In episode 63 of Soapmaking 101 with the Soap Queen, Anne-Marie Faiola addresses the issue of cracking in cold process soap. The episode starts with a welcome and an introduction to the topic of soap cracking. Anne-Marie explains the factors that contribute to cracking, including temperature variations and the role of specific ingredients. She offers insights into how to prevent this common issue, ensuring a smoother soapmaking process. The discussion also covers the usability of cracked soap, providing reassurance and practical advice for salvaging such batches. The episode concludes with a wrap-up of the key points discussed.

(0:00) Welcome and episode introduction

(0:30) Understanding and Preventing Cracking in Cold Process Soap

(1:48) Temperature factors and ingredient impacts on soap cracking

(2:54) Cracked soap usability

(3:13) Episode wrap-up