Handmade Soap Testing - How to test the pH of your handmade cold process or hot processed soap

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I get a lot of questions from people new to soap making about whether or not their soap is safe to use. This video details what to look out for, and how to test your soap to make sure that it is absolutely safe to use, give away or sell. These testing methods can be used for both cold processed and hot processed soaps.
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@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Жыл бұрын

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@TubbyTabbySoaps 3 жыл бұрын

This is a great quick-and-dirty guide to Ph testing, for sure! Something that I wanted to add: a lot of folks don't know that Ph is standardized using a 10% solution. That is, 10% of the substance you're testing and 90% water. So if we're testing water, it's already fine to test, but if we're testing sugar, for example, ideally we'd dissolve 1 part sugar in 9 parts water (by weight). Then the number we get from Ph is accurate, because the numbers on the scale were obtained doing it this way, if that makes sense? If our solution is a little too strong, for example 50/50 soap and water, it might read *more* alkaline than it is. So through my reading, I learned that the safest way to test Ph is to actually dissolve some of your soap/shampoo/whatever you're testing in water. So 1 gram of what you're testing in 9 grams of water, for example. And then testing the solution, we know for sure that we're getting an accurate reading. I don't know that this is necessary every time, but it was an exercise I found helpful to at least sort of "calibrate" my Ph testing-as in, once I did it once, I found it didn't make any difference with the cheap Ph strips for my shampoo bars, but it did for my soaps. So then I check my soaps that way now, but don't bother with my shampoo bars. All of this to say: Ph is complicated! And you've done a really good job of explaining it here in a straightforward and practical way. But I just wanted to chime in with the info about a 1:9 ratio, in case some folks are finding that their tests aren't working very well or consistently. Thanks for sharing this great content! Love your channel and always get excited when I see you've uploaded something new! Sending virtual/socially-distant high-fives from Canada! 😊

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking 3 жыл бұрын

Hello! Thank you so much, I really appreciate your input! I have heard about the 1:9 ratio, but like you, found it makes little difference with my cheap pH test strips. Great info - I love that you shared that for me and others here. Thanks for your kind words also. Hi fives from fom Brisbane! :)

@crd1579 4 жыл бұрын

I did my first ever batch on Sunday. It’s something I’ve wanted to do forever. I wanted to first make soap at 17 years of age but my mum was to scared for me because of the lye. I had soap books that I bought to make it and then I wasn’t allowed and now finally 20 years later I made my first batch in my kitchen thanks to YOU🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗thank you sooooo much ELLY keep up the great work

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, I'm glad to hear that I helped you to finally make it! Good for you :)

@simonsam5541 2 жыл бұрын

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@Simon Sam Flixportal xD

@simonsam5541 2 жыл бұрын

@Dawson Kevin Thank you, signed up and it seems like they got a lot of movies there =) I appreciate it!!

@dawsonkevin5666 2 жыл бұрын

@Simon Sam happy to help xD

@keithfacchino3980 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info Elly! I made my first batch of soap yesterday. It was an adventure, but fun! I goofed a bit on the essential oil part, but I think the orange 10x will calm down a bit. I can still smell the lavender and cedarwood a little. Can't wait to test the pH and making more soap...Cheers!

@luisacovolan6576 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Elly! I just wanted to say that I LOVE your videos. They are super helpful and answer all the questions I have regarding soap making. I've been making soaps for about a year now, but had all kinds of questions, and would only find answers in different places. But here, on your channel, I can find all of them in one place! And with an amazing content quality! My favorite video definitely is the one on how to create your own recipes, that's something I've been struggling with for a long time! Thank you very much for the amazing work! Hugs from Brazil!!!

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful Luisa, thank you! I love that my channel has been so helpful to you in so many areas. Thanks!

@annazislina6335 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Elly! Your videos are super helpful!

@NesseyRocks 3 жыл бұрын

Your videos are so helpful. I really appreciate them!!

@Z0751 4 жыл бұрын

This video is just what I needed. Yesterday I made my first-ever batch of soap thanks to your videos and I was getting impatient about trying a bar to make sure it turned out OK (even though I know they need more curing time ideally). Thank you!!

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Zachary.

@amajen5296 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Elly. I am planning to make soap. This is a great teaching to have. Bless you

@bill8175 4 жыл бұрын

Another awesome and informative video Elly. I learned a lot from it...thanks

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Bill, glad you liked it.

