Making soap in Lugati Uganda

Here I am measuring the oils for the soap.  I found it very challenging to make soap in the bush of Africa.  No running water near by, so we had pails.  The water was COLD so it wasn't so easy to clean up the containers afterward.  I couldn't find a detailed enough scale (so I shipped one over after I returned) and the list goes on.  The good news is...it can be done!

Even men were watching what I was doing and taking notes.  I could see their minds thinking...I can do this in my village/city.  I plan to return again this November and spend more time teaching.  In the meanwhile I have ordered some sesame oil and am planning to create another recipe which relies heavily on sesame, canola and palm oils.  While these are not necessarily my favorite oils for soap making, these oils are in abundance in this region, so they make the best sense for sustainable living.  I will post my results as they become available!