Hey! I just unmolded and sliced my first loaf two days ago. It was a 34% Tallow, 27% Palm Kernel, 29% Olive, 10% Canola. This batch was just supposed to be an opportunity to figure things out. I used peppermint EO, and mixed in dried lilac petals at trace. Everything went smoothly, it traced in a couple of minutes. I wrapped the mold and got a complete gel. I wanted to take a sample chunk and try washing my hands with it to feel how it burns when it isn't completely cured. I was amazed at how well the soap performed two days after molding. It made me start to question why there is no hint of Zap only 2 days after making the soap? Thanks!
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congrats on your first batch!
below is a good general explanation on the saponification process and curing:
http://candleandsoap.about.com/od/coldprocesssoapmaking/g/soapcure.htm
so, basically the saponification process has been completed during the 48 hours, and the soap is generally safe to use.
below is a good general explanation on the saponification process and curing:
http://candleandsoap.about.com/od/coldprocesssoapmaking/g/soapcure.htm
so, basically the saponification process has been completed during the 48 hours, and the soap is generally safe to use.
navigator9
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Ungelled soap takes longer to go through the saponification process, and you would likely be experiencing "burn", but if your soap gelled, there should be no zap. Still needs 4-6 weeks of curing time, though.
Bex1982
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The no gel also seems to have less lather imo. Congrats on your first batch, now you will be hooked -evil grin-
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