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That’s really interesting. I’ll try that. I have plenty of beeswax on hand that I use for a candle blend. I have never soaped with it before in bars due to the high melting temperature and hearing that it caused very quick trace.

I’ve seen this recipe and it looks amazing. I’ve balked at the high percentage of coconut in it, but maybe I’ll give it a go with a smaller batch and see how my hands like it.

I made some liquid hand soap a couple of months ago for the first time (0% Superfat) it’s not lye heavy (no zap, paste was clear with Phenolphthalein drops) and I’ve sequestered it for some time now. However, I just tried some and it’s a bit drying compared to commercial syndets. What can I do...

Thanks! This page was very helpful!

Good to know. I’ll dissolve in water first before adding glycerin. What is the best ingredient I can use to thicken the soap during dilution? I read that salt water in small amounts can do it. Some people add sodium lactate (I don’t remember if they were adding that as a thickener or as an...

I’m ok with it being slightly yellow, I just want it to have clarity. That is why I’m not putting any butters in it. Unless you know of butters that don’t cloud.

I see what you are saying—that the same type of molecule chains will be just that—the same, no matter their oil of origin. I am trying to develop this with some label appeal in mind but not go overboard on expensive oils. If I do that, will that affect the clarity? I see what you are saying in...

Thank you, I will try diluting 1:1 in water first before adding the KOH in glycerin! As for the SF, I have it set at 2% but now wonder if I should set it at 0 because I don’t want any separation.

I want to try making a liquid soap that is moisturizing and leaning toward luxury. I couldn’t find any recipes readily available that incorporated oils other than the usual olive, coconut, castor, rice bran, etc—so, I plugged my own recipe in and the values seem to work, but will it? Liquid soap...