Re: mms_soap Soap Digest, Vol 44, Issue 8

I agree whole heartedly I usually stay about 6 to 6 1/2 % and I have the
same situation my 2 year old bars are better now than when they were made.

Good luck,
Trina
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> Andrew, what percent superfat are you using in your soap making? The only
> time I've had a soap go rancid on me was the time I made a recipe that called
> for a really high superfat content. If I stay at about 6%, the soap ages
> beautifully. I've got bars that are 2 yrs. old and they are better now than when I
> first made them. As for the grapeseed oil, I haven't had any problem using it
> in soap but one thing to rememnber is that it has a shelf life of about 6
> months (depending on how it is stored).
> Majestic Mountain Sage has an excellent lye calculator and if you stay at or
> near 6% superfat (the amount of oils/fats left over after the lye reaction
> process takes place) I think your soaps will store and age well.
> Best Wishes,
> Judee
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