I've been experimenting with Vanilla Color Stabilizer lately and notice that 1. it doesn't mix well with the FO despite stirring for the recommended amount of time (I've heard conflicting things about whether or not to warm the components when mixing) and 2. While the majority of the bar remains light...I will get spots of darkening usually on the top of the loaf which is exposed to air where I have to plane off the top and the discoloration does not return after planing it off. The cut face of the bar stays light.
I use the WSP CP soap VCS at the suggested usage rate, following the timing directions, and I CPOP every loaf of soap to ensure gel.
Is there a way to prevent the browning on the top of the loaf? Is this happening because my VCS and FO aren't mixed well enough?
Is it okay for there to be two phases within the VCS/FO mixture or should it be emulsified and how to better ensure proper emulsification of the mix? Heating?
I use the WSP CP soap VCS at the suggested usage rate, following the timing directions, and I CPOP every loaf of soap to ensure gel.
Is there a way to prevent the browning on the top of the loaf? Is this happening because my VCS and FO aren't mixed well enough?
Is it okay for there to be two phases within the VCS/FO mixture or should it be emulsified and how to better ensure proper emulsification of the mix? Heating?