【Soap Science①】Less Water Makes Soap Trace SLOWER?! The Shocking Truth / 水を減らしたら、逆にトレースが遅くなった衝撃の理由

"Reducing the amount of water speeds up tracing"—that's what soap-making textbooks say, right? But is that really true even when mixing by hand? I conducted a comparative experiment using a mini 250g oil container, comparing the standard Japanese "35% water" (29% caustic soda concentration) with the American professional-grade "22% water" (40% caustic soda concentration)! The results were unexpected: High water: Trace in 30 minutes! Low water: A whopping 50 minutes! Why did reducing the water take 20 minutes longer? I'll delve deeper into the "trap of caustic soda not being able to perform at its best," something not mentioned in textbooks. Timestamps 0:00 Explanation of Moisture Content and Surprising Results 1:40 Why does reducing moisture content slow down tracing? 4:33 The Trap of Fake Tracing 6:31 Reasons for Judging by Tracing 7:04 Conclusion *Follow me on Social Media / SNS* Instagram:   / etsuko_watanabe_soap   Blog/Website: http://primadonna-handmade.com/ A Note on Science As a soap maker, I know we cannot draw a final scientific conclusion from just one experiment! Results can vary depending on temperature, oil blending, and humidity. However, this is a very real, unfiltered look at what happened in my studio. If you loved this crazy experiment, please LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE! #SoapMaking #SoapScience #WaterDiscount #ColdProcessSoap #SoapMakingForBeginners #HandmadeSoap