Making Hot Process Soap with Recipe | MO River Soap

Hi everyone! I'm making hot process soap! This is something that I only do occasionally and do not claim to be a master of it. Every now and again, I appreciate making a batch of soap that is ready a little bit faster. I formulate my soaps to be a bit gentler so the bubbles won't be 'high coconut intense' but they will feel great to use!
Edited to add:
~ I did misspeak about the soap being fully cured. I meant fully saponified. The soap still needs time to 'rest' as I call it and evaporate excess water. This link was shared with me and I found it to be very detailed. classicbells.com/soap/cure.asp While the soap is safe to use, I do prefer at least two weeks for HP soap to cure. I also know (and may or may not have relayed the thought well enough) that the soap at two weeks isn't going to be anything like it will be at 4-8 weeks or more. It will definitely improve.
~Also, someone commented that unless the soap is 100% translucent that the lye is not completely inactive. That is why it is generally okay to add yogurt at the end of the cook.
~Another good read: www.ultimatehpsoap.com/post/d...
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R E C I P E
2.5:1 Water to Lye Ratio
6% Super Fat
40% Olive Oil
20% Coconut Oil
10% Palm Oil
10% Rice Bran Oil
10% Castor Oil
10% Cocoa Butter
Organic Cane Sugar ( I used 1 TBSP for a 60 oz batch)
1 tsp ppo Sodium Lactate
3% (of oil weight) Essential Oil Blend
Modern Soapmaking Hot Process Tutorial:
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Lovin' Soap Hot Process Tutorial:
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*Cautions & Disclaimers*
Soapmaking requires the use of a caustic material called Sodium Hydroxide. This must be respected and handled with care. It is your responsibility to research, know, and adhere to all safety measures for making cold process soap. Please note that while any soapmaker can use the same materials to create the same soap, each soapmaker has a personal touch and skill base that may cause varied results. Always recheck a recipe using a soapmaking lye calculator. Never just trust a recipe, a video, or an tutorial without doing some research to know that everything is correct. While we all can do our best to share with you and provide tutorials, you are responsible for you, your materials, and your actions.
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[@LS-lb7pw]

The simplified science is, industrial soap manufacturers for hot or cold process use emulsifiers and plasticizers to change the crystalline structure of soap for a more fluid pour, and a more pliable soap...no cracking etc. Yogurt contains casein (emulsifier) and a bit of lactic acid which will react with the soap pH, glycerin and heat to become a weak ester, so it will act as a plasticizer.. Don't quote me here...I did this study years ago and don't remember the exact chemistry. Other plasticizers besides esters would be polyols such as glycerin etc...think melt and pour soaps. Sodium lactate will add to the fluid pour (lactate) plus the sodium adds to hardness , this is esp. nice if one's recipe is low on hardness, high on water content. However too much sodium lactate will give poor lather release.. I rarely use sodium lactate or yogurt now but did so for many years. (Soaping for 20 years, HP is my preferred method.). My adds after the cook have never gone bad, making my soap funky. Keep in mind the addition of additives at the temps we do in HP will likely cook the adds anyway and of course the alkaline pH of the soap is a good deterrent for microbial growth. jme For those who may be concerned, one can add a chelating agent as well as an antioxidant ( or blend) for added safety. . Your subscribers may be interested in Kevin Dunn's testing of milk in soaps...If I recall he only did CP testing, but it's informative for anyone who likes to do a little more study. Your HP soap turned out very nice! You're always a delight to watch. People should be grateful to you for freely sharing your knowledge, shame on them!

[@kateymateymusic1]

it never fails to surprise me how youtubers invest so much time in sharing their craft FOR FREE, and yet the *internet peoples* want to be rude....:( thankyou for sharing, it looks really lovely and I'm sure feels as good as it looks

[@moriversoap]

Thank you! I totally agree with you. If I click on a video, I like it right away. Even if I didn't watch the whole thing, they drew me in and that's a thumbs up in my book!

