Cold Process Soap

I handcraft all Made By Jennah soap using the Cold Process (CP) method. This method combines base oils with liquids using food-grade lye as an emulsifier. To enhance the character and scent of my soap, I also use other additives including: essential oils, clays, salts, and pureed fruit & vegetables. After combining the ingredients, I pour the mixture into molds where it saponifies for 48 hours. Saponification is the chemical reaction between the fats/oils, lye, and liquids that results in soap! After saponification, I de-mold the soap, cut it into bars, and let it cure for 4-6 weeks. Curing allows the bars to harden so they will last longer. After curing, the soap is ready to enjoy.

Base Oils

Base oils are vital to the CP method. Every oil contributes unique characteristics to soap. I spend time considering and blending specific oil combinations for each soap I make. All of the oils I use are high quality, all natural, and organic. This measure ensures a quality bar of soap. Below you will find the oils I use most often, along with some of their commonly known characteristics. All of this information is considered common knowledge, and has not been reviewed by the FDA.

Avocado Oil

Avocado Oil is rich in Vitamin E, Vitamin A (which is said to purge dead skin cells), and Oleic Acid (an essential fatty acid).

This oil has been used to: 

  • Retain moisture in skin 
  • Heal dry, damaged or cracked skin 
  • Reduce inflammation and itch 
  • Soothe sunburn
  • Speed healing of damaged skin

Castor Oil

Castor Oil has a high concentration of unsaturated fatty acids (Ricinoleic Acid, Oleic Acid & Linoleic Acid) and Vitamin E. It also has strong antibacterial, antimicrobial, and anti-aging properties.

When applied to the skin, Castor Oil stimulates the production of collegian and elastin, softening skin and reducing fine lines and wrinkles. This moisturizing oil has also been used to: treat sunburn, replenish dry skin, clear and heal acne, and reduce the appearance of scars.

Coconut Oil

Coconut Oil is full of antioxidants, as well as anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties.

This oil has been used to:

  • Lighten age spots
  • Provide lasting moisture to the skin, while removing dead skin cells and helping to strengthen underlying tissues
  • Heal damaged, dry, and cracked skin
  • Soothe irritation and itch from psoriasis & eczema
  • Reduce appearance of varicose veins

Olive Oil

Olive Oil is rich in phenolic antioxidant vitamin E, Squalene, and Oleic Acid. It is a natural anti-inflammatory and has strong antibacterial properties.

This oil has been used to:

  • Moisturize and regenerate dry skin
  • Repair sun damage
  • Increase skin elasticity
  • Lighten stretch marks and prevent new ones from forming
  • Prevent signs of premature aging (skin cell degeneration)
  • Neutralize damage from free radicals
  • Minimize fine lines and wrinkles

Peanut Oil (Arachis Oil)

Peanut Oil contains Vitamin A, Vitamin D, and Vitamin E. It is a natural anti-inflammatory.

This oil has been used to:

  • Treat acne and protect from blackheads
  • Moisturize and heal dry or damaged skin
  • Soothe eczema, psoriasis, and skin disorders that cause scaling

Sesame Oil

Sesame Oil is a natural anti-viral, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory that is high in Vitamin E, Antioxidants, Linoleic Acids, Stearic Acids, and Sesamol (which effectively prevents the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines).

This oil has been used to:

  • Slow down aging / reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines
  • Repair damaged skin cells
  • Reduce antibacterial infections
  • Moisturize dry skin
  • Prevent sun damage (natural sun screen)
  • Soothe irritation caused by burns and cuts

Soy Oil

Soy Oil is rich in Vitamin E, essential fatty acids, Photoestrogens, and Lecithin.

This oil has been used to:

  • Reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines
  • Reduce blotchiness and discoloration by evening out skin pigmentation
  • Stimulate the synthesis of collagen, elastin, and other proteins within skin

Sunflower Oil

Sunflower Oil is high in Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin D, Linoleic Acid, Lecithin, Carotenoids, and tocopherols. 

This oil has been used to:

  • Moisturize and cleanse
  • Treat acne
  • Remove dead skin cells and lock in moisture
  • Regenerate skin cells and reduce infection
  • Prevent premature aging

Walnut Oil

Walnut Oil is is a powerful antioxidant with anti-fungal properties. It contains high levels of omega 3 and omega 6 which help to reduce inflammation, as well as vitamins B-1, B-2, and B-3, Vitamin E, and Niacin.

This oil has been used to:

  • Fight and prevent wrinkles and fine lines
  • Heal fungal infections
  • Help heal psoriasis and eczema
  • Enhance texture and quality of skin