Hi, I'm new to soap making. My first attempt was yesterday. When I opened my Goats Milk base it was very soft (like butter), very oily and had a very strong alcohol and soap smell.
My finished soap turned out the same way.
I made it in the microwave in a saran wrap covered pyrex cup.
My additives were: 1Tbl of honey and 20 drops of vitamin E oil to 1 # of base. (added after the base was melted.
My base temp was about 130 degrees.
Is it normal for the base to be this soft oily and smelly?
Thanks for any help in what the base should be like!
Gracie
My finished soap turned out the same way.
I made it in the microwave in a saran wrap covered pyrex cup.
My additives were: 1Tbl of honey and 20 drops of vitamin E oil to 1 # of base. (added after the base was melted.
My base temp was about 130 degrees.
Is it normal for the base to be this soft oily and smelly?
Thanks for any help in what the base should be like!
Gracie