Linolenic is an unsaturated fatty acid that contributes to the conditioning/moisturizing levels, and is typically very low in soap formulas. (Linolenic is not the same thing as linoleic!) Aga… See more
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WebJan 31, 2022 · The eight fatty acids that make up our soap molecules include four saturated fatty acids- myristic, lauric, palmitic, and stearic, and four unsaturated fatty acids- ricinoleic, oleic, linoleic, and linolenic. Each …
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WebIncreasing your hard to soft oil ratio, by using a higher percentage of hard oils ( oils that are solid at room temperature) Adding stearic acid at 0.5% to 1% of the total soap formula. …
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WebApr 8, 2019 · Different oils need differing amounts of lye to change into soap. Say in one recipe you need 60g (2.1oz) of lye and in another, you need 80g (2.8oz). If you measure …
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WebSep 4, 2023 · Gradually add the lye water to the oils, stirring continuously. Stir until reaching trace, a stage where dragging your spoon across the soap batter leaves a line or a …
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WebStir until the lye dissolves. The temperature will shoot up. Place this in a safe place to cool. Melt oils and butters. While the lye solution is cooling, measure out the oils and butters and combine them in a large stainless …
WebSep 7, 2019 · On the other hand, unsaturated fatty acids will yield a softer soap with a lower melting point. Some fatty acid salts are more cleansing than conditioning, and vice versa. Similarly, some will work up a nice, …
WebJan 11, 2022 · Unsaturated fatty acids. Oleic acid is for effective conditioning. Good sources include olive oil 69. Oleic acid is what makes olive oil so popular with soap …
WebOct 1, 2018 · This oil is low in fatty acids, so it slows down trace. That makes it great for intricate cold process designs. It has a lightweight texture and it creates conditioning and small lather. Hazelnut oil is used at 20% …
WebOlive oil has a low hardness number of 17, but after an extended cure time, can become a really nice hard soap. Conditioning is how nice and soothing the oil feels on your skin …
WebNov 15, 2023 · Be extremely careful – you don’t want lye to splash out of your container while doing this! Let cool to 120°F/48°C or so. Measure the olive oil and castor oil into a …
WebJul 6, 2017 · Palmitic acid is another saturated fatty acid. It provides us with a hard bar that lasts a long time. While it does not create lather, it does contribute creaminess and helps …
WebSoap is made by saponifying a fat or oil with an alkali. A fat or oil is a triglyceride, which means that three fatty acids of various carbon lengths are attached to a glycerin …
WebMay 15, 2022 · 11 ounces Alcohol, 6 ounces glycerin. Leave uncovered and allow to sit around 2 hours. While alcohol and glycerin are working, melt sugar in water over the …
WebAug 26, 2022 · Each 1 gram of citric acid consumes 0.624g of sodium hydroxide, so we need to calculate how much extra sodium hydroxide is needed to avoid an …
WebJan 8, 2021 · Why Lye Is Essential to Soap Making. The process of making soap involves a chemical reaction called saponification. During saponification, lye (sodium hydroxide) …