tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373649330246824979.post5157283624832457822..comments2023-04-15T05:57:49.200-05:00Comments on I'd Lather Be Soaping: The Dreaded Spots of the Orangeness!LatherBeSoapinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18018716091511424218noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373649330246824979.post-60149597756705182772014-12-01T15:42:38.382-06:002014-12-01T15:42:38.382-06:00Thank you, Darinka!Thank you, Darinka!LatherBeSoapinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18018716091511424218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373649330246824979.post-48575352096779469532014-11-30T09:53:00.968-06:002014-11-30T09:53:00.968-06:00
Regularly read your posts! They are excellent! Th...<br />Regularly read your posts! They are excellent! Thank you!diprirodnisapunihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15841166570428216609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373649330246824979.post-34754014480983125302014-11-28T17:17:57.418-06:002014-11-28T17:17:57.418-06:00Hi, Lisa! Thanks for your comments. I've got f...Hi, Lisa! Thanks for your comments. I've got four bars left from this batch and only two have DOS so far after 16 months. The discoloration isn't uniform at all, just the one big spot. I know what you mean about the humidity - I think it may have played a role here, too. Thanks for reading!LatherBeSoapinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18018716091511424218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373649330246824979.post-31175747871977085962014-11-27T12:39:36.906-06:002014-11-27T12:39:36.906-06:00You might want to put them off to the side and jus...You might want to put them off to the side and just keep an eye on them. I did this with a batch of Orange and Patchouli, all essential oils and later realized that it might just be the Patchouli discoloring the white part (not spots, more of a creeping browning of the white sections) of the bars. They all still smelled great and no whiff of rancidity. I, also, did a batch with Patchouli (eo's) and cranberry fig, same thing happened to the white part as with the Orange Patchouli batch. That's when I thought that it might not be DOS, but just the Patchouli e/o discoloring. I live in SE Louisiana and run a dehumidifier in the soap house all the time. Humidity definitely plays a factor with DOS. Just a thought, great post.Lisa Geeckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09688071180370902490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373649330246824979.post-27033141761393693332014-11-22T15:04:31.390-06:002014-11-22T15:04:31.390-06:00Thanks, Maja! On the bright side, I did at least g...Thanks, Maja! On the bright side, I did at least get a blog post out of the whole DOS ordeal! This is the first time I've had DOS, but it probably won't be the last. I'm glad that the post was helpful!LatherBeSoapinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18018716091511424218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373649330246824979.post-64628622979042380262014-11-21T10:43:24.163-06:002014-11-21T10:43:24.163-06:00Well, it wouldn't be fun if there was not som...Well, it wouldn't be fun if there was not something frustrating, lol! I'm kidding, but I suppose we all experience DOS sooner or later. Luckily, it's not that often,so we can identify the culprit the most of times. <br />This is a great article, Jenny, I'm sure newbies will be grateful for it. And yes, I'm sorry you had a good reason to write it. : -)Diva Prirodna Kozmetikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01713766013775796957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373649330246824979.post-81821418395043990592014-11-18T16:00:10.857-06:002014-11-18T16:00:10.857-06:00Hi, Vicki! I've got four bars left from this b...Hi, Vicki! I've got four bars left from this batch and only two of those bars have DOS so far. I wonder if humidity was an issue, since this batch developed DOS and glycerin dew. Strange that none of my other bars from other batches got glycerin dew, though. Maybe there's something particular about the ingredients in this batch. I may also get rid of my older oils and start fresh with some new ones, too. Thanks for reading - I'm glad that you liked the post!LatherBeSoapinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18018716091511424218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373649330246824979.post-35973341371985902792014-11-17T14:34:32.571-06:002014-11-17T14:34:32.571-06:00Oh 'dreaded' is such a good word for it. I...Oh 'dreaded' is such a good word for it. I know it's harmless but it doesn't half spoil the look of a lovingly crafted soap eh? Did it affect all the bars or just one or two? I've only seen it a couple of times among my batches - and only one or two of a batch, not the whole lot - and wasn't able to pinpoint the reason, but I hadn't soaped with those 'usual suspect' oils. I have recenlty experienced the glycerin dew too - due I think to the dampness in our new house when we moved in (fortunately now rectified!) I've yet to notice any DOS on those ones, but keeping an eye on them... Great explanation by the way - I'm bookmarking for future reference ;-DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373649330246824979.post-12425935504470970732014-11-16T14:12:37.419-06:002014-11-16T14:12:37.419-06:00Thanks, Natalia! I'm glad that you enjoyed the...Thanks, Natalia! I'm glad that you enjoyed the post. I've heard that sunflower oil has a reputation for contributing to DOS. I wonder if some of my oils are old, too. I'll have to keep an eye on my other batches made with similar ingredients. I also thought it was interesting that this batch developed glycerin dew, which makes me wonder if humidity had something to do with it. LatherBeSoapinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18018716091511424218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373649330246824979.post-52761981389224863342014-11-16T14:09:57.686-06:002014-11-16T14:09:57.686-06:00Thanks, Gordana! I'm not totally sure what hap...Thanks, Gordana! I'm not totally sure what happened here, although I suspect humidity or my oils. These bars were the only ones that got glycerin dew and they're the only ones that have gotten DOS so far. I'll have to watch my other batches made with the same oils to see if they develop DOS. I'll still enjoy using this soap, though, even if it isn't as pretty as it used to be!LatherBeSoapinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18018716091511424218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373649330246824979.post-47644172034205762552014-11-16T14:07:14.059-06:002014-11-16T14:07:14.059-06:00That's a good idea, Monica! I'll think of ...That's a good idea, Monica! I'll think of my DOS spot as a bit of sunshine. That makes it a little easier to look at. :) And thanks for the kind feedback! I sometimes wonder if I'm explaining things well. I'm glad to hear that the post was helpful.LatherBeSoapinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18018716091511424218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373649330246824979.post-76618957928379773412014-11-16T09:52:57.623-06:002014-11-16T09:52:57.623-06:00Your made a detailed and very well explained post,...Your made a detailed and very well explained post, Jenny, as always! I also dealt with it, and the problem was an old sunflower oil. It's indeed something we all would like to avoid, but as you said, something we can't be sure abut the quality of the oils we buy so best is to buy them in small quantities or to use them asap...Thanks for this interesting info, I didn't even know it's called DOS :)Nataliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15461059003475408570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373649330246824979.post-26806494336215925392014-11-16T00:31:50.874-06:002014-11-16T00:31:50.874-06:00Grate info Jenny. So many complex tings can influe...Grate info Jenny. So many complex tings can influence DOS generation. But you are right, it is esthetic aspect and you can still enjoy using this beautiful bar of soap.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11539352759185539397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373649330246824979.post-24578693237878584092014-11-16T00:03:31.609-06:002014-11-16T00:03:31.609-06:00You could always think of the DOS as a sunny spot ...You could always think of the DOS as a sunny spot in your lovely soap. :) <br /><br />Are you planning on teaching soap making because you do a fabulous job of explaining everything about soap making. It's no wonder you've got such a huge following.SoapSudsationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11718909493010782389noreply@blogger.com