Dave in KY
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Thanks, I was just lathering it and not worried but actually had a soapmaker post a question and asked why it looked like tapioca in my SOTD. Thought odd I'd need to explain to him but figured why not do a post for others benefit and show results if the appearance bothers them. Thanks againIf I remember correctly I had something as such happen on one of the Italian soaps I had - I want to say it was razorock XXX (I’m 90% sure) - just kept on lathering as normal and it worked fine. I believe when I bought it (online store) I did get sent older batch since it looked a little ‘tattered’.
Good tip on heating it up! Nice one
Yep, you know your stuff Brian and much better than I doI noticed this in your SOTD post the other day. I wondered if during use it, somehow, has separated out or re-formed stearic acid? The other possibility could be excessive heat during production can naturally create additional stearic from butters ad vegetable oils used in the recipe
Thanks for the information @Dave in KY
I have a Wickham Super Smooth soap that has those white(ish) spots on the surface, and it lathers like a champ. It must be over seven years old
I don't see it being a problem at all.
Ah yes mine was a super smooth too. Unfortunately I didn't get on with it.View attachment 107886
Me too P. - see above - a Wickham Super-Smooth and P&B Denali of similar vintage - they look ugly but they work just fine and have held their scents over the years. It's just the stearic acid separating out - as said above. Cheers - I.
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