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goodcleanfun

Post subject: Superfat percentages

Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2014 2:34 pm

Joined: Sun Jan 06, 2013 8:48 am
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Location: North Carolina

What is the highest superfat percentage that would be good to use? I made a loaf at 10% yesterday and it has extra oil just seeping out, no zap. I used EVOO, Coconut Oil, Palm Oil, Almond Oil, Castor Oil, Shea Butter, and Avocado Oil. I've done 8% before with no problems.

Will a higher superfat help with the dry feeling from hard water? Thought it was worth a try.

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soapbuddy

Post subject: Re: Superfat percentages

Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2014 3:52 pm

Joined: Mon Jan 14, 2008 11:14 pm
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Location: Mistress Of Lather

I do my standard recipe with a 7-8% superfat. My all coconut soap is at 20% superfat. I would leave it be for now and see if the oil soaks back in.

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Genny

Post subject: Re: Superfat percentages

Posted: Thu Jun 05, 2014 9:45 pm

Joined: Mon Jan 30, 2012 7:42 am
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Location: Western WI

I don't think a higher superfat will be much help with hard water.
I've heard of people using citric acid to try to help, but I have no idea if it worked for them.

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