[@1aaajjss]

thank you for all your hard work and information I have learned so much watching your videos @willowsacresoaps

[@moriversoap]

Thank you all for your comments! I have learned so much and that makes me giddy! Sometimes you just need the right thing said to have that AH HAH moment. :-) Here are a couple of additional thoughts/updates: ~ I did misspeak about the soap being fully cured. I meant fully saponified. The soap still needs time to 'rest' as I call it and evaporate excess water. This link was shared with me and I found it to be very detailed. classicbells.com/soap/cure.asp While the soap is safe to use, I do prefer at least two weeks for HP soap to cure. I also know (and may or may not have relayed the thought well enough) that the soap at two weeks isn't going to be anything like it will be at 4-8 weeks or more. It will definitely improve. ~Also, the same helpful comment mentioned that unless the soap is 100% translucent that the lye is not completely inactive. That is why it is generally okay to add yogurt at the end of the cook. ~ Here is another good read! www.ultimatehpsoap.com/post/dairyandyogurtinsoap Such good info!

[@gracejaskot1547]

I don't use yogurt after the cook, but I always use cocoa or shea butter after the cook and when I make oatmeal and honey soap, I put oatmeal and honey in also after it's cooked. It has such a luxurious feel because it's not saponified. On the other hand, when I do rarely make cold process, I get glycerine rivers, soda ash, ... I just enjoy my hot process. Oh, I also don't sell it - I just love making it. We use it at home and I gift it to appreciative friends, family and neighbors. Holly, again, thank you for all your sharing. Be well.

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Grace! I may try adding some oils/butters after the cook so that I can help loosen it up that way. Haha!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thank you so much for sharing! I've not tried hot process yet, but this encourages me to give it a try! 💖

[@moriversoap]

You definitely should! Thank you!

[@cryingbroken8824]

Definitely give it a TRY- Just, as cautioned, be CAREFUL and be PRECISE! There's really no need for fear, just respect what you're doing.Allow EVERYTHING to be shut down or out while you're soaping.😱😳💝💖💞

[@daphneydonegan5680]

Mrs Ellen you did a great job with your soap when you do yours.

[@Taylor-wt9zv]

I like that it shouldn't be feared it should be respected.

[@kelseymercury8779]

Imagine being so mean to someone over effing soap that she had to turn off comments. The hell is wrong with people!?

[@moriversoap]

That is what I'm saying too! There was a lot of fighting among soapmakers. Just others being super rude and not just to me. It was not fun!

[@kelseymercury8779]

@@moriversoap well if it helps at all just know I have never and will never make soap. I just watch your videos by I think they’re interesting and I like you❤️

[@moriversoap]

Awe thank you!!

[@angelamastin7524]

Smh.. I 💕 this it was so helpful to me

[@KittenBowl1]

Hi Holly! Loved the lather test at the end, it looks nice! I also make HP soaps. Many HP soapers add yogurt to make the batter more fluid as some also said. I also love using yogurt and it doesn’t spoil as long as it’s mixed well. You do need to add it when it’s below 170F or otherwise it will scorch and if it’s too hot it gets brown pieces of yogurt. Even then it doesn’t spoil actually as long as it’s blended well. Every time I make HP I always add yogurt and sugar water or honey or maple syrup diluted with distilled water/aloe juice/ACV. These all add to the bubbles and fluidity of the batter so you can color with micas the batter is so fluid. Even though it has saponified it does actually get milder and the yogurt doesn’t stay in soap in raw form. That’s why it adds to the bubbles as it still reacts with the whatever you add even after the cook. For example the SF you can also add at the end. For the first month you may be able to see the effect or feel the Shea butter or argan oil or whatever the luxury oils you may add at the end as SF, but the lye you used to make the soap still borrows fatty acids of SF oils you added after the cook so you don’t really have a choice which SF to be left out overtime. Similarly it will also affect the structure of yogurt, milk, aloe, coconut milk or even goats milk I add at the end. The EOs are less affected by the milder alkalinity of HP after the cook than the CP soaps which is super high in alkalinity so much so that it destroys most of the EOs especially citrus and most of the top notes. More than anything I make HP when I want the truer scent of EOs to come through, it’s almost out of bottle much truer scent than any EOs I add to CP soap no matter how much maximum amount of EOs I may add to the CP. You can try adding a table spoon PPO of yogurt after the cook next time and honey water even. It makes a lovely HP soap :)

