Superfat Explained - Understanding 'Superfat' and 'Lye Discounting' in Handmade Soap Making

I have received many messages and comments over the years asking for clarification on the concept of 'superfat' in cold process soap making and soap recipe formulation. Here is my video on the subject, finally!
If you have asked yourself any of the following questions, then this video is for you:
◾ What is 'superfat' in soap making?
◾ How is superfat calculated?
◾ What is the difference between superfat and lye discount?
◾ Do I need extra oil for my superfat when I'm calculating my soap recipe in Soap Calc?
◾ How much superfat should I use for my soap recipe?
◾ What is wrong with a too high or too low superfat amount in my soap?
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Sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide (lyes) used in soap making, in granular or flake form or in solution with water/other liquids, as well as raw soap batter, are highly corrosive and require careful and attentive handling and the proper use of personal protective equipment. Please watch this video to learn more about essential soap making safety precautions: • Soap Making Safety Ess...
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Come and join the community! 🌻www.buymeacoffee.com/ellyseveryday *DISCLAIMER:* The information provided within Elly's Everyday videos, website, social media pages and for Elly’s Everyday group members is based on my own personal research and experience and is provided for informational, entertainment and general educational purposes only. I am not a professional soap manufacturer and do not hold any qualifications in chemistry or skincare formulation (or any other related field) and I make no guarantees about the correctness of the information provided. Please use any information provided at your own risk and view this video if you are new to soap making: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4u3pIpvituBo7c. Thank you!

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I can finally understand superfat thanks to your simple and clear explanation. Thank you so much ❤

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You're welcome 😊

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[@danesmcganes9118]

I must have watched fifty videos minimum by now making sure I learn as much as possible and I keep hearing about super fat, but this is the first explanation I’ve heard. It might not be the most exciting topic but this is information we need! Thank you so much. ♥️

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thank you so much for your wonderful explanation. this made me much clear about superfat. -from Hyderabad, India 😃

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[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thank you Garrett! I'm slowly working my way thoroughly through that book. It's a fascinating read!

[@jeanettelaugo6556]

Now i understand why my soap has an oily in it even after 6weeks cured,now i will lower the super fat because here in the philippines very warm and humid we swet a lot,now i will be reducing it on summer and maybe adding super fat at cold season.Thank you so much Elly..❤

[@silvia-bf9ij]

Thank you Elly. I follow you from Italy...here the making of soap with olive oil is a tradition and i like that you use it allways and highlight its caracteristics. Your videos are the most well explained in the web even if in my country it was such a common practice. I'm learning so much from you because you are so generous with your experiences.

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thank you so much Silvia, that's so nice to hear. Olive oil soaps are not the most popular worldwide, but I am a very big fan!

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Thank you so much for taking your time to clarify this issue! There has always been an interrogation in my mind about the meaning of "superfat". This is one of the reasons I think you're an actual Educator in soap- making.

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Wonderful!

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Thank you Elly for another great informative video. I truly appreciate the simplicity in the way that you explain things that would possibly leave me baffled if I were left to decipher it myself from a book.

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

You're welcome, I'm so happy to hear that feedback!

[@marionlacey1074]

Elly your fun "grooming" introduction to this video cracked me up - you are so vain......not!🤩 I found your instructional talk on super fats so interesting and appreciate your detailed, plain and simple delivery that we can all get our heads around. The award you proudly showed us is more than deserved. Congratulations! Thanks for recommending the book. I will definitely look via the link you provided.

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thank you, hehe, yes I thought some of you might enjoy that. I run everything like that past my husband, and he laughed (in a good way) so I went for it. Thanks again, glad you enjoyed it. Yes, that book is the best resource on soap making I've ever come across. It's designed like a chemistry textbook for high school students, but it's very useful - I have learned a lot from it so far and am only a third of the way through!

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[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thanks Monica :)

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Wooow, this is perfect timing right when I’m about to start formulating

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

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Hi can do a tutorial for peppermint soap. I love your tutorial.

[@peterm7915]

Thank you, I have seen others adding superfats, so I am pleased you covered this. I was hoping to see your whiteboard in use :) maybe building up the excitement! Is the way to go. :) Good lesson.

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thank you Peter, you know, I tried to use the whiteboard but it wouldn't fit in this space! Nevermind, I'll be sure to get it out again. Was too overcast and dark in the kitchen that day :)

[@nvyoder]

Thank you for explaining this so well! I enjoy learning from you. I just used your 100% coconut oil w/25% superfat recipe today. I made a small batch to see how we like it. I'm excited to see how it turns out.

[@houseofdc9867]

so how did it turn out? What area do you live im curious how humidity and cold/hot areas affect soap on skin especially coconut oil and how soap just turns out.

