Coconut, Babassu, and Palm Kernel Allergy

by Martha Mackay
(Dallas Texas)

Hi,
I got tested by an allergist and found out I am allergic to coconut, Babassu, Palm Kernel, Apricot oil, Avocado oil, Oat meal, wheat, Rice, Barley, Rye, and Malt

I am trying to find a company that sells soaps that do not contain these things. Or please tell me how to make some soap myself that doesn't use these ingredients.

Thanks,
Martha Mackay

contact me at martha_mackay@hotmail.com

Answer:

Considering the extent of your allergies, I would suggest sticking with a Castile type soap.

Castile soap contains only olive oil, water and lye.

If you can't find any to purchase, it is fairly easy to make yourself.

Here is a recipe you could use:

Olive Oil - 900 grams
Water - 342 grams
Lye - 115.83 grams

Use the instructions for cold process soap making and be sure to purchase a stick blender since olive oil takes quite some time to reach a trace.

Good luck,

Cathy

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by: Kathleen Baldwin

I make castile soaps a lot. They are not hard. If you want to check your lye ratios, take ounces of olive oil you want to use and times it by .135 for how much lye you need. Add an ounce or two just to have a bit superfat for insurance. Using pomace olive oil will make your soap trace faster and is considered a better soaping olive oil. However, I just prefer virgin olive oil. It is a matter of preference, I suppose. This would be your ideal soap. Then, near or at trace, add some stuff you are not allergic to that would love and pamper your skin. Adding sugar or honey, for instance, increases the lather - which you may wish for.

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