Cold Process Soap vs. Hot Process Soap - Pros and Cons | Bramble Berry

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Hot process and cold process refer to two popular methods for making soap at home. Both involve mixing a sodium hydroxide lye solution with a mixture of oils. The main difference is the application of heat. There are pros and cons to each method, but both create wonderful bars of soap!
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@0:00 - Intro
@0:59 - Cold Process Soap Making
@2:10 - Hot Process Soap Making
@4:18 - The Pros and Cons
Both cold process and hot process soap making techniques start with the same foundational ingredients-lye and oils-yet they diverge significantly in terms of process and final product characteristics.
CP soap is known for its smooth texture and versatility in design, allowing for intricate patterns and textures. In contrast, HP soap is appreciated for its quick turnaround and rustic aesthetic but offers less flexibility in terms of design. Both methods result in a great bar of soap, and allow for plenty of customization.
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@bramble-berry 5 месяцев назад

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@barbararitchie5146 4 месяца назад

Hot process soap maker here. Even though you can use and sell the hot process soaps right away, I always let it cure at least 2 weeks before selling or using. The 2 week cure will make a harder bar that will last longer.❤

@Ravegirl346 3 месяца назад

Ive done it too i always let it cure for two weeks or even three weeks.

@Mumsy_Soap 5 месяцев назад

Hot process soap maker here. Thanks for this great video. Another benefit of hot process is customizing superfats. Completely saponifing the cooked batch and then adding expensive skin nourishing, in my opinion, oils.

@gracejaskot1547 4 месяца назад

I love hot process soap making. It's such a satisfying process and I like to pipe the top of the loaves so it's not as rustic (but I like the rustic look, too). I love Anne-Marie's lemongrass lavender hot process soap. It's a classic.

@boop7313 4 месяца назад

I make both and love both processes for different reasons. One more great thing about hot process is you can use less fragrance & get the same strength & you can use those flighty essential oils that usually disappear. Also, it's useful for using those fragrances that do weird things like ricing & acceleration without a problem. I do love cold process though for the artistic side in me & love the smoothness & scoopability of it.

@TheBusySimmer 5 месяцев назад

I need to try hot process, I’ve only ever done cold, but the fact that you can use hot process right away is very attractive.

@LadyGecko 5 месяцев назад

It STILL has to cure!

@make7966 4 месяца назад

If the batter has gone through the gel stage which is the last stage during the hot process, it is ready to pour into the mold and then cut the next day and it is then safe to use. By waiting, you are merely giving it time to become harder through evaporation which will make a nicer bar of soap and will last longer. I love doing hot process. You can use it right away but it will become harder if left a couple weeks too dry. Watch a few videos so you can get the idea of hot process, I did and learned a lot by doing so. Have fun.

@make7966 4 месяца назад

@BadlandsGecko Probably a better word would be "evaporate" or "dry" instead of "cure". If the batter has gone through the gel stage which is the last stage during the hot process, it is ready to pour into the mold and then cut the next day and it is then safe to use. By waiting, you are merely giving it time to become harder through evaporation which will make a nicer bar of soap and will last longer. Perhaps that is what you meant by the word "cure". Sorry if I misunderstood your reply to TheBusysimmer.

@LadyGecko 4 месяца назад

@@make7966 - I responded to you other post too...I am a soap maker. Yes, once the saponification process is complete, soap is 'safe' to use as there is no Sodium Hydroxide remaining. In Hot Process, saponification is complete within a few hours due to the active external application of heat, while in Cold Process, the process is more organic and thus takes a good 24 hours. Do NOT misconstrue by use of the word 'organic'...there is enough in-fighting between the different processes of soap making to say that one way is 'better' than another. I use Cold Process because I'm lazy...I mix, pour, put my molds in the garage and go off to do other things while science does all the work for me. And yes, I have tried Hot Process, Rebatch, CPOP and M&P. And as I noted in my other response, water evaporation is only a part of the 'curing' process.

@make7966 4 месяца назад

@@LadyGeckoI understand what you are saying, thank you. Have a most wonderful day and keep on soaping, friend.

