dogmom1 Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 I've tried searching on "old oils" and just get tons of results with "oils". If I use oils that smell and look ok but are past the normal life of the oil, will it affect the life or quality of the soap? Since the oils are changed by the saponification process, I'm hoping the soap will be fine.Thanx! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissMori Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 How far past the normal life? It could lead to dos or other rancidity issues in the soap. That being said, it really depends on which oil you are thinking of using and how refined it is. Hemp... I wouldn't. Coconut, pko... I would go ahead and use them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyJo Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 I don't do soap but ... what is the "normal life" of oils ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogmom1 Posted September 17, 2011 Author Share Posted September 17, 2011 Normal life varies from oil to oil. Some are more stable than others. Mori, I primarily use olive, babassu, coconut, castor, and shea.Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck_35550 Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 I think the term is "rancid". When oil goes rancid it gives off a foul odor and may look kinda funky. High oleic oils have longer shelf life like safflower and sunflower but I don't know about a bottle if the seal hasn't been broken and if its kept in a dark cool place like my basement. KWIM?Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissMori Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Normal life varies from oil to oil. Some are more stable than others. Mori, I primarily use olive, babassu, coconut, castor, and shea.Thanks.Babassu and coconut may be ok. Shea, depends on how refined. Olive and castor, probably not so much. But it comes down to how old the oils are and how they were stored. Was any type of preservative or antioxidant added? I have coconut that is over 6 years old and it is fine. It is supposed to have a 1 to 2 year shelf life, but it looks, smells and tastes fine. The soap I've made from it is fine as well. I recently got rid of some olive that was a bit over 1 year old, because it was rancid. The refining process has a lot to do with the shelf life of particular oils. Refined, deodorized and/or bleached oils/fats tend to have longer shelf lives. The unrefined/virgin oils (think hemp, walnut) have shorter shelf lives. When in doubt stick it in the refrigerator or freezer.If you make soap with oils that are rancid, they soap can have a rancid scent to it AND it can be more prone to getting dos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogmom1 Posted September 17, 2011 Author Share Posted September 17, 2011 Thanx Steve and mori! They all smell ok. I keep most oils in the refrigerator, butters too. Those that are older and didn't fit in the fridge I'll use for just for family. I stopped making anything for a long time and am kicking myself about the money I wasted. This time around I have a formula I love and I will not allow myself to keep trying to invent more on soapcalc. It really is a dangerous addiction. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyHausfrau Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 If you're just using them for your family and can keep an eye on the finished product, use them! The only other thing you could do is trash them, might as well try! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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