Cold Process Soap Performance Results

10.00%

Tested at 3%. Batter accelerated fast and I had to move very quickly. Pouring into my mold immediately after stirring in the fragrance allowed me just enough time to get it into my mold. The bars discolored to a light sepia color and have a great scent retention post cure.

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9.32%

Tested at 3%. Seemed to decelerate trace ever so slightly and stayed thin and fluid for the longest time! A pleasure to work with. Discolored ever so slightly to a light oat color and has a great scent retention post cure!

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Tested at 3%. This fragrance was extremely well behaved. It decelerated trace and my batter was very thin, runny and smooth for a long time. Turned my batter yellow when added and eventually discolored to a shortbread color. Bars have a medium scent retention, so I would go up a little higher next time to 4%.

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Tested at 3%. Slowed down trace and kept batter thin and fluid for the longest time! Did turn my batter yellow when added and discolored to a light shortbread color eventually. This one has a good retention post cure, but I’d go up to 4% for a stronger scented soap.

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5.96%

Tested at 3%. Extreme acceleration and ricing quickly turned my batter to the consistency of mashed potatoes. Moving fast, I was able to get it evenly into my mold despite this. Discolored to a light cream color and the bars have a fantastic retention post cure!

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8.66% 

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8.40%

Tested at 3%. Accelerated batter to a medium trace and lightly riced, causing a strange texture. However, still remained manageable for a bit. Discolored to a light cream color and has an excellent scent retention in cured bars.

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25.00%

Tested at 3%. Thickened soap batter somewhat, but otherwise remained very smooth and manageable for a while. No discoloration was noted post cured, the fragrance mellowed out to medium strength. Would bump up the use rate to 4-5%.

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20.20%

Tested at 3%. Batter riced ever so slightly, but this stirred out easily. The fragrance also accelerated the batter to a medium thick consistency, and then remained this way for some time. Was able to get poured into my mold smoothly. Bars discolored to a macaroon color, but the fragrance held up wonderfully at 3%.

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25.00%

Tested at 3%. Slowed down trace and remained thin and very fluid for the longest time! Very well behaved. A light yellow discoloration has been noticed the next day after pouring, but lightened up to a cream color eventually. This was has a lighter retention, so I’d recommend going up to 4-5% use rate.

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9.60%

Tested at 3%. Fragrance accelerated to medium thick trace and riced a tad, but this stirred out fairly easily. Remained workable for some time afterward, and was able to get it into the mold easily. Did discolor to a very light beige, and the scent was extremely strong at the 3% use rate. I’d definitely go down to 1.75-2% next time.

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17.16%

Tested at 3%. A pleasure to work with! Decelerated my trace and stay fluid and smooth for a long time. Bars discolored to a light cream color and have a good scent retention post cure. If you like a strongly scented bar, then I’d recommend going up to 4%.

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3.30%

Tested at 3%. Accelerated to a medium thick trace and impacted the texture of my batter with very light ricing. Poured into my mold very smoothly after hand stirring. Discolored to a light cream color and the scent retention is very strong post cure!

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6.00%

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17.87%

Tested at 3%. Fragrance was a dream to work with! Decelerated trace and kept my batter super fluid and runny. Would be awesome for intricate swirls! No discoloration has been noted a week and the bars have a decent retention post cure, but the fragrance did morph a little bit.

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8.80%

Tested at 3%. Thickened soap batter to a medium trace and then remained manageable for a while afterward. Bars discolored to a cream color and have an excellent scent retention post cure.

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16.00%

Tested at 3%. Fragrance moved very quickly, and was solid within 10 minutes. Stirring in at light trace, I was able to get my batter poured smoothly into my mold. Discolored to a cream color and has a very strong scent retention. I would go down to a 2% use rate next time.

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3.50%

Tested at 3%. Fragrance accelerated fairly quickly, but kept a creamy texture and poured smoothly into my mold when stirred in at a light trace. Bars discolored to a cream color and have a strong scent retention. I’d go down to a 2-2.5% use rate.

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25.00%

Tested at 3%. Accelerated batter moderately, and brought my batter to a thick trace within 8 minutes. Still allowed for ample time to pour it smoothly and easily into my mold. No discoloration has been noted but the scent is on the lighter side. I’d go up to 4-5% for a stronger scented soap.

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10.00%

Tested at 3%. Accelerated batter and lightly riced, changing the texture of my batter. Poured smoothly into my mold after hand stirring it smooth. Discolored to a light oat color and the scent retention is so potent in the cured bars, that I’d go down to a 2% use rate.

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25.00%

Tested at 3%. Accelerated batter to a medium trace, but otherwise remained very smooth and fluid all throughout my pour. Discolored to a hazel wood and the scent retention is on the lighter end, so I’d raise the use rate to about 5%.

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7.25%

Tested at 3%. Moderate acceleration was noted, but was able to pour smoothly into my mold when hand stirring the fragrance into my emulsified batter. No discoloration was noted, and the fragrance has a very good scent retention. I’d maybe go up to 4%, but only if you like a stronger scent.

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25.00%

Tested at 3%. Accelerated my batter to a medium trace, but remained smooth and allowed adequate time to get it into the mold smoothly. Discolored to a light oat color and has an amazing scent retention post cure.

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25.00%

Tested at 3%. Fragrance decelerated trace and took ages to get to a trace. Batter was super runny and thin, and would be great in fluid designs. No discoloration was noted, and soap has a good scent retention. Would go up to 4% for a stronger scent.

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8.04%

Tested at 3%. Decelerated trace and stayed super thin and fluid for the longest time! A+! Bars did discolor to a very light oatmeal and have a great scent retention post cure.

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6.75%

Tested at 3%. Moved very quickly and I had to move fast and pour it into my mold immediately after stirring in the fragrance. Was able to get it into my mold smoothly! Discolored to a light oatmeal color and has a medium scent retention post cure.

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7.50%

Tested at 3%. Moderate acceleration, you really have to move fast with this one! It was solid within a few minutes, but was able to get it into the mold smoothly by stirring it in at a light trace. Didn’t discolor at all, and has a great scent retention at the rate used.

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12.80%

Tested at 3%. Batter moved quickly but remained nice and creamy and very manageable for a smooth pour after stirring in at a light trace. No discoloration was noted, and the bars have a nice scent retention. I’d go up to 4% next time for a slightly stronger scent.

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13.00%

Tested at 3%. Thickened my batter to a light medium trace, and then remained manageable and fluid for a while. Poured smoothly into my mold. No discoloration was noted, and the bars have a good scent rentention. Would bump up the use rate to 4% if you prefer a stronger scent.

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10.65%

Tested at 3%. A pleasure to work with! Thinned my trace and kept my batter smooth and super fluid for a long time. Excellent choice for swirls! Did discolor to a peanut color and has an extremely potent scent retention post cure, so I’d recommend going down to 2%.

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25.00%

Tested at 3%. Moderate acceleration was noted. Better thickened very quickly, but I was able to get it into my mold smoothly. It was solid in under 5 minutes after I poured it. Discolored to a cream color and has a good scent retention in cured bars.