HP & CP

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Helen wrote:

 

After trying just about all methods of soaping, HP is my preferred method. .

..I know many make superior CP soap . . . maybe by increasing the % superfat.

.. . . but then you really do not control WHICH oil/fat/butter is in that%.

.. .

 

[Dave:] I agree that’s one advantage of HP. And not the only one. The

reason I prefer CP is that during the cure is IMO when the synergies develop

that can make the soap really special. I use a lot of herbs, both decocted

into my water and ground in the soap itself. The way these ingredients

interact with the oils and botanical essences during the cure process is

something that I’ve never been able to reproduce with HP.

 

And this is exactly why I have no problem with the way anyone makes soap.

Every method has its advantages, and is suitable for its own avenues of

creativity.