[@nvyoder]

@@houseofdc9867 The soap turned out great. I made more than one batch. added some rose clay in one batch and I added some activated charcoal and tea tree oil in another one for my grandson...to help with acne. He really like it for his face and even has asked for more. So that tells you a lot. :) We live in Georgia so it's more hot and humid than some other places.

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Elly - you do a great job of breaking down the chemistry, and chemical risks, to help us understand the purpose and function of super fats. Thank you ❤

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Hi, I am Joyce from Bangalore, India. Thanks for bringing out these videos for people like us. I watch your videos to understand soap making and it has helped me a lot. God bless you for your heart to teach others. 👍❤️

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thank you Joyce, you're welcome :)

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[@martina5923]

Being that I am new to soap making, the information that you have given is invaluable! You have definitely cleared up any misunderstandings and confusions I have had regarding whether or not to add an additional super fat oil to my soap mixture. Thank you so much Elly!

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Fantastic! Thanks Martina.

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[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thank you Clarice! Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@rebelmead1516]

This is the first video I’ve come across that REALLY explains superfatting. I’ve been so confused by superfatting from watch so many soap maker videos. Thank you so much for your in depth explanation. I’m now confident in just sticking to adding my 5% superfat in the calculator.

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Awesome feedback, thank you!

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[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

thank you so much for your lovely feedback. I appreciate it. :)

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[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thank you Maggie!! That's so wonderful. I appreciate your comment very much. Happy soap making!

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[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Oh thanks Ramiro, me too!

[@tinaysfoodlab]

I think I have watched this episode already but I am watching this again now. When we were starting, we use 10%sf in our soaps, but with the humidity in our country, our soaps spoil. It's very soft and it sweats even after curing. Now I only use 5%

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[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thank you! Yes, I am no expert, just a VERY keen hobby soap maker :)

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Thank you so much, that's really nice feedback. (thanks to Google Translate!)

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[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Ahh, that's so sweet Kirsten! Thank you so much. Glad you're enjoying the channel :)

[@houseofdc9867]

so how did the soap come out?

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@@houseofdc9867 it turned out great. It’s one of my favourite recipes

[@hinas_for_life]

I have only made soap twice but I have always wondered what lye discount in many recipes but your explanation is SOOOOOOO understandable, THANK YOU!!!!

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thanks Christopher, I'm very happy to hear that :)

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I have watched/read maybe 20 different explanations of super fat, but this is the first that made it click. I now fully understand it, so thank you so much. Subscription earned!

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thanks Harrison!

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[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thanks so much Lesley! You're very welcome.

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Was thinking last night about this topic & like magic you pop up as a recommended watch with the answer. I harvested and froze some Aloe Vera yesterday & today I make soap. 2nd ever batch. My first was high in coconut oil & thanks to you I know understand why I didn’t love it. I’ll still use coconut oil, just in smaller amounts. Thanks for all the knowledge & super friendly delivery!

[@lenawinters4274]

OMG! Thank you VERY much Elly for extensively explaining Superfat! I've been making cold process & hot process soap for 1 year. I've watch many videos and ready on this subject and couldn't quit understand it until watching this video! I do add a Superfat at end of cooking my hot process but learned by watching one of your other videos, just do a 5% Superfat in my CP soaps since I add coconut or goat milk that has added fat. I love all of your videos! You're a great coach. Thanks again.💛

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thanks Marlene!

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[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Oh thank you Mercy! So wonderful for me to hear. I love hearing from people from Nigeria - I am lucky to have a few fans there! :)

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[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thanks so much Sal, that's wonderful to hear.

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So appreciated your explanation of super fatting/ lye discounting. I am a novice soap maker and loving this craft. You have made grasping the principles of soap making so much more interesting and manageable.

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Thank you for this clarification on superfatting oil. We had no idea at first. You're doing a great job. More blessings.

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[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thanks Kit!

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[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thank you Dimitra!

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Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! This was the absolute the best explanation of "Superfats". I now feel more confident in my soap making journey.

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Wonderful!

[@BeenaXtreme]

I have seen folks use both methods, which further confused me. Thank you for clearing it up, and thank you for your content. ✨🌹

[@need_officials_]

Thank you for your time to explain this topic. ..... Based on my experience, I use lye discount for my soap making. . For 33% coconut oil + 67% palm oil soap recipe, using 20-25% lye discount is good for your body skin but not your face skin because it is quite drying. . For 25% palm oil + 25% coconut oil + 25% olive oil + 25% sunflower seeds oil soap recipe, 5% lye discount is good for your body & face skin. . For 5% coconut oil + 95% palm oil soap recipe, using 10-13% lye discount is the best. If you go higher, the soap texture will be quite too soft. . In Malaysia, our dishes is usually too oily so, i use (-)5-7% lye discount for my dishwash soap bar. It's quite harsh for hand skin but, it will very effective to eliminate oil on our plates since we love oily food such as french fries, fried chicken, fried banana & so on. Hee~

[@daniellealishah4505]

This is awesome. Sometimes I substitute oils in a recipe without recalculating the lye. Big lesson!