@isabelladavis1363 2 жыл бұрын

as always Elle thank you for sharing your knowledge ... stay blessed!

@bluebirdjohnson7 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative. I've just started my soapmaking journey and needed to test a homemade shampoo bar. It was hp, but still seemed to zap us, even after being cooked for 2 hrs in the crock pot. Not sure why. It wouldn't zap right away, but would feel spicy after a couple seconds. Anyway, after testing I now feel comfortable with my family using it. Thank you so much!

@penelopepennington3838 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You for your amazing help to us newbies! You have really helped my confidence with ph! I love your videos - have a great 2020 & more 💫

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking 4 жыл бұрын

That's great! Thank you, you're very welcome. I've got some more soap making 'how to' videos planned for the next couple of months :)

@ashokkumawat8543 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Elly's ! You are so good to give better knowledge to other.Good job from Elly's.Thanks.Have a good day.

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ashok!

@jamiesipe8319 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video it has been hard finding information regarding ph testing in CP soap. You were very informative and clear in your explanations.

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

@SuperBamza 2 жыл бұрын

Very useful video, thank you 😃 Testing starting from 8:00 If you want Litmas paper guideline, please watch from the beginning

@paulettewaller9833 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Elly for your video tutorials on soap and bread. I have been making sour dough bread for 3 or 4 months now and love it so much. I have been wanting to make soap for several years but just wasn’t sure enough of the process. I have gained the confidence I needed to try the soap now. After watching your video’s I think I can do it. I’ll let you know after I make my first little batch how it turns out. Thanks, and God bless.

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Paulette, that's so wonderful to hear. Best of luck with your little batch, I'm sure you'll find it easy once you're familar with it :)

@penelopepennington3838 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant! I ordered my ph paper :D I am sure I speak for others too by saying you sharing great intention with helping others. A great focus to receive knowing we are all feeling good and thanking you when watching! :)

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Penelope. I'm happy to help out, it makes sense to make it easier for others if possible!

@jab376 3 жыл бұрын

@@EllysEverydaySoapMaking what about testing pH before it's put into the molds to be sure it's between pH8 and pH 9 first. Would that be ok?

@noturningback4sure 3 жыл бұрын

@@EllysEverydaySoapMaking hello Elly, do you test only one or two soaps of a specific batch or you test all the soaps?

@tassiegirl1991 3 жыл бұрын

Elly your a godsend to new soap makers. What a super idea to test the dishwashing powder to test your strips. I was testing my soap using Chinese made ones but there darkish orange and absorbent ++++ so couldn’t tell how dark green or if higher it was but testing my dishwasher cube by opening it the paper turned a definite blue so compared with my soap the soap is fine maybe 9 one possibly 10 but no zapping on tongue so I’m happy to now use when fully cured. Thanks thanks thanks

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking 3 жыл бұрын

Ah thank you, that's so good! The zap test is pretty reliable too, I am definitely doing a video on that soon!!! :)

@IntEmpires 3 жыл бұрын

Learnt alot from your channel about soap making. Thanks for sharing. New and subscribed,

@catrionaaldridge654 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing,Your Lavender soap video you put up. Was my first ever soap. I Love how you explain everything.

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much.

@catrionaaldridge654 4 жыл бұрын

@@EllysEverydaySoapMaking not sure if you already do .but you would be a amazing teacher. I did a soap making course online .And no disrespect to the lady teaching it .But I left a bit confused I found your Lavender soap online made it .and have been making it a couple of months now .also your orange soap .The way you explained it is easy to understand .I haven't had one failed batch all perfect. I have a craft fair in two weeks and I cant wait to sell your beautiful recipe. 💚☘ You should do online courses. 🌻

@renutanwani 2 жыл бұрын

So informative...I m addicted to your channel

@MyCraftyMind4U 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much this was very helpful!

@michaelho377 3 жыл бұрын

Wow awesome I have learned something special and extra careful next time while making my soaps

@CrossCountryBR 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Thank you for sharing!

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@ameliapalmer4327 3 жыл бұрын

Your the best teacher Ever.

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Amelia :)

@davidguerra5148 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You for the video. That was very helpful :)

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking 3 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome :)

@nextlevelcandlesbathproduc1845 4 жыл бұрын

thank you! love your videos!

