Homemade Soap Recipe - "Rum Runner"

This fantastic palm free homemade soap recipe is perfect for the man of the house. Lots of cleansing action, tons of bubbles and a wonderfully masculine scent make this bar a favorite.

Rum Runner Soap

Base Ingredients Grams Ounces Percentage
Shea Butter 90 gr. 3.18 oz. 10%
Coconut Oil 270 gr. 9.52 oz. 30%
Olive Oil 270 gr. 9.52 oz. 30%
Castor Oil 90 gr. 3.18 oz. 10%
Lard 180 gr. 6.35 oz. 20%
Distilled Water 324 gr. 11.4 oz.  
Lye 127.8 gr. 4.5 oz.  

Water as % of Oils = 36
Super Fat/Discount = 5%

Optional Additives Measurement
Copper Mica 1/2 tsp. (2.5 ml)
Cocoa Powder 1/2 tsp. (2.5 ml)
Bay Rum F/O 5 tsp. (25 ml)
Sweet Orange E/O 3 tsp. (15 ml)
Clove E/O 1/2 tsp. (2.5 ml)
Patchouli E/O 1/2 tsp. (2.5 ml)

  1. Make this Rum Runner homemade soap recipe following the instructions for your preferred soap making method on "The Process" page.

  2. Once the soap reaches a thin trace, add the cocoa powder and copper mica. Blend well.

  3. Add the scent combination.

  4. Continue to stick blend the soap batter until a medium trace is reached and add the soap bits or curls.

  5. Pour the soap into your mold and insulate as usual.
Many more Homemade Soap Recipes can be found on the main recipes page.

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