As I gear up to make yet another batch of soap I am very aware of the dangers. Lye is extremely alkaline, very necessary for soap, all soap has lye. Controlling the lye/liquid is one of the most important aspects of soap making.
I made coconut soap this weekend with coconut milk. In order to control the lye/liquid I keep the container on ice and whisk constantly until the correct temperature for soaping has been reached. When I added the oils and fragrance a most magical emulsion emerged.
This soap is creamy and beautiful, just for Nicole who requested it.