Is this ricing?

[chibi-soap]

Hi,
I just umolded yesterday's batch and got this., Is it ricing? And can I do anything about it?

 

[KiwiMoose]

Did you use any additives? That might cause it. Looks like stearic sports or air bubbles or something maybe? Ricing is usually a stage you would see when blending - it looks like a rice pudding kind of thing - kinda curdled.

 

[shunt2011]

It looks like stearic spots. If you post your recipe we would be able to help more. You may have soaped too cool. Ricing you would see in your pot/bowl before pouring.

 

[chibi-soap]

Thanks @KiwiMoose and @shunt2011 . I could well have soaped too cold (the plumber arrived the moment I'd finished stirring the lye into the water).
I added salt and sugar and, actually, I usually add those to the water, but this time I only remembered as I was adding the oils and flung them in then. Would that be the problem?
And is the soap usable?

recipe was
62% Olive oil
22% Coocnut
12% Cocoa Butter
4% Castor oil
SF6% Water 31%

And in 1048g of oil I added 2tsp each of salt and sugar

 

[shunt2011]

Thanks @KiwiMoose and @shunt2011 . I could well have soaped too cold (the plumber arrived the moment I'd finished stirring the lye into the water).
I added salt and sugar and, actually, I usually add those to the water, but this time I only remembered as I was adding the oils and flung them in then. Would that be the problem?
And is the soap usable?

recipe was
62% Olive oil
22% Coocnut
12% Cocoa Butter
4% Castor oil
SF6% Water 31%

And in 1048g of oil I added 2tsp each of salt and sugar

That’s likely the problem. They won’t dissolve in the soap mixed with oils.

 

[KiwiMoose]

I think your soap will still be fine to use though - just check for zap to ensure it's ok. AT worst - it might taste a bit salty sweet Popcorn soap!

 

[chibi-soap]

I think your soap will still be fine to use though - just check for zap to ensure it's ok. AT worst - it might taste a bit salty sweet Popcorn soap!

Wah! So much to learn! What a silly billy I am. Thank you!

 

[Jersey Girl]

Look at it as a salt and sugar scrub bar! You may have just invented something.

 

[chibi-soap]

Look at it as a salt and sugar scrub bar! You may have just invented something.

Cool! I'm so clever!