Soft Soap Problem

[pink-north]

It's me again!!

So here's my dilema. Last week I made HPCP for the first time. It actually turned out better then I imagined (yeah, I did it!). But now that it's cured I find it to be somewhat soft.

Is that normal? Is there any way I can make the bar a little harder?

I appreciate any help. Thanks

 

[agriffin]

It's me again!!

So here's my dilema. Last week I made HPCP for the first time. It actually turned out better then I imagined (yeah, I did it!). But now that it's cured I find it to be somewhat soft.

Is that normal? Is there any way I can make the bar a little harder?

I appreciate any help. Thanks

I actually find my HP to be a bit soft and also sort of "spongy". I just let it cure like regular CP. There are things you can do...stearic acid, water discount...but to be honest, I've found that HP soap stills get's a heck of alot better if left to cure for a couple of weeks.

Here's a good link

http://www.smftutorials.com/crock-pot-hot-process-tutorial.html

 

[pink-north]

Thanks for the info. I will let it cure longer.