I was very excited the other day - I found KOH at our local small hardware store. It's branded from a big soap supplier, and although there is obviously a reasonable mark up on it, it still works out cheaper than paying for delivery. I was surprised to find it there, but apparently they stock it because the owner's mum makes soap, so that's cool. 😁
Anyway, over the last few days I've gone deep into the liquid soap rabbit hole on here and you tube, and have thoroughly confused myself!
I'd like to make an occasional batch of liquid soap, because some of my friends prefer body wash and liquid hand soap.
So, here are some of my thoughts so far:
1. Is CPLS easy enough to get right compared to HP? It seems that it basically swaps the use of time for heat. I don't have a slow cooker I'm prepared to use for soap at the moment.
2. Is glycerine essential? I can get some, but if I can make a beginner batch with my usual CP ingredients, I'd prefer not to need to buy anything until after pay day.
2.1 How do you figure out how much glycerine to use, if you decide to use it?
3. I'm guessing the properties of oils/fats in LS are the same as in CP/HP bar soap? Like coconut creating lots of bubbles but being a bit harsh at a high %, or lard giving a nice skin feel.
Finally, is anyone able to suggest or point me towards a beginner recipe suitable for body wash/hand soap, using some or all of the following: olive oil, coconut oil, lard, shea butter and castor oil? Thank you!
Anyway, over the last few days I've gone deep into the liquid soap rabbit hole on here and you tube, and have thoroughly confused myself!
I'd like to make an occasional batch of liquid soap, because some of my friends prefer body wash and liquid hand soap.
So, here are some of my thoughts so far:
1. Is CPLS easy enough to get right compared to HP? It seems that it basically swaps the use of time for heat. I don't have a slow cooker I'm prepared to use for soap at the moment.
2. Is glycerine essential? I can get some, but if I can make a beginner batch with my usual CP ingredients, I'd prefer not to need to buy anything until after pay day.
2.1 How do you figure out how much glycerine to use, if you decide to use it?
3. I'm guessing the properties of oils/fats in LS are the same as in CP/HP bar soap? Like coconut creating lots of bubbles but being a bit harsh at a high %, or lard giving a nice skin feel.
Finally, is anyone able to suggest or point me towards a beginner recipe suitable for body wash/hand soap, using some or all of the following: olive oil, coconut oil, lard, shea butter and castor oil? Thank you!