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Hi, I have been controlling the saponification without going above 70 °C to avoid the gel state. I have a blend that doesn't have a hard trace point. I was wondering how long I could keep it at 60-70°C to ensure almost all of the sodium hydroxide is consumed. Has anyone tried that? This has...

Hi, In your experience, after adding beewax or candelilla wax have you seen a difference in the lather of soap? I especially want to know if adding 1% candelilla wax will have an impact on the lather. Thanks :D

Hi, I have been reducing the amount of water for sodium hydroxide. I use a little more water in the 1: 1 ratio, but I have had the problem that it is not completely transparent as when I use more water. When I add just a little bit of water the mixture becomes more cloudy and it is difficult...

I am 31 years old, I've been making soaps for a year, I previously worked in compounding for a while. but it did not work very well, I hope in a while to sell my soaps and explore other areas. I want to learn from you and help if I can.

Hi, I have the following steps in mind: 1. Prepare the soap base without perfume or color. 2. Allow the saponification to complete and lose a certain amount of water. 3.Add color and perfume. 4. Use an extrusion machine or some type of meat grinder to refine the soap. 5.Press soap. The...

Hi, I'm new around here, and I'm just starting my recipes. I want to ask if the degree of trace has any impact on the structure of the crystal to be formed over time and is related to the final quality of the soap. Thanks.