@johannestrahanoski5985 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for showing the ease of hot process. I’ll try it someday, but for now I’m very happy with cold process.

@MorikoKitsune 4 месяца назад

When I first started making soap I had to find just the right book with this info. I would have killed to have such a concise video. Thanks for always sharing info and great ideas.

@patriciasalazar1158 5 месяцев назад

Hot process soap is my cup of tea! Love it and do it regularly. Since I learned to prepare it, I've never bought a bar of commercial soap. I've also done CP soap but prefer the HP.

@make7966 5 месяцев назад

Hi, Ann-Marie, I make HP soap and after it is completely done I let it cool a little and add the fragrance and incorporate about 1/4 cup of plain yogurt into the 3# batch of batter. Adding the yogurt makes the batter fluid, enough to make a nice swirl possible. I then separate it into a couple of containers, color with complementary colors and pour it into the mold using the swirl method. This has worked beautifully for me. So I will say that I prefer HP over CP because your not taking a chance on wasting the fragrance oil or essential oils with this method because the lye no longer exists, the colors will be true and won't morph plus you can use this soap sooner than CP. I do make cold process also and I have used your recipe for beginners and LOVE it. I did change the formula slightly so I could add some Shea butter. All your videos have been very helpful and I want to thank you very much for posting them.

@KomalKaur-bx6zs 4 месяца назад

Hi, how much yogurt do you add per lb of soap?

@papiapaulsoap 4 месяца назад

Cold process soap maker here and love it... I hot process if I need to rebatch any soap but am more comfortable doing cold process soaps ❤ Thank you Anne.. this was a wonderful video 😊

@ashley-cz1sl 5 месяцев назад

I love both verson. I love rebatching my soap scraps into a mash up hot processed bar. My son is doing this for his school science fair project. This will be a cool video for him to watch and referance when he has to present to the class

@toddmeyer7567 5 месяцев назад

Just learned something. Thanks Anne. I've gotten into soap just because of your channel. Happy Soaping Everyone.

@Barbie.Boo1961 5 месяцев назад

I am just in my research phase, like you I am going to give it a good go.

@toddmeyer7567 5 месяцев назад

@@Barbie.Boo1961 nope, right when I say the difference between hot and cold prosses, I'm definitely sticking to Cold.

@toddmeyer7567 5 месяцев назад

I've been making soap for years now and the Cold Prosses Way is the easiest way for me.

@kathykat7592 5 месяцев назад

So interesting. Love learning about soaps. I'm still new and soaking in all the sudsful knowledge. Appreciate your help!!😊

@sujachristodoss518 5 месяцев назад

I never tried hot process. Your method looks easy. I should try. Thanks Bramble berry.

@brendajackson294 5 месяцев назад

I am looking for a gently used crock pot and hope to do some rebatch soap. Nice video and explanation.

@theorgelmeisterakathesoapm8589 5 месяцев назад

I like to do both methods, although i prefer cold process for its variety of designs. A few other hot process benefits are no soda ash and no glycerin rivers.

@georgianasalter 4 месяца назад

On another note, love your hair cut! ❤

@karlad3213 5 месяцев назад

I love making hot process, I haven't been able to make a batch in quite some time but I'm hopeful soon. There are ways to make it more fluid so it resembles cold process more. Thank you for sharing. ❤️

@joyaacio2263 4 месяца назад

Could you please share some of the ways of making the hot process batter more fluidy?

@karlad3213 4 месяца назад

As it starts to cool down slightly add room temperature yogurt, it's good for the skin too. ❤️

@mreinstein48 5 месяцев назад

Cold process produces a smoother look with I love

@joannabrites9857 2 месяца назад

I think the skill is making hot process look like cold process with all the super fatting benefits. Plus all the additives added to loosen the soap is excellent for the skin as well. Cold process is easy compared to pretty hot process soaps. I’d love to see a video on cold process oven process soap. Your excellent Annemarie and I love your products.

