100% coconut oil soap sinking in

[fiatmathmatica]

I've made some 100% coconut oil soap with a 25% super fat in individual moulds. The soap seems to have dipped in where it was poured into the moulds. Why would that happen? Any advice would be greatly appreciated as I'm quite new to soaping

 

[Mobjack Bay]

The depression may be due to overheating, possibly exacerbated by using too much water in the recipe, as discussed in this thread.

 

[AliOop]

Agreed, and those glycerin rivers showing on top would be indicative of high water, as well.

 

[lsg]

I agree with the other posters, it sounds like the water content was too high. You can always rebatch by grating the soap up and adding it and a little liquid to a slow cooker. The CrockPot Soap Save - Hot Process Saves the Day

 

[fiatmathmatica]

The depression may be due to overheating, possibly exacerbated by using too much water in the recipe, as discussed in this thread.

Ah ok thank you, I'll try the recipe again with a water discount

 

[fiatmathmatica]

Agreed, and those glycerin rivers showing on top would be indicative of high water, as well.

Thank you. I didn't even notice the glycerine rivers, thought they were just post off the indent, thank you for pointing them out

 

[fiatmathmatica]

I agree with the other posters, it sounds like the water content was too high. You can always rebatch by grating the soap up and adding it and a little liquid to a slow cooker. The CrockPot Soap Save - Hot Process Saves the Day

Thank you, I'll make another batch with a lower water content. Thanks for the advice on rebatching, I'll give that a go for the first time to o