Well, I think I'm starting to get into the swing of things in the soap making department. The previous 2 batches provided me with enough experience regarding the processing experience alone, that I feel confident with it. definitely will need a more accurate scale though!
So my Second recipe is starting to shape up as a great lathering and cleaning soap(57% tallow, 18% Coconut, 25% Castor, no scent) but it is a little dry, which I dont mind, but with no scent and dryness, my wife to be finds it unappealing.
So comes recipe #3 - Lavender Mint - Coconut was on the higher side, but I'm hoping that the combination of Avocado Oil and 10% superfat will help in the moisturing department. I'm pulling and cutting from the mold tonight. Will add pics and update on scent quality. I hope this is one to be excited about.
Coconut Oil, 76 deg - 21.875% 3.5oz
Castor Oil - 12.500% 2oz
Avocado Oil - 12.500% 2oz
water - 5.44oz
lye - 2.14oz
lye concentration 28.2%
10% superfat
.5oz fragrance(.45oz lavender + .05oz peppermint EOils)estimated
Hardness - 51
Cleansing - 19
conditioning - 44
Bubbly - 30
creamy - 43
iodine - 48
INS - 159
So my Second recipe is starting to shape up as a great lathering and cleaning soap(57% tallow, 18% Coconut, 25% Castor, no scent) but it is a little dry, which I dont mind, but with no scent and dryness, my wife to be finds it unappealing.
So comes recipe #3 - Lavender Mint - Coconut was on the higher side, but I'm hoping that the combination of Avocado Oil and 10% superfat will help in the moisturing department. I'm pulling and cutting from the mold tonight. Will add pics and update on scent quality. I hope this is one to be excited about.
Tallow Beef - 53.125 % 8.5ozCoconut Oil, 76 deg - 21.875% 3.5oz
Castor Oil - 12.500% 2oz
Avocado Oil - 12.500% 2oz
water - 5.44oz
lye - 2.14oz
lye concentration 28.2%
10% superfat
.5oz fragrance(.45oz lavender + .05oz peppermint EOils)estimated
Hardness - 51
Cleansing - 19
conditioning - 44
Bubbly - 30
creamy - 43
iodine - 48
INS - 159
