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Hey All , I made IL's recipe and it turned out perfectly, the method was so much easier than anything I had done in the past! Zap test and all! The only thing that's different is that my soap is not amber in color, but rather a light yellow. Also not quite clear as a bell either. Im curious...

If I dont want to use glycerin and H20 only @ a 20% lye concentration, but still use the 65%-25%-10% as per IL's recipe. How would this change my dilution rate? I say this because water is cheaper than glycerin. And extra time to trace doesn't bother me.

Sorry, I had my coconut oil and olive oil mixed up . I was using IL's recipe. I think I have it figured out. Can you tell me if this is correct? Olive oil 31.20oz Coconut Oil 12oz Castor 4.8oz Lye 10.2oz H20 10.2oz Glycerin 30.6 oz Diluation @ 62% Paste weight 77.21oz multiply by .62...

Hello! Ive made dozens of batches of liquid soap. I recently followed IL's recipe perfectly. However, my soap NEVER comes out thick as described. Not even close. I would love to know what Im doing wrong. I usually use Pomace but only had Pure Olive Oil on hand. Also used a combo of...

Hey all, is anyone able to check through my recipe I posted on #789? It would really be appreciated. Cheers!

Hey all, Ive made liquid soap many times but thought i would try IL recipe. I diluted with 62% h2o but it still formed a skin. I added up to 70% and still not diluted. Can you confirm my recipe is correct? Also what soap calculator do most of you use? I tried different ones with that all...

My sea salt soap is forming a fuzzy, dusty layer ontop while curing. Ive researched it and found some other people have had the same problem, but im not sure how to fix it. They've said its soda ash. I mix between 90-100 degrees. I bring it to a light trace. I use a loaf mold so I have to...

My soap turned out great, however not thick like honey!

Hi everyone, I'm finally going to try the method in post #8. I would like to use 1 part glycerin and 2 parts h20. How does this change my dilution rate? I was going to dilute at 60% h20. Math is not my strong suite. I would appreciate the help.

I used 1% EO and 1% polysorbate 80. It looked fine until a week later it started to show white particles floating around and either has settled at the top or bottom. I mixed this over a month ago and some still have bits floating around. So frustrating! I guess Ill experiment with 1.5 and 2%...

Hello, So Ive been using polysorbate 80 at 1% along with 1% essential oil in my liquid soap. With peppermint essential oil it works great! My soap is clear! However, with my own blend of pink grapefruit, lemon and orange essential oils it still manages to separate, cloud and have a...

Thanks guys for your replies. Ive contacted the seller of my pumps for further investigation. Ill let you know what they say. Its seriously the weirdest thing!

I can't seem to upload it any other way. Hmmm, let me work on it. ☺️

I have poured my finished liquid soap into glass bottles. The strangest thing, when I go to tighten the pump it slowly unwinds by itself. Practically, completely loose. I tried a different bottle and pump and same thing. However when I tried it when the bottle was EMPTY the pump...

Susie, If you don't use PS80 have you ever come across my issue? Or do u use something else?

Ok. I wonder why it was okay with the Pepermint EO?! I've never used PS80 before. How do I use it? Can I just add a few drops to my bottle or is it to late?

Hello, So I made a batch of LS and separated into 2 bottles. I scented 1 with peppermint EO and it turned out great! I scented the other one with a combo of Lemon, Orange and Pink Grapefruit essential oils. After a week I now have a milky layer on the top and some of the bottles...

Ahhh, thank you for clearing that up. I felt like I wasn't getting difinitave answer. The Failing method works great for me now but I'll definitely try this glycerin method in the near future. This forum has been full of fabulous info, thank u to everyone!

What if I don't want to use glycerin? Does it work the same?

Hi Susie, I had a quick look over your CP LS method you posted. So are you saying I just need to prep oils and lye/water stick blend until thick glue paste and test ( I use pheno)? As long as it tests okay Im good to dilute? No heating oils to 160c? No heating crockpot and stiring every...