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Lipid SAP Value NaOH (oz.) KOH (oz.) INCI Name
Acai Oil, Organic 175 - 195 0.132 0.185 Euterpe Oleracea (Acai) Fruit Oil
Almond Butter, Sweet 90 - 140 0.082 0.115 Prunus amygdalus dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil (and) Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Almond Oil, Sweet 180 - 195 0.134 0.188 Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil
Aloe Vera Butter 220 - 260 0.171 0.24 Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil and Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Amla Oil 150 - 350 0.178 0.25 Emblica Officinalis (Amla) Fruit Extract and Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil
Apple Seed Oil 185 - 200 0.138 0.193 Pyrus Malus Apple Seed Oil
Apricot Kernel Butter 130 - 145 0.098 0.138 Prunus armeniacae (Apricot) Kernel Oil
Apricot Kernel Oil 185 - 195 0.135 0.19 Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil
Apricot Kernel Oil, Organic 185 - 195 0.135 0.19 Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil
Argan Oil, Virgin Organic 180 - 200 0.135 0.19 Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil
Avocado Butter 177 - 198 0.134 0.188 Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil and Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Avocado Oil 187 - 197 0.137 0.192 Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil
Avocado Oil, Organic 185 - 200 0.138 0.193 Persea gratissima (Avocado) Oil
Avocado Oil, Refined 185 - 230 0.148 0.208 Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil
Avocado Oil, Virgin 177 - 198 0.134 0.188 Persea gratissima (Avocado) Oil
Babassu Oil 245 - 256 0.179 0.251 Orbignya Oleifera (Babassu) Seed Oil
Baobab Oil 180 - 200 0.135 0.19 Adansonia Digitata (Baobab) Seed Oil
Baobab Oil, Unrefined 140 - 205 0.123 0.173 Adansonia Digitata (Baobab) Seed Oil
Baobab Seed Oil, Organic 140 - 205 0.123 0.173 Adansonia Digitata (Baobab) Seed Oil
Bayberry Wax 188 - 225 0.148 0.207 Myrica Cerifera Bayberry Fruit Wax
Beef Tallow 196 0.14 0.196 -
Black Cumin Seed Oil 185 - 205 0.139 0.195 Nigella Sativa (Black Cumin) Seed Oil
Black Cumin Seed Oil, Organic 185 - 205 0.139 0.195 Nigella Sativa (Black Cumin) Seed Oil
Black Currant Seed Oil 185 - 195 0.135 0.19 Ribes Nigrum (Blackcurrant) Seed Oil
Borage Oil 175 - 196 0.133 0.186 Borago officinalis (Borage) Seed Oil
Borage Oil, Organic, Refined, 20% GLA 185 - 195 0.135 0.19 Borago Officinalis (Borage) Seed Oil
Borage Oil, Organic, Virgin, 20% GLA 185 - 195 0.135 0.19 Borago Officinalis (Borage) Seed Oil
Borage Oil, Refined, 20% GLA 185 - 195 0.135 0.19 Borago Officinalis (Borage) Seed Oil
Borage Oil, Refined, 22% GLA 185 - 195 0.135 0.19 Borago Officinalis (Borage) Seed Oil
Borage Oil, Virgin, 20% GLA 185 - 195 0.135 0.19 Borago Officinalis (Borage) Seed Oil
Brazil Nut Oil, Organic 186 - 196 0.136 0.191 Bertholletia Excelsa (Brazil) Nut Oil
Brazil Nut, Deodorized 180 - 210 0.139 0.195 Bertholletia Excelsa (Brazil) Nut Oil
Buriti Oil 185 - 240 0.152 0.213 Mauritia Flexuosa (Buriti) Fruit Oil
Calabash Oil 170 - 180 0.125 0.175 Lagenaria Sphaerica (Calabash) Seed Oil
Camelina Oil 185 - 197 0.136 0.191 Camelina sativa (Camelina) Seed Oil
Camelina Oil, Organic 182 0.13 0.182 Camelina Sativa (Camelina) Seed Oil
Candelilla Wax Pellets 43 - 65 0.039 0.054 Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax
Canola Oil 173 0.123 0.173 -
Caprylic Capric Triglyceride MCT 325 - 345 0.239 0.335 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Caprylic Capric Triglycerides MCT Oil 325 - 345 0.239 0.335 Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides
Caprylic Capric Triglycerides MCT Oil, Organic 310 - 360 0.239 0.335 Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
Carnauba Wax Flakes 78 - 95 0.062 0.087 Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax
Carrot Oil 190 0.135 0.19 Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil (and) Daucus carota sativa (Carrot) Root Extract (and) Tocopherol
