castile bar soap

it was totally worth the wait!  

i made my first batch of pure castile bath soap last august and after curing for six months, it is finally ready to use.  castile soap originates from the castile region of spain way back in the 12th century.  castile soap is one of the most luxurious soaps out there and is made using only three ingredients: water, lye and olive oil.  using olive oil, a liquid fat, causes this finicky but truly doable softer soap to need an extra long curing time.  

for you soap makers out there, castile soap is a must-try.....so pure and moisturizing.  use your regular solid oil recipe, substituting olive oil but expect castile soap to take longer to reach trace.  be patient. you may also personalize your recipe by adding clay for color and essential oils for scent, creating your very own dream soap.  as i mentioned, expect this liquid fat soap to need a longer curing time to harden. patience, patience.

well, i'm off to make a second batch of my now favorite bath soap.  if i time it right, the new bars will be right and ready by july, just as i finish this baker's dozen.

have a lovely weekend.