Coconut milk soap

[KatieShephard]

I stickblended and noticed that the batter looked thick. It was also not the full liquid amount of liquid I used, but I figured that the batter would behave as if I used tea for the liquid. I also realized that I forgot the coffee grounds so I took a few steps to retrieve it. I added the coffee to the remaining liquid and went to add the liquid to the batter. It was then I realized that my crockpot became a mold. I added the liquid to the semi-solid batter (can't remember if I tried to heat it), but I barely managed to incorporate the remaining liquid. Hence, my results were a conglomerate coffee soap instead of just a regular dark bar.

As of now, I know to mix the coconut milk with a spoon before and after adding whatever is needed. I also know not to underestimate another liquid again.

I'm sure now that I've said that I haven't had any problems, my next batch will seize on me

 

[LunaSkye]

I'm sure now that I've said that I haven't had any problems, my next batch will seize on me

Knock on wood.

 

[fuzz-juzz]

I use canned coconut milk all the time, usually as 1/2 of the liquid. I use Ayam brand, it's available throughout Australia and Asia. Or the first year or so into my soapmaking I was using 5% SF with all my CM soaps but I'vd realised it's just to much, at least for us. We like are soaps to be cleansing not oily.
Anyway, I'm gone from 5% SF to 3% and my soaps are firmer, bubble more and last longer in the shower. I think I might even try 2%.
I like it, as it's my alternative to GM, GM smell killed me, I just can't do cheesy smell that comes of gelled GM soaps, at least for me it did, and I don't want to risk it anymore. Sometimes it stuck even in cured bars. I like to smell clean not like cheese. CM adds creaminess and makes bars creamy looking. It is still a bit wiffy soon after the unmolding and cutting but smell goes away after day or to.

 

[LunaSkye]

I'm curious, would anyone try a 50/50 GM/coconut milk combo or would that be over kill? I'd do it myself, but I officially have NO money for anything until next week. :cry:

 

[Krazekelly]

Most all of my newer bars have both. I use canned coconut milk with a couple of scoops of goats milk powder blended in. I love them

 

[SunWolf]

I've been making GM soaps, but have had some request for a "non-animal" soap, so I am planning on trying a CM soap this week. I'll see if I have time to make a 50/50 GM/CM also and post a comparison report. :think:

I replace my total liquid amount with frozen raw goat milk in the recipes I make now, and I'll use the same procedure when I try the CM.

 

[KatieShephard]

I've been sf-ing at 5% and using the CM for half the liquid. Just the right amount of conditioning for me. But I did notice that at my brothers house, my soap was more slimy...he has softer water than I do...I think that makes a big difference.

 

[Consuela]

But I did notice that at my brothers house, my soap was more slimy...he has softer water than I do...I think that makes a big difference.

Absolutely!!! I couldn't agree more.

I've had "oh well **** that doesn't lather very good here." and "Oh my god look at all the freaking bubbles." and "what's with the slimy-ness?"

I have moved my soap company three times now - and each time has been an adjustment with SF'ing and finding the right balance; and I do believe this to be the hard/soft water as a contributing factor.

And this would explain why relatives all over the Country have differing reports on how my soap behaves in their water ...

 

[cmzaha]

I use canned coconut milk all the time, usually as 1/2 of the liquid. I use Ayam brand, it's available throughout Australia and Asia. Or the first year or so into my soapmaking I was using 5% SF with all my CM soaps but I'vd realised it's just to much, at least for us. We like are soaps to be cleansing not oily.
Anyway, I'm gone from 5% SF to 3% and my soaps are firmer, bubble more and last longer in the shower. I think I might even try 2%.
I like it, as it's my alternative to GM, GM smell killed me, I just can't do cheesy smell that comes of gelled GM soaps, at least for me it did, and I don't want to risk it anymore. Sometimes it stuck even in cured bars. I like to smell clean not like cheese. CM adds creaminess and makes bars creamy looking. It is still a bit wiffy soon after the unmolding and cutting but smell goes away after day or to.

I gave up using 5% superfat several years ago other than salt bars which I usually use 15%. When I mix my gm with lye I use frozen and put the container in an ice batch. I never get the off smell. I do use gm, buttermilk and coconut milk in some of my soaps. Coconut milk can thicken the batter since a lot of coconut milk has added gums for thickners

 

[jules92207]

I LOVE coconut milk! I try to buy with the least additives as well, avoiding the guar gum when I can. I actually shake up the can well and freeze it in cubes. Then I use it as full liquid. I prefer it to goats milk too, much whiter of a bar and feels much better too.

 

[dneruck]

I use coconut milk too. I love the way it Makes the lather feel. I use a 50:50 lye water solution and then the remainder of the liquid is split between goat and coconut milk.

 

[fuzz-juzz]

I gave up using 5% superfat several years ago other than salt bars which I usually use 15%. When I mix my gm with lye I use frozen and put the container in an ice batch. I never get the off smell. I do use gm, buttermilk and coconut milk in some of my soaps. Coconut milk can thicken the batter since a lot of coconut milk has added gums for thickners

We are sill going through 5% SF bars, I have about 10 left. We are also using some of the 3% SF bars and there's a world of difference. I think I might go back to 4% in winter together with a bit of avocado oil, but time will tell.
CM I use has only coconut and water, but it's still fairly thick, with 50% coconut.
I love it, and being that thick, I think 50% water replaced with CM is just enough.