Castor Oil, Black 176 - 186 0.129 0.181 Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil
Castor Oil, Black, Light 176 - 186 0.129 0.181 Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil
Castor Oil, Jamaican Black 177 - 188 0.129 0.181 Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil
Cherry Kernel Oil 180 - 200 0.135 0.19 Prunus Avium (Cherry) Kernel Oil
Chia Seed Oil, Virgin, Organic 180 - 200 0.135 0.19 Salvia Hispanica (Chia) Seed Oil (and) Tocopherol
Cocoa Butter, Deodorized 188 - 198 0.138 0.193 Theobroma cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter
Cocoa Butter, Pure Prime Pressed 188 - 200 0.138 0.194 Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter
Cocoa Butter, Ultra Refined 188 - 200 0.138 0.194 Theobroma cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter
Cocoa Oil 173 - 188 0.129 0.181 Theobroma cacao (Cocoa) Oil
Coconut Oil, Organic 250 - 265 0.184 0.258 Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
Coconut Oil, Organic, Virgin 250 - 265 0.184 0.258 Cocos nucifera (Coconut) Oil
Coconut Oil, RBD 250 - 264 0.183 0.257 Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
Coconut Oil, Virgin, Organic 248 - 268 0.184 0.258 Cocos Nucifera (Virgin Coconut) Oil
Coffee Bean Butter 175 - 200 0.134 0.188 Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Oil
Corn Oil 190 0.135 0.19 -
Cottonseed Oil 192 0.137 0.192 -
Cucumber Seed Oil, Virgin 180 - 190 0.132 0.185 Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Oil
Cupuacu Butter, Refined 210 - 235 0.159 0.223 Theobroma Grandiflorum (Cupuacu) Seed Butter
Cupuacu Butter, Ultra Refined 210 - 235 0.159 0.223 Theobroma grandiflorum (Cupuacu) Butter
Deer Tallow 195 0.139 0.195 -
Emu Oil, Clear AEA Certified 185 - 200 0.138 0.193 Emu Oil
Evening Primrose Oil 180 - 195 0.134 0.188 Oenothera biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil
Evening Primrose Oil Refined 9% GLA 180 - 195 0.134 0.188 Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil
Flax Seed Oil 186 - 196 0.136 0.191 Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Oil
Flax Seed Oil, Organic 186 - 196 0.136 0.191 Linum Usitatissimum (Flax) Seed Oil
Fractionated Coconut Oil 325 - 345 0.239 0.335 Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
Goat Tallow 195 0.139 0.195 -
Grape Seed Oil 180 - 200 0.135 0.19 Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Tocopherol
Grape Seed Oil, Chardonnay 176 - 194 0.132 0.185 Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil
Grape Seed Oil, Organic 185 - 200 0.138 0.193 Vitis vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil
Grape Seed Oil, Riesling 185 - 200 0.138 0.193 Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil
Hazelnut Oil 187 - 195 0.136 0.191 Corylus Avellana (Hazel) Seed Oil
Hazelnut Oil, Chilean Gevuina 184 - 195 0.135 0.19 Gevuina Avellana (Hazelnut) Oil
Hemp Seed Butter 175 - 200 0.134 0.188 Cannabis sativa Seed Oil (and) Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Hemp Seed Oil 190 - 195 0.138 0.193 Cannabis Sativa (Hemp) Seed Oil
Hemp Seed Oil Refined 188 - 194 0.136 0.191 Cannabis Sativa (Hemp) Seed Oil
Hemp Seed Oil, Organic 190 - 195 0.138 0.193 Cannabis sativa (Hemp) Seed Oil
Hemp Seed Oil, Virgin 188 - 194 0.136 0.191 Cannabis Sativa (Hemp) Seed Oil
Hibiscus Oil, Organic 188 - 200 0.138 0.194 Hibiscus Sabdariffa (Hibiscus) Seed Oil
High Linoleic Safflower Oil 180 - 195 0.134 0.188 Carthamus tinctorus (Safflower) Oil
Illipe Butter 188 - 200 0.138 0.194 Shorea stenoptera (Illipe) Seed Butter
Jojoba Oil, Golden, Organic 86 - 96 0.065 0.091 Simmondsia chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
Jojoba Oil, Natural 85 - 98 0.066 0.092 Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
Jojoba, Clear 90 - 93 0.066 0.092 Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
Jojoba, Organic, Clear 90 - 95 0.066 0.093 Simmondsia chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
