Newbie needs help...Coconut milk powder in hp soap

[debbs]

Hi can i use coconut milk powder in hp soap n how/when do i add it and how much. Can i use any hp soap recipe and just add coconut milk powder. :?

 

[Dixie]

Yes you can. What I do is take a little bit of the melted oils and make a slurry or paste with my milk powder. set this aside. Then after I add the lye to my pot of oils, and stick blend it a couple of times I add in the milk slurry. Stick blend to trace.

Looking forward to seeing your end product!

 

[debbs]

Thanks i will be making it today, how much milk power should i put in. Also if i have a supperfat/discount of 8 do i need to lower it. :?

 

[Dixie]

I judge my SF on the recipe and usually soap at 5-6% but if you want to use 8% that will be perfectly fine ....it's personal preference. As for the amt. of milk powder, go according to the directions on the can for powdered if your opting for 100% milk as your liquid.
Good luck

 

[debbs]

Ok ive made my hp soap receipe i used was

82% Beef Tallow
10% Caster oil
8% Coconut Oil

Is there any way of stopping the soap turning a caramel colour. I think it smells a little meaty ive added my fragrance oil. My husband says it doesnt he thinks it smells like cake Lol. My hands feel quite soft but woudnt mind it a bit more moisturising. I did sf at 10. Will the meaty smell go awy when it hardens, or maybe its just me thinking it smells meaty lol.

 

[debbs]

Here is piccie not sure about the petals though, a bit pink i think lol