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Bumblebeamama

Post subject: Will my soap be lye heavy?

Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2014 8:12 pm

Joined: Mon Jan 13, 2014 6:28 pm
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Hello
I just made a batch of soap my reciepe called for 42 oz of water I was going to make 10 oz of that 42 be coconut milk.
well after I finished pouring the soap batter into the mold I realized that I forgot to add the 10 oz of coconut milk.Will my soap be lye heavy now?

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soapbuddy

Post subject: Re: Will my soap be lye heavy?

Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2014 8:30 pm

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

Water has nothing to do with how heavy the soap could be. Water is a catalyst for the lye. You just did a higher liquid discount. How much did you superfat?

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Bumblebeamama

Post subject: Re: Will my soap be lye heavy?

Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2014 12:37 pm

Joined: Mon Jan 13, 2014 6:28 pm
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Hi Irena
I superfatted at 5%
The soap looks beautiful but i had never discounted before you think it will be ok?

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soapbuddy

Post subject: Re: Will my soap be lye heavy?

Posted: Sun Oct 26, 2014 9:14 pm

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Just as long as you superfatted you will be fine. My skin prefers a 7-8% superfat.

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