Kalahari Melon Seed Oil, Organic 180 - 196 0.134 0.188 Citrullus Lanatus (Kalahari Melon) Seed Oil
Karanja Oil, Organic 185 - 195 0.135 0.19 Pongamia Glabra (Karanja) Seed Oil
Kokum Butter 187 - 193 0.135 0.19 Garcinia indica (Kokum) Seed Butter
Kukui Nut Oil 185 - 195 0.135 0.19 Aleurites Moluccana (Kukui) Nut Oil
Lanolin Oil 90 - 110 0.071 0.1 Lanolin Oil
Lard 193 0.138 0.193 -
Laurel Berry Oil 198 - 206 0.144 0.202 Laurus Nobilis (Laurel) Oil
Laurel Wax 210 - 240 0.16 0.225 Myrica Pubescens Fruit Wax
Lecithin Liquid 180 - 200 0.135 0.19 Lecithin
Macadamia Nut Butter 175 - 200 0.134 0.188 Macadamia ternifolia Seed Oil (and) Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Macadamia Nut Oil 190 - 200 0.139 0.195 Macadamia Integrifolia (Macadamia) Nut Oil
Macadamia Nut Oil, Organic 190 - 200 0.139 0.195 Macadamia Ternifolia (Macadamia) Seed Oil
Mango Butter 183 - 198 0.136 0.191 Mangifera indica (Mango) Seed Butter
Mango Butter, Refined 185 - 195 0.135 0.19 Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter
Mango Oil (Olein) 180 - 195 0.134 0.188 Mangifera indica (Mango) Seed Oil
Manketti Oil 190 - 205 0.141 0.198 Schinziophyton rautanenii (Manketti) Oil
Manketti Oil, Organic 175 - 205 0.135 0.19 Schinziophyton Rautanenii (Manketti) Oil
Maracuja Oil Passionfruit, Virgin 150 - 210 0.128 0.18 Passiflora Edulis (Passionfruit) Seed Oil
Marula Oil 193 - 200 0.14 0.197 Sclerocarya Birrea (Marula) Kernel Oil
Marula Oil, Virgin 188 - 199 0.138 0.194 Sclerocarya Birrea (Marula) Kernel Oil
Meadowfoam Oil 169 0.12 0.169 Limnanthes alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil
Meadowfoam Seed Oil 160 - 175 0.12 0.168 Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil
Monoi de Tahiti Oil 240 - 270 0.182 0.255 Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil (and) Gardenia Tahitensis (Tiare) Flower Extract (and) Tocopherol (and) Helianthus Annus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Moringa Oil 185 - 205 0.139 0.195 Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Murumuru Butter 245 - 260 0.18 0.253 Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
Mustard Oil 172 0.123 0.172 -
Neem Oil 197 0.14 0.197 Azadirachta indica (Neem) Oil
Neem Oil, Organic 190 - 199 0.139 0.195 Azadirachta Indica (Neem) Kernel Oil
Niger-Seed Oil 189 0.135 0.189 -
Nilotica Shea Butter, Organic 185 - 195 0.135 0.19 Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Seed Butter
Oat Oil 185 - 200 0.138 0.193 Avena sativa (Oat) Kernel Oil
Olive Butter 175 - 200 0.134 0.188 Olea europea (Olive) Seed Oil (and) Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Olive Oil 184 - 196 0.135 0.19 Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
Olive Oil, Extra Virgin, Organic 184 - 196 0.135 0.19 Olea europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
Organic Evening Primrose Oil 180 - 195 0.134 0.188 Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil
Organic Oil: Neem 190 - 199 0.139 0.195 Azadirachta Indica (Neem) Kernel Oil
Organic Rose Hip Seed Oil, Refined 175 - 195 0.132 0.185 Rosa Canina (Rose Hip) Seed Oil
Organic Virgin Coconut Oil 255 - 265 0.185 0.26 Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
Organic Virgin Hemp Seed Oil 188 - 194 0.136 0.191 Cannabis Sativa (Hemp) Seed Oil
Palm Oil 190 - 205 0.141 0.198 Elaeis guineensis (Palm) Oil
Palm Oil, Sustainable, Organic 195 - 205 0.143 0.2 Eleais Guineensis (Palm) Oil
Passionfruit Seed Oil, Organic 167 - 200 0.131 0.184 Passiflora Edulis (Passionfruit) Seed Oil
Peach Kernel Oil 185 - 195 0.135 0.19 Prunus Persica (Peach) Kernel Oil
Peanut Oil 190 0.135 0.19 -
Pecan Oil 186 - 194 0.135 0.19 Algooquian pacaan (Pecan) Nut Oil
Pequi Oil, Refined 190 - 215 0.145 0.203 Caryocar Braziliensis (Pequi) Fruit Oil
Perilla Oil 185 - 200 0.138 0.193 Perilla ocymoides (Perilla) Seed Oil
Perilla Seed Oil, Organic 185 - 200 0.138 0.193 Perilla Frutescens (Perilla) Seed Oil
