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    Hot process oven process help

    Wow thanks those links are very helpful! There were a few oils on that restricted list that I didn't know can be unsafe. I'll definitely do more research on essential oils.
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    Hot process oven process help

    The soap turned out well I think for my first attempt. It's a bit crumbly but I think that's because I let it cool down too much before putting it in the mold. The essential oils weren't too overwhelming either.
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    Hot process oven process help

    After I mixed the "mashed potatoes" I added 2 tsp sodium lactate and 1.2 oz essential oils (0.6 oz orange, 0.4 oz lemongrass, 0.2 oz spearmint) and mixed. Those essential oils smelled so strong though. I know you need less for HP I wonder if I put in too much? How much do others put in their...
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    Hot process oven process help

    Hello @Alfa_Lazcares @szaza and @gloopygloop ! Thanks for the replies. Szaza, By "turned into soap in the container" I meant it was like a really soft soap. I "mixed" but it was more like scoop it around. The very edges were gelled which I didn't see until I scooped the edges out. I put the...
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    Hot process oven process help

    Hello! I need some help with my soap. This is my first time doing hpop and I'm not sure if something went wrong. I mixed my lye water into the oils to light trace in a stainless steel bowl and put my soap into the oven at 170F for the gel phase. After 15 min I checked up on it and it just turned...
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