Apple Cider Vinegar Soap
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I wanted to mention your soap looks great! Thanks for sharing the pic. :grin:
I wanted to mention your soap looks great! Thanks for sharing the pic. :grin:
girlishcharm2004
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My favorite shampoo bar is made with citric acid, but I want to try one with apple cider vinegar. If this thread is still live, I'll post pictures. 
Why? I think the layer effect is cool especially with the added flecks and what I think looks like an embed near the top. I like flecks scattered through soap and yet, I've only made 3 batches with this style. I don't know why. I need to put this on my to-do list.
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Why does this not surprise me!
Oh this brings back memories of a series that was made here in Australia called Prisoner...............Now the sour female Prison officer was called....................Dare I say it...................Vinegar T*T's wonder if she used this soap to wash.............Relle will remember or know of this programme
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Fortunately, someone *cough*Pepsi Girl*cough* reminded me today that I said I would test a piece of the ACV bar. So, I did. Drum roll please......
The bar is much softer than my usual batch but that’s probably because I only used slightly over 30% salt ppo. I was easily able to break a chunk of the leftover piece to test. I can’t say there was much of a difference from any other salt bar. The lather seemed a little denser and foamier (this could just be subjective) and felt little drier feeling. After using it on my hands, I felt a slight tackiness to my skin but this didn't last too long and then the skin felt smooth. I don't know if this dryness and tackiness are because it's only been curing for 3 weeks or if the ACV has something to do with it.
When I used it on my face, I felt some tingling and afterwards noticed some reddish-pink blotching which I suspected was from the salt since I know positively the soap isn't lye heavy. I don't think I've had this reaction before with other salt bars but it's possible and I've just forgotten. However, I have had the flu these past few days which may have contributed to more sensitivity. I also doubt there is any acidity left from the vinegar but I could be wrong. I’ll report again next week. I’ll also get out a regular salt bar and check the lather for comparison.
The bar is much softer than my usual batch but that’s probably because I only used slightly over 30% salt ppo. I was easily able to break a chunk of the leftover piece to test. I can’t say there was much of a difference from any other salt bar. The lather seemed a little denser and foamier (this could just be subjective) and felt little drier feeling. After using it on my hands, I felt a slight tackiness to my skin but this didn't last too long and then the skin felt smooth. I don't know if this dryness and tackiness are because it's only been curing for 3 weeks or if the ACV has something to do with it.
When I used it on my face, I felt some tingling and afterwards noticed some reddish-pink blotching which I suspected was from the salt since I know positively the soap isn't lye heavy. I don't think I've had this reaction before with other salt bars but it's possible and I've just forgotten. However, I have had the flu these past few days which may have contributed to more sensitivity. I also doubt there is any acidity left from the vinegar but I could be wrong. I’ll report again next week. I’ll also get out a regular salt bar and check the lather for comparison.
Ok I also tried my ACV soap today which is only 3 weeks old, just a baby really. It has a lot of bubbles(Hazel will like that), it was not much different than other soap I've made with clay and salt. I could not honestly say it made a difference. I asked my husband what he thought and he didn't use it, because other favorite french green clay, was in the shower also. So I told him to use it tomorrow. And so the saga continues, I switch it back to you Hazel!
Thanks Pepsi Girl!....and in other news....
Just joking. I don't have any other news. I won't be testing more soap until Sunday.
But tell your husband I expect a detailed review of your soap or I will send him a sternly written message about not supporting your soaping endeavors.
Just joking. I don't have any other news. I won't be testing more soap until Sunday.
But tell your husband I expect a detailed review of your soap or I will send him a sternly written message about not supporting your soaping endeavors.
Well this is as detailed as it gets:
Husband
" that soap had real nice lather, and I liked the smell, but I really like the green clay soap you make me"
Wife
" yes I know you really like the green soap but what about this soap"
Husband
" well I guess if all you do is wash with it it's ok, but I like to shave in the shower, so I really like the green clay soap"
Wife
" this soap has red clay in it so it might be nice for shaving also, didn't you try it"
Husband
" no, it was red"
Wife walking away now...
Husband
" that soap had real nice lather, and I liked the smell, but I really like the green clay soap you make me"
Wife
" yes I know you really like the green soap but what about this soap"
Husband
" well I guess if all you do is wash with it it's ok, but I like to shave in the shower, so I really like the green clay soap"
Wife
" this soap has red clay in it so it might be nice for shaving also, didn't you try it"
Husband
" no, it was red"
Wife walking away now...
What a hoot! The printed word cannot convey how funny I think his reply is and I could actually picture you walking away from him.
Maybe you should make this soap again with green clay.
Maybe you should make this soap again with green clay.
SunWolf
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Well this is as detailed as it gets:
Husband
" that soap had real nice lather, and I liked the smell, but I really like the green clay soap you make me"
Wife
" yes I know you really like the green soap but what about this soap"
Husband
" well I guess if all you do is wash with it it's ok, but I like to shave in the shower, so I really like the green clay soap"
Wife
" this soap has red clay in it so it might be nice for shaving also, didn't you try it"
Husband
" no, it was red"
Wife walking away now...
Sounds like the type of responses I get from my hubby when I ask for opinions on new recipes. :roll:
What a hoot! The printed word cannot convey how funny I think his reply is and I could actually picture you walking away from him.
Maybe you should make this soap again with green clay.
I'm certain he would love it!:crazy:
" Can you say set in his ways"
I'm glad you can find pleasure in life!
If I bring joy to Hazel, well my work here is done!
Sounds like the type of responses I get from my hubby when I ask for opinions on new recipes. :roll:
The thing is he was completely serious!
Yep, we know. People are like that. My son decided a soap was not as good as another one based on a slight color change. It was the exact same recipe, just orange rather than yellow. He still does not believe me. I have shown him the recipes and everything.
I forgot to say thanks for getting it! Although it's scary to know we are starting to think alike!:wink:
That is scary.
Hello, Hazel
Unless my math is off the soap is 6 weeks old time to test it out! I've got mine in the shower waiting for tomorrow's shower. And it's the only clay soap in the shower for Rancherman should be interesting.
Unless my math is off the soap is 6 weeks old time to test it out! I've got mine in the shower waiting for tomorrow's shower. And it's the only clay soap in the shower for Rancherman should be interesting.
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