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Tetrasodium EDTA isn't it? I'm planning to use it also [emoji2] In here, EDTA 4Na oftenly used for maintaining Accu battery. LOL!

Hard water can cause that?? When I'm showering with the Soap, the white scum on the floor is always noticeable! Like milk dilluted with water with ratio 1 milk : 2 water.. *sad* My recipe with bar soap, here we go... Coconut Oil, 76 deg : 250g Olive Oil pomace : 150g Palm Oil : 450g Water ...

My skin reacts like that too! with bar soap and LS which I made.. I didn't know whats wrong with the recipe as I'm always following the measurement from Soapee Lye Calc.. Maybe the Lye is too strong or the Oil used contains many unsaps matter? Dunno.. Many tought that longer curing time...

LOL I notice it after re-read it again! [emoji1] since your explanation is very deep, i even didn't notice about the brand itself..

What a great explanation! Thanks! From the posts above, all really mentioned the longer curing time will affect the performance of soaps. Really need to be patient with soaps.

Thank you Toxicon :p Tonight I will make a few batches (only small amount of course), I will try: 10% CO, 15% CO, 20% CO.. with expecting the soap will produce a little lather in shower or handwashing.. - with the timely cure of course! (while still impatient LOL). Is there anyone in this...

You're right, BattleGnome. Usually I left the Mold (bar soap) or the SoapPaste (LS) for about 48 hours, then checks with the Zap and with the pH test - dillute a pinch of soap in water. Turns water clear - no clouds & no milky! So, I think the soap is ready to use.. Please CMIIW.. :-? I think...

Hi Shunt2011, Thank you for your kind response. I think it is the 30% CO, or my Lye is too strong, or still unsaponified well in 2-3 days.. but no zaps, and pH are all normal.. Still, my highest suspect is the 30% CO is too high... *From what I mean in my previous post, the cleaning number...

Hi All SoapMakers! I'm a newbie in this Soap Making forum, first please pardon me if my english is not good.. To all soap makers here I have one question about the difference between one brand to another. Here's the story: My first bar soap batch consist of 50% Palm, 30% CO, and 20% OO...