sugar vs honey

[brandnew]

ok honey causes sweating and some people use sugar instead...how much would you use for a 2 lb batch and if honey (i think) is soothing for the skin, what qualities does sugar have?

 

[VanessaP]

Sugar is used around 2 to 3 teaspoons per pound of oils. Supposed to increase the bubbles I believe. I did use sugar in my first batch but since its curing and I'm not crazy about the scent, I havent tested since I cut it. I can say that I thought the bubbling action then was pretty awesome.

 

[Genny]

I've never had a problem with honey causing sweating as long as I stuck to 1 TBSP/lb of oils and made sure it was mixed completely in.

As for sugar, like it was already said, it's supposed to help increase bubbles.
There are a few ways to do it. I don't do it anymore, but here's a link on how to do it
http://candleandsoap.about.com/od/tipst ... tsugar.htm

 

[Hazel]

I take enough water from the liquid amount, warm it and stir the honey in it. I let it cool down and then I add it to the oils after I've poured in the lye solution. I've never had a problem with sweating. This is also the way I add sugar into a batch.

 

[brandnew]

thanks alot you all! have made notes in my notebook!