Test Batch Thoughts

Vanilla and cream cheese frosting CP soap-

Scents- Deepened to a choclatey, cake-y flavor. Not what I expected, but not unpleasant. The smell definitely changed from bottle to finished product. I think a lot of this was due to the fact that I didn't cover the soap or oils properly during the process.

Appearance- The soap turned a very dark brown. When I broke it open, it was still white inside. Like an almond joy. It looks like brownies more then anything before being cut. The soap itself seems both very soft and crumbly at the same time. Somewhat difficult to work with.

There dosn't seem to be any excess lye after a tongue test. I used the soap in the bathroom to wash my hands- it took some work getting it to lather, but it did eventually lather in the bath poof. The lather wasn't spectacular- I don't think vegetable oil works as a great carrier wax- but it did produce small, dense bubbles.

About half an hour after washing my hands, the skin on my palms feels somewhat tight. I'll definitely be backing up the use of this soap with an application of lotion, but I do that anyways. The skin definitely feels soft and silky on the backs of my hands. There was some 'tingle' in my hands during and immediately after the use of this soap, but that might've been because I was nervous about there being too much lye. Next time, I will make sure to add a 6-7% superfat.

I made 80$ today off of the sale of soap. My two beautiful little gift boxes are on their way to their new homes, and I'm 80 (Well, more like 20$ now!) richer. I immediately spent 60$ of it on dog food and groceries. The last 20 is mine, though. I'll perhaps spend it on a frame to frame a 1$ bill of the change from the dog food purchase, and keep it as the first dollar this crazy soap venture ever netted me.

It's been a good day.

Next batches: 108 Lihue Street and Nana's House! My supplies should arrive next Monday.