Sodium Lactate (60%) – 1L

When using sodium lactate in cold process soapmaking, it is important to handle it with care as it is a strong salt solution. It is recommended to use a 60% liquid solution of sodium lactate, which means that the solution contains 60% sodium lactate and 40% water.

To use sodium lactate in cold process soap, you should first add it to your lye solution after it has cooled to room temperature. The recommended usage rate of sodium lactate is 1-3% of the total oil weight in the recipe. You should stir the sodium lactate into the lye solution until it is fully dissolved before adding it to the oils.

After adding the lye solution to the oils, you should continue to stir the mixture until it reaches trace. Trace is the point at which the soap batter has thickened enough to leave a trail on the surface when you drizzle it back into the pot.

Once the soap has reached trace, you can pour it into your soap molds and let it cure for several weeks before using. The addition of sodium lactate should help to create a harder, longer-lasting bar of soap with good lather and moisturizing properties.