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Ellie! Thank you for the tips! I have since learned that the soap isn't actually done cooking so it does ease my mind about adding the yogurt in later. I am eager to try the same recipe with yogurt just to see the difference the one ingredient makes. If it is significant, then it's a game changer for HP for sure! I may have to play around with it more again. :-)

[@user-wm4mr4yk6o]

Ellie W What a wonderful knowledge you have! I was wondering the same thing Holly brought up in the video, and you answered so beautifully. Thank you so much for sharing. That’s so kind of you!!

[@susanschiel4870]

Well, I think that your hot process soap is one of the first hot process soaps that I viewed in the past two years it actually looks creamy and I am astonished. It doesn’t look all dry and rustic. I think it looks beautiful !!! When people leave rude comments they just want to boast about themselves and their knowledge and they are just rude. You can share your knowledge, but do it in appropriate way where it’s obtained in a healthy way.

[@lahbnatural]

Many soap makers add sodium lactate and yogurt to their hot process soaps in order to give a greater degree of conditioning to the soap, by doing so after cooking, the soap mass becomes more liquid and easier to handle, they can even be made Very pretty designs with colors and so on, this phenomenon occurs because of the coexistence between the lactic acid in yogurt and its conjugated salt, which is sodium lactate. I do it frequently and it results in wonderful soaps.

[@lixandraspartan5355]

Oh thank you for this. I added glycerine yesterday after cooking, but was wondering if there’s another solvent to be added .

[@joannpage6691]

In the 1800’s soap makers wanted their soap to be mottled to prove it was handmade. I love rustic looking soap, My mother made soap with ashes and water in a big black pot. Love your videos and thank you for sharing this it. 😁. Happy New Year🎊🎊.

[@moriversoap]

That's so cool! I would like to make soap from ash someday.

[@jesssheteron902]

I love it! It is not for me I will stick to cold process, I learned a lot. And I'm with you on the gross part of "foody" at the end of a soap..........I'm watching the 2 years later and I have no idea why someone would watch a video and cut you down?? Your sharing what you do and works for you. THANK YOU!

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Jess! Oh gosh, people are VERY opinionated on hot process soap. Haha!

[@NorthernHedgeWitch]

Mean comments on a soap making video?!? WTF people! Holly is amazing and doesn’t need that sh*t! Leave that energy for them to fester in - be your authentic, amazing self who creates wonderful soap and soap videos!!

[@moriversoap]

Thank you so much! It wasn't just towards me...I almost always expect that. There was A LOT of arguing among soapmakers and it made me so sad.

[@gourdingaround]

Oh my Holly! Your soap is always so smooth and pretty vs some hot processed I’ve seen that are so chunky looking. I don’t know the technical part as to why theirs are chunky looking but I love the smooth look you accomplished. I love the earthy scents too.

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Jodi! I appreciate that!

[@anac5656]

The mean comments thing breaks my heart! I will probably never make soap but I watch you, royalty soap, and the vintage brambleberry videos to help with my anxiety. You seem like such a sweetheart and you’re damn good at making soap! Keep on going, I love your content! Can’t wait until the website gets restocked!

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Ana! The mean and rude comments online are an epidemic of itself. In this age of anti-bullying, it's worse than ever I think. Unfortunately, I get it from the die hard followers of some of the other soapmakers on KZbin. It's just sad what it has all come to.

[@stacylynn3602]

You make it look beautiful even if it’s rustic!!!! I love your soaps me and my daughter watch your KZbin videos often. Thank you for creating and encouraging others to be creative!!!!

[@moriversoap]

That's wonderful! Thank you so much Stacy Lynn!

