About This Soap Calculator

Making your own soap is a magical mix of chemistry and creativity. This calculator is here to handle the chemistry part for you, so you can focus on being creative! It does more than just tell you how much lye to use; it helps you actually **design a better bar of soap**. As you add your oils, you'll instantly see a preview of your soap's final qualities, like how hard it will be or how bubbly its lather will be. It's your secret weapon for turning a good recipe into a great one, whether you're making solid bars or liquid soap.

How It Works (It's Easy!)

1. Choose Your Basics: First, tell the calculator what you're making (bar or liquid soap) and your preferred settings, like "superfat" (which makes the soap more moisturizing).
2. Build Your Recipe: Click the "+ Add Another Oil" button to start adding the oils and butters you want to use. Enter the weight for each one.
3. Watch the Magic: As you add oils, the "Your Soap Recipe" and "Estimated Soap Qualities" sections update instantly. You can see right away how each oil changes the final bar!

Tips for Amazing Soap

• Weight is Everything: Always use a digital scale to measure your ingredients. It's the key to safe and consistent soap.
• Safety First, Fun Second: When it's time to mix, always add your lye to your water (never the other way around!). Be sure to wear gloves and safety glasses.
• Play with the Numbers: Use the "Soap Qualities" chart to experiment. Want a more conditioning bar? Try adding more olive or almond oil and see how the numbers change!