Technically, all handmade soap is “Glycerin Soap.” In many commercial soaps, all the extra glycerin (formed naturally by the cold process soap making method) is harvested out. Thus, all handmade soap is glycerin rich (since handmade soap makers don’t harvest ...
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Ingredients 20 ounces of olive oil 15 ounces of coconut oil 15 ounces of palm oil 15 ounces of distilled water 7.25 ounces lye 1 TBSP Sandalwood oil 2 TBSP Dry Sage Herb Instructions First you will want to get ...
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This is a list of common soap making terms and acronyms to help other soapers on their path to soap making addiction! The glossary contains a list of terms related to soap and to the process of making soap. CP ...
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The hardest thing about soap is knowing when it is done. This is judged by a state called “trace.” This is when a dribble of soap kind of stays on the surface instead of sinking into the pot. Think honey ...
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Ingredients 4 oz Coconut Oil or Palm Kernel Oil 4 oz Olive Oil 8 oz Hydrogenated Soybean Oil 2.2 oz Sodium Hydroxide, also known as NaOH or Caustic Soda 6 fl oz water Instructions Line the mold with plastic wrap ...
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