Can I use corn oil in a batch of CP?

[Smee]

I scored a gallon jug of Kroger corn oil in the clearance corner
because it doesn't have a lid. ($5.99)

How likely is it that this would cause the infamous and dreaded DOS?
Or should I fry some chicken for dinner instead?

 

[Hazel]

You could do both. Use some of the corn oil in soap and also fry some chicken for dinner which sounds wonderful to me - can I show up for dinner?

Corn oil is very conditioning but I'd suggest not using more than 10% since it can eventually become rancid. Also, there are links at the bottom of this page to more discussions about corn oil if you still feel concerned about using it.

 

[Smee]

You're the best Admin EVER! Thanks!

p.s. dinner's at 6 - bring a salad

 

[Hazel]

Well, thanks for the compliment but I don't think I'm the best.

I have salad plus I have cheapo wine which I can bring. You don't want to drink it because it's nasty. But it's great in soap. :wink:

I meant to mention earlier I was wondering about corn oil in soap. I saw it at Walmart and considered buying it since I had recently read a comment about oils refined for food tend to be more stable than cosmetic grade. It has to be more stable to allow for a longer shelf life since they sit on the shelves in stores. Then I decided to pass it up for now since I had other things to buy and not much cash with me. So, I've very interested in hearing how it turns out for you.

 

[lizflowers42]

I showed my husband AA's single oil soap page and he really wants to do single oil with corn, and single oil with peanut oil. I want to do single OO Guess who's going to win this one.

 

[Smee]

Do the olive oil, Liz - you will love it!
Well, I do, anyway. Very mild.

 

[Shannon_m]

I have salad plus I have cheapo wine which I can bring. You don't want to drink it because it's nasty. But it's great in soap. :wink:
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Is it 2 buck Chuck? My mom used to drink that shizz all the time.

 

[Hazel]

No, it wasn't. I was just joking and I don't remember now what I used in my last batch except that it was a Cabernet. This is the main reason I didn't show up at Smee's...besides that I ate all the salad. :wink:

@ lizflowers42

Did you see the results on single oil soap? http://www.zensoaps.com/singleoil.htm

 

[CaliChan]

Oh no!!! I never herd of corn oil causing DOS! I've put 25% in my last 4 batches!!

 

[Hazel]

It may not be a problem if you just opened the bottle.

 

[lizflowers42]

No, it wasn't. I was just joking and I don't remember now what I used in my last batch except that it was a Cabernet. This is the main reason I didn't show up at Smee's...besides that I ate all the salad. :wink:

@ lizflowers42

Did you see the results on single oil soap? http://www.zensoaps.com/singleoil.htm

Yep, I had him look at that too!

 

[sistrum]

Oops, just another reason to study up on those pesky fatty acid profiles and how they effect soap. Study, study, study.