HP or CPOP, which one is going to be ready quicker?

[vivcarm]

I know I am asking what probably is on the site any way, what is best to use a soap straight away? Is it, Hp or can I use CPOP, I would rather use the latter as it is a present, it's shaving soap, so it will be poured into ramekins, so I am not sure about the surface of HP, but if CPOP could be used I would be really happy, as it is for next week. I know lazy dizzy soul that I am, I just never got organised! Thanks in advance!

 

[Val]

Some say you can use the CPOP in as little as 2 weeks. But say it is best to wait the full 4-6 weeks for it to cure to a more mild and hard bar.

Reaons I think they say this..... It is not exactly cooking out the lye like a HP is therefore there could still be active lye in the soap. CPOP is only making it gel fully.

Val

 

[vivcarm]

Thanks for that, will do HP instead

 

[Dixie]

It's been my experience that even with HP if you let it cure at least a couple of weeks it is a harder longer lasting bar. I let mine cure 3 before I give them to anyone. But that is just my preference.

 

[vivcarm]

I am thinking that if it is in a ramekin it doesn't need to be super hard, obviously it will get harder (and better) over time, but it will still be a useable product with a shaving brush.

 

[Lindy]

CPOP is a Hot Process (HP). It can be used as soon as you unmold it, however all HP is better after a week or two.

HTH

 

[vivcarm]

Oh Thank you so much for that info, that's what I thought, It's for my brother, so it won't matter too much if it's a bit soft. It will make a better looking product with CPOP.

 

[honor435]

Lindy
SO, i didnt know i could use cpop right away? they are sure hard enough, i usually wait a week or two, but good to know!