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Have been trying this too, getting the bubbly up while not losing conditioning. I recently learned that creamy is very important in the lathering because it produces a stable lather. The higher the creamy #, the more lather it will produce. Bubbly refers to the soap's ability to lather up. So...

Yes, that's exactly what I was afraid of. It was my first batch of GM and later I read something about straining the solution before adding it to the oils, so I was worried, because I didn't do that. The "crystals" must not be lye, which is great, because I tested and tested it! They look...

Thank you so much! I did use a test strip to test the "crystals" and did a zap test as well. It feels fine so I think all is well. Yeah! Thanks for the suggestions.

I would also add that if you use a soap calculator (I use soapcalc.net) it will tell you how hard your bar will be. There is a recommended range that you want to be within. You may figure out the problem by doing that. I've made recipes from books that I've later entered into soap calc and...

Hi Everyone! I was hoping that some experienced goat's milk soap makers could help me. I made my first batch of goat's milk soap about 6 weeks ago. I used fresh goat's milk, frozen, etc. I did not burn it, but I also did not strain the lye solution before it went into the oils. :( The soap...