Ingredient Deep Dive, Part 2: Why We Use Coconut Oil

TL;DR: Coconut oil brings the foam. It gives our bars a confident clean, big bubbles, and a firmer feel in the shower. In our base it lands around a quarter of the recipe to balance cleanse with comfort.

What coconut oil brings to your skin

• Lift-the-grime cleanse: High in lauric and myristic acids, coconut oil makes soap that grabs oils and rinses them away. Great after yard work or gym days.

• Bubbly lather: Think quick-start bubbles with a bright, airy feel.

• Rinse that feels “clean”: Paired with olive and shea, you get clean without the tightness.

  
  

What coconut oil does inside the recipe

• Cleansing engine: It is the muscle that boosts wash power.

• Bar hardness: Helps the bar cure up firm and last longer in the dish.

• Label-speak: Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil. After saponification it appears as Sodium Cocoate.

Why not 100% coconut oil

At very high percentages, coconut oil soaps can feel too stripping for daily use. We keep it near the 25 percent range and pair it with olive, shea, and castor so you get bubbles plus comfort.

Where coconut oil fits in a daily routine

• Hands and body: Ideal as a daily body bar, and a great hand soap near sinks.

• Post-wash tip: Follow with lotion on very dry days.

  
  

Quick facts

• Skin feel: fresh and clean

• Lather style: large, fluffy bubbles

• Best for: normal to combination, after-workout washes

• Plays well with: olive oil for balance, shea butter for cushion

Honest sourcing note

We use consistent, quality coconut oil. Often a 76-degree refined option so scent stays neutral and the bar performs the same every batch.

FAQs

Is coconut oil soap drying? It can be if used alone or in very high amounts. In our blend it is balanced on purpose.

Will I still get bubbles with hard water?

Yes. Coconut oil helps lather even when mineral content is higher.