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Thank you x I appreciate all the advice.

Yes In hindsight I agree and shall leave them on the curing racks. I was hastily trying to rebatch as I’ve very little stock for Christmas markets now and was stressed! Thank you all x

Thank you for your help I do appreciate it

Thank you so much I can’t switch to an alternative to olive oil as it’s in my safety assessment so I couldn’t then sell legally. I’ve gone back to the other olive oil so fingers crossed and I’ve noted your other suggestions- much appreciated. Any tips with rebatching them? Thank you so much x

Sorry! It’s CP method. Superfatting 5%. Lye solution appears to be as hot as usually is and I’m using no different equipment. I’ve attached pic of base recipe when essential oils are used maximum is at 2.5% and any additives are usually like 1% eg dried Lavender. I’ve tried water discount in...

I use 24oz olive 12 coconut 2 cocoa and 2 avocado. All additives are added at chemist recommend levels as per my safety assessment and the same low percentage when essential oils used. I’ve not switched supplier with any supplies other than recently olive oil. The lye I buy from a local store in...

Hi x I’ve been making soap for years and trading for 3. I’m battling with batches of soap that are so soft and I can’t fathom why. I’ve used the same base recipe (with goats milk) and it’s so stressful as I’m losing so many Xmas sales etc. It’s not a scales or lye issue. When I try to rebatch...