[@ArcticBanshee]

I love the mottled look of hot process. It looks like a lovely rustic farmhouse soap.

[@davidahandcraftsoap]

I just recently made a batch of lavender hot process soap. I had a couple of soap makers tell me they stopped making cold process because the prettier bars don't sell lol. Thank you for walking me through your process Ms. Holly.

[@moriversoap]

That sounds great Ms. Andrea! I was thinking about making a lavender HP next too! I want to wait until I get some yogurt though so I can try that out. The comments have been so helpful and now I feel adding the yogurt is fine. That's interesting about selling HP compared to CP. I don't think I can ever change from CP! I try not to make mine too fancy! Haha!

[@karendunn8612]

I love that you break everything down. I love watching you . For not being a teacher you make it very easy to follow. Thanks for helping in my journey to making soap.

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Karen!

[@tanyabonnett7787]

I think this is the nicest looking hot process soap I've ever seen. I am a competent and confident Cold process soaper but I've not tried hot process soap yet. You don't seem to take the lid off numerous times and stir and I love that. Thank you for sharing your method and recipe.

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Tanya! I'm so glad!

[@steelersgirl071961]

Hi Holly, I'm so glad you filmed these soap videos, I need these during these unsettling times. I hope you and your family are well and staying safe.

[@moriversoap]

Thank you! I had a bunch of videos lined up so I'm just editing them when I can. :-)

[@loisreed3326]

Why do people do that? Leave mean comments, my mum always taught me if you having nothing nice to say, don’t say anything at all, and for a hot process soap it looks great

[@moriversoap]

I think that is what most of us do live by. There was a lot of nasty fighting in the comments from soapmakers. I was dumbfounded as it's just soap.

[@Lhall60]

So true...agree

[@kimheartsuds]

I love the rustic look and texture!

[@sheridant4711]

I love watching you make soap. Such an inspiration. Thank you

[@Smefffffffyyy]

I’ve seen mean comments on other channels, there’s always those that feel they are better than! Nothing wrong with your vid’s, I love everything about them, I’m happy to watch your wonderful craft and have been inspired to do it myself! Thank you!!!!

[@martina5923]

Thank you for talking slowly and for explaining all the products and steps thoroughly. And for sharing your recipe!

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Martina!

[@BradKandyCroftFamily]

You certainly made HP soap less scary to me. Thanks!!

[@moriversoap]

Oh good! It can seem intimating but it isn't really. :-)

[@donnalow3562]

I think this is the first time I’ve seen you make HP soap. I enjoy them all!

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Donna!

[@AlpacaMade]

I like hot process over cold because it is soap when it is finished however; I do let it cure for a week to reduce moisture. If I remember correctly, the reading I've done suggests adding a milk fat after the cook loosens the soap for molding. I prefer to do that along with my essential oils and Sodium Lac. As you have pointed out, everyone has a slightly different technique and as long as it is saponified, it is soap. I also really love the rustic look once it has hardened and really have not done much cold process color or pattern work. Personal pref. and I think your batch turned out beautifully.

[@ecobluefarms223]

I don’t know who could ever leave a negative comment here 💝💝💝 I so enjoy listening and learning from you 🎊

[@debracarroll7732]

I really am very happy to watch you this morning as I am a hot process soaper! Keep up the good work!

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Debra!

[@bethany480ify]

This video was the most informative video that I have found on HP! Thank you so much! I love your personality by the way!

[@moriversoap]

Thank you!

[@debbieescobar6267]

I made this last week mainly because I have never used more than 5% castor oil and was curious. Out of rice bran oil so I used grapeseed oil. Wow! What a lovely gentle lather! Thank you for sharing your recipe and skills!

[@moriversoap]

That's awesome! YAY!

[@lesliesteadman9134]

Awesome video! You bring so much to the soaping community! 🥰

[@moriversoap]

Awe, thank you so much Leslie!

[@lisaatwood2049]

That is a beautiful HP soap! Love it!

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Lisa!