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, you're welcome :)

@misclaudiarene6752 4 жыл бұрын

Great info I never thought to test my soap.

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking 4 жыл бұрын

Ah, well, this was a good one for you then!

@j.durham1993 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this info! Just tested my batches for the holidays,and, they all have the right PH!👍Jan in Eugene

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! It's a nice feeling when they're all tested and you know they're good :)

@barbiescraft 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this is very good idea before selling soaps

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, yes I think so :)

@monitoot Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much whenever I have a question, i find the answer in your channel 😍👍🏼Greetings from Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 🌴شكرًا 💕🌷

@Idreeswani2011 3 жыл бұрын

Illy u r doing wonderful job.u have cleared my many doubts nd need more research b4 I start soap making.

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking 3 жыл бұрын

Happy to help

@GrandmaMarlayne Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the examples.

@crystaldawn8875 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant! Very helpful Thank You😉

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome :)

@soapsforlove4168 4 жыл бұрын

That was very helpful. Take care.

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

@movietrailersOriginal 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for help me to know how to use PH. Thank you so much.

@user-gs7qe2mk1q 4 жыл бұрын

This video was very helpful thanks so much

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking 4 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@kerendn 4 жыл бұрын

I'd love to see how you make those swirly soaps, and learn about recommended color combinations and essential oil blends. If you're up to making a video about that 😊

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Keren, I've just made a video for one of those soaps (link provided), and the green and blue one is coming soon! :) ~Hanger Swirl Technique - Cold Process Soap - Desert Sand Soap kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nZuZodxnssCXg2g.html

@pibilipaba 4 жыл бұрын

Testing starts at 8:40

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking 4 жыл бұрын

@IrfanAli-bs8nm 4 жыл бұрын

thanks for saving my time

@Liofa73 4 жыл бұрын

Shaynie Shane --- No need to be an ass... She's giving a proper introduction, talking about mixing problems and types of testing. All important stuff.

@jessiehermit9503 4 жыл бұрын

@@Liofa73 Not everyone feels the need to see and hear all that.

@mjflinn5007 3 жыл бұрын

I really love your video's!

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@RED-cy7ig Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. I just tested my soap.

@hinas_for_life 2 жыл бұрын

I bought the same kind of Chinese made PH strips from EBAY, 1 US dollar per pack shipping included, it took about 2 weeks for it to arrive to Japan where I live but this info might be helpfull for your international viewers if they are unsure where to cheaply find some PH strips. I wasn't sure how to use the strips so your finger wetting method AND the thoughtful info that Tubby Tabby Soaps have given will ensure my batches can be safely tested. Thanks as always!!!

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking 2 жыл бұрын

That's great! Yes I use the Ebay pH strips as well. They do the trick nicely.

@32BARCUT 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@nirmalasellahewa3838 3 жыл бұрын

So helpful, Thankyou!

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@bertkutoob 4 жыл бұрын

Really enjoying your videos. Good clean fun and doing the tongue tip test saves me having my mouth washed out with soap for the coming week's bad language. More seriously, have any of your followers added information on what pH is about? I have some thoughts to offer but don't want to duplicate...

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, some have commented. I googled it but haven't read deeply into the subject. There's some conjecture about the original meaning of the 'P' - H is definitely Hydrogen.

@diablominero Жыл бұрын

p means you're measuring a small thing after it on a logarithmic scale, by taking the logarithm base 10 and then multiplying by -1. pH means you do that for the concentration of acidic protons, aka hydrogen ions. We also have a pOH scale for the concentration of hydroxide ions and pKa for acid dissociation equilibrium constants. If you have more than 1 mole of acidic protons per liter, there can be weird interactions that interfere with acid dissociation, so pH stops reflecting how much acid there really is in solution below 0 (because log base 10 of 1 is 0). pH values above 14 mean there's a hydroxide ion concentration above 1 mole per liter, creating similar weird interactions on the other side.

@laurendoninger2693 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@krystyne3434 4 жыл бұрын

pH is potential hydrogen ions... :)

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I did google it when I was editing the video, but there seemed to be a lot of argument about what it stands for.

@jab376 3 жыл бұрын

Kaye Ferguson. Your pH definition is 🤤

@richardheinichen8279 2 жыл бұрын

You are the best.

