you have to decide what combination of oils you want to use from the very beginning and your entire batch will have that very same combination. Bronner’s soap, and what I did when I showed you how to make a basic beginner soap which uses a combination of olive oil and coconut oil. That’s exactly what they did when they formulated Dr. Ideally, you’d combine different oils to get the qualities you want for your soap. Read my post about the properties of different oils in soaps. Pure olive oil soaps tend to be gentle on the skin and great for gentle body cleansing.That’s why I made my homemade laundry soap only with coconut oil. Pure coconut oil soaps are great for general cleaning and for laundry.On the other hand, pure coconut oil bar soap can be drying. Some people find pure Castile bar soap to be “slimy” and not cleansing enough. On the other hand, they don’t lather up as much as a coconut oil soap, nor do they leave you feeling squeaky clean in the same way (partly because they are more conditioning). Soaps made with olive oil are more conditioning for your skin than soaps made with coconut oil. Soaps made with different oils have different properties. When it came to making a homemade liquid Castile soap, though, I was a bit of a purist and made the real deal: a soap made with only olive oil. Bronners liquid Castile soap copycat recipe for those who are interested!) Bronner’s liquid Soap, which may be the most famous commercial liquid Castile soap, actually has a greater percentage of coconut oil than olive oil. ![]() Over the years, the definition of Castile soap has broadened to include other types of vegetable oils such as coconut oil. (You can read more about the origin of Castile soap and other soaps in my post with a recipe for pure Castile bar soap.) The name “Castile” soap originates here in Spain. Technically, by definition, Castile soap is a type of soap made with only olive oil. It doesn’t have the same cleaning power as either a bar soap or a true liquid soap, and the texture and appearance aren’t the same either. Some people are happy with the result, but every time I’ve tried it, I’ve ended up with a gloopy mess. ![]() While some people like to make a “liquid soap” of sorts by diluting bar soaps in water, you can’t really get a true, transparent liquid soap that way. You can read more about the different types of lye in my post about lye and why it is needed in soap. Liquid soaps are made with KOH, or potassium hydroxide, rather than NaOH, or sodium hydroxide. The main difference between bar soaps and liquid soaps is the type of lye used to make them. How does liquid soap differ from bar soap? While it does take a little more time and effort than whipping up some bars of cold process soap, I think you’ll find that it’s well worth it, especially when you take a look at the price of a store-bought liquid castile soap. Once you find a good recipe, it’s pretty simple to make. There aren’t as many resources about making liquid soaps, so I had to do a lot of trial and error before posting this first liquid Castile soap recipe. I made many different types of bar soaps before attempting to make a true liquid soap. Many people prefer using something in a dispenser like a shower gel or a liquid soap. Making solid soaps can be a lot of fun, but not everybody likes using bar soap. A couple of years ago, I showed you how easy it was to make a basic beginner soap, even if you’ve never done it before. ![]()
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