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Oh gosh - yes, you definitely shouldn't do that, unless you know they are direct substitutes. Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@markcerveny7891]

Thanks!

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thank you! Glad you appreciated this.

[@mariaelenajara163]

Thank you for a perfectly clear explanation about superfats!

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

You're welcome!

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God gives you lot's of joy and happiness

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So glad to find your channel. I learn a lot from you. Thank you

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thank you for the lovely comment. Glad my channel is helping. :)

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I made your 4 soaps at the same time following your instructions to the dot. Before making them, I bought all ingredients and devices needed, since it was my first time. They were perfect, and everyone in the family got more than one sample of each. Now I feel I’m a soap artisan. I even make coconut shampoo bars. You are changing lives without knowing it. God bless you!!! Thank you!!!!

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Oh that's so wonderful Melba, thank you! I'm so happy for you and all the lucky people who get to benefit from your new skills!

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You are an expert on soap making. ☺️

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thank you! Cheers!

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[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thank you Jules!

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Thankyou I haven’t understood this anywhere else on KZbin. And I’ve been a few places now. Thankyou, thankyou

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

You're very welcome, thanks for the feedback :)

[@CarolinaGirlCreationZ]

Best explanation ever! I always questioned "super" fat. Especially when using 100% coconut oil. I was like, errrrr....how am I getting the super fat? Lye discounting makes sooooooooooo much more sense! Thank you soooooooooooo much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Thank you, Elly, for another amazing informative video! You have made me a happy soap maker... From Canada with

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Oh, that's so wonderful, thank you!

[@ta81uk]

Thank you for explaining this! I did an online course and I still didn’t understand what super fat really meant until now. I’m just starting my soap making journey, I’m so glad I found your channel :)

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Wow, thank you for this! I did find the calculators soooo intimidating!!!!

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Oh Em Gee! I learn soooo much from you!!! The way you explain things is outstanding! You truly should be on Skill Share or teaching young adults on this craft! The "homeschooling" community is growing by leaps and bounds and they would pay for you to teach their kids! God Bless you 10 fold Elly! You truly are a Rockstar!

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thanks so much, wow!

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Grt mam!!!! Had doubts abt this superfat for long time… got clarified.. thanks a ton

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I love your technical research and sharing them out. They are easy to understand too. Thank you so much. I will definitely buy the book as you recommended. I have been watching your videos every day and they are so inspiring. 😊

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Oh, thank you so much for your support! Glad you're enjoying my videos. :)

[@purvagosai23]

Hi Elly, I absolutely love watching your videos. You explain the concepts very clearly and really thankful to you for the knowledge you share open-handed🙏. I am new in soap making. Looking at various fatty acids with numbers in soap calc gives me lots of confusion. If possible, please make a video on different fatty acids like oleic acid, lenoleic acid etc. in soap making, whats the difference they make to soaps and overall how they affect our skin when used in soaps.

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thanks, yes I'm working up to a video on that :)

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Thank you Elly, I learned a lot from you! Can't wait to see more videos from you. Sending lots of love from Indonesia

[@perlaaura1]

Thank you so much, Elly, I had no idea what superfast meant. I made the first batch of soap 2 weeks ago using olive oil and coconut oil using someone else's recipe, but I first watched a few of your videos which were very informative. I have ventured out and bought some white clay and shea butter after seeing that you use those ingredients as well. Much gratitude for sharing your information and experience. I always sought out homemade soaps for personal use and can now make my own. Happy happy me.

[@iwannaapple7190]

My advice is let a black person (or if your dark skinned yourself??) use your soap and give you an honest review. My soap never got better until a black person used my soap. After a bar or two he came back and said it left white lines in his skin. I said "Oh s***". I Had to go back to the drawing board with my recipe and start over.

[@jyotijain1859]

Thank you soo much for making us understand about superfat in a very simple manner. God bless u

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

It's my pleasure

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Made my first batch of soap using your beginner recipe and I've learnt soooo much with your teachings and I thank you soooo much 😘 😘

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Thanks again you deserve utube award....love soap making.u helped me a lot

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

My pleasure 😊

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Excellent selfless teacher you truly are Elly. Since I start watching your videos I am hooked. Your knowledge and experiences on this area are greatly appreciated by all who follow you including myself. Thank you for your time and effort, energy, money to share with us. You are like a generous fountain. Bless your beautiful soul. I'm going to make a batch with your already made formula to start with, and already excited, yet not started but soon. ❤❤❤

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

That's so wonderful. Thank you.

