Grumpy Girl Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 What's the highest Cocoa Butter % you've ever soaped and how did it turn out for you.I've got a ton of this stuff and thought I'd soap it to use it up since I don't really care for it in anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindym Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 I usually use 5 % but I love cocoa butter so much that I did a batch for me using 30 % can't remember what else but I am sure that olive was in there also, I loved it and actually have private customers that love it also, it is an expensive recipe but no one minds paying for it. I have made it a couple of times and always have some on hand. Give it a shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryinCary Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 I normally use it at 5%, but upped it to 15% once just to see what it was going to be like. Nice soap....my sister's favorite bar, but not anything I would practice on a regular basis due to the cost. Since it was soap (rub-on, rinse-off) and not a lotion (leave on application) I thought it was un unnecessary expense. JMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asheebeans Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 I've used it at about 25%.....and kept every skin-loving bar for myself!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Girl Posted August 8, 2006 Author Share Posted August 8, 2006 Okay, I've formulated a 40% recipe to try out. I'll give it a shot my next day off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirloomoriginals Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 I believe Brenda as used it at 43% for a mostly cocoa butter bar.Maybe she will chime in.Steph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 I believe Brenda as used it at 43% for a mostly cocoa butter bar.Maybe she will chime in.StephI had to go double-check on this. The highest I've gone is 23%...I think! At least that's what my recipe shows. It makes a great bar, though I wasn't happy with the scent over time (rosewood EO). I do love the smoothness of the bar!Now you've got me thinking...what would the bar be like at 40%? I'll be interested in your results! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoapInTheCity Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 I wonder if shea would have the same results at high percentages. I have lots of the karite shea from a swap. It's the stinky kind........although, I've gotten to love that smell now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meridith Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 I've gone as high as 10% with shea and have had no problems. The lather is very creamy and smooth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purple Lilac Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 I wonder if shea would have the same results at high percentages.I have soaped shea at 50% - it was a wonderful bar of soap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moefun Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 i read you should use no more that 25% remember it add to the hardness and it will cause the soap to crumble HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 I've used over 30% and it was a wonderful bar. I can't find the recipe though. I did ask around I was given a couple of recipes. GG, if you want them, pm me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirloomoriginals Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 Brenda, I went and checked the recipe I copied from on here and it was 24%. Sorry for the mix up! I haven't had a chance to try this recipe yet.Steph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Girl Posted August 8, 2006 Author Share Posted August 8, 2006 Well kiddo's... long story short, I'm home till Sunday so I'll probably make this one tonight. At 40%, the soapmaker properties of this recipe are:Hardness: 6.9Stable Lather (creamy): 6.3Fluffy Lather (bubbly): 4.9Conditioning: 5.4The only thing I'm concerned with is the bar hardness. I got a bar of soap from a swap once that I could litterally snap in half it was so hard. Carrie, I'll PM ya. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xava Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 I've done a couple of batches with over 40% cocoa butter.The bars were lovely, a plethora of creamy lather, no crumbling at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Girl Posted August 9, 2006 Author Share Posted August 9, 2006 Well, it's resting in the mold. I went with 42%, a Blind Handicap swirl (A little cocoa powder in the scented part so I can see it!) and scented it with SW Chocolovers. Smells great, no promises on what it'll look like though. I'll try to locate my camera. I haven't seen it since the packing fiasco. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 I have a few bits of 100% cocoa butter soap if you want to try it PM meoh hold on - let me check if it's 100% shea. now I'm not sureDrat - it's 100% shea (agbanga) - still willing to share if anyone wants to try a rock-hard 100% butter bar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugenia Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 LMAO Grumpy, throw caution to the wind! Let us know if it's crumbly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3bees~1flower Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 i have curing, a batch that i used 40% CB, 30% cocoa oil, and 30% babassu....i do CPHP so i make my soap with a 1% lye discont so that i can *know* what my superfat oil is....after the cook i added another 7% CB for the superfat. i also used aloe juice and coconut milk as part of the liquids. these were both added to the oils. it's a great bar...not crumbly at all... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Girl Posted August 14, 2006 Author Share Posted August 14, 2006 Tell me about it e! I just live on the edge I tell ya.Nah, it's not the least bit crumbly. It kinda looks like fudge though. I was gonna make a 100% bar, but haven't really gotten around to playing with it yet. I'm still trying to get my regular stock levels built back up and get that damn dog soap bar made. Maybe soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beloved Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 Hi. Have you made it yet and what is the results. I have alot of butters too and am looking to put in soap and anything else i can.:smiley2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darwin Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 I too am curious about how this would turn out. Maybe I will HP 40% sometime! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 I did a 49% one. I had come across a recipe on the Whisk from '04 and thought I'd give it a shot. It looks beautiful now, but iit's onlu 48 hours old. I can't wash with it yet cause I sliced my finger open yesterday and the last thing I want to do is tempt fate.I did it in a lye can. It's pretty hard now, and a bit crumbly on the edges of the slices. Smells divine - jjust like the cocoa butter.Also contains Lard, Castor, Canola and for some reason Beeswax - can't imagine it needs hardening, but I wanted to follow the recipe.Supposedly it will be rock hard (doh!!!) and have incredible lather.Julia you were a part of the thread - said you made it but you didn't report back how you liked it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Girl Posted August 16, 2006 Author Share Posted August 16, 2006 Carol, I will probably put some of this soap in mysticals soap swap so you guys can try it out. I'll probably do two half bars, this one and another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 nifty!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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