@shksabir7159 2 жыл бұрын

Very 😊👍 good everyday soap making

@glorymichael8597 3 жыл бұрын

Nice one thanks

@tnvolzfan9457 11 ай бұрын

Please be aware that pH strips are not very reliable and do expire. If you had these for several years then I'm sure they were expired and no longer good. A pH meter is the only way I will test any of my products. Just wanted to make sure everyone is aware of this. Thank you for your informative videos you share.

@robertkajor3774 7 ай бұрын

Thank you

@louchitchat 4 жыл бұрын

awesome informative video

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

@myriam219 4 жыл бұрын

Me gusta mucho aunque no entiendo todo. Me encantan tus vídeos. Gracias por compartir 😘😘😘

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking 4 жыл бұрын

Hola! Gracias por tu comentario. ¡Probablemente sea mi acento australiano y mi forma de hablar! ¿Podría encontrar algunas explicaciones mejores si realiza una búsqueda en Internet? Gracias de nuevo.

@myriam219 4 жыл бұрын

@@EllysEverydaySoapMaking , tu acento yo no lo noto. Gracias por contestar. Habitualmente veo otros vídeos, pero me gusta ver como haces lis tuyos, aunque no lo entienda. Gracias. Espero no haberte molestado. No se hablar inglés 😘

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking 4 жыл бұрын

¡No hay problema! Gracias por mirar mis videos y tratar de aprender de ellos. ¡Desearía poder hablar español! He usado el traductor de Google para hacerle mis respuestas. Espero que puedas entender mis videos. También escribo los detalles en el cuadro de descripción de cada video, para que pueda traducir ese texto si desea más información. ¡Buena suerte!

@myriam219 4 жыл бұрын

@@EllysEverydaySoapMaking thankyou very much...♥️ Lovely 💗

@estelagonzalez345 4 жыл бұрын

thanks for this explanation! can you use the test strips to test a lye-heavy batch while cooking / correcting?

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, you sure can. They're great for testing as you go with hot process and liquid soap making.

@SafynajCreations 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure, thanks for watching :)

@Lemonz1989 3 жыл бұрын

Just for the people wondering what's with the water. The pH measure (acidity or alkalinity) is only relevant in the presence of water. An acid isn't "acidic", it's simply a weak or strong acid, and the same with bases. An acid in solution (with water) makes an acidic solution (acidity) and the same with a base in solution (alkalinity), which is what the pH strips measure. So acids and bases don't have a pH value in their pure form. :)

@Clocktiming258 4 жыл бұрын

you doing fantastic job👍🏻 ....please make video on liquid soap

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, yes great suggestion - it's on my list! :)

@rominabilbaomier8280 4 жыл бұрын

👍 SALUDOS DESDE MÉXICO ✌️♥️!!!

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking 4 жыл бұрын

Hello! Thank you :)

@maggiemakgill 4 жыл бұрын

The pH scale actually doesn't really end at 1 or 14, you CAN make a NaOH solution with a pH of 15 or strong acids at 0 pH or even -1 (yes the scale goes negative). You just really really shouldn't unless you HAVE TO and are in a proper lab and know what you're doing. I have used solutions of H2SO4 in biochem lab that was as low a pH as 0 (2nd-year uni). The limits are really based on the solubility of what acid/base you're adding to your solution and Strong acids and bases have very high solubilities. Also while pure/distilled water is 7, most tap water isn't here ours is slightly basic because the main water source around here is a lake surrounded by limestone!

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking 4 жыл бұрын

That's interesting! Thank you for sharing! I was thinking about the tap water comment. I know ours is 7, but that wouldn't necessarily be the case everywhere. Thanks again.

@Gingersplace 4 жыл бұрын

It's important to use the same distilled or purified water to test as is in the soap itself due to impurities in water. I've read mixed reviews on ph strip testing.

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment. I've been using nothing but tap water and these test strips for years without issue. I think if there's something wrong with your tap water then you would consider an alternative water source. But if your water is safe to drink, then its perfectly ok to use for soap making and testing :)

@Gingersplace 4 жыл бұрын

@@EllysEverydaySoapMaking That makes good sense!! Just a thought having watched other videos on testing soap. Everything from the strips to the red cabbage water test, it's all out there. Just throwing my 2 cents in where it may not belong. I enjoy your videos!! :0)

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking 4 жыл бұрын

No problem at all, thank you!

