Soap Making Oil Chart
Soap Making Nest · soapmakingnest.com · reviewed September 13, 2026
| Coconut oil | SAP about 0.183, lather and hardness, usually 15-30% |
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| Palm oil | SAP about 0.141, hardness and creamy lather |
| Olive oil | SAP about 0.134, mild and conditioning, castile base |
| Tallow / lard | SAP about 0.140 / 0.138, hard, stable lather |
| Shea butter | SAP about 0.128, conditioning, usually 5-15% |
| Cocoa butter | SAP about 0.137, hardness, usually 5-15% |
| Castor oil | SAP about 0.128, lather booster, 5-10% max |
| Always | run the full recipe through a lye calculator |
Typical values for general guidance. Always check the manufacturer's specification for your exact product.
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