Liquid Soap Emulsion

[BettyW]

Does anyone use emulsion in liquid soap making? If so what are you using and why?

 

[Misschief]

Does anyone use emulsion in liquid soap making? If so what are you using and why?

I'm not quite sure what you're asking. Could you elaborate, please?

 

[BettyW]

I am asking if anyone uses an emulsion to keep the liquid soap from separating? Someone online was using an emulsion. Several years ago when I first made liquid soap there was no mention of using an emulsifier.

 

[Misschief]

I do use Polysorbate 20 to keep my fragrance oils from separating out (equal parts).

 

[AliOop]

I also use PS80, which is actually a solubilizer, to keep the fragrance and superfat from separating out of the soap.

 

[BettyW]

I also use PS80, which is actually a solubilizer, to keep the fragrance and superfat from separating out of the soap.

How much PS80 do you use per pound of liquid soap? Can this be added in after soap is made?

 

[AliOop]

How much PS80 do you use per pound of liquid soap? Can this be added in after soap is made?

The amount of PS80 is usually equal to the amount of EO that is added (which will depend on which EO you are using). I blend the PS80 with the EO, then mix that blend into the diluted soap.