@parthpatel1605 2 жыл бұрын

Nice👍

@RelleMae Жыл бұрын

Hi Ms Elly, may I ask what is the best PH for soft ? because I am planning to make my DIY soon..thanks

@bennettbuilt 4 жыл бұрын

Elly could you make a how to make exfoliating soap video? I love your cold pressed olive oil and coconut oil soap. Is there a way to add texture to it?

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking 4 жыл бұрын

Oh yes, that's a great suggestion! Personally I prefer ground oats in my soap as an exfoliant, it's nice and gentle, not too rough on the skin. If you like something a bit rougher, ground pumice stone or some kind of fine sand like this one is nice: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nZuZodxnssCXg2g.html

@SpazzMuffin22 3 жыл бұрын

Hello! I love your videos and they have been very helpful in getting me back into soap making. I took a break because the last few batches I made didn’t turn out good. Three weeks ago I made three small batches of soap. I tested their ph levels and two of the batches are at a 10 and one is at an 11. Should they still be that high after sitting that long?

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Sikwani, no, I think they should be lower than that. They should be 8-9 within a few days of making. I wonder if something's amiss with your recipe, or the lye, or your scale?

@SpazzMuffin22 3 жыл бұрын

@@EllysEverydaySoapMaking thank you for the feedback! I used soap calc and a new scale. Does lye go bad?

@zouinadoukha2968 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Elly, please could you explain how to lower cp shampoo bars' ph and cp soap for face washing. It is important to know since some parts of our skin don' t tolerate ph at 8 or 9 (alcalin). Thank you so much for your teaching 🥰🥰🥰

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, you can't unfortunately. Soap is naturally higher pH.

@subramaniantr2091 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Elly, thank you for the video. my soap after 2 days has been sitting around 10, probably between 9 and 10. How many days do you think it might take in general for the soap to come to a reasonable number like 8-9 if the soap has been made properly.

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking 3 жыл бұрын

IT depends on the recipe, but shouldn't take any longer than a week.

@2711marcus Жыл бұрын

Dr Bronners bar soap has a PH of 9.8 +or- 0.3 so anywhere between 9.5 and 10.1. I think soap tested with a PH meter will give a reading closer to 10 than 9. I've tested a few store bought soaps and the ph is around 10. I think the ph strips seem to give a lower reading between 8 and 9 :)

@bouthainamelaouhi6782 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Elly, thank you for your amazing videos. It is really helpfull. Can i use citric acid to adjust the ph of the soap espacially if i am going to ise it as shampoo bar. Thank you sooo mjch

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, you can in small amounts, but I have not researched that thoroughly. I would do further reading before you try it :)

@bouthainamelaouhi6782 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Elly I will do some researches and see what can I do. 😊

@themissamna 4 жыл бұрын

great idea I'm starting to make soap.. thank you very much from Sudan

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! I'm glad you're feeling inspired.

@themissamna 4 жыл бұрын

@@EllysEverydaySoapMaking your video's are amazing thank you

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@ALEMADEO 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Elly, any vídeo on how to rebatch a sopa that after 2 months started melting, using cold process? Many thanks once again!

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking 4 жыл бұрын

Not yet Allessandra! But thanks for the suggestion, I'll add it to my list. That would be a great one to do :)

@its_sky23 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Elly, should I test every bar of soap or one bar from each batch? FYI you’re my favorite soap maker ❤️❤️❤️

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Just one bar from each batch is fine :)

@its_sky23 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Elly, you are the best!!

@tebidnchang7992 Жыл бұрын

You should really be a science teacher. I think then, I would love studying science 😅😅

@CarolinaGirlCreationZ 2 жыл бұрын

If you have time Ms Elly, can you link the honey oatmeal soap video? I looked through your many glorious videos (and got way distracted binge watching...LOL!) and can't seem to find it.

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking 2 жыл бұрын

No problem, here it is :) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/apNig7Bjs97Ql4E.html

@cnbd_official 3 ай бұрын

4.5 to 7 good for ur skin

@mary_helen 2 жыл бұрын

Ηi thanks for sharing,also thanks for your answer to my question.I also want to know in what degrees the oils and lye should be before we mix the one into the other.Than you very much.🌹

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, this video explains all about soap temperatures kzfaq.info/get/bejne/itNip9RizdaacY0.html

@ikawatigunawan3726 3 жыл бұрын

Hi from Indonesia! Thank you so much for your tutorial, ive been following your recipe but would like to get some insights since my soap is always slighlty more alkaline than its supposed to be (ph 10-11), what should i do? And is it still ok to use?

