That's really interesting to know. I wonder if sodium lactate vs vinegar perform the same or if one is better. Does vinegar help with lather as well?
I'll probably reuse some containers for tests, multipurpose them.
Thanks for the responses. I couldn't find any articles mentioning both additives being used at the same time. I need to buy a 4 inch loaf ASAP for experimenting. Don't want 10 slices of iffy soap.
Can citric acid and sodium lactate be used in the same batch? Want the citric acid to help with water hardness and the sodium lactate for soap hardness and lather boost.
If it's something you want to do, go for it. I live in a fifth wheel currently and I completely understand the pain of cooking and making cold process soap with a tiny kitchen. Obviously not ideal but doable if you really want to.
Key thing for me is I made some dedicated space for storing my...