One week ago I made 2 batches of soap -the base was the same, the additives just were different. First batch (Tangerine) was in wooden log mold (that I cut later), the second batch (Coffee) was in silicone individual bar mold. The Tangerine didn't zap after 2 days, the Coffee still zaps. Also, it has slight white bloom (I am not sure if this is ash or lye, cause never seen it). I tried to follow whipped soap instructions and the butters were whipped, but after I added lye solution, it lost fluffiness and looked viscous like regular CP. But I refrigerated it (still believing it will be whipped ) and took off the fridge after 24 hours. Since I'm new to soapmaking, I have no idea why the Coffee zaps and the Tangerine doesn't. Maybe somebody here has a guess what went wrong with the second Coffee batch? Also, why my soap didn't whip after adding lye solution? I would appreciate your opinions on these 2 puzzles I currently try to solve.
Here is the recipe if that helps:
Palm Kernel - 25 oz
Palm - 30 oz
Coconut - 7 oz
Shea - 15 oz
Soybean oil -8 oz
Macadamia oil - 15 oz
Lye - 13.84 oz
Water - 33 oz
8% SF.
Thank you!
Here is the recipe if that helps:
Palm Kernel - 25 oz
Palm - 30 oz
Coconut - 7 oz
Shea - 15 oz
Soybean oil -8 oz
Macadamia oil - 15 oz
Lye - 13.84 oz
Water - 33 oz
8% SF.
Thank you!
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