That 109 was supposed to be 100. Sorry for the error. I freeze the purée and add the lye to it frozen. Slow and gradually stirring well between additions. I don’t add any water to purée. I use a blender and it liquifies easily.
I’m a bee keeper and yes I get a few stings a year. My reaction to...
I have used jewel weed in my soap as a 109% water replacement. It grows on my property so I pick it fresh and purée it. I freeze the purée before dissolving lye. My skin is very prone to rashes and insect bites (bee keeper) I find the soap a godsend.