@queene8380 8 дней назад

Love them both, I’ve never made HP soap, I need to buy me a slow cooker :)

@hummingmostbird 5 месяцев назад

This was perfect timing, I just decided to get into soapmaking a couple of days ago and had no idea what the difference is

@bramble-berry 5 месяцев назад

We're so glad you found this helpful! What kind of soap making are you going to start with?

@hummingmostbird 4 месяца назад

@@bramble-berry starting with cold process. I just got a bunch of trial sized scents from you guys and they're all so good. Definitely going to be a repeat customer

@SharonAComer 5 месяцев назад

I like HP for rebatching and for sensitive EO that can easily evaporate. I generally prefer CP so I can CPOP the loaf so my colors pop.

@unclefreddyb79 5 месяцев назад

I prefer cold process because I love the designs I can do. But hot process for color free soaps have been really fun to make.

@letstalkaboutlife493 3 месяца назад

i used to do cold process all the time. then i decided to do cold process and stick it in the oven mine always melts the whole mold gets liquid and sometimes i get that starting to rise if i leave it in too long. like with hot process. or if i get the oven too hot. i can put it in the oven right away or sometimes i wait till the next day. it seems to not matter much it still melts to a liquid. its been fun trying it this way. and ive done rebatches and shredded and melted my tiny soap bars to make some dish soap bars.

@jjtt8070 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for the great description of cold versus hot process. I didn’t know about either one since I do melt and 😢 pour. I am brand new to this hot process using the immersion blender and crockpot, do you need a separate one for soap versus cooking?

@bramble-berry 5 месяцев назад

We recommend having dedicated tools for soaping if you plan to make a lot of hot process soap.

@noraoliver1906 15 дней назад

Cold process is simply just more original altho I haven’t tried hot process but cold process is fun to make (if you’re good at it)

@Barbie.Boo1961 5 месяцев назад

Just starting, I am hoping to become unafraid of the lye, I have no clue, other than this channel, hopefully I will feel confident to make a purchase, I need confidence

@b.c.9358 5 месяцев назад

Royalty soaps has a beginner's guide playlist that's very simple. Just wear the appropriate protective clothing (goggles are the most important in my opinion) and be careful. I've gotten lye on my hands & arms before (not wearing long sleeves) and it's honestly not too bad if you wash it off with vinegar immediately.

@janehutchinson5539 5 месяцев назад

Please do more research before you start soaping! This video shows making soap in a glass bowl which is NOT SAFE. And, if you use soap a day after making not, it will not be cured and your soap will not be nearly as good as it will after a 6 week cure. There is lots of very good information on soapmaking available. It’s best to become Well informed before starting

@bramble-berry 5 месяцев назад

We're so excited for you! We recommend our Basics of Soap Making Playlist for our best advice and safety tips for getting started with soap making, it can be found here: ru-vid.com/group/PLr_YF9AaZRqj8bJwX3wwie3-p6bRpkbQC

@brendawyber6556 4 месяца назад

I am new to your channel. It has inspired me try a few things and I was wondering if you can use the equipment used for soap making to cook with after. Do I need a separate stick blender etc just for soap making? Planning a weekend of “making” with my 15 year old granddaughter and want to be prepared.

@bramble-berry 4 месяца назад

We do not recommend using the same tools for cooking as you do for soap making. With a stick blender though, you can always have different heads for soap making that you store with your other suppliers!

@whitelacey333 5 месяцев назад

I do hp. I like the rustic look and no concerns with alien brains, etc..

@user-sh7jt7xq6f 4 месяца назад

Thanks for videos, I love making soaps. How I buy all ingredients for soap making? I'm from Uzbekistan

@bramble-berry 4 месяца назад

We offer quite a few ingredients that can ship internationally on our website, www.brambleberry.com.

@SDub526 5 месяцев назад

Im new ro soap making for my home hobby. First time seeing a video on hot process. Im sure there's another video but id like to learn more. Your example already had color in it. My question was Why not use the hand mixer for some of the stirring in the crock pot once the saponification process starts?

