Candybee Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 Can I use sodium lactate in salt bars? Will it help the bars last longer? I don't really need them harder. I just recently started using it in my regular soaps but haven't tried it with my salt bars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara AL Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 Yes I use sodium lactate in my salt bars it helps them to come out of the individual molds easier. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcandleattic Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 I use SL for every soap I make, so, yeah, I use it in my salt bars. I don't know if it makes them last longer (they seem to last FOREVER!! anyway) but as Barb said, it will make them come out of the molds easier/cleaner. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 I don't use it in my salt bars as they are like bricks and have to cut soon after gel. I mostly use sodium lactate or yogurt in my silicone tall skinny molds to help unmold easier, and sooner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 I don't use SL in anything. I worked on the base oil formula to not need additives instead. In the first of my lather swaps, SL decreased lather and left a strange skin feel compared to the additive-less controls and other samples. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted August 5, 2015 Author Share Posted August 5, 2015 Thanks TT. You just answered my next question of does it effect the lather. I will do a comparison test of the soaps, one with, and one without, to see which I like better. Also, how much SL does everyone use? I have read at least 2 different amounts to use in soap. Nurture supplies where I got the SL says to use 1 tsp PPO. So that is what I am using. Is that about right? Too much, too little? I don't want it to diminish the lather or make the bars feel different in any way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcandleattic Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 You can use up to 3% in any formula. I use 2% in mine. At this point, it's just a standard edition for me. And the strange skin feel TT is talking about for ME is like the slip of lotion, and I actually like it, but I live in a very dry climate and that might be the difference... ?? Not sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted August 6, 2015 Author Share Posted August 6, 2015 I just washed my hands with a sliver of one of the soaps I recently made using SL. I can't tell the difference and didn't feel anything different using the bar. I am going to use it for showering this week so I can get a much better feel for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 (edited) You're using SL already in solution, right? The strength of the solution may vary from supplier to supplier.For instance, ITDF is 60% active dissolved into solution in water with a usage range of 1-10%. BB has a low usage rate of .5-4% 1tsp PPO but does not state their concentration. Thinking they are just posting a range for CP soap makers since no Supporting documentation is available.Edited to add: video linkHere's the lather video of the sodium lactate sample: And the control: The SL bubbles were smaller and less abundant than the control.The other 25 or so videos are on that channel. Edited August 6, 2015 by TallTayl 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted August 6, 2015 Author Share Posted August 6, 2015 Yes its in liquid form. Got it from Nurture Soap Supplies. Their recommended usage is 1t PPO. I have noticed my soaps do unmold easier. I think its just one of those things I have to use for a bit before I form an opinion about. I never used it before and don't really need it. But I wanted to give it a try and see how it works out. If after a while I see its not really giving me the overall benefit I want I will discontinue using it. Like you I don't want to use an additive or ingredient that is not really beneficial or necessary. So this is a trial run for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted August 6, 2015 Author Share Posted August 6, 2015 Maybe I am missing something but it looked like the the 2nd video the bubbles were larger with SL? The videos didn't clarify if both or one used the SL. So its a bit confusing to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 The first is SL, the second no additives. This is plain old trinity soap: 50% olive, 25% coconut and 25% palm oil. The second, the control, as you noticed has bigger bubbles and more overall lather. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted August 6, 2015 Author Share Posted August 6, 2015 Hmmmm... I generally make creamy lather soaps over bubbly lather soaps. I rarely get those large fluffy bubbles from my soaps. Maybe thats why so far I haven't noticed a difference yet in the sample soap I washed my hands with. Will know more when I shower with it this week. Thanks for the videos TT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 The control has a combo of lotiony and big bubbles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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