There's a lot of talk about which is best...cold process, or melt and pour. Without a doubt Cold Process and Hot Process soaps will always be the champions of natural soaping...however, don't discount Melt n Pour!
I make both forms of soap....I love making both forms, and while I agree that making cold process ensures that I know exactly what is in my soap, I also know what is in my melt and pour soap as well...it helps to use reputable suppliers who sell the good stuff! Don't get me wrong, nasty melt and pour does exist out there...you just have to watch for it! A good quality melt and pour actually has some percentage of goat's milk, cocoa butter, hemp, and quality oils...but does not contain sulfides, or other hard to pronounce harsh ingredients. However, you can make your melt and pour soap irritating if you use the wrong colorants and fragrances. Look for soap that contains natural colorants and mild fragrance oils, or essential oils.
In my case, I offer both melt and pour and cold process because I opened my shop with melt and pour, and it is ready within a day of making it. Cold process soap takes weeks to cure... waiting a few weeks to a couple of months results in a beautiful hard bar that lasts for a long time! I love both forms...my skin loves both forms.....if you are new to either one, you should really try both and see which you like the best!
I love questions about soap....if you have questions, feel free to email me!
I make both forms of soap....I love making both forms, and while I agree that making cold process ensures that I know exactly what is in my soap, I also know what is in my melt and pour soap as well...it helps to use reputable suppliers who sell the good stuff! Don't get me wrong, nasty melt and pour does exist out there...you just have to watch for it! A good quality melt and pour actually has some percentage of goat's milk, cocoa butter, hemp, and quality oils...but does not contain sulfides, or other hard to pronounce harsh ingredients. However, you can make your melt and pour soap irritating if you use the wrong colorants and fragrances. Look for soap that contains natural colorants and mild fragrance oils, or essential oils.
In my case, I offer both melt and pour and cold process because I opened my shop with melt and pour, and it is ready within a day of making it. Cold process soap takes weeks to cure... waiting a few weeks to a couple of months results in a beautiful hard bar that lasts for a long time! I love both forms...my skin loves both forms.....if you are new to either one, you should really try both and see which you like the best!
I love questions about soap....if you have questions, feel free to email me!
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