Soap Qualities
Hardness
8
Conditioning
91
Bubbly
0
Creamy
8
These numbers show what this oil tends to contribute when blended into a full recipe. They are most useful when compared with other oils, not used alone as pass/fail values.
Soap Tool SuiteBack to Oil Library
Kukui Nut Oil in Soap Making
Fast-absorbing, highly conditioning oil that is usually used in modest amounts. Review SAP, usage guidance, fatty acids, and related oils before you finalize the recipe in the calculator.
Category
Luxury Oils
How makers usually group this ingredient.
NaOH SAP
0.135
Used to calculate lye amount.
Typical Use
Commonly 5-15%
Treat this as a starting range, not a hard rule.
NaOH SAP
0.135
INS
24
Iodine
168
Typical usage
Commonly 5-15%
Fatty Acid Profile
lauric
0%
myristic
0%
palmitic
6%
stearic
2%
ricinoleic
0%
oleic
20%
linoleic
42%
linolenic
29%
Related Oils
Sunflower Oil (High Oleic)
Commonly 5-30%
View profileHemp Seed Oil
Commonly 5-15%
View profileCanola Oil
Commonly 5-20%
View profileSafflower Oil
Commonly 5-20%
View profileNext Steps
Move to the next tool in the workflow or jump back to the calculator when you are ready to finalize the batch.
Soap Calculator
Build the full recipe, check lye and water totals, then save or share the batch.
Beginner Guide
Review the core soap workflow, terminology, and safety notes in plain language.
Mold Calculator
Estimate oil weight from loaf, cavity, or water-fill molds before you formulate.
Fragrance Calculator
Set fragrance or essential oil rates from total oil weight and push them back to the recipe.