@bramble-berry 5 месяцев назад

Great question! You could try a hand mixer for the earlier stages with the oils, but as it saponifies it'll likely be too thick for a hand mixer.

@thatasiangirl2549 4 месяца назад

Hello can you please tell me which shea butter are you using refined or unrefined?

@bramble-berry 4 месяца назад

We used our Lots of Lather Quick Mix for these recipes, this quick mix is available here: www.brambleberry.com/shop-by-product/ingredients/bases/lots-of-lather-quick-mix/V900008.html#q=lots%2Bof%2Blather&lang=default&start=1

@mayratorres4621 5 месяцев назад

I love to do hot process, I found the soap lather more creamy

@TheCrisBrazil 5 месяцев назад

How would you make milk soap using hot process? I've been making both hot and cold process for 12 years both have really gotten into goat milk soap. I make them using cold process followed by oven process with great success but love to know how to incorporate milk into hot process.

@bramble-berry 5 месяцев назад

We tend to recommend cold process for adding milk to a recipe. With hot process it's difficult (but not impossible) to add fresh ingredients like milk and purees; they tend to scorch during the cooking process.

@linneahulten405 5 месяцев назад

So cold process soap will it not be hot or warm at all by itself in the process? Will it always stay cold. I thought it got hot by itself and didn't dare trying it out, but could have been mixing the information together?

@bramble-berry 5 месяцев назад

Good question! The oils usually need to be warmed up to melt for pouring and the lye water gets very hot on its own. We like to let them both cool to about 120° F or below (and are ideally within 10 degrees of each other). Then add the lye water to the oils and stick blend until thin trace.

@kathleenclossin6918 5 месяцев назад

I love HP but my customers like CP since it is pretty. I do HP when I have trouble with a fragrance and I want to keep it in my line.

@lisasiekierka917 5 месяцев назад

Im just getting into soaping for my family and friends..been watching videos for months now. Trying to vet the courage to make...i had 1 epic fail and haven't tried again. But if you are dealing with milk products, probably not a good idea to do hot process right? I mean it woukd take all the good qualities out of it correct, and scortch the milk?

@bramble-berry 5 месяцев назад

@nancy5721 2 месяца назад

Question...when the cold process is used and the soap is left in the mould for up to three days, is it kept covered or wrapped in a blanket?

@bramble-berry 2 месяца назад

We normally only cover the soap for the first 24 hours. Afterward it can sit out at room temperature.

@careercoach799 5 месяцев назад

I like both but struggle with CP lol....

@newfashionboutique8674 3 месяца назад

Hi, Wat is the curing time for hot process soap, pls do reply.....

@bramble-berry 3 месяца назад

Hot process soap can be cut within 1 day but a 1-2 week cure time is still generally recommended.

@samihage1223 4 месяца назад

What type of color do you use?

@bramble-berry 4 месяца назад

We use mica colorants for most of our recipes!

@jenniferbutcher8393 5 месяцев назад

Can you hot process pure olive oil soap?

@bramble-berry 5 месяцев назад

You can make castile soap with hot process.

@Coconutluxenaturals 5 месяцев назад

Cold process gal here all the way. The finished product is just so much smoother. I find the hot process soap has a cooked smell left behind that cold process doesn't..

@caro5797 3 месяца назад

Hope someone can answer my question. I made a cold process soap. Did not add enough lye water (my mistake) so the soap is too soft. I want to melt it in a crock pot, and add the lye water amount that is missing. Do I have to respect the 10 degrees difference like in cold process? I do think the answer is yes. Thank you!

@bramble-berry 3 месяца назад

We have not found there to be a good way to fix soap with not enough lye. You can read more about this on our old blog here: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/soapy-mess-quick-guide/

@gurdevsingh6346 Месяц назад

Which one lasts longer?

@bramble-berry Месяц назад

They both last equally as long, but CP soap is ready a little sooner.

@MsNoni76 5 месяцев назад

Love your videos! I love both methods. When I want to play and have a little fun with my soaps I do the cold process. But if I’m in a hurry and want my soaps right away then I do the hot process! Thanks for making such awesome videos!