Pistachio Nut Butter 175 - 200 0.134 0.188 Pistacia Vera Seed Oil (and) Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Pomace Olive Oil 190 0.135 0.19 Olea europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
Pomegranate Seed Oil 185 0.132 0.185 Punica granatum linn (Pomegranate) Oil
Pomegranate Seed Oil, Organic 185 0.132 0.185 Punica granatum linn (Pomegranate) Oil
Pomegranate Seed Oil, Organic, Virgin 182 - 192 0.133 0.187 Punica Granatum Linn (Pomegranate) Seed Oil
Pomegranate Seed Oil, Virgin 182 - 192 0.133 0.187 Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Seed Oil
Poppy Seed Oil 163 0.116 0.163 Papaver Somniferum (Poppy) Seed Oil
Prickly Pear Seed Oil, Organic 169 - 174 0.123 0.172 Opuntia Ficus Indica (Prickly Pear) Seed Oil
Pumpkin Seed Oil, Organic, Virgin 188 - 198 0.138 0.193 Cucurbita Pepo (Pumpkin) Seed Oil
Pumpkin Seed Oil, Refined 188 - 198 0.138 0.193 Cucurbita Pepo (Pumpkin) Seed Oil
Rapeseed Oil 175 0.125 0.175 -
Red Raspberry Seed Oil 188 0.134 0.188 Rubus Idaeus (Red Raspberry) Seed Oil
Red Raspberry Seed Oil, Organic 188 0.134 0.188 Rubus Idaeus (Red Raspberry) Seed Oil
Rice Bran Oil 185 - 195 0.135 0.19 Oryza sativa (Rice) Bran Oil
Rice Bran Oil, CP 180 - 190 0.132 0.185 Oryza sativa (Rice) Bran Oil
Rice Bran Oil, Organic 180 - 190 0.132 0.185 Oryza sativa (Rice) Bran Oil
Rose Hip Seed Oil, Organic 175 - 195 0.132 0.185 Rosa Moschata (Rose Hip) Seed Oil
Rose Hip Seed Oil, Virgin 175 - 195 0.132 0.185 Rosa Moschata (Rose Hip) Seed Oil
Rosehip Oil 185 - 193 0.135 0.189 Rosa Canina / Rosa Rubiginosa (Rose Hip) Seed Oil
Rosehip Seed Oil, Organic 185 - 193 0.135 0.189 Rosa Canina / Rosa Rubiginosa (Rose Hip) Seed Oil
Sacha Inchi Oil, Organic 180 - 210 0.139 0.195 Plukenetia Volubilis (Sacha Inchi) Seed Oil
Safflower Oil, Organic, High Oleic, Refined 186 - 198 0.137 0.192 Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil
Seabuckthorn Berry Total CO2 Extract 180 - 195 0.134 0.188 Hippophae Rhamnoides (Seabuckthorn) Fruit Extract
Sesame Oil 188 - 195 0.137 0.192 Sesamum indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil
Sesame Oil, Organic 188 - 198 0.138 0.193 Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil
Shea Butter 170 - 190 0.128 0.18 Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter) Fruit
Shea Butter, Organic Crushed & Refined 170 - 190 0.128 0.18 Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Fruit Butter
Shea Oil 170 - 195 0.13 0.183 Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter) Extract and Citric Acid (0.001% added for stability)
Shortening, Vegetable 190 0.135 0.19 -
Soybean Oil 180 - 200 0.135 0.19 Glycine soja (Soybean) Oil
Soybean Oil, Organic 189 - 195 0.137 0.192 Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil
Stearic Acid, Palm-Based 208 - 213 0.15 0.211 Stearic Acid
Strawberry Seed Oil 170 - 210 0.135 0.19 Fragaria Ananassa (Strawberry) Seed Oil
Sunflower Oil, High Oleic 191 0.136 0.191 Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) Oil
Sunflower Oil, Refined Organic 188 - 194 0.136 0.191 Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Sweet Almond Oil, Refined 184 - 196 0.135 0.19 Prunus dulcis (Sweet Almond) Kernel Oil
Sweet Almond Oil, Winterized 184 - 196 0.135 0.19 Prunus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil
Tamanu Foraha Oil 185 - 205 0.139 0.195 Calophyllum Tacamahaca (Tamanu) Seed Oil
Tomato Seed Oil 180 - 200 0.135 0.19 Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Seed Oil
Ungurahui Oil, Unrefined 188 - 198 0.138 0.193 Oenocarpus Bataua (Ungurahui) Oil
Walnut Oil 189 - 197 0.138 0.193 Juglans Regia (Walnut) Seed Oil
Watermelon Seed Oil 188 - 195 0.137 0.192 Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Seed Oil
Wheatgerm Oil 180 - 195 0.134 0.188 Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil
Yangu Cape Chestnut Oil 185 - 200 0.138 0.193 Calodendrum Capense (Cape Chestnut) Seed Oil
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Frequently Asked Questions About Soap Making

