ignitethesenses Posted September 4, 2005 Share Posted September 4, 2005 I'm sure its not..but the different types of coconut confuse me I've heard of coconut 76 degree, virgin coconut cream/oil, and fractionated coconut. Too much coconut in soap recipes can be drying right? Is it any coconut? Or just one type? Any other differences between the different coconut oils? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamondk Posted September 4, 2005 Share Posted September 4, 2005 To my understanding and I am still new to this. Coconut 76 you use in soaps, fractionated you use in lotions. The others one I don't know anything about. I understand the coconut 76 in your soaps could be more drying. Hopefully one of our super soaper will chime in here. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sudsnwicks Posted September 4, 2005 Share Posted September 4, 2005 I've read that a certain amount of coconut oil is moisturizing, while too much is drying. The book gave the cutoff as 30%. This probably isn't a hard and fast rule, so you'll have to experiment with what amount works best for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherie Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 I try to stay around 15-20% coconut. And yes, Coconut 76 is for soaping and Frac Coconut is for lotions and cremes. I'm wanting to try Monoi de tahiti (taira is infused in coconut oil) and babassu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scent Cellar Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 You can also use 92 degree coconut for soapmaking. I think it makes a harder bar quicker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guppygirl Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 OMgosh, I was just about to post a question similar to this so hopefully an experienced soaper can answer this. I picked up a couple jars of coconut oil from the natural section of the grocery store and didn't notice until I got home that one was refined & the other was unrefined. Will this make a difference in SAP values or how it soaps at all?TIA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soygirl Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 I'm bumping this back up, because I'd like to know too. I found this in an archives search. I'm wondering if VCO is less drying than refined CO in a lip balm/lotion bar recipe? I've read that VCO can be used straight as a moisturizing balm. Anyone know from experience? Otherwise, I will let everyone else know in a few days, because I am getting some from the nutrition store tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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