How do i add Glycerin on CP along with sugar??

[Ronzkie26]

Hi!Everyone.. Gud evening.. Sorry for being ignorant but how do i add Glycerin on CP along with sugar??If i dissolve it on water which one should i put it first?Sugar or Glycerin?Also i read some blogs that they say adding Glycerin when the CP become at trace.. is this correct?Anyway base on my research Glycerin is for making the soap more moisturize and its indicate there that it is good and safe for those who are sensitive skin because its natural, right?So can you help me guys?Thanks and more power everyone!


P.S when making 500g batch of oil how much Glycerin should i add?and what procedure?

 

[The Efficacious Gentleman]

I don't think that you need to add it in at all - CP soap naturally contains it. Why are you looking to add it in? What are you looking to achieve?

 

[lsg]

You don't need to add glycerin, but if you do add a couple of teaspoons per pound of oils at thin trace. Too much glycerin will make your soap sweat, especially in a humid climate.

 

[Obsidian]

Handmade soap already has a lot of natural glycerin so you don't need to add anymore. As for the sugar, use 1 tsp per pound of oil and dissolve it in your water before adding the lye.

 

[Lion Of Judah]

given the fact that glycerin is a natural occurrence there are some soap makers that add additional glycerin to their soap recipe for the same reason that was stated up above in previous replys . i have one recipe that i do add glycerin to my soap. it is a recipe that is high in butters that is more than 50% of my recipe , so i add a tablespoon of glycerin to my recipe , and have not had any problem with sweating . i added mine at light trace .

 

[seven]

you can also make a sugar syrup solution (1 part sugar, 1 part water) and just keep it on hand for when you want to soap. just add it to your batter as needed. that's how i do it, i keep a bottle of sugar syrup in the fridge. for me, that's the easiest way to do it coz i always forgot to put sugar to the water first before the lye.

oh and don't ever add the sugar to the lye mixture after the lye is in. the sugar will not dissolve.

 

[Ronzkie26]

I don't think that you need to add it in at all - CP soap naturally contains it. Why are you looking to add it in? What are you looking to achieve?

The reason i add glycerin is bcoz im using 70% coconut oil, 20% palm oil and 10% castor oil and the soap made my skin too dry. So im thinking to add glycerin along with sugar to make soap more bubble and moisturize.

 

[lpstephy85]

The reason i add glycerin is bcoz im using 70% coconut oil, 20% palm oil and 10% castor oil and the soap made my skin too dry. So im thinking to add glycerin along with sugar to make soap more bubble and moisturize.

If you up the superfat than that will solve your problem. Are you making a salt bar?

 

[Obsidian]

Yes, with 70% coconut oil your soap will be quite drying. Try increasing you superfat to 20%, I know it sounds like a lot but it works with that much coconut.

 

[Seawolfe]

Has your soap even cured for 4 weeks? You need at least that - 6-8 weeks would be better. I know people keep telling you that, its really not something you can ignore.

If you get some (cosmetic or food grade) glycerin and rub it on your skin, you will see that what it adds is moist, but kind of sticky. It wont help to balance out your high coconut oil soap. Obsidian is right - increase your superfat. And let your soap cure for the proper amount of time!

You are in the tropics, too much glycerin will make your soap sweat.

 

[The Efficacious Gentleman]

Out of interest, why not look at doing a 20% CO, 70% palm and 10% castor? I ran the numbers and it wouldn't too bad. Would remove the need for a high superfat or adding in glycerin. Again, wait 4 weeks before you judge your soap. At least 4 weeks.

 

[seven]

Out of interest, why not look at doing a 20% CO, 70% palm and 10% castor? I ran the numbers and it wouldn't too bad. Would remove the need for a high superfat or adding in glycerin. Again, wait 4 weeks before you judge your soap. At least 4 weeks.

i like this suggestion. the prices of coconut and palm are not much of a difference, right? might as well up the palm and keep the superfat level low, because too much superfat can also interfere with lather.

you can also play with the above recipe a bit, something like:

65% palm
25% coconut
10% castor

will still work with a 5-6% superfat.

 

[scotsman]

Also, if you don't have to buy glycerin or any of the chemicals you were using before that should cover the slightly higher cost of the palm oil. Do you have any other cheap oils available to you other than palm, coconut, and castor? What about red palm oil/butter? It is very moisturizing and your soap is already a beautiful orange color so you don't have to worry about it discoloring your soap. If I'm not mistaken, don't they produce red palm oil/butter in the Phillipines? It is fairly cheap in the United States so maybe even cheaper there closer to where it is produced? I use it in some of my recipes and it is wonderful. If you can get it allow me to suggest a basic recipe that should give you a very nice bar of soap that should lather well and be very moisturizing.

60% Palm Oil
30% Coconut Oil
5% Castor Oil
5% Red Palm Oil/Butter

When you make the soap, heat all the oils together. Don't add the castor oil after you add the lye water. Heat all your oils just until everything is melted, allow your lye water and your oils to cool to the proper temperature, and add the lye water to the oils, not the oils to the lye water. Proceed as you usually do. Bring the mixture to a light trace and then add your papaya purée. You don't need to put on a fan as you add the purée(you may want to put a fan on the mold after the soap is in it if it gets too hot).The thinner your papaya purée is the better result for your soap. It is best not to have any pulp if you can manage it. The pulp can spoil and ruin your soap. If you like you can message me and I will help you. If you have a great product you will have an edge over your local competition. The color of your soap is very beautiful by the way. I wish you much luck and success.

 

[Ronzkie26]

Also, if you don't have to buy glycerin or any of the chemicals you were using before that should cover the slightly higher cost of the palm oil. Do you have any other cheap oils available to you other than palm, coconut, and castor? What about red palm oil/butter? It is very moisturizing and your soap is already a beautiful orange color so you don't have to worry about it discoloring your soap. If I'm not mistaken, don't they produce red palm oil/butter in the Phillipines? It is fairly cheap in the United States so maybe even cheaper there closer to where it is produced? I use it in some of my recipes and it is wonderful. If you can get it allow me to suggest a basic recipe that should give you a very nice bar of soap that should lather well and be very moisturizing.

60% Palm Oil
30% Coconut Oil
5% Castor Oil
5% Red Palm Oil/Butter

When you make the soap, heat all the oils together. Don't add the castor oil after you add the lye water. Heat all your oils just until everything is melted, allow your lye water and your oils to cool to the proper temperature, and add the lye water to the oils, not the oils to the lye water. Proceed as you usually do. Bring the mixture to a light trace and then add your papaya purée. You don't need to put on a fan as you add the purée(you may want to put a fan on the mold after the soap is in it if it gets too hot).The thinner your papaya purée is the better result for your soap. It is best not to have any pulp if you can manage it. The pulp can spoil and ruin your soap. If you like you can message me and I will help you. If you have a great product you will have an edge over your local competition. The color of your soap is very beautiful by the way. I wish you much luck and success.

Sir thank you for your guide.. i am going to try this if im going to make another one tomorrow...