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@TallTayl thank you for your response. And thanks for explaining potassium cocoate. Unfortunately I do not have the full recipe with the proportions, I just have what was listed on the ingredients on the back of the bottle. But I contacted the company and they told me they dont use preservatives and instead use sodium chloride for stabilizing. here is the product link: https://www.binarywerks.net/zuresh2012/CatalogItem.asp?ssl=on I will definitely try your suggestion of sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, liquid and base oils and stearic acid. Thank you

@Chuck_35550 No I'm not "trolling" . I'm new to making soap and just learning. The ingredients listed were found from a cream soap that I use which is why I dont know the amounts/percentages. I like that soap and wanted to recreate it. The term "rot" was coined by Catherine Failor in her "Making Cream Soap" book which basically means to sit. How long do you let your cream soap mixture sit or "rot" (weeks/months) Yes I dont want super soft cream soap, I prefer a more firm cream soap (not runny or very whipped) Thanks

Hi All, I am inspired to create. I love soaps, body butters, etc and wanted to begin to make my own. I have been carrying a CREAM SOAP recipe with me but am not sure if it is suitable: Hopefully you pro soap makers can help me out. Here is the recipe: coconut oil puree purified water organic vegetable glycerin sorbitol lauric acid potassium cocoate sodium chloride Am I missing a preservative? I tried to buy potassium cocoate online but can't find it? Is this an ingredient or a reaction of mixing ingredients? I want the soap to be firm and not too creamy. How long should I let it rot? Thank you all!! And God bless