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, are you curing it long enough before testing? If it is still high after a few weeks, then I'd say there is some issue either with your testing paper/method or your soap ingredients may have an issue. Hard to know what's exactly happening, sorry.

@handecoskun2886 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Elly!🧡 I made my first castile soap. I made the pH test and it is around 8-9. But it's still a bit soft inside. Do you think it will be safe to use it after a few weeks curing time?

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, definitely! They need a good six weeks to cure and harden fully :)

@majdavojnikovic 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, I have e question, may one, in the place of fragrance oils use essential oils, in small amounts, of course? What would be the difference?

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, of course you can! I just use essential oils because I prefer their fragrance, which is the main difference between the two. You are right in using lesser amounts of fragrance oil, they can be very pervasive. Thanks for your question.

@mgo810 9 ай бұрын

My soap ph is always between 9.5 to 10 even after a few weeks. I read that up 10 is normal for cold process soap. I’m using the test strips which are sort of hard to read because the color that comes out never really clearly matches a color on the chart. If it’s supposed to be 8-9 I don’t know what I’m doing wrong.

@ahmadhabib9553 8 ай бұрын

Can you please share the picture of the purple and pink soap shown in this video? It looks absolutely beautiful. And is it a simple drop swirl design?

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking 8 ай бұрын

Yes sure! That's this recipe kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nZuZodxnssCXg2g.html

@dianatarrant8214 10 ай бұрын

I get all my supplies from Aussie Soaps. They have most things.

@classsyp1290 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your video and it's really work for me. But there is one of confuse that ph test should be make after 1 month soap making ?

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking 3 жыл бұрын

You can test the soap pH after a couple of days to make sure your soap was made correctly, but then leave it to cure fully for at least a month.

@princ9311 2 жыл бұрын

Pls recommend a best soap ??

@stephensonkrista 2 жыл бұрын

Question for you Elly - I've heard some dissenting opinions on whether it is healthy to make soap bars at a slightly alkaline pH (8-9) the way most soapers do bc the skin is generally acidic. Have you heard anything about this or can you offer any insight on exactly WHY it is the general consensus to make soap at 8-9 pH? Do we test to pH to simply assess that the soap is indeed cooked?

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, all handmade soap is pH 8-9, it's not possible to make it any lower unfortunately (unless you want to make something that isn't soap). Soap is naturally high pH product. A dermatologist will probably tell you not to use soap on your skin due to the pH, but humans have been washing themselves with soap for millennia with no apparent ill-effects, so it's up to the individual to decide if they want to use it or not.

@palakagarwal9750 4 жыл бұрын

can we adjust and lower the PH of shampoo bar from 8 to 5-5.5 ? i found few people telling to add citric acid to lower the PH. Does that really work ? if yes, at what stage can we add it as PH is tested after the soap is cooked (As per your ACV shampoo bar video). Also, does ACV soap have lower PH than other shampoo bars because of presence of Vinegar in it ?

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking 4 жыл бұрын

No, it's soap so it will always have a higher pH. The vinegar isn't strong enough to lower the pH of soap.

@gabrielaab1651 Жыл бұрын

Hi Elly, your job ist wonderfull, Congratulation! I want to ask you why you don't use a PH meter in the composition before putting it into shape? I think it is more accurate than the paper test. I also make soap as a hobby and test the Ph in this way. I bought the Ph meter on Amazon for 7 Euros. Greetings from Austria

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Жыл бұрын

It's not going to be saponified before it hardens and sets, it takes a few days for the reaction to complete. The paper strips are reliable enough for this purpose :)

@gabrielaab1651 Жыл бұрын

Dear Elly thank you very much . I think you have a good reason und I will prove it. Best wishes.

@healing_krystal Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video is it possible for soap pH to come out to acidic?

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Жыл бұрын

No, not if it's made properly.

@Ezzz..584 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Elly ! Is this for body soap or should we use on face as well pls let me know thanks :)

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking 4 жыл бұрын

I use my handmade soaps mainly for body soap and other household cleaning. I use a soap free cleanser on my face because I have very sensitive skin there, but many people are perfeclty fine using soap for their face too.

