Wrapping several-days-old soaps

thessalystra · Jul 13, 2023

So, I want to give my soaps to a friend who is leaving in a week.

I just cut the soap today.

Would it be safe to wrap them in baking/kraft paper and then give them away?

Thanks in advance.

TheGecko · Jul 14, 2023

Yes, but with the understanding that it is best for him/her to let the soap sit for four to six weeks before using it.

thessalystra · Jul 14, 2023

Great, thanks a lot. I was worried if there will be oil seeping out or if it will somehow spoil.

artemis · Jul 14, 2023

thessalystra said:
Great, thanks a lot. I was worried if there will be oil seeping out or if it will somehow spoil.

It will shrink. So, if you are tightly wrapping or using a "cigar band" it will be loose in a week or two. If you mean you are putting it in a box and wrapping like a gift, then that's not an issue.