What is Superfatting?

Superfatting in soap making is the process of adding extra fats or oils beyond what's needed to react with lye. This ensures some unreacted oils remain in the final soap, enhancing its moisturizing properties and gentleness on the skin.

How do you make soap with tallow?

Making tallow soap involves melting tallow, mixing it with lye and water, then pouring into molds to harden.

What are the benefits of tallow soap?

Tallow soap is known for its moisturizing qualities, long-lasting nature, and ability to create a rich, creamy lather.

Can you mix tallow with other oils in soap making?

Yes, tallow can be combined with other oils like coconut or olive oil for varied soap textures and skin benefits.

What is the best ratio of tallow in soap making?

A common ratio is 70% tallow to 30% other oils, balancing hardness and moisturizing properties.

How long does tallow soap take to cure?

Tallow soap typically requires 4-6 weeks to cure fully, ensuring a harder, longer-lasting bar.

Is tallow soap good for sensitive skin?

Tallow soap can be suitable for sensitive skin, as it is gentle, moisturizing, and free from harsh chemicals.

How does tallow soap differ from plant-based soaps?

Tallow soap differs in its creamier lather and longer-lasting bars compared to plant-based soaps, which may be softer and milder.

Can essential oils be added to tallow soap?

Essential oils can be added to tallow soap for fragrance and additional skin benefits.

What is the shelf life of homemade tallow soap?

Homemade tallow soap can last up to two years if stored in a cool, dry place.