Probably the most common question soapers ask when modifying a formulation is “what oil can I replace ABC oil with?” The short answer is, it depends on why you’re trying to swap the oils. Is it to lower cost, or replace an oil that’s hard to obtain? Maybe you want to replace the oil in order to change the characteristics of the soap… In this course we’re going to discus swapping oils for other similar oils.
Lessons include a video excerpt from a Members Only Zoom Session where we discussed alternatives for olive oil which has skyrocket in prices since COVID, along with SAP values, fatty acid profiles, cost comparison, and an overview of how to test the new oil(s) in your formulations.
But more importantly, the class helps you understand WHY you would want to swap an oil, and how to choose a new oil based on your why!
Specific recommendations are discussed for both coconut and olive oil, and the same procedures can be applied to any oil you want to swap out in your formulations.