Superior Oils

[daisy8]

My question is whether using the more expensive oils in cp soap makes a superior bar. Does it add anything to the soap?

I have been using some of the more expensive oils but wondered if the end result was actually worth it.

Thanks for the help already received on this board!

P.S. It looks like another thread may have the answer to this - I'm going to read it - 'Soaps and all the additivies'.

 

[savonierre]

In my experience using expensive oils is not worth it. You can make a great balanced bar of soap with regular oils and a butter or two for a lot less money..

 

[sakura1024]

Look for oils with high concentrations of unsaponifiables. Avocado oil is one with an abnormally large amount of unsaponifiables (meaning they aren't used up in the chemical reaction with lye). This leaves many of the original nutrients in the final bar that can then be absorbed into the skin. I think higher quality oils are absolutely necessary to the quality of your bar and will definitely make a better bar.

 

[sakura1024]

Also, crappy oils may give you a bar of soap that turns rancid soon, doesn't lather well or has undesirable chemicals in it (depending on how your oil is pressed).

Remember, crap in - crap out .

 

[newbie]

How do you define "crappy oils"? There are many readily available and inexpensive oils that make fabulous soaps. A crappy oil to me would be one that is close to or is past its shelf life and nothing else. Otherwise, every oil has its pros and cons.

I for one think (and know) you can make superb soap with basic oils. More expensive oils/butters have their place and can add good things too but aren't necessary for a quality bar.