Let me guess... the
"no paste" method is when the dilution water is added along with the lye solution/fats normally used to make the paste, yes?
Pro: Takes the guesswork out of how long to cook the paste to get to "neutral" and ready to dilute.
Con: I first ran into this method back in 2004 on the LS Yahoo Group when Delores Boone (
Handcrafted Soap. Make it Today; Use it Tonight! author) was making LS that way. Her complaint was about the large container needed to accommodate the amount of ingredients + "head room" so it wouldn't bubble over during the long cook. If you do this, I'll be interested in hearing results.
COCONUT OIL is the mainstay of liquid soap for clarity, great lather, excellent cleansing, and is not drying when combined with at least 20% liquid oil. For a high foaming mild LS, use 50/50 Coconut/liquid oil(s) of choice. 100% coconut oil LS works well in hard or salt water but is not recommended for dry skin.
LS for Babies (Opine): My friend, Nancy the nurse, was born in 1934. At that time, her mother was a neo-natal nurse who told Nancy that, back in the day, they used lard to clean newborns. Imagine that! It is because of that story that I tried 50/50 Lard/PKO LS which later became "Hog Wash" Hair and Body Shampoo. It is a family favorite. Our then 10-year-old grandson once asked me if I had any more of that "pig soap"! LOL
I also make a Dr. Bonner's (Type) Baby Mild Castile Liquid Soap.
NB: In the world of commercial soap, "Castile" (note spelling) is any soap made without animal fats, simply stated. I use 50% coconut oil + 50% liquid oils, part of which is calendula infused pomace OO, which is very soothing to sensitive skin. Unscented or scented with calming lavender essential oil.
Dr. Bronner's Pure Castile Liquid Soap - Baby Unscented 32oz.
Ingredients: Water, Organic Coconut Oil, Potassium Hydroxide, Organic Palm Kernel Oil, Organic Olive Oil, Organic Hemp Oil, Organic Jojoba Oil, Citric Acid, Tocopherol
Keep your baby's sensitive skin clean with this mild soap from Dr. Bonner's. With no added fragrance and double the olive oil, our Baby Unscented Pure-Castile Liquid Soap is good for sensitive skin – babies too (though not tear-free!). Dr. Bronner’s soap is concentrated, biodegradable, versatile and effective. The soap is unscented and is perfect for protecting your baby's skin from allergies. Made from natural ingredients, the pure castile soap is very gentle on soft skin.
HTH
