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Thanks for your response and info. I have tested this recipe. I will find a more accurate test for lye-heaviness.

Thank you for your response. I'll try her method as written and look into how long CPLS takes to cure. And a better method for lye-heavy testing. I also saw your response to my other post about the problem with using extracts during dilution. I made a batch omitting these and my soap is now that golden yellow color again. I think the chamomile was just too dark. Is there any way to include extracts in liquid soap without risking microbial growth?

Thanks for your response. I do not use fragrance oils. I do use a combination of essential oils though at a total usage rate of 1% of the diluted soap. The essential oils are lavendar and spearmint. I was using extracts, however--chamomile and aloe. And I think the darkness of the chamomile is what made my soap dark. I was informed that I should not use extracts in dilution water though because that puts the soap at risk for microbial growth.

Thanks for your response, the informative links, and your advice. I'll try the IrishLass method as written.