A TRUE Liquid Laundry Soap Recipe - Potassium Soap Paste Recipe - No Gels!
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- Опубликовано: 13 фев 2024
- Finally, a true liquid laundry soap recipe for those of you not-so-fussed on the gel versions! This is a potassium hydroxide liquid soap recipe, not made from bar soap. Please see the link below to my beginner liquid soap making video if you're new to potassium soap making and would like some more general information about the method before you try this out. (I also have a couple of other LS recipe videos which are also great! - each one varies).
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Hi everyone, I just uploaded (24th Feb 2024) a new video where I talk all about my DIY laundry soap preparations (including this one!). If you are interested in this topic, I'm sure you'll find it interesting ruclips.net/video/a5vdDFZW4qY/видео.html As always, check the description box of each video for all the important links 😊
Hi Elly, I have just made this soap but I was wondering do I need to let it cool before I dilute it? I would prefer to just get it over with now it’s off but it’s still warm and I’m just wondering if I could dilute it at this time or do I have to wait for it to cool?
Thanks for your videos!
Please don't "Try not to talk too much." I love listening to you. You've a lovely voice and amazing information and are a very good teacher.
Thank you Barb 😊
I know! I love your accent! I mean, I know I have the accent too, but, you know! :)
Great tutorial, I could listen to you talk all day. You never rush your explanations or leave anything out. You are an amazing teacher!
That's wonderful feedback for me Kelly, thank you. I need to hear that sometimes 😊
I made this recently, although I swapped out the rice bran oil for sunflower oil since that’s what I have plenty of. Despite buying the KOH very recently & running my recipe through soapcalc (& adjusting for the citric acid) I also ended up with a layer of super fat. However, it hasn’t affected the detergent. This morning I washed whites, including some dodgy dog stains, on a COLD WASH & it all came out super clean and smelling fresh. Thank you for this video, it has been very helpful.
Can’t wait to make and use!
Enjoyed the “Elly cleans up” portion too! 😂 ❤
Haha thanks Gale 😘
Elly you are so freaking adorable I can't stand it! 😊 You could never talk too much. I enjoy listening to you talk about the projects and benefitting from your experience and knowledge! ❤❤
Thank you so much 😊
I think you are amazing. Thank you for so generously sharing all your knowledge and recipes. You are a great teacher and because of your videos I have now ordered a soap loaf mould and am busy ordering everything else that I need. All the way from a very hot South Africa. 😊
That is so wonderful to hear, thank you 😊
This is great!! I've made my own laundry detergent a couple of times and love it. I make an extremely large stock pot when I do. It's time consuming but it saves so much money in the long run & u make something you're proud of that cleans amazingly compared to store bought.
Yes that's so true! I really like the bar soap versions, somehow they seem easier. But I had requests for a true liquid soap for laundry, so I went for it!
@@EllysEverydaySoapMaking yes a challenge anytime makes us realize how good we can actually be!! I've tried both ways and they're both still a job but very enjoyable! Glad to see you're doing good!! I'll keep watching out for your next video!
Thanks! Yes I'm really enjoying making my videos again :)
a video worthy of "The Return of the (liquid soap) King" Have a wonderful day!!!
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Cant wait to try this one. Thanks
Great video, thanks Elly
I'm so glad you showed us a new liquid detergent and that your last recipe jelled after getting cooled. I made 2 batches with your last recipe. They both jelled, I thought I had done something wrong! So thank you for clarifying this for us. I still really love the jelled soap, it cleans our clothes very well!! By the way it's winter here so it doesn't take long for things to cool. I did reheat and melt down both batches so I could put them in jars instead of bottles.
Thanks for that Arlene, actually I love the performance of the gelled version! It's my favourite so far. The washing soda added helps (didn't add that here).
I got a bucket with a lid...😊
That's how I used to do it when I made my laundry gel from Sunlight soap! It was an amazing recipe and there's something weirdly satisfying about scooping that gel 😆
@EllysEverydaySoapmaking If you were to add washing soda to this recipe, how much would you add and would it gel up or become thicker?
Great video!!! I'm going to try this. Btw I always think wow Elly's kitchen is immaculately clean every time and always forget to mention it!
Yes, I'm a bit of a neat freak! Comes from living in a small house I think. It's overwhelming if it gets too messy!
