Beeswax??

[trishwosere]

I noticed one or two posts here by 'soap-veterans' that use beeswax in their soap, it's something that I have thought about adding to mine too, not only because I love the smell but also because I want to make honey soap.
:!: My q? is what (roughly) is, in your opinion, the ideal % of beeswax to add?

Many thanks -Trish

 

[trishwosere]

Errm...Anyone?? :cry:

 

[carebear]

give us a little time, would ya?

actually I addressed this somewhat in a different thread. beeswax is not exactly the bees knees in soap. it suppresses lather big time tho it can harden up soaps if you have a problem formula (unfortunately formulas that tend to be too soft also tend to go rancid - something to keep in mind). some think it inhibits ash - hasn't for me, though.

ideal amount - bout 2%

 

[trishwosere]

give us a little time, would ya?

actually I addressed this somewhat in a different thread. beeswax is not exactly the bees knees in soap. it suppresses lather big time tho it can harden up soaps if you have a problem formula (unfortunately formulas that tend to be too soft also tend to go rancid - something to keep in mind). some think it inhibits ash - hasn't for me, though.

ideal amount - bout 2%

sorry carebear, but many thanks for answering my question - much appreciated

 

[soapbuddy]

I use it at about 1% to make the soap harder and easier to unmold. It doesn't add any scent to the soap.

 

[Stacey]

I'm with carebear...some also say that a 1% beeswax can inhibit soap ash. I'm not completely convinced about that. I've used it...don't see an incredible amount of difference.

I think you have to soap a little hotter too because beeswax takes more heat to melt it.

 

[trishwosere]

Thank you Soapbuddy,carebear and Stacey for your replies..I'm very thankfull for all the time spent and the great advice given in answering my questions..much appreciated everyone :wink:

 

[Trussell76]

Beeswax

Can anyone recomend the proper temps to work at if using beeswax?
And do you get any aroma from the BW?

Thanks,

Tait

 

[soapbuddy]

Re: Beeswax

Can anyone recomend the proper temps to work at if using beeswax?
And do you get any aroma from the BW?

Thanks,

Tait

I melt the beeswax with my oils, then let it cool down to about 110 degrees before combining with lye.