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When subbing other liquids for water in a recipe do you use the same amount as the water listing no matter what liquid you use? I don't see in Soapcalc where you can change the liquid.

I've been seeing a lot of people use different liquids. Some I'm interested in trying are aloe juice and beer. I've read that beer adds lots of lather. And I would think aloe juice would add softness for skin.

I'd love to hear from soapers here what you think about these alternatives.

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You sub the liquid of choice with the water, if you use 6oz of tomato juice , take that amount from your water.

IME berry juices go brown

Beer is a great additive, make sure it is totally flat before you use it , you will get a volcano when you add the lye if it is not flat.

Aloe juice is nice

Pureed carrots make a very nice soap

Buttermilk or milk is a nice addition

Pureed cucumber makes a nice soap

etc,etc,

HTH

Kellie

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Beer is a great additive, make sure it is totally flat before you use it , you will get a volcano when you add the lye if it is not flat.

Aloe juice is nice

Pureed carrots make a very nice soap

Buttermilk or milk is a nice addition

Pureed cucumber makes a nice soap

etc,etc,

HTH

Kellie

I have an open can of beer in the fridge now. Hope I can use it this weekend.

Withe aloe or the others you listed here will I have to add a preservative of some sort?

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