Below, we show you how to make olive oil soap.
KEY FACT
With just three ingredients (caustic soda, water, and virgin olive oil), homemade soap can be made in just a day and a half.
Ingredients:
- Half a kilo of caustic soda
- Three liters of water
- Three liters of virgin olive oil
Preparation:
- Mix the caustic soda in the water at medium temperature, stirring until homogeneous.
- Add the oil to the caustic soda and water mixture, and let it set for one hour, stirring continuously, until a paste forms.
- Remove the soap from the mold after a day and a half, without letting it dry completely.
- Cut the soap into small pieces and let it dry before use.
Frequently Asked Questions about Olive Oil Soap
Caustic soda, water, and virgin olive oil, in a proportion of half a kilo of caustic soda for every three liters of water and three liters of oil.
One hour of stirring, and then a day and a half in the mold before unmolding.
No, it should be left to dry for some time before use.