@Ezzz..584 4 жыл бұрын

@@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Okay... Thats why i was thinking because many soap makers didn't mention in their videos by the thanks again wish me luck i going to start my own working then i will let u know thanks bye.. :)

@jyotinair3736 4 жыл бұрын

So I have made a few batches so far they came out great, also I checked the pH level good as well. My question is do we need to add a preservative to the soap, if I want to sell it, will it cause mold, since it has water in it. I cannot find a detail answer on it. Some of the sites who make soap and sell it on their website it shows they use Benzyl benzoate, I also bought a famous recipe from a master soap maker, but it doesn't have any preservative in the recipe, however on her website it has Benzyl benzoate, as an ingredient.

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking 4 жыл бұрын

No, you don't need any preservative for bar soaps if they are made properly. Bar soap has been made with oil, sodium hydroxide and water all over the world for centuries without any preservative. The alkalinity and low water amount in the solid product prevents spoilage.

@jyotinair3736 4 жыл бұрын

Elly's Everyday thank you

@kajolgolchha1326 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you mam for sharing each and every thing detaily like a chemistry Mam a best channel to learn about soap and chemistry 😇🔥🤗💯

@Skylightatdusk 2 жыл бұрын

Happy to know I am not the only that cuts each strip in half. I thought it was my shameful little secret.

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking 2 жыл бұрын

Haha, nothing wrong with making things last! :)

@4_4_4.. 4 жыл бұрын

Cute cat😍...great channel, from Jordan 🇯🇴♥️

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@raqueldeclase6082 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Elly, Do you only test one bit of the soap that you cut off from the entire bar or every single bar from the entire loaf?

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking 4 жыл бұрын

Just one bar from the batch :)

@LanaS2024 Жыл бұрын

Hi Elly, I love your videos. So I've been making soap for years now, never tested the PH, yet my soaps are quite lovely 😊 today I made a hot processed soap and decided to test the PH level which turned out to be 7, is that good!!!! I heard anything lower than 8 is not soap!!!! I also tested an old bar of soap and it gave me the same result (7) I know it cleans very well 😂 so what do you think is going on!!

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Жыл бұрын

Sounds like your pH paper might not be super accurate? 7 sounds good to me though. I'm sure they're fine. Check out my other video on the zap test!

@LanaS2024 Жыл бұрын

@@EllysEverydaySoapMaking OK I'll do that, thank you so much for the reply 😊

@24shwetaa 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Ellly, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. I made some aloe Vera soap and have kept it for over a month. However when I tested the ph it shows 14! My other batches are showing the same…I’m really not sure what I’m doing wrong. Any advice would be appreciated 😊

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking 2 жыл бұрын

Yikes! Something wrong with your recipe, measurements or lye there. Do not use that soap! You'll have to find out what went wrong. The pH should be 8-9.

@24shwetaa 2 жыл бұрын

@@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Thank you Elly!

@mayravettorazzi7229 2 жыл бұрын

I know this is an old video and hope you see this. I just made a batch of soap using molds I have never done such a small batch like that and when tested 2 days later they’re at a PH of 11 which is the dark blue hue.. should i give it a few more days before i call this a loss? Thank you. 😩

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I'd give it time. If it was made okay they should fully saponify within a couple of days.

@catherinewalker7097 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your great videos. I am wondering what kind of sodium hydroxide you use ? I got some from the hardware store and am not sure if it's the same as from a soap making supplier. My soaps seem to be quite high pH and I wonder if it's because of the lye I'm using. Thanks

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Catherine, I only ever buy my sodium hydroxide/caustic soda from the hardware or the supermarket and it works fine. As far as I know it's the same thing as a soap making supplier would sell. The trick is to look at the fine print on the packaging - it should say 98 or 99% sodium hydroxide. All of the caustic soda brands here in Australia say 98% sodium hydroxide on the label.

@catherinewalker7097 4 жыл бұрын

@@EllysEverydaySoapMaking Thanks Elly, that's good to know. I will check mine and try again. Catherine

@EllysEverydaySoapMaking 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome :)

@AtomicElf1 4 жыл бұрын

@@catherinewalker7097 If you're in the U.S. then Roebic Crystal Drain Cleaner is one option. There are lots of other suppliers available, and this may not be the most cost-effective option, but I was able to pick some up at Lowe's and it's labeled as 100% Lye (sodium hydroxide).

@catherinewalker7097 4 жыл бұрын

@@AtomicElf1 Thank you but I am in Australia. Appreciate your help though