@norhildaalvarez7592 5 месяцев назад

I love hot process. Great video ❤

@bramble-berry 4 месяца назад

Thank you! 🤗

@samihage1223 4 месяца назад

Are you using mica Powder? Is mica water or Oil solubel

@bramble-berry 4 месяца назад

Mica is oil soluble.

@bramble-berry 4 месяца назад

Hot process soap is ready to use before cold process. Hot process and cold process will typically not exceed 180 degrees.

@samihage1223 4 месяца назад

Is hot process Soap Harder and last longer? What’s The maximum temperatur we can attend maximum in hot process Soap? And in cold process Soap

@bramble-berry 4 месяца назад

They're quite similar in durability, cold process needs to cure for 4 to 6 weeks for a nice solid bar, whereas we recommend a 1-2 week cure time for hot process.

@vidablue66 5 месяцев назад

I do cold process soap making. I have not tried hot process soap making.

@RudeDogRanch 5 месяцев назад

Hot processed with essential oils. The simplicity goes hand in hand

@shannongray151 5 месяцев назад

I do mainly hot processed soaps myself and I love them. I do add extra super fat and coconut yogurt at the end of the cook that makes it a bit more fluid.

@RomanesEuntDomus. 2 месяца назад

I want to eat them!!!! 😢

@beatrizcasas41 5 месяцев назад

I prefer Hot process always

@janehutchinson5539 5 месяцев назад

Your comment that hot process soap is “ready to sell” the next day surprises me. Hot process and cold process soaps are both safe to use within a couple of days BUT, BOTH need to cure for several weeks before they should be used. You are doing a disservice to new or inexperienced soapers by suggesting otherwise. I’m glad you commented on soaping safety. However Using a glass bowl to make soap is NOT safe as the lye can damage and shatter glass.

@SoilToSoul 5 месяцев назад

I'm sort of surprised by that particular comment as well, of being able to use it the next day. Been making soap for a year and have never heard that about hot process soap. Everything I've read and seen still says hot process soap needs to cure, although it is for less time than cold process.

@bramble-berry 5 месяцев назад

Cure time for both cold process soap and hot process soap is a bit of a mix of science and art. It can be little bit complicated! We understand how this short video may have oversimplified, and we apologize for any confusion. In general, for cold process soap, the recommended cure time is 4-6 weeks. During this time, the soap continues to saponify while some of the extra water will evaporate. For hot process soap, the extra heat speeds up the saponification process, so the soap is gentle enough to use the next day. Hot process soap can still benefit from extra curing, if the maker prefers. But it does not need as much as cold process soap. One week is usually sufficient, but some makers may choose to cure for less or longer. The hot process soap may not be at the optimal firmness the next day, but it is gentle and safe to sell the next day if you'd like. We appreciate the question, and giving us the chance to clarify.

@clarioncall8449 5 месяцев назад

Definitely do not agree that cold princess is safe to use within a couple days. I can’t imagine getting raw soap in the eye. Needs a cure time off 4 - 6 weeks.

@janehutchinson5539 4 месяца назад

@@clarioncall8449 in cold process soap, saponification is normally complete within 48 hours; it’s no longer “raw soap” - unless the soap is lye heavy, in which case it shouldn’t be used for a few months if at all. Both CP and HP soaps improve greatly through curing, but once saponified they are safe to use. It’s perfectly fine to try out your CP soap after a couple days as long as all the lye has saponified.

@clarioncall8449 4 месяца назад

@@janehutchinson5539 I am aware of that, but the ph can still be higher than is comfortable.

@louisdepointedulac3072 5 месяцев назад

If you're in Europe, you can't sell your hot process soap the next day you make it as it still is full of water and legally, you have to have the weight of it after it stops losing water. You can't shrink wrap it, cigar band labels would fall off as soap shrinks from evaporation of water and boxing it up could create issues such as mold. No matter where you are, please don't destroy the reputation of soapmakers by selling freshly made soap.