@@EllysEverydaySoapMaking well as someone who.lives with a house full of adult kids and Thier friends your kitchen brings me peace and an ahhhhhhhh moment
Missed you. Happy your back.
😊 thank you
🎉I just stumbled to your vidoe,very happy with your teaching,thank you so much
Thank you l was waiting for this recipe
Most welcome 😊
This is a wonderful recipe thank you for your helpful video 🙂
My pleasure 😊
Thanks, Elly. That was brilliant. Very informative. I've just saved this to my Favourite Recipes list. Will definitely give it a go. Veronica x
You're welcome Veronica, glad you liked it!
I like all your recipes. I intend to try your laundry soap recipe soon. Thank you for sharing.🩷
Hope you enjoy
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Thank you Elly. You great teacher. Thank you from Canada❤
You are so welcome!
Thank you! You're so awesome!
Thank you, Elly, for all the explanations. Great video. ❤❤❤🌹🌹🌹
Thanks :)
Thank you so much for this really good tutorial on making liquid laundry soap. ❤it!
You are so welcome!
Thanks for sharing.Elly. Much love to you frim Pretoria, South Africa 🇿🇦 ❤️
Thank you :)
Thanks Elly.
Thank you.❤
This was very helpful and informative. You’re a great teacher 👩🏫 . Thank you 😊.
Today I was maked....I am very curious....Thank you, Elly
It's good...
I can’t wait to try this recipe. I have done your laundry bar soap and I use it in the kitchen and it is fabulous ❤. So glad you’re back with your fabulous tutorial videos. I have really missed these.
Thanks Wendy! Soap making is so fun :)
Awsome Thankyou ☺️♥️
Hi Elly, what a great video and a great alternative to the laundry bar soap recipe I currently use (yours) for the laundry. I’d be keen to find out how adding the washing soda goes as I love that cheap , effective product so much 😂
I find these home made products , including the 50/50 water and white vinegar as a fabric softener, really work well. My front loader never gets scum build up now whereas in the past , when I used store bought fabric softener, and powder, there was always a grey, scummy residue in the part where the soap and softener go. My machine is years old and still sparking clean .
Well done Elly
Burpengary Jo 😊
Love this Jo x
Ooooh! I was just thinking about making a liquid laundry soap... I have 2 empty 1 gal vinegar jugs that are just begging to be filled up with something 😁😆 Also, no crock pot available, so I've been looking for a recipe for the past couple of days that can make use of my s/s pot I have just for soap making. So lucky to be a subscriber! 🤙 Aloha!
That's wonderful!
Hi Elly! I really appreciate this new video, thank you! I made your previous recipe which did turn to a pretty solid gel. I've been diluting it in a little hot water before adding to my laundry, and it works, but it's not so convenient. My question is: would a crockpot be the preferred vessel to use? I have one which I've used to make other soap batches, including the "gel" laundry soap. Can't wait to try this true liquid laundry soap recipe❣🙏
Hi Darlene! Thank you, glad you found this useful. The crock pot is easier in terms of temperature control, but that's the only benefit I think. Depends on the type of stove you have :)
The extra fat might be due to the addition of citric acid... not sure if we need to adjust the KOH amount like NAOH while adding the acid... But either ways I think the liquid soap came out a winner... love the lather❤ Thank you Elly!
Tank you❤!
Hi Elly 🇦🇺
You are such a great teacher 😍
I already bought washing soda as in your other video😅, expecting that you will use it here as well!
Can I add washing soda in this recipe, and in what ratio? And when to add it?
Thank you
Zahia
from Canada 🇨🇦
Hi Elly! Amazing class about soap! Thank you so much!
Tell me, have you given up on adding washing soda? If yes, why that?
No, definitely not! Check out this update video I shared today :) ruclips.net/video/a5vdDFZW4qY/видео.html
Thanks
Thank you so much Susi!
תודה!
Thank you so much!
Good to see you posting again Elly. Luv you simple, honest and sincere soap making sharing. You are appreciated. Jenn from the not so sunny UK.
Thanks so much Jenn, I love sharing these videos too. It's not so sunny here today either! Raining, hot and sultry.
Thanks, Elly. That's amazingly easy. Hope I get it right this time. Thanks for all the extra links, too.
