I’ve been able to add oils in after a HP batch has “cooked”. It has made the bar a little softer than I’d prefer. I think there is definitely some reaction going on still, because even with HP after my soap has no more zap to it, I’ve added hibiscus flower for color, hoping to get a beautiful...
I’m Andrew, I’ve been making soap for a little over 5 years. A lot of my research these days pertains to batching in bulk, and how others have scaled up their soap making. I try to make soap as natural possible. I only use earth clays and veggie or fruit powders to color and only essential oils...
I am also looking for a clean but extremely transparent base. Has anyone tried the hemp base from Stephenson? They tell me its the cleanest and most transparent, but I haven't found many examples.