Title: Basic Castile Soap
Categories: Soap *
Yield: 1 Batch

2	c	Olive oil
1/2	c	Lye granules
2	c	Cold water

Heat the olive oil slowly to approximately 80øF to 85øF. Dissolve the lye in the water and cool to about 70øF to 75øF.

Pour the lye solution into the oil, pouring slowly in a thin, steady stream with slow, even stirring. Continue stirring until a thick, honeylike texture is obtained. This should take about 10 to 20 minutes.

Pour the thickened soap mixture into your molds. Cover and keep warm for at least 24 hours. When the soap is set, remove from the molds and cut into bars. Allow the soap to age for at least 3 weeks in a dry place.

Source: "Natural Beauty at Home" by Janice Cox

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