You're welcome. Liquid soap making is trickier than bar soap making, but fun if you love it!
Thank Elly for another well done video. Love this recipe! I like to use baking soda to soften my hard water, so in this case would you recommend using less? Thank you from U.S.A.
That's a great question. I'm not sure how effective baking soda would be, but it's worth a try. I'm actually thinking of mixing some of this LS with a solution of washing soda and water, and see how they go together. My bar soap laundry gel recipe works wonderfully and it has washing soda incorporated (also, you can make washing soda from baking soda - pretty easy, google can tell you how 😉)
Hi.. thank you so much for your recipe, 🙏, realy enjoy your explanation in the process and btw thank you for posting again😃,
how long it will be safe to stored, and is there any ingredient to prolong the storage periode?
Thanks. This will keep quite well, no other ingredients required.
@@EllysEverydaySoapMaking ok, nice.. thank you 😃
Ho fatto più volte il detersivo con la barretta di sapone ed è sempre diventato solido . Ho aggiunto più acqua e frullato e sono riuscita ad usarlo nella lavatrice. Tutto ok , comunque!!! 😊 Sono contenta di questo video che fai ora e sicuramente presto presto farò la ricetta 🎉grazie grazie 🙏🏻
Hello ! Thank you for the recipe 🥰
So, do we need to let it cure before use ?
No, you can use it right away.
Thanks so much Elly. I just love your videos and your willingness to share when things don’t go exactly to plan- it’s both very useful and relatable! I’m hoping to get my first batch of soap made this evening, thanks to your videos. From a new subscriber on Vancouver Island :)
Thank you. Glad to help (even with mistakes!)
It looks great! But after making liquid laundry soap and ruined my wash machine, I don’t try anymore, I just look and enjoy the process.
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Elly madam a lots of love from INDIA❤
Elly, Thank your, I love your videos .. I normally add washing soda to the machine and then use my 100% coconut laundry liquid soap .. I do want to try adding washing soda to the liquid soap ..I have a question if I want to add washing soda to this - at which stage can I add it please ?Thank you
Thanks, you will like my new video on this topic ruclips.net/video/a5vdDFZW4qY/видео.html
Hi, first of all thank you for all the great info you provide.
I made 100% coconut oil liquid soap twice. I use soap calc. I did it 0 super fat. Once it was done - I used the clear water method and it was very clear, but after a bit I noticed oil in the soap. ?? Therefore my soap when I dilute it is not totally clear 😢 bummer. It works but I want it clear. Thanks for your input
SAP values for oils can vary, so it might be better with your oil to use the lye excess method. Jackie Thompson's book is excellent for teaching that (affiliate link) amzn.to/3TPUx11
@@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Thank you :)
Another beautiful video, Elly! I recently ran out of my store bought laundry detergent and thought to use my handmade liquid soap. I added borax and washing soda to the wash bin and I love the results! Have you tried that? Any suggestions?
Yes I have, it works great! I find washing soda and borax do a similar job though, so normally I just use washing soda :)
Hey, i love you videos, thanks for sharing! I have a question regarding both laundry detergent made from cp soap (made with washing soda) and this liquid soap with potassium hidroxyde. Do you add any preservative or do you think it is needed? Sorry if you mention this, and i have not seen it, kinda on a schedule. will watch it later.
Hi, no I don't add preservative. I find they keep very well for home use, up to 6-12 months depending on storage temperature. The high pH helps preserve.
@@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Thanks a lot for your response!
I’m so happy that I can now use this potassium hydroxide that I have had for a while in this recipe. Thank you so much for sharing 😊
You are so welcome!
Hi Elly, I've just made this soap in my crockpot and once it reached the custardy phase it firmed up very quickly!
I have 2 questions:
1. My soap was milky too when I did the ph test... when you say that your potassium hydroxide was quite old, how old is quite old? Mine is maybe only a year old but I'm not sure how old too old is.
2. Once the soap is saponified, when can you start the dilution process? You were busy and took your time, but how long should you wait ideally?
Thanks so much for all that you do, and how well you do it!
So good to see you again . Really learn and enjoy your video. From Québec, Canada. XXX
Thank you :)
Thank you Elly! I'm curious as to why no castor oil in laundry soap?
