SoapBubbles
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I am uncertain what gel phase is for. I understand that gel phase usually occurs within the first 15 minutes but I do not fully understand if it occurs in every batch of soap you make or if it occurs only when certain oils and/or procedures are performed.
Some questions that came to mind when hearing about gel phase were:
1.) What exactly is gel phase and what is its purpose in soap making?
2.) Is gel phase necessary for each batch of soap made in order to be considered soap?
3.) If gel phase does not occur, does that mean the batch of soap is considered "bad"?
4.) Do certain oils make the gel phase more likely to occur?
I appreciate any clarification.
Learning Slowly,
Lea Ann
Some questions that came to mind when hearing about gel phase were:
1.) What exactly is gel phase and what is its purpose in soap making?
2.) Is gel phase necessary for each batch of soap made in order to be considered soap?
3.) If gel phase does not occur, does that mean the batch of soap is considered "bad"?
4.) Do certain oils make the gel phase more likely to occur?
I appreciate any clarification.
Learning Slowly,
Lea Ann