Cara Membuat Sabun Natural di Rumah

Summary

In this video, Priskilla demonstrates how to make homemade soap using simple, natural ingredients like olive oil, palm oil, lye, and distilled water. She emphasizes safety precautions when handling lye, shares tips on equipment like a stick blender and silicone molds, and provides a step-by-step guide from mixing the ingredients to curing the soap. The soap-making process is easy to follow, and Priskilla ensures that the result is a gentle, environmentally friendly product. After curing for 3-6 weeks, the soap is ready for use, leaving behind a mild natural scent and a smooth texture.

Takeaways

• 😀 Lye (NaOH) is an essential ingredient in soap making, but it must be handled carefully as it is highly corrosive. Always wear gloves and goggles when handling lye.
• 😀 Soap is made from the saponification process, where fatty acids (from oils or fats) react with an alkaline solution (lye) to produce soap and glycerin.
• 😀 Distilled water is a must when making soap to avoid mineral reactions with lye. Do not use tap water or mineral water.
• 😀 A stick blender is recommended for mixing the soap ingredients, but you can mix manually with a spoon if you prefer (though it will take much longer).
• 😀 For a basic soap, the main ingredients are olive oil, palm oil, lye, and distilled water. Optional additives include colorants and fragrances.
• 😀 When mixing lye and water, always add lye to water, never the reverse, to prevent dangerous reactions. Stir outside to avoid inhaling the fumes.
• 😀 After combining the oils and lye solution, mix until the batter reaches ‘trace,’ which is the consistency of avocado juice.
• 😀 Once the soap mixture reaches trace, pour it into a silicone mold and tap gently to remove air bubbles. Optionally, texture the top with a spoon.
• 😀 Let the soap set for 24 hours, after which it should be firm enough to unmold and cut into bars.
• 😀 Curing the soap for 3-6 weeks is necessary for it to harden and become usable. During this time, excess water evaporates from the soap.

Q & A

What are the three main ingredients needed to make soap at home?

The three main ingredients required to make soap are oil, lye (sodium hydroxide), and water.

Why is it important to use distilled or demineralized water when making soap?

Distilled or demineralized water is essential because minerals in regular water can react negatively with the lye, affecting the soap-making process.

What safety precautions should be taken when handling lye during the soap-making process?

When handling lye, always wear gloves and protective goggles to prevent skin and eye irritation. It is also important to work in a well-ventilated area and to add lye to water, not the other way around, to avoid dangerous reactions.

How do you know when the soap mixture has reached 'trace'?

The soap mixture reaches 'trace' when it thickens to a consistency similar to avocado puree, leaving a visible trail when the blender is lifted.

Why is it necessary to wait 24 hours after pouring the soap into the mold?

The soap needs 24 hours to harden and undergo initial saponification, but it will still be soft enough to unmold and cut at that stage.

What should be done to the soap after unmolding and cutting it?

After unmolding and cutting, the soap must be left to cure for 3-6 weeks. This allows the water to evaporate, making the soap harder and more suitable for use.

Can the soap be used immediately after it has been cut?

No, the soap cannot be used immediately. It needs to cure for 3-6 weeks for it to harden and become safe and effective for use.

What is the function of the stick blender in the soap-making process?

The stick blender helps mix the lye solution with the oils quickly and efficiently, ensuring that the soap reaches the proper consistency (trace).

Why is it important to avoid air bubbles in the soap mixture?

Air bubbles can cause imperfections in the soap, leading to small holes in the finished product, which can affect its smoothness and texture.

Can you use any mold for soap making, or is a silicone mold necessary?

While a silicone mold is recommended for ease of use and removal, you can also use other molds, such as plastic, depending on your preference.