I just wanted to keep the recipe simple, but yes, castor oil is great in all liquid soap recipes! You would need to calculate it properly though with a soap calculator.
What is a good sub for rice bran oil? Olive?
Yes, olive is a good sub, but I'd still run it through a soap calculator. There's less room for variations in LS making.
Hi Elly….. thanks for your video… how about adding washing soda and baking soda?
I wouldn't bother with baking soda, and I haven't tried washing soda with this yet either. I thought I'd make a simple all-soap recipe this time. I think adding in a washing soda solution may enhance it, but I haven't tried it yet.
@@EllysEverydaySoapMaking thanks Elly….
I add a handful of washing soda and borax to mine when I reconstitute the paste with water to make the final detergent. A little goes a long way.
This is cool experience! I have a question as I would love to try making it, I recently found out that quite a few people are allergic to coconut ~ do you have any suggestions for substitute?
Thanks Katie! Unfortunately coconut oil is quite essential for this recipe. It makes the most 'cleansing' soap. There are some other oils that behave similarly, eg. palm kernel oil, but you'd have to recalculate a new recipe to use that instead of the coconut.
@@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Interesting, learn something new. 🤷♀
This looks so fun to make!! I've got to try it after I unpack all my soap stuff. We moved house again, and that's always the last to unpack.
Also, I love your kitchen so much! It's very lovely and looks really efficient to cook in.
Thanks! It's a fairly plain kitchen design, but very practical! Has everything I need :)
What other type of oil can we use instead of the rice bran oil?
Thank you for the video.
Check the other comment replies :)
Rust or no rust, you are lovely ♥️ ❤️ 😘
Aww, thank you Sandy :)
Great video, thanks so much, Elly! I tried the one last week and my soap congealed quite a bit. It was 100% coconut oil, so I think that had a lot to do with it. I will be trying this one soon.
May I ask, how old was that lye, do you think? This is the first I've ever heard of lye getting old, and now I'm nervous bc I have a big box of lye that's been there for a few years. 😬
Also, would you say that when warming up the soap and water to make the dilution, that that would be a good time to add washing soda?
P.S. That fatty layer of soap would probably be perfect to use to wash dishes. 🤔
Thanks, great comment. Well, I'd say my little tub of KOH is at least 5 years old! It really depends on storage though, and humidity. I wrote a bit more about what could have gone wrong in the blog post, so that might help explain further. I really wanted to add washing soda to this, but it's not something I've tried yet with liquid soap, so I thought I'd just keep this as a plain soap to start with. I am going to try adding some diluted (in water) washing soda to this now and see how it goes. I'll share if the results are good. The washing soda does really seem to improve the performance I think!
@@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Thank you, I appreciate your reply! ❤️
Hey! I wanna ask something. How can we make a soap with good foaming?like the soap makes a good foam as we wash our hands with it. What ingredients must be add more?tnx❤
This video: Choosing Oils for Soap Making - Oil types and fatty acids, balancing recipes and Soapcalc explained
ruclips.net/video/V-uDPifp3n0/видео.html
How awesome!!!! Is it possible to use olive oil or another liquid oil? I’ve not seen rice bran oil in the United States.😢
Yes! You can use olive oil in place of the rice bran oil, but if you want to make any further changes please use a soap calculator to make a new recipe. There are links for how to do this in the video description :)
@@EllysEverydaySoapMaking thank you so much! That would be my only change❣️
I get mine from the chef’s store and is very cheap
Thank you for all the detailed information. Can't wait to try it. I was curious about the NaOH substitution for potassium hydroxide. There is so much to learn. ❤❤❤🌹🌹🌹
Generally speaking, NaOH is used for bar soap, and KOH (potassium hydroxide) for liquid soap. NaOH makes solid soap, KOH makes paste which you can dilute without it wanting to turn back to a solid.
at 12:55 you say "its not quite done there" how long did you end up leaving it for before it safonified? this is my first attempt and I want to make sure i don''t mess it up, thanks
hello Elly, can you make liquid soap using the cold process method?
You can try, but I've never found it reliable.
Hey Elly. Can I do this in a slow cooker?
Yes you absolutely could (mine just died hence the pot instead)
Can i replace rice bran oil in different oil?
Merci beaucoup pour vos vidéos et merci aussi pour celle ci !
