Non stick tin as soap mould, doh!

[AbbyS]

Hello,
I’m very new to soap making and had not been aware of the NEVER EVER use aluminium in any stage of the process before.
I knew to use plastic and not glass when mixing the water and lye.
But I have been pouring the soap batter into a tin mould to set it. I line it with parchment paper and the soap only sits in it for a day or two before I take it out for curing.
The soap looks okay but has a reaction occurred that means I have to throw it away? Or is it something you would see/be aware of?
I am now going to buy silicone moulds now, I just want to know if I can still use the soap I made.
Thank you.

 

[Jersey Girl]

Hello,
I’m very new to soap making and had not been aware of the NEVER EVER use aluminium in any stage of the process before.
I knew to use plastic and not glass when mixing the water and lye.
But I have been pouring the soap batter into a tin mould to set it. I line it with parchment paper and the soap only sits in it for a day or two before I take it out for curing.
The soap looks okay but has a reaction occurred that means I have to throw it away? Or is it something you would see/be aware of?
I am now going to buy silicone moulds now, I just want to know if I can still use the soap I made.
Thank you.

You definitely don’t have to throw it out. If it was lined and the soap didn’t touch the metal it should be fine. Just keep your eye out for any issues and maybe keep those batches away from any new batches until you are sure they weren’t affected. if your soap gets spots of dos you can still use it. It won’t hurt you. As long as it doesn’t smell bad. I wouldn't give away a dossy soap but I’d use it myself.