Hey there
So I've been lurking for a while, reading everything I can get my hands/eyes on, trying to learn as much as possible before making my first batch. I think I'm finally ready to get my feet wet (though it seems like with each new thing I learn serves to generate several more questions/concerns in the process lol).
Anyway I've been plugging things into SoapCalc given what oils I currently have to work with, and trying to make a balanced bar that is cleansing but also conditioning and good for sensitive skin, etc. I can't seem to figure out how to get a balance while getting the Iodine and INS numbers in an acceptable range. Could someone take a look at what I have so far and maybe provide some insight/advice? Should I omit one of the oils altogether? I appreciate any help!!
Vegetable Shortening 45%
Olive Oil 20%
Coconut Oil 20%
Castor Oil 10%
Shea Butter 5%
(I was going to HP and hold the shea butter back and only add it in after the cook. I was also planning on adding some finely ground/sifted oatmeal and possibly an essential oil. Not sure if that will make a difference with the numbers.)
Total oil weight 1200 g (enough to fill two 1-quart milk containers)
Water as percent of oil weight 38.00 %
Super Fat/Discount 5 %
Lye Concentration 26.944 %
Water : Lye Ratio 2.7115:1
Hardness 29 - 54, 33
Cleansing 12 - 22, 13
Conditioning 44 - 69, 64
Bubbly 14 - 46, 22
Creamy 16 - 48, 28
Iodine 41 - 70, 81
INS 136 - 165, 125
~tara
So I've been lurking for a while, reading everything I can get my hands/eyes on, trying to learn as much as possible before making my first batch. I think I'm finally ready to get my feet wet (though it seems like with each new thing I learn serves to generate several more questions/concerns in the process lol).
Anyway I've been plugging things into SoapCalc given what oils I currently have to work with, and trying to make a balanced bar that is cleansing but also conditioning and good for sensitive skin, etc. I can't seem to figure out how to get a balance while getting the Iodine and INS numbers in an acceptable range. Could someone take a look at what I have so far and maybe provide some insight/advice? Should I omit one of the oils altogether? I appreciate any help!!
Vegetable Shortening 45%
Olive Oil 20%
Coconut Oil 20%
Castor Oil 10%
Shea Butter 5%
(I was going to HP and hold the shea butter back and only add it in after the cook. I was also planning on adding some finely ground/sifted oatmeal and possibly an essential oil. Not sure if that will make a difference with the numbers.)
Total oil weight 1200 g (enough to fill two 1-quart milk containers)
Water as percent of oil weight 38.00 %
Super Fat/Discount 5 %
Lye Concentration 26.944 %
Water : Lye Ratio 2.7115:1
Hardness 29 - 54, 33
Cleansing 12 - 22, 13
Conditioning 44 - 69, 64
Bubbly 14 - 46, 22
Creamy 16 - 48, 28
Iodine 41 - 70, 81
INS 136 - 165, 125
~tara
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