J’ai une question cependant :
Mettez vous un surgras à 0% pour la lessive de potasse?
Et vous mettez 2 % d’acide citrique mais compensez vous en ajoutant plus de potasse comme pour un savon pour la peau ou pas?
Merci beaucoup
Salut, oui, j'ai calculé la recette pour avoir de l'hydroxyde de potassium supplémentaire pour compenser l'acide citrique. Tous ces détails sont sur mon site Web, les liens sont dans la zone de description de la vidéo. J'ai également un article de blog sur mon site Web qui explique comment calculer les ajustements pour le savon liquide et le pain de savon lors de l'utilisation d'acide citrique. J'espère que cela pourra aider :)
@@EllysEverydaySoapMaking merci beaucoup d’avoir confirmé
I hope the translation was ok. I used Google Translate :)
Yesss 😊thank you
Last time we talked about making lye from wood ash and you said it was difficult to make lye a consistent strength... it looks like there are ways to adjust for that. Is there a way to test your lye, (either sodium or potassium) before mixing on the stove, for it's strength. I'm thinking that if you knew your lye was weak at the time of measuring... that you could add a bit more and get the excellent results that you expect? 💖🌞🌵😷
Yes, that's very true it would have been great to test first, but I don't know the method for that at this stage.
I don't have rice bran, what else could I use? Almond? Apricot? Jojoba?
Hi can i use fractionated coconut oil that stays liquid instead of solid and melting it. I bought two bottles of that by accident a while back and ive read its used in cosmetics more than soap making.
Yes, you could use it, but it has a different saponification value, so you'd need to recalculate the recipe. There are links to videos/resources in the description box that can show you how :)
@@EllysEverydaySoapMaking great thanks ill have a look, now i know what im making with it 😂 im very new to soap making and ive ran out of my homemade powder detergent so definitely trying this thanks. I follow you on Instagram and have been waiting for this uploaded video, it jumped up as i was switching off for sleep, youtube is a killer for me 😅 i binge watch everything.
You aren't the only one 😄
Does the potassium hydroxide need to cool down before putting it in the oils?
No, not for this recipe. It's HP!
I don't see where to add the citric acid to the soap calculator? If I want to double the receipe do I just double the citric acid as well, from 12 g to 24 grams?
Please check out the links in the description box. Yes, you can double all ingredients if you are careful with measurements.
at 6:52 you talk about sodium hydroxide, is that the same as potassium hydroxide? can I use sodium hydroxide for this recipie?
Hi, no they are different. Sodium hydroxide is usually used for bar soap recipes, potassium hydroxide for liquid soap (makes soap paste rather than hard soap).
Are you able to replace the citric Acid with Tartaric Acid?
No, they are different chemicals
Dear Elly, I would like to ask if it would not be better to add enough water right at the beginning of the production process? So that later there is no need to dilute the mass of soap with water, and the production process itself with more liquid soap should be easier than with solid soap.
Hi, no, it's best to keep the water content low and make a soap paste before dilution. Otherwise the lye is too dilute and it's very hard to achieve saponification.
What other oils can we use? I live in Brazil, and this rice bran oil is not available… can you help me😅
Choosing Oils for Soap Making - Oil types and fatty acids, balancing recipes and Soapcalc explained ruclips.net/video/V-uDPifp3n0/видео.html
Hello i would like to ask i saw your Rosemary soap and i want to create that because we have project and my question is can i create 5 pieces soap? Because it's only for our defense how can i calculate it? And we would like to add aloe vera for extra ingredients
I'd use this method for making a small soap batch ruclips.net/video/nLV1yM6886w/видео.html
@@EllysEverydaySoapMaking thank you so much ❤❤
Elly is this soap gentle enough for baby clothes?
Sure
Don't you need a preservative in here due to all of the water? Like your videos very much. You .are everything look so easy.
Check out this page www.ellyseveryday.com/soap-making-faqs
Please where do you buy your chemicals am in uk
Various online suppliers here in AU.
Hello, is this soap good for washing white laundry at high temperature or is it good for colored laundry at a lower temperature of 40,60 degrees. What is the difference between potassium hydroxide and sodium hydroxide
Hi, check out my brand new video where I explain all of this and more ruclips.net/video/a5vdDFZW4qY/видео.html
potassium hydroxide is a type of lye that makes soft soap/soap paste, which you can then dilute to make a liquid. Sodium hydroxide makes solid/bar soap.