[@BriannaMarieG]

Thank you, Holly, for making this video! I was always hesitant to try hot process because it seemed like too much babysitting the soap versus cold process. You made it look so easy! I must make hot process now! You are such a joy to watch, and I super appreciate your “mom” no-nonsense take on things. You rock.

[@moriversoap]

Thank you! I appreciate that Brianna! I admit the waiting around for it to cook drives me a bit nuts. Haha! I don't like having to keep an eye on things because I am easily distracted. LOL But it is fun to do, just make sure you have the time to watch it.

[@sewsnappy]

Love HP and love your videos! You are awesome to share. Thank you so much!

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Elly!

[@tamarafucci456]

Holly, you inspired me to make my first ever HP!! It is in the crock as I type. Thank you so very much for being such and inspiration! You are a joy to watch and a brilliant soap maker!

[@moriversoap]

That is so exciting Tamara! How did it turn out?!?!

[@pamrosina]

Thanks for sharing, I love to hear you say "roll with it" it makes me smile.💖

[@moriversoap]

Thank you! :-)

[@amygoersch8394]

I've never seen hot process soap made, and I enjoyed seeing how it's done. Learned something new today during quarantine.

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Amy!

[@Kim-n-Brian]

I love rustic looking soap....love it !

[@moriversoap]

Thank you!

[@patriciabullock3207]

Thank you 😊 I’m a Newbie & like a sponge, soaking up all the amazing information on soap making videos that are eye catchers to me before Diving in with all fours. I absolutely enjoyed your video! 🤩

[@moriversoap]

Oh great! I'm so happy you enjoyed this video. It's so fun at the beginning when it's so new and interesting!

[@billiedaniels-pearson6784]

I've been dying to make this. Thank you for the wonderful video. I'm going to try making this tomorrow. Love your content. ❤

[@ronaawalt3311]

Loved watching you make HP soap again, Holly! Makes me want to get my crock pot out and cook up a batch. "Thieves Blend" is the perfect blend for what's going around in our world today. Thanks Holly, stay safe.

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Rona! That is what I was thinking when I made it a thieves blend. I know that HP gets better with the right cure time but it truly can be used and enjoyed sooner if you're willing to accept that it won't be as awesome. I was thinking the combo of fast soap and thieves blend was a good thing!

[@tanyacosgrove3571]

I love your videos and I agree with you. Everybody should be nice. There's nothing wrong with giving opinions but there's no reason to be negative. Please continue to do the hot process videos. I love watching it and I'm actually really interested in learning the best way to do it. Again, thank you for all your videos, You're awesome! 😊

[@melindaduncan3073]

I love your videos. I don’t understand why people would be so rude. I love watching different ways of soap being made.

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Melinda! I was so shocked with that first video. So many opinions! LOL

[@melindaduncan3073]

@@moriversoap I call them keyboard warriors! Lol!

[@jenniferbutcher8393]

This very helpful! I haven't tried HP, but I understand it much better now!

[@moriversoap]

Oh good! Thank you Jennifer!

[@clayflowersboutique8611]

You did amazing !! Everybody has their own technique. Thank you for sharing ..❤️

[@moriversoap]

Thank you! That is exactly right.

[@1961Lara]

Yum.... that sounds like it smells amazing!

[@mariahlvmh7812]

I'm new, hopefully make my first batch next week when all my supplies come in, thank you for explaining so calmly as you do!

[@moriversoap]

That's very exciting! Thank you!

[@soulfulessence7733]

Thank you Holly - I have watched many videos on hot process and you shared and explained things very well.

[@moriversoap]

Thank you! I'm glad!

[@sugarhillsoapcandlecompany2024]

Thank you for all that you do!!! As a new soaper, chandler, business owner, and KZbinr, I really appreciate you and many other influencers that share so much valuable content. I watched so many of everyone's videos before I decided to dive in and give it a try. Without the content provided on channels like yours, I probably would not of learned as quickly as I did, or even attempted this new chapter in life at all. I said all of that to say this. Thank you very much! And, I hate the fact that when you decide to post a video, you do so know that there is a chance that someone will post a negative comment just for the purpose of being negative. " Trolls" are what my son calls them. I just don't understand why some people are mean for no other reason than to be mean. Life is so short and so precious. and I just wanted you to know that I thank you for doing what you do in spite of the " trolls" of the world. Please keep doing what you do. you are appreciated. This was another very informative video. thanks for the recipe.

