Face and Hand Soap with Thermomix

Ingredients:

• 450 g of extra virgin olive oil
• 50 g of coconut oil
• 250 g of distilled water
• 60 g of caustic soda (sodium hydroxide)
• 10-15 drops of essential oil of your choice (lavender, tea tree, eucalyptus, etc.)
• Optional: 1 teaspoon of honey or ground oats for an extra moisturizing or exfoliating touch

Instructions:

1. Prepare the ingredients:

   • Be sure to use gloves and protective goggles, as caustic soda is corrosive.
   • Weigh the ingredients and have them ready to use.

2. Dissolve the caustic soda in water:

   • Add the distilled water to the Thermomix bowl.
   • With the machine at speed 1, set to 37°C for 2 minutes.
   • Slowly pour the caustic soda into the water while the Thermomix continues to stir (carefully, to avoid splashes). Maintain speed 1 until the soda is completely dissolved. Let cool to room temperature.

3. Mix the oils:

   • Add the olive oil and coconut oil to the Thermomix bowl.
   • Set to 37°C, speed 1, for 4 minutes to integrate the oils well.

4. Combine the soda with the oils:

   • With the machine at speed 3, slowly pour the mixture of water and caustic soda into the bowl, making sure everything is well mixed.
   • Increase to speed 4 and mix for 5-7 minutes, until the mixture reaches a "trace" texture (similar to thick cream).

5. Add the optional ingredients:

   • If you wish to add essential oils, honey, or oats, this is the moment. Mix for 1 minute at speed 3.

6. Pour into molds:

   • Pour the mixture into silicone molds or any other container you prefer to shape the soap.
   • Let it rest for 24-48 hours until it hardens.

7. Curing:

   • Unmold the soap and let it dry in a ventilated place for 4-6 weeks. This is the time needed for the soap to cure completely and be safe to use.

Ready! Now you have a natural and gentle soap for skin care, made in your Thermomix.