soap has little bumps on top...why?

[jacquellyne]

Hi Friends,
Lately some of my soap batches are ending up with little bumps all over the top of the loaves. The soap has been fine to use, but I'm not sure why all the little bumps. Anyone ever have this issue before?
Thanks!

 

[rubyslippers]

Hmmmmm. Not air bubbles, is it? Can you post a pic?

 

[soapbuddy]

Did it get hot? Could it be droplets of glycerin that seeped to the surface then reabsorbed back in?

 

[opalgirl]

That happened to me once after I put the soap in the freezer to try stop the gel. Did you chill it?

 

[jacquellyne]

Hmm....I couldn't snap a picture today, but I can say that it looks just like a bunch of little tiny pimple bumps if that helps.....sorry to sound gross. I feel like it is a temperature issue. I usually just use wax paper lined wooden molds, and then I cover them with a sheet of wax paper after I pour, along with a lot of blankets on top. Usually let it sit for 24hrs. (olive, coconut, palm mix).
Thanks for your suggestions so far everyone. Any other thoughts?

 

[jacquellyne]

I'm pretty sure they are not air bubbles because these are actually raised and defined.