[@moriversoap]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate your support and the time you took to write me such a lovely message! The trolls have been out in force recently. I'm sure they're getting stir crazy but it's not fair to be so rude. I've deleted so many. Unfortunately, the ones I was talking about in this video (from a previous HP video) were actually soapmakers! They were attacking each other (and me) over soapmaking! STUPID.

[@camsanders5756]

Wow! That was the easiest HP I've ever seen! Nice texture. Good to see you around so much lately too. Thanks for sharing!

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Cam! I appreciate it!

[@kaleneadams3363]

Thanks Holly for all the wonderful videos full of great tips!

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Kalene!

[@brandismith2653]

I am just getting ready to try HP. Many videos but I really like the plastic cover to keep moisture in. Great job and inspirational. Thank you 😊

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Brandi! I hope it went well!

[@lydiastory7097]

This was very interesting to see a new method. Thank you!

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Lydia!

[@starbn007]

i really like the way you made the soap,

[@bowtiemenswearllc7945]

I love how you make soaps

[@chloefox9177]

Super satisfying to watch lol love all your videos ❤️👏🏻

[@moriversoap]

Thank you!

[@evehsv5556]

The soaps look fine Holly great lather as well you make lovely soaps either way. Thanks for a wonderful tutorial.

[@moriversoap]

Thank you! :-D

[@brandy26]

Loved the way your soap came out. My hp always comes out kinda dry and tough. Going to try your recipe. Thanks Holly! Great soap!

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Brandy! I hope it turns out great!

[@longarmsupplies]

You're awesome, girl! Thanks for sharing your recipe!

[@moriversoap]

Thank you!

[@MrsMilato]

Never seen hot process soap made. Very interesting!! Thank you!

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Candace! We have all sorts of ways to make soap! :-)

[@donnadavis235]

Awesome Video, Holly. Brings back lots of memories for me as that's where I started.. You have some great oils in your soaps here!

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Donna! I love the smell of cooking soap since it takes me back to my super newbie days. :-)

[@Bellessentials]

I love watching your videos and always learn something! The soap turned out very creamy looking!💗Vicki

[@moriversoap]

Thank you!

[@jadegirl5150]

Thank you for the video. I started off making hp soap and was hesitant for a long time to do cp. I made my first batch of cp and I love how creamy it is and the many things you can do with it. Hp is nice because you can use them quicker but I find it limited to work with. Watching your video and Ellen's makes me want to revisit hp soap making as well. Thank you for all your videos.

[@moriversoap]

Thank you! I find HP so limiting also. I just adore CP!

[@firdowskruger9896]

Hi there, Holly Thanks for sharing this recipe with us. Much appreciated. Love your accent Love and greetings from Pretoria, South Africa

[@moriversoap]

Hello and thank you!

[@jesssheteron902]

Wow! You are my first HP soap video! Negative comments are a waste of time! I love how real you are! You say rustic I say lovely! I was raised Mennonite and we did not have a lot of money so gifts were hand made and this is just amaizing! I love getting a gift from the heart! Thank you for your videos, Stay safe and keep on soaping

[@moriversoap]

Thank you so much Jess! I appreciate it! I hope you are safe and secure also!

[@Samsmom50]

Thanks for sharing! Interesting and educational!💞

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Stacy!

[@JandWSoaps]

I’m sorry there was so much unkindness. I just made my first batch of HP the other day. I like the idea of choosing the oil for my SF. Now I’m falling down a rabbit hole with watching HP soap making videos. This is the second one of yours I’ve watch. I think you did wonderfully 😍

[@moriversoap]

Thank you! I was thinking this morning that maybe I should whip out a new batch. Sounds fun!

