Dreaded Orange Spots (DOS) are one of the most frustrating problems soapmakers run into. When those orange spots appear on a bar of soap, it can feel like the whole batch is ruined.
In this video, I walk through a real batch of soap that developed DOS and show how I rebatch the soap to salvage it. Along the way, I explain what likely caused the DOS in the first place and share tips for preventing it in future batches.
What You’ll Learn:
- What Dreaded Orange Spots (DOS) look like in handmade soap
- The most common causes of DOS in cold process soap
- How to rebatch soap that has developed DOS
- When soap with DOS can still be saved — and when it should be discarded
- Practical tips for preventing DOS in future batches
Want the full written guide?
→ Read the full article: DOS Soap – Dealing with Dreaded Orange Spots in Handmade Soap
