Soap Qualities
Hardness
17
Conditioning
82
Bubbly
0
Creamy
17
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.
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Olive Oil in Soap Making
Gentle, conditioning oil that makes a mild bar. Can be used up to 100% for Castile-style soap. Review SAP, usage guidance, fatty acids, and related oils before you finalize the recipe in the calculator.
Category
Base Oils
How makers usually group this ingredient.
NaOH SAP
0.134
Used to calculate lye amount.
Typical Use
Commonly 40–80%
Treat this as a starting range, not a hard rule.
NaOH SAP
0.134
INS
147
Iodine
84
Typical usage
Commonly 40–80%
Fatty Acid Profile
lauric
0%
myristic
0%
palmitic
13%
stearic
3%
ricinoleic
0%
oleic
71%
linoleic
10%
linolenic
1%
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Commonly 5-25%
View profileNext Steps
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Soap Calculator
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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.