I marvel that something I made has had such a difference in the skin of my husband and I. We no longer itch, scratch, and go through lotion by the gallon. Such a difference! Plus it's fun to make, share, and use :-)
I've found that CP and CPHP (crock pot hot process) have nearly identical lather after the CP has a chance to cure fully - I like to let my CP cure at least 8 weeks, and 4 weeks for HP. I have not been as impressed with the lather from oven-hot-process soap.