MCT in KOH?

[Servant4Christ]

I have some MCT that I'd like to get used and out of my soapmaking cupboard. Will this work the same as regular coconut oil in KOH liquid soap?

 

[DeeAnna]

MCT is mostly capric and caprylic acids. These fatty acids make soap that's even more stripping to the skin than the lauric acid in regular coconut oil.

MCT will saponify just fine. I personally would not ever use it for soap making, however. Some people do use it in place of or in addition to regular coconut oil. I suspect they have have the idea that the properties of the MCT will carry over into the soap made from MCT.

 

[AliOop]

^^agreed, @DeeAnna.

Fortunately, MCT oil is nice for making solid "lotion" bars, salves or actual lotions. I use it all the time instead of the regular CO called for in the DIY B&B lotion base recipe. You can also use it as the "specialty oil or additive" when making the actual lotion.

 

[Servant4Christ]

Guess I need to make more lotion concentrate. Thanks for the reminder, @AliOop!