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Can you melt Pears soap?

Published in Soap Making 1 min read

No, Pears soap is likely unsuitable for melting.

The primary reason Pears soap doesn't melt well lies in its composition. Unlike melt-and-pour soaps, which use glycerin as a high-boiling solvent, Pears soap contains ethyl alcohol and water. Ethyl alcohol has a lower boiling point than water.

To create meltable soap, the water typically needs to be replaced with a high-boiling solvent like glycerin. This allows the soap to melt and re-solidify without losing its desirable properties. Because Pears soap doesn't utilize this approach, it won't effectively melt and recast.

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