There are those who say that the saponification process eliminates the need for an antioxidant as the oils are no longer oils, but soap. Others say that the soap made with oils still needs protection regardless of the saponification process, so until this controversy is settled, I prefer to take the safest route.

This is an experimental batch crafted with heavy whipping cream or heavy cream. We were not sure how to add it to a formulation and even less sure that it might work out. However, this recipe produced a hard, wonderfully scented off-white cream colored bar with a generous amount of lather. 

The mixture will turn a bright yellow in color as the lye is added. The temperature was maintained at below 130F and above 80F. At around 90F, it had a tendency to thicken, so keeping a close eye on it is essential. After the mixture had thickened, it also began to curdle. It was at this point that the remainder of the lye was added (about 1/8) and since the oils were already cooled to approximately 130F, they were combined together the moment the last amount of lye had dissolved.

The batch traced quickly and easily, just like the other recipes and it was ready for cutting within seven hours. As with the Goat Milk Soaps, I did not have to insulate the mold. We tried a sliver using our "hard water" test and the lather was exceptional. 

Note: Even if you are not substituting any of the base oils in our formulations with another oil, be sure to run the entire formula through a lye calculator to ensure that you are using the accurate amount of lye. Do this as a rule, regardless of circumstances. If you make it a habit, you won't go wrong.

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