Soapmaking 101 with the Soap Queen
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Adding Honey to Cold Process Soap: Tips, Tricks & Recipe
In episode 86 of Soapmaking 101 with the Soap Queen, Anne-Marie Faiola delves into the art of soapmaking with honey. The episode opens with a welcome and an introduction to incorporating honey into soapmaking. Anne-Marie addresses the challenges of managing heat, sugar, and temperatures when using honey in recipes. She shares a Honey Lemon Cold Process Soap recipe, emphasizing safety precautions throughout the process. The episode also covers strategies for preventing soda ash and managing the gel phase, as well as troubleshooting common issues. It wraps up with final thoughts and a sponsor message from BrambleBerry.com.
Key Points
- Honey is a natural humectant that keeps skin hydrated and boosts soap lather but can cause overheating during the soapmaking process.
- Using about one teaspoon of honey per pound of soap and soaping at cooler temperatures can help manage the extra heat caused by the sugar in honey.
- To prevent gel phase and maintain a creamy soap texture, place your freshly poured soap into the fridge or freezer for several hours after adding honey.
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