How to Add Lye to Milk for Cold Process Soap

In episode 109 of Soapmaking 101 with the Soap Queen, Anne-Marie Faiola explores the benefits and challenges of crafting milk soap. The episode begins with a welcome and an introduction to the unique properties of milk soap, followed by a discussion on the importance of temperature control and the technique of using frozen milk during the lye mixing process. Anne-Marie explains the role of sodium lactate in the soapmaking process and offers strategies for preventing the gel phase in milk soap. The episode wraps up with a mention of BrambleBerry.com, providing listeners with insights into successfully creating milk-based soap with enhanced techniques and understanding.

(0:00) Welcome and introduction to Soapmaking 101 with milk soap benefits and challenges
(1:20) Temperature control, using frozen milk, and the lye mixing process
(2:24) Sodium lactate addition and preventing the gel phase
(3:09) Sponsor: BrambleBerry.com