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Found this super informative. You are literally a saviour. Thanks for the easy explanation

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

You're welcome!

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Thanks so much Elly. I've been in search of superfating explanation for so long. You just made my day with this video. It's my 1st time on your channel and I have subscribed already. Thank you.

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I tried to make my own bar of honey oatmeal soap today, thankyou Elly for all the recipes and explanation😍😍

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Thank you SO much! That’s always confused me and you explained it so well!!

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Thanks!

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thank you so much!

[@judithshaw640]

Excellent explanation of super fats. I've watched your earlier videos on this topic, and this one answered all my open questions, as usual gr see at job!

[@judithlenzin7444]

Oh, this is incredible, Elly! I’m with you on this technical side. Not being a chemist, I have still really grasped this concept through this video! Thank you so much!

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thank you so much, I'm so happy you're enjoying the channel and finding it helpful :)

[@lizthedisjointedzebra692]

Thank you for this video! I am still VERY new at soap making, and this video was super educational and interesting😊 I certainly learned a few new things that are really going to come in handy when I make a few batches this weekend! Keep the videos coming, I LOVE your soapmaking videos where you use fresh fruits/vegetables, and natural ingredients. Keep the videos coming!!! 😁

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thank you! I will!

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May God almighty bless for this explanation you are the best thanks alot

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i am just starting out and found you ...wow...you are a great teacher/explainer thank you so much xo

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thank you!

[@FritsvanDoorn]

A very, very, very intetesting video and so very well explained. Super! Very useful. Thank you.

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thanks Frits :)

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I just love listening and learning with you

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Dearest Elly, thank you very much for sharing such valuable information, and thank you for recommending a book, and thank you very much for filling our hearts with joy while watching your videos.

[@ushalatha7137]

You are just Awesome ❤ Love from India 🇮🇳

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thank you so much! That is lovely. :)

[@MPllll.]

Love her! She’s like a KZbin chemistry teacher ❤

[@naynovaa8585]

you make it so much less intimating to formulating w soap making! especially with the intent to sell. im looking for a particular feel and random recipes only dont explain their reasonings or use similar oils/butters as me. i really understand what it means to superfat and feel confident. thankuu!

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Brilliant! Thank you, glad this was helpful

[@MysticalLoveAndLight]

At first I was so confused on the term superfat… I was not seeing anyone adding in any extra fat that I could say oh there it is there is the superfat lol… I must have watched 50 videos and no where did I see anyone added any extra fat above what the ingredients showed… When you explained the takeaway of the lye and that difference was the buffer than and only than did it make sense to me… THAT IS THE MOMENT MY LIGHT BULB NOT ONLY CAME ON BUT IT GOT BRIGHTER LOL… No one else could explain to where I understood it… Thank you 🙏 so much… Now I’m ready to join the soap making community lol… Thank you again Blessed Be

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

You're so welcome. That makes me so happy!

[@floatinglasgnacreature627]

great video, it really answered all my questions about choosing a lye discount percentage

[@darlenetaylor1057]

Elly, seeing your congratulations from KZbin for 100,000 viewers and your expression of gratitude literally brought tears to my eyes~ believe me, the gratitude is mutual. I love reading the comments, as I learn a lot from all the questions and answers, and it's also heartwarming to read all the kudos to you!!! It actually boggles my mind how you keep up with all of them here on KZbin, as well as your website, sheesh! Thanks so much for this video ~ superfat ~ super helpful!

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thanks so much Darlene, that means a lot to me! It's getting harder and harder to keep up here, but we'll see how things go. I might not be able to answer comments on older videos for much longer.

[@stephenjones5833]

Thanks so much Ellie, Superheating and Lye Discounting have daunted me up until now, but thanks to you, I GET IT! And understand so much more about why certain soaps eg my CP salt bars with 90% coconut oil need a 25% 'superfat' 🙂

[@archanaslal]

Wow! That's truly amazing Elly. Many many congratulations to you. I too agree just as many others that you have been an inspiration to get me started on this beautiful journey. Thank you so much 🥰

[@divyasatish8716]

Ur recipes and explanations are simply superb !!! Trying your basic recipes

[@malkiperera4594]

Thank you Elly..you are the best, I started to making soap and now I'm here.You're the best teacher. And Congratulations for your achievement, you deserve to have that. Thank you so much for your valuable advices.

[@EllysEverydaySoapMaking]

Thank you! 😃

[@HeavensEssentials]

Thank you so much for clarification on the super fat issue, my brain had been struggling with it. I feel much better about going forward with my recipes ☺️