My soap is stinky

[thecandlespastore]

I tried my hand at CP last night, and ended up with soap on a stick because I did not expect it to trace as soon as my stick blender hit the mix. So I hammered it into my mold and let it sit overnight. It did not gel, and I rebatched today. I should have taken pictures but I was being super lazy.

Anyway, my recipe was 25% coconut oil, 30% olive oil, and 45% liquid veg shortening. I added 2.4 oz of shea for my superfatting at trace. And a tablespoon of honey. It was a 3 pound batch.

But....my soap sticks, I cant get past the way it smells. Ever after my rebatch to which I added milk to and microwaved it, then added some Pikaki, it still has a funky aroma to it. Maybe its just me...but have you ever experienced this?

[friendlyMOM]

My goat milk, oatmeal and honey stunk bad for a few days but now it smells great, they say the milk curtling makes it smell and I thought I would have to throw it out it smelled so bad but now it has a sweet smell to it, you may try letting it cure for a week and then it may smell better, but I am new to soap making, that was just my experience with my batch

[thecandlespastore]

It was smelly even before any milk went into the recipe but I hope it ends up smelling good like yours did.

[friendlyMOM]

you did not add any FO, wonder why it smells, does it smell chemically or sour or what, I hope it turns out for you too, maybe one of the pro soapers will have better answers for ya, good luck and let me know it if changes scent

[thecandlespastore]

It does not smell sour, just smells weird. Its not a chemical smell. Has a fatty smell, but has no animal lard in it. Its firming up now thank goodness.

[Melly]

I never like the smell of milk soap when it is fresh, has a funny smell to it. Let it sit for a few weeks and it should fix itself.

[thecandlespastore]

After about 12 hours it is no longer as stinky,but it is super soft. I just cut it into very primitive looking bars,lol.