[@zetababy79]

I add yogurt after the cook to make a more FLUID batter. Yogurt has sodium lactate in it.

[@moriversoap]

I am going to try to get my hands on some yogurt and see how it makes a difference.

[@MJ-cc4uf]

@@moriversoap - I have made soap with just SL and soap with SL and yogurt, the yogurt does really make a more fluid batter, I also add coconut milk as well.

[@micheleenbraun6729]

I enjoy watching this!

[@moriversoap]

Thank you!

[@autumn.frost1286]

We upgraded to an instant pot so our old (still perfectly good) slow cooker I’ve been able to convert to hot process! I love watching your videos, you’re an inspiration for me and working on my own small business ❤️

[@moriversoap]

Thank you!

[@zestygurl]

Good luck with your business!!!

[@Random_847]

Thank you so very much for sharing your recipe and how you made it! I only make cold process, I tried hot process once and felt it wasn’t for me but I’m definitely inspired now to try again!! Also BIG thanks for the EO Calc link! OMGOSH I guess I never thought to look for one! I love making special EO blends for their different properties and I’m currently working on formulating a special face gel moisturizer… figuring out my blends, checking and double checking always took me longer to do than the rest of the recipe! That will save me so much time🙏🏼❤️💟☮️🧼 You’re awesome

[@moriversoap]

Thank you! EO Calc is an amazing tool.

[@mimibugg2866]

Thank you so much for sharing, very nice video on your soap making process, very professional. ❤👍

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Romelia!

[@fauxbelleza]

Oh how I missed your chatty videos! I also wanted to say thank you for your previous HP one as it encouraged me to also try it out. It's definitely came out looking like... an interesting soap loaf :)

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Lindsey! My HP batches have turned out 'interesting' more often that I'd like. Haha!

[@Thesnarkyduck]

Hello. I’m a chemist/toxicologist/whatever scientist they need me to be at the moment and a soap maker. I’ve been thinking about the yogurt/sodium lactate conundrum for a while. I have two ideas. First I thought the casein micelles (protein colloidal globules found in diary products) might cause the fatty acid salts (or soap) to be more separated from each other by wedging themselves between the molecules. But then only about 9% of yogurt is protein. Sodium lactate is similar in structure to a fatty acid salt albeit much smaller, but with an alcohol group that can participate in hydrogen bonding. So then I thought, hmm, maybe the sodium lactate wedges itself between the fatty acid salts (so saponified fatty acid, sodium ion, lactate molecule, sodium ion, saponified fatty acid molecule then repeat) which will cause it to be more fluid. It’s kind of like saturated and unsaturated fats. Unsaturated fats have kinks in their fatty tail and thus are liquid at room temperature. I think the sodium lactate introduces kinks to the structure of the saponified soap making it more fluid than if it didn’t have it. Also yogurt is about 81% water and that always loosens up batter... it could be a combination of kinks in the molecular structure and being able to dissolve in water more now as a soap. Those are just my musings/ramblings!

[@debbieescobar6267]

So do you think this would negatively affect hardness and/or longevity in the shower after cure? I've only ever made CP, and now Holly has me thinking about trying HP.

[@moriversoap]

That is quite interesting! Thank you for sharing. :-)

[@Thesnarkyduck]

Missouri River Soap I just did a counter top hot process and used like at least 150% at least of sodium lactate in the oils. The batch stayed fluid throughout even after cooling 50 degrees. No yogurt! Maybe it’s just the SL that does it.

[@idaroberts4143]

Thank you for sharing this with all of us. I am thinking about HP soap, but still educating myself. Stay safe during these times. God Bless

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Ida! Right back at you!

[@lauraleehawes5266]

Thank you for doing this you are awesome!! ✨💗👍 I am currently looking at purchasing the blender and scale I have been buying the ingredients for a while to try soap making so I am thankful hearing your opinions between hot and cold process

[@moriversoap]

That's awesome Lauralee! I hope you love it!

[@mandyd7064]

OMG why would people leave mean comments that is crazy, I love your style, you are just fine with your process!!!!!!!

