Heavy whipping cream Question!

[charmcandleco]

I have seen a lot of talk about using heavy whipping cream in soap. I was just wondering what it adds to the soap, and also how would you use it, Percentage, when do you add it? Any other info that one might need to know? TIA

[Kitn]

I use 2 oz of heavy whipping cream in every 6 lb batch, I add it with the oils before I add the lye. I deduct it form the water amount. It adds a very nice creaminess to the soap and imho it makes the soap more moisturizing to my skin. I have craptastic skin if anything makes it feel better, I will put it in soap,lol.

[charmcandleco]

LOL, Thanks for clearing that up for me. I'm sold!! Another ingredient I have to try.

[Kitn]

No problem. I am sure you will quite like it.

[charmcandleco]

We will find out this weekend. I was surprised that its a lot cheaper than the goats milk. Which is never a bad thing. I'll let you know how it goes. Thanks again!!

[bayougirl]

The soaps with milk (any kind coconut, heavy cream or goat's milk) have a great lather. I find them much more moisturizing. The soaps get harder quicker. I usually divide my liquids, add my lye to half the amount in water and then add my milk half at trace. It, usually, goes really quickly from adding the milk. I throw them in the fridge so they won't overheat (Louisiana temps can get really hot!), even in the winter, just to make sure. They do gel, but I'm not really trying to avoid it. Enjoy, they really are a treat to use.