# Soaping at Cool Temperatures v/s Hot Temperatures

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Source: https://help.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/en_us/soaping-at-cool-temperatures-vs-hot-temperatures-H1_hm3xDGx

Last updated: 2026-08-17T16:15:43.930Z

 **Cold Process soaping temperature is a personal preference and will vary slightly depending on the recipe. While most soapers prefer to soap between (120-130 ° F), there are times when you will want to soap higher or lower:**

**When to Keep Soaping Temps Cool**  **(100-110 ° F)**

**When to keep Soaping Temps Hot** **(131-160 ° F)**

 You want to prevent gel phase 

 You want to promote gel phase 

 You are making soap with alternative liquids (milk, juice, tea, etc) instead of water  
  

 You want to prevent soda ash 

 You want to prevent glycerin rivers 

 To help soap saponify quicker 

 When working with a fragrance oil that heats up or speeds up trace 

 You are working with beeswax in your soap batter

 Your room temperature is hot