Uploaded February 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
In this video we make a 4 pound batch of pine tar soap which is said to be gentle on the skin, especially for those with skin sensitivities. I used ingredients that are also fairly gentle, yet cleansing and so nice for skin. This tutorial is geared for those who understand the basics of soap making and is geared towards moderately experienced soap makers.
Basic Pine Tar Soap (30% water, 6% superfat):
12.8 oz coconut oil (20%)
38.4oz organic lard (60%)
6.4oz olive oil (I infused calendula into mine-optional) (10%)
6.4 oz pine tar (10%)
water 19.2 oz
lye (NaOH) 8.37
I like to keep my pine tar soap unscented, but you could definitely scent it with what you would prefer.
Goat Milk Variation Pine Tar Soap (milk in oil method)
All oils same as above except add 9oz of goat milk to oils.
Lye amount is the same, but you dissolve lye in 10.2oz of water rather than 19.2. Please ask if you have questions!
Always run any soap recipe through a soap calculator, including the recipe above. Always follow safety precautions when making soap. I find lard, and calendula infused olive oil are both really gentle and creamy for skin. The coconut oil is at 20% and helps induce a lather as the pine tar seems to decrease lathering capabilities.
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In this video we make a 4 pound batch of pine tar soap which is said to be gentle on the skin, especially for those with skin sensitivities. I used ingredients that are also fairly gentle, yet cleansing and so nice for skin. This tutorial is geared for those who understand the basics of soap making and is geared towards moderately experienced soap makers.
Basic Pine Tar Soap (30% water, 6% superfat):
12.8 oz coconut oil (20%)
38.4oz organic lard (60%)
6.4oz olive oil (I infused calendula into mine-optional) (10%)
6.4 oz pine tar (10%)
water 19.2 oz
lye (NaOH) 8.37
I like to keep my pine tar soap unscented, but you could definitely scent it with what you would prefer.
Goat Milk Variation Pine Tar Soap (milk in oil method)
All oils same as above except add 9oz of goat milk to oils.
Lye amount is the same, but you dissolve lye in 10.2oz of water rather than 19.2. Please ask if you have questions!
Always run any soap recipe through a soap calculator, including the recipe above. Always follow safety precautions when making soap. I find lard, and calendula infused olive oil are both really gentle and creamy for skin. The coconut oil is at 20% and helps induce a lather as the pine tar seems to decrease lathering capabilities.
FB Page: facebook.com/Nutritious-Skin-1025995267495375
FB Forum: facebook.com/groups/soapmakingsnif
Sister Youtube Channel: youtube.com/channel/UCsfRvhLKg1aw8Cia_Cwp_Vg
