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I'm planning to try my first CPHP batch and I want to make a 50% coconut milk soap. I'm wondering when I should add the milk... at trace right before gelling or in the beginning? I can't add it at the end because the soap would have too much of a water discount while cooking, right...

Do you have to wait until soap cures to rebatch it or can you do it right away? I'm not happy with the way the soap turned out and would like to add scent/exfoliant to it.

I just unmolded my first batch of CP soap. Zap test is good. But the tops and bottoms of my soap are falling off as I cut. Should I re-wrap and leave for longer?

Does anyone have experience with this? I'd really like to try a batch and haven't found a lot of info on it. Some people said they put the milk in with the lye, some say it's better to add right after you mix your lye and oils. Also, how much would be good to use on a 7lb recipe? Any info...

Hi. MY name is Kristy, from New Jersey. I'm a Work At Home Mom who has finally taken the plunge into soap making. I have wanted to since my son was born. That was 14 months ago. I finally have the support from my SO to go for it and I'm so excited that my first shipment of oils came in...