castor vs. coconut

[renaissancemom]

i know coconut can be drying but it is necessary for bubbles. i know castor is used for bubbles but doesn't have some of the same properties as coconut (according to soapcalc) what is everyone's preference and why?

 

[Vintageliving]

Here is a chart of oils and their properties.


http://millersoap.com/PDF/OilProperties.pdf


Kathy Miller's whole site is very helpful.

 

[carebear]

high levels of castor result in a soft, sticky soap. pretty much the opposite of coconut in that respect.

Castor is really not appropriate for the main oil in a soap, but at lower levels - say up to 10% tho some may go higher if the rest of the formula is properly balanced - it can contribute something.

I myself don't use it, but there are many oils I don't use so that's not saying it's not a good soaping oil - simply one I don't seem to need.