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I left them and yes they did float to the top. Aha - light dawns. Broken soap. That could very well be it. I’m just beginning this journey and I’m very much interested in producing something that’s clear and with reasonable keeping qualities but also safe. In your opinion, is 1% SF going to...

Yes, that’s right. It was 28g citric acid in 113g distilled water although only a few drops were added.

Well it’s a cheap brand, but the rules about labelling are pretty strict on this side of the pond. It might not be the very best grade of olive oil, but it is almost certainly olive oil without any other oils.

I’m on my second attempt to make a liquid soap following a 50% olive oil, 50% coconut recipe in Liquid Soapmaking by Jackie Thompson. I’ve managed all the steps to the point of dilution and get a thin but crystal clear soap. But when I add even the smallest amount of citric acid ( 20% solution)...