A little disaster I think HP Shave soap.

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gemsupthepoley

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Well it was all going fine. A double batch trying a new lye calc. to make superfatting easier.

The cook looked great and better than before (more water I think) and then I happened.

My brain caught up and I had forgotten to add the GLYCERINE.

Ah well, what's the worst than could happen!! I'll just add it now!!!

I kind of.....no prizes......siezed.

So, what is the worst that could happen. Will it work??

Thanks in advance.
 
Cheers. I did let it heat. I added more water (panic stations) and it just seemed to get harder.

Ah wel, it's in the mold and tastes like soap!! I used a potato masher and it was still hard work to get the S/F blended.
 
Thanks. The glycerine is in. Maybe I should have warmed it up first. Kept heating but nothing. Added a bit extra water (not in recipe) but it seemed to get thicker!!
45% SA.
25% CO.
20% Deer tallow.
5% Lanolin
2.5% Shea.
2.5% Avacado
KOH 229g Water 465g.
1000g oils in total.
I kept half the lanolin, shea and avacado out for S/F.
11% by weight oils glycerine (Added later once I remembered).
It's hardening but still very soft thanks to the extra water!
 
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