Orange film around white soap

[XArielle]

Hello!

I just made my first batch of soap, and after unmolding I noticed a light orange layer around the soap and at the bottom. The consistency seems to be similar to the rest of the soap (which is white). Does anyone have any idea why this happened and if the soap is still good to use? Apart from the fact that the soap is not hard enough yet, it looks fine to me.

Thanks.

 

[Consuela]

Was this a plain batch of soap? Did you use any fo or Eo??

Can you post a picture for us?

 

[XArielle]

Yes it is plain, no fragrances, no additives or anything. (The two on the left have cocoa powder swirls, just in case you are wondering what it is, but the other four have nothing added). Tell me if I should take another picture if you don't see what I mean by "orange film".

 

[Lindy]

I expect it is from your silicone moulds. I've had that happen to me.

 

[XArielle]

I did use silicone molds, what did you do about it?

 

[Lindy]

Honestly, I don't know I've quit using those ones.

 

[Jstar]

Yup, that's what I got when I used the red silicone molds..I thought it would eventually stop, but it never did, so I ditched those and started using wooden lined molds. Until you can switch molds, you can always line the ones you have with parchment paper or even a plastic grocery bag etc.