How much potassium hydroxide and water to make the lye in this recipe as I can't find it.
The recipe is in the description box
what if just add the 1200ml water when dissolving the KOH? that way the soap will not solidify and go straight to being a liquid soap.
You need to keep the lye solution concentrated otherwise it won't saponify the oils.
just made the recipie and it started to foam up and double in size, almost overflowed the pot, , what did I do? is this mornal?
Heat may have been too high?
Hi Elly and thanks for being back! 🤩
I have been waiting for this recipe. 😊 What kind of oil would you recommend to substitue the rice bran oil? In sweden it's hard to find and if you do it's very expensive. Most oils are actually.. 😏Almond is also very expensive. Is olive oil a good option?
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Hi, yes you can substitute the RBO for olive oil. But the best thing would be to calculate your own, new recipe! There are some great links to teach you more about this in the video description box, or on my website where the written recipe is :)
@@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Yes of course, but how would I know if it's good for my landry (and washing machine...) if I make a new recipe? 🤔
If you calculate a new recipe with 70% coconut oil and 30% olive oil, it will work very well :)
Can you use sodium hydroxide for this recipe?
No, that would make a bar soap and requires a different calculation.
Thank God for the I found this channel thank you so much
I just went online to look for potassium hydroxide. There is 90% KOH and 45% KOH. Which one?
90%
Hmm how long is our good for? Seems easy and worth a try!! Thanks for sharing
Do you mean how long will it keep? I would use it within 6-12 months, definitely within 6 months if you happen to have any unsaponified fat in your mixture like I did.
Hello! Love the recipes you post, and I just got a slow cooker and I intend to make my first batch of Castille liquid soap so i am super excited.
I want to also make laundry soap, but I watched also a lot of videos saying it can cause problems with the clothes and with the washing machine (this lady over here explains what she went through with it ww.ruclips.net/video/VKeNjdgiwfo/видео.html). Basically is saying to use store bought detergent because it will clog the washing machine in time, and I am thinking the store bought detergent is done with surfactants. What are your thoughts on this? I already used the "solid" formula in my washer, and was going to make the liquid version but now i dunno if to do it this way :( or to learn how to use surfactants basically.
Thank you, have you seen this video? I explain my thoughts on this topic ruclips.net/video/a5vdDFZW4qY/видео.html
@@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Thank you, i did not see it. Have a great day!
I just love you Elly...
Aww, you're so sweet. Thank you.
I was actually thinking ... why is she using crockpots, instead of the metallic pans... maybe we can regulate the temperature with the crock pot better??? But, I have been using the metal pan for it, and it went fine, altho' it must've been too hot that I made the soap in no time! hehehe
Yes the crock pots are easier to keep a lower temp with, but stainless steel pans easier on many other levels!
I tried last week and came up with paste, ?
It's quite normal to end up with a gel or paste if you use grated bar soap, but a true liquid soap paste should dissolve to liquid and stay that way. Please see the video description box for more information :)
My CrockPot has just cracked 😭😭😭. I'm going to try this in a stainless steel pan 🤷
That's all you need. Same happened to mine.
@@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Hi Elly! It's so frustrating isn't it? I loved using the CrockPot but they cost a fortune since the huge rise in energy prices. I've found a really nice pan for 25 quid so that'll do me fine. Hope you are keeping well? Trish & Nige 👍
Ahhh I was hoping for a homemade recipe that does not include 'citric acid', which actually is black mould, and the very reason we want to make our own. There are gov documents that show you the real truth of citric acid. Only 1% of the world's citric acid actually comes from citrus fruits sadly 😥 My son is highly allergic to mould so we avoid everything with citric acid (which is basically 80% of the supermarket stores)
So does it separate over time? Mine always seperates ans I have to shake to mix it up.
Can you add citric acid to the finished soap? I just made a big batch of liquid soap before I saw this video and I have very hard water.
I found a video explains how to do this ruclips.net/video/q1cIdPwZi50/видео.htmlsi=GOFwKU637stwQhLA
You'd need to have a recipe calculated with a lye excess first to do that :)
@@EllysEverydaySoapMaking on further research it seems like a bad idea, thanks.