How do you make soap without wax?

Ingredients:

- 6 oz. coconut oil

- 12 oz. olive oil

- 10.5 oz. distilled water

- 4.7 oz. lye (sodium hydroxide)

Instructions:

1. Prepare your materials and workspace. You will need gloves, safety glasses, a well-ventilated area, and all of the ingredients mentioned above.

2. Measure and mix the oils. Combine the coconut oil and olive oil in a heat-resistant container (such as a glass or stainless steel bowl).

3. Heat the oils gently. Place the bowl containing the oils in a saucepan filled with about an inch of water and heat over low to medium heat. Stir occasionally until the oils have melted and combined.

4. Prepare the lye solution. Carefully add the lye to the distilled water in a separate heat-resistant container. This reaction can release heat and fumes, so be sure to do it slowly and in a well-ventilated area. Stir gently until the lye has completely dissolved.

5. Combine the lye solution and the oils. Slowly and carefully pour the lye solution into the heated oils, stirring constantly. The mixture will start to thicken and become cloudy as it begins to saponify (the chemical reaction that turns the mixture into soap).

6. Blend or mix the soap. Continue stirring or blending the mixture until it reaches a "trace" consistency. Trace is when you can drip the soap from a spoon and it leaves a visible trail on the surface of the mixture before disappearing back in.

7. Pour the soap into molds. Carefully pour the soap into molds of your choosing (such as silicone or wooden molds). Tap the molds gently to release any air bubbles.

8. Let the soap set. Allow the soap to sit in the molds undisturbed for several hours or overnight so it can solidify and continue saponifying.

9. Remove the soap from the molds and cut. After the soap has hardened, remove it from the molds and cut it into desired sizes.

10. Cure the soap. Place the bars of soap in a cool, dry place to cure for at least 4 weeks. This allows the soap to continue to harden and lose its excess water content, making it milder and longer-lasting.

Please note that soap-making involves working with lye, which is a caustic substance that can cause severe burns. It's important to follow safety precautions, wear protective gear, and work in a well-ventilated area. If you are not comfortable handling lye, consider purchasing pre-made soap base or opting for a no-lye soap recipe.