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Home » Cold Process Soap » Summer Scents – Summer Inspired Cold Process Soap DIY

By jasmine@eccentricitiesbyjvg.com

Summer Scents – Summer Inspired Cold Process Soap DIY

This week’s cold process soap DIY is inspired by summer scents. I’ve had the Papaya Mango and the Coconut Paradise fragrance oils from Brambleberry for some time, but I had not had the chance to test them. Today I am bringing you with me to test these two lovely summer scents.

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Summer inspired cold process soaps DIY pin for Pinterest

For this summer inspired cold process soap DIY, I am using two fragrance oils that I’ve been wanting to use for a while. The Papaya Mango is very fruity and strong. The Coconut Paradise is soft and powdery and perfect for summer fun. I am using the Flower Girl mica for the Papaya Mango soap and the Tropical Teal mica for the Coconut Paradise soap. Both micas are from Nurture Soap.

Since this is my first time using both fragrance oils, I wanted to keep the design simple, and I am using an In The Pot Swirl technique. This technique, while simple, still creates beautiful soaps.

My favorite cold process soap additives

Two of my favorite cold process soap making additives are kaolin clay and colloidal oatmeal. I add them to almost all of my soaps because of the fantastic properties they add to the soaps.

Kaolin clay

Kaolin clay is a very gentle clay used in many cosmetics and face masks. It is not only gentle on the skin but it is also great for anchoring the scents in the soaps. I also think it gives a great slip to the soaps that make the soap super luxurious.

Colloidal oatmeal

Colloidal oatmeal is also used in several skin care products and is considered a skin protectant. It helps retain moisture on the skin. It is very soothing and is usually recommended for people with dry skin. You can skip it, but I like it in my soaps because of its excellent skin properties.

Another additive that I tend to add to the soaps is tussah silk. I love how it makes the soap so much smoother and with a lovely silky glide.

Four summer inspired cold process two soaps in blue and white using coconut paradise scent and two soaps in pink and cream using papaya mango scent

For this summer inspired cold process soap, I wanted to test both scents and decided to split the larger batch into two. You can use the formulation below and make two batches instead. Since I am testing these scents, I wanted to make only a few soaps. I am also using two new mica colors that I have not opened before from Nurture Soap. Both fragrance oils behaved really well. Especially the Coconut Paradise, which was the second soap in this soap making video.

I have to say, I am in love with the Coconut Paradise scent. It is soft and powdery, and best of all, it did not discolor the soap. You can see from the pictures that the Papaya Mango has a cream color on the uncolored batter. The Coconut Paradise did not discolor the soap, and you can see the lighter color batter remained very close to white.

It is important to keep these notes in mind when planning soaps for gifts or when required to match a specific theme.

How to make Summer Inspired cold process soap – Spring and Summer Cold Process Soap

Four summer inspired cold process two soaps in blue and white using coconut paradise scent and two soaps in pink and cream using papaya mango scent

Additional equipment needed for cold process soap making at home

  • Mixing pitchers
  • Immersion blender
  • Silicone spatulas
  • Funnel pitchers
  • Infrared thermometer
  • Digital scale
Four summer inspired cold process two soaps in blue and white using coconut paradise scent and two soaps in pink and cream using papaya mango scent

Recipes and techniques for making cold process soap at home

Check out the posts linked below for several free cold process soap recipes and techniques. I hope you find one that is perfect for you.

Hanger Swirl Almond Marzipan Cold Process Soap DIY

Clamshell Technique Cold Process Soap DIY

Handmade Cold Process Soap Making

All Natural Aloe Vera Cold Process Soap

In this Kiss Pour and Handmade Mold DIY I not only give you a recipe and another fun technique to use, I also share how to make a mold using a cardboard milk box.

Summer Vibes Double In the Pot Swirl Cold Process Soap DIY

Coconut Milk & Coconut Water Cold Process Soap

Mahogany & Amber Cold Process Soap

Hibiscus Guava Fresca Cold Process Soap Layers – Tiger Stripe Technique

Ready to start making your own cold process soaps? Then this eBook with 25 different cold process soap formulations is the perfect resource. With so many formulations, you will have lots of inspiration to experiment and find the perfect one.

This eBook also includes best practices to modify the formulations to your liking.

I want the 25 recipes!

Step by Step Summer Inspired Cold Process Soap DIY

You can use the formulation above for each or simply double the formulation and split as described below.

  1. Weigh out the butters and coconut oil and melt them in the microwave
  2. Add the liquid oils to the melted butters
  3. Weigh out the water in a separate container
  4. Weigh out the sodium hydroxide (lye) needed for the soap in a separate container
  5. Sprinkle the sodium hydroxide (lye) into the water and mix well, then allow to cool to 85-90 degrees F
  6. Add the lye water solution to the melted oils and butters
  7. Mix using the immersion blender for only a few seconds until you achieve a light trace
  8. Split the batter into two separate containers.
  9. Papaya Mango: Add the Papaya Mango fragrance oil and mix well. Split 1/3 of the batter into a separate container and add the pink mica and mix well.
  10. Pour the pink color soap batter into the main batter and make 2 to 3 swirl movements to create some swirls.
  11. Pour the soap into the mold.
  12. Coconut Paradise: Add the Coconut Paradise fragrance oil to the second large container and mix well. Split 1/3 of the batter into a separate container and add the blue teal mica and mix well.
  13. Pour the blue teal color soap batter into the main batter and make 2 to 3 swirl movements to create some swirls.
  14. Pour the soap into the mold.
  15. Allow the soap to go through the saponification process for at least 24 hours
  16. Cut the soap and allow it to cure for four to six weeks

I hope you enjoy making this summer inspired cold process soap.

You can learn more about cold process soap making in Cold process soap making most common questions answered in one place. This post summarizes all the questions I get about cold process soap making.

Four summer inspired cold process two soaps in blue and white using coconut paradise scent and two soaps in pink and cream using papaya mango scent

Cold process soap DIYs and Design Ideas:

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Marbled Technique Cold Process Soap DIY

All Natural Facial Cold Process Soap with Activated Charcoal and Rose Clay

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Jasmine
Summer inspired cold process soaps DIY pin for Pinterest
Cold Process Soapmaking with 25 unique formulations

Cold Process Soapmaking with 25 unique formulations

Have you ever wanted to take control of the ingredients that go on your skin and make it a hobby or a business opportunity at the same time? This is exactly what I wanted several years ago when I was trying to figure out how to stop dry skin and start making my own natural products. I spent several months doing research and trying to understand the process and went over so many websites. I wished there was one single place to get all the information I needed to feel comfortable.

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