Title: Cold-Cream Soap
Categories: Soap *
Yield: 24 Ounces

1	c	Light vegetable oil
1	c	Vegetable shortening
1/2	c	Lye granules
2	c	Cold water
1/4	c	Cold cream

Heat the oil and shortening 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 mixture, pouring slowly in a thin, steady stream with slow, even stirring. Continue stirring until a thick, honeylike texture is obtained, about 10 to 20 minutes. Add the cold cream and stir until well mixed.

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 2 weeks in a dry place.

Source: "Natural Beauty at Home" by Janice Cox

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