IndigoNoir Supporting Member Joined Mar 29, 2021 Messages 5 Reaction score 17 Location United States May 16, 2021 #1 I've seen videos where people use salt solution to thicken liquid soap. Has anyone ever done that?
Zany_in_CO Saponifier Joined Mar 9, 2017 Messages 9,797 Reaction score 11,895 Location SE Denver CO May 16, 2021 #2 A salt solution can be used to thicken LS high in olive oil (or similar). It doesn't seem to work with LS that has than 20% coconut oil (or similar). Here are some links to learn more: SoapQueen How to Thicken LS https://milesawayfarmww.com/2015/04/22/liquid-soapmaking-where-to-start/ http://alaiynab.blogspot.com/2014/07/basic-beginner-liquid-soap-and.html https://classicbells.com/soap/soapystuff.asp#chel https://www.soapmakingforum.com/threads/what-to-expect-from-various-oils-in-ls.62864/
A salt solution can be used to thicken LS high in olive oil (or similar). It doesn't seem to work with LS that has than 20% coconut oil (or similar). Here are some links to learn more: SoapQueen How to Thicken LS https://milesawayfarmww.com/2015/04/22/liquid-soapmaking-where-to-start/ http://alaiynab.blogspot.com/2014/07/basic-beginner-liquid-soap-and.html https://classicbells.com/soap/soapystuff.asp#chel https://www.soapmakingforum.com/threads/what-to-expect-from-various-oils-in-ls.62864/
ResolvableOwl Notorious Lyear Joined Jan 14, 2021 Messages 2,568 Reaction score 6,990 Location Germany May 17, 2021 #3 https://classicbells.com/soap/liquidSoapDiluting.asp#method3a