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I read yesterday's thread on master batching lye and I'm ready to try it for NaOH! I'm starting this new thread on master batching dual lye solution. I have read previous threads on masterbatching dual lye but I'm still confused. I have master batched dual lye for individual batches and like...

Hello Soapers. Does anyone have experience using 5-10% jojoba oil in cold process soaping. I came across this article today in a Soapy Science blog explaining that a small amount of jojoba oil can help create longer-lasting big bubbles. When I put this into Soapcalc it actually dampens the...

I am experimenting with carrot soap. I made one with carrot juice only plus some annatto powder for color. I see recipes that also include carrot purée, in addition to juice. Can anyone explain the qualities that the puree adds? I wonder if the additional organic material would tamp down...

Hello! Each batch I make is replete with learning opportunities! My goal is a gentle, nourishing, moisturizing soap for super sensitive skin (think elderly with frail skin, eczema, etc.). All natural ingredients. Below are photos of my latest goat milk soap (it's about a week old) with honey...

Hello and thanks for being there for questions like this! I have two small, thick-walled silicone soap molds that I have been learning with. I’m ready to move up to a 2-pound or maybe 5-pound loaf mold. I see that some silicone molds are thinner and come with a wooden box for support. Others...

I unfortunately ran a chopstick around the edge of my soap mold after filling it — not sure why I did this (it was very late and I think I had seen someone do this in a video somewhere along the line!). The edge of my loaf is not even as a result. I would like to trim the loaf so the edge of...

Hello! I made a 1 lb batch of goat milk soap last night. It easily came out of the mold today and seems ready to cut. Yet, it is still zapping. Is it likely to continue saponifying even though it is already firm? Can I cut it now or should I wait to see if it finishes saponifying? I soaped at...

Later today I would like to try to make an all-coconut oil soap with 20% superfat through a hot process. I gather that hot process could be tricky with all coconut oil. Ideally I would like to use individual bar molds so I can try a few variations on additives. Does that sound doable? Any tips...

Hello! I am new here! Just tried my first batch of HP soap. I tried for hours to get to trace but never came close. I poured into molds anyway and ended up with sludge that separated into something that looked like pecan pie filling on the bottom and bacon grease on the top. Pretty awful! Ha! I...