"Oranges and lemons," rang the bells of St Clemens.
"You owe me three farthings!" rang the bells of St. Martin's.
"When will you pay me?", rang the Bells of St. Davey.
"When I grow rich!", rang the Bells of Shoreditch.
My English mother used to sing me this nursery rhyme from her childhood when I was a little girl. Just thinking about the scent of oranges and lemons always makes me smile. I hope this recipe for citrus soap will bring a smile to your face, too!
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St. Clemen's Soap
Ingredients by weight
coconut oil, 76 degree, melted, 20 oz.
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evening primrose oil, 4 oz.
sunflower oil, high oleic, 25 oz.
palm oil, melted, 10 oz.
jojoba oil, 8 oz.
macadamia nut oil, 11 oz.
shea butter , melted, 2 oz.
NaOH 10.8 oz. by weight to add to water
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Distilled water by VOLUME: 30 oz.
1 ounce each lemongrass*, California lemon, tangerine and spearmint essential oils to equal a total of 4.0 oz. by volume at TRACE
* You may substitute the lemongrass eo with pettitgrain, if you wish.
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Equipment
stainless steel or plastic bowls and utensils
stick blender
standard personal safety gear
Steps
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