Glycerine?

[Wyldwytch Studios]

Does anyone ever add extra glycerine to their CP soaps? I know you don't lose it when CP'ing which is one of the benefits versus store bought detergent bars. BUT, does adding any to your CP soaps help?

Thanks

Rose

 

[Fragola]

There can be few reasons to add glycerine:

- for HP, it makes a smooth pour
- for liquid soap - some claim makes a milder soap and helps transparency
- apparently helps with bubbles (somebody said it makes a big difference for a shaving soap recipe)
- obviously when you make homemade glycerin soap

Depending on a recipe by recipe basis, adding too much can make a sticky soap.

 

[IrishLass]

I add 10% glycerin ppo to my CP shaving soap. It helps to sustain the foamy shaving lather for over 15 minutes, which is very desirable those who 'wet shave' with a shaving brush and razor.

Other than my shaving bar, I don't add any glycerin unless I'm mixing a little bit into my colorants to better incorporate them into my batter. But the amount for that is very negligible, maybe half a teaspoon or so.


IrishLass

 

[Wyldwytch Studios]

Thanks for the responses. I didn't think there was much of a reason to add glycerine to CP for regular soaps.

Rose