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Mandy!

[@janegallagher5427]

I enjoyed watching. I haven’t made hot process soap yet, but I do want to try making it. Your chatty info was very helpful. Thank you.

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Jane!

[@r.durante528]

I just love your videos and your personality.

[@moriversoap]

Thank you!

[@WildSanative]

Thank you. I enjoyed learning from this video

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Maureen!

[@happylifeforahappysoul]

Thank you, first time seeing this. Kinda liked it, not having to wait for things to cool.

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Amanda!

[@riebags]

HI! Wonderful video. I love hot process. I was having quite a day with everything going on and was SO stoked to see you doing a hot process tutorial AND with a recipe!!

[@moriversoap]

Thank you! That's so nice!

[@riebags]

@@moriversoap Also I have wondered the same exact thing about additives at the end of the cook. It doesn't make sense to my brain!

[@carriebell3325]

I've made hot process with goat milk and I added the milk after trace but before the cook. That way it doesn't get eaten up by the lye too much and it gets fully incorporated into the bars.

[@moriversoap]

That sounds like a great way to do it!

[@NancylynnMaineMadesoaps]

Thank you for sharing, I make cold press soaps. Watching your video has inspired me to try it. ♥️

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Nancy! It is fun to test out the different processes every now and again.

[@libbywagner9113]

Love it! Looks great!

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Libby!

[@neilanthonyhaywardlewis8978]

A very interesting method of soap making I think this is something that i will certainly have a go at 😁

[@moriversoap]

It is a fun way to make soap!

[@ikindred]

I've never tried HP soap. Don't really think it's my thing but I do love to watch people make it.

[@moriversoap]

That's interesting Ingrid! I don't love it. I like it but I don't love it. Haha!

[@Christinitamb]

You make it look so easy!! Thanks for an awesome tutorial. :-)

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Christina!

[@DianneElizabeth64]

Lovely soap. Thank you

[@PaulaDuartes-ph5cf]

I think you did a beautiful job. Thank you for sharing your process and recipe. :)

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Paula!

[@CatsArtFashion]

Love it ! Thank you for sharing.

[@moriversoap]

Thank you!

[@dashmo37]

Great tutorial. Thank you for sharing

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Donna!

[@adasdown2earthessentials186]

I know some people's are envious and so they enjoy saying mean things.but don't even wraist energy s reading it. You doing so good I like Your soaps and honestly.💖

[@moriversoap]

Thank you! I appreciate it!

[@wisconsinwarrior38]

You can't do anything wrong in my eyes! ❤️

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Wendy! :-)

[@bettylovell4214]

I love that cutter!

[@moriversoap]

It's a good one!

[@huckleberrysoaps7440]

@@moriversoap Where did you get it?

[@amanimaniac]

First time ever watching a soaping video that makes me crave mashed potatoes! Always enjoy watching your videos Holly!

[@courtneybrumley2226]

Glad I wasnt the only one thinking it!

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Liz! Well, they don't call it the mashed potato stage for nothing! HA!

[@westhorpelane]

I love this video! I don't have much experience with hot-process, but I've thrown a few batches in the crock pot after a fragrance behave poorly. You have inspired me to give it a try. Also, I'm sorry someone was being nasty to you in other videos, I think you are doing an amazing job and you are one of my favorite soap makers to watch. I made soap on twitch a few times and got a viewer that claimed she teaches soap making and that my channel was terrible because I was doing everything wrong. I think there are multiple ways of getting the same job completed. I mainly make cold process using the heat transfer method. Its unfortunate that people can be so narrow minded sometimes. Just know, you're awesome and your soaps are awesome! Keep up the good work, sending you hugs! ☺️

[@moriversoap]

Thank you! I really appreciate it! I agree with you, there are many different styles to soapmaking and unless someone is doing something specifically harmful, there is no reason to be negative at all! I still haven't tried the heat transfer method...that would be a good experiment. OK...I haven't since my first batch of just plain cold process soap eons ago! HA!