请问：我洗到第二块，皂怎么那么快软掉，皂还很容易散掉、分尸…第一块还不会那么夸张-_-#

I'm washing the second piece and the soap is getting soft so quickly. It's also easy to break and crumble.The first piece of soap won't be that exaggerated. -_-#

手工皂软掉：手工皂本身它是容易吸湿性的皂！所以，需保存在通风的环境中，且不可受到日照，否则易酸败，若在密闭的浴室或是连日下雨多时，或是浸泡在有水的皂盘情况下，都会使它软烂！为避免此现象，经济许可下，可在全家洗完澡后先擦干地板再用除湿机除湿（若没有除湿机的家庭请洗完澡把厕所门窗打开通风）可一举两得，使浴室保持干燥又可使皂不致成软烂现象。

Handmade soap becomes soft because it has strong water absorption properties. Therefore, it should be stored in a well-ventilated area and protected from sunlight to prevent it from turning rancid. If it is kept in a closed bathroom, exposed to continuous rain or soaked in a soap dish with water, it will become soft and mushy. To avoid this, if financially feasible, after everyone has finished bathing, dry the bathroom floor and use a dehumidifier to reduce the humidity (if there is no dehumidifier in the home, open the bathroom door and windows for ventilation). This not only keeps the bathroom dry but also prevents the soap from becoming soft and mushy.

焱芝，为何不加化学硬脂酸？皂基？其可改善上述现象！那就失去洗手工皂，崇尚天然，不使皮肤接触化学之意义了！

Yanzhi, why not add chemical stearic acid or soap base to improve the situation? It would lose the meaning of natural handmade soap and the pursuit of natural ingredients. We advocate avoiding contact with chemicals on our skin!

另加天然腊其对硬度贡献不大，但它有助脱模，也略能降低皂粉的产生，但它会降低皂的起泡性，如用量大，对于有敏感皮肤的人容易产生痘痘，这也是焱芝顾忌之处！故一块好的手工皂它是偏软，因为它添加了高比例滋润保湿度高的用油！

The addition of beeswax doesn't contribute much to the hardness of the soap, but it aids in easy unmolding and slightly reduces the production of soap scum. However, it can decrease the lathering properties of the soap, and if used in large amounts, it may cause acne for people with sensitive skin. This is why Yanzhi is cautious about using it in her soap. Therefore, a good handmade soap is usually on the softer side, as it contains a high proportion of moisturizing and nourishing oils.

所以洗完把皂别放在浴室也可以吗？

Is it okay to not leave the soap in the bathroom after washing?

放在通风处，不要受到日照即可！

Place it in a well-ventilated area and avoid direct sunlight.

PS：手工皂使用到最后阶段，小块若不好操作，建议可包在泡泡棉、沐浴巾中洗身体，泡沫多又好操作！

PS: In the final stages of using handmade soap, if the remaining small pieces are difficult to handle, it is recommended to wrap them in a bubble sponge or a bath towel to wash your body. This will produce more foam and make it easier to use! 

手工皂是与一般市售上的肥皂特性是不同的！一般有加化学硬脂剂，当然不会软！

Handmade soap has different properties compared to commercially available soaps! Generally, commercial soaps contain added chemical hardeners, so they won't be soft!

您的浴室是否密不通风、湿气太重？或者是有泡到水导致手工皂会软？

Do you have poor ventilation or excessive humidity in your bathroom? Or perhaps the soap has become soft due to being exposed to water?

焱芝手工皂硬度适中，若没有泡到水不至于软烂不堪！

Yanzsoap has moderate hardness, if it is not soaked in water, it will not be soft and rotten!

您应该是第一次使用手工皂，不能和市售的一般皂相提并论！

You may be using handmade soap for the first time, and it cannot be compared to commercially available soap!

以下是几种晾皂的方法参考：

Here are a few ways to dry soap for reference:

1.使用皂盘：将冷制手工皂放在排水孔上方的皂盘上，以让空气流通并帮助水分蒸发。这样可以让皂干燥，防止变软并减少浪费。

1. Using a soap plate: Place the cold-process handmade soap on a soap dish above the drain to allow air circulation and aid in water evaporation. This will help the soap dry out, prevent it from becoming soft, and reduce waste.

2.使用皂架：可以使用一个特殊的皂架，它具有让皂保持通风和流通的孔。皂架还可以帮助皂保持其形状和质地。

2. Use a soap dish: You can use a special soap dish that has holes to allow for ventilation and airflow around the soap. The soap dish can also help the soap maintain its shape and texture.

3.放在干燥处：放置皂的地方应该是干燥、通风良好的地方。这可以帮助皂在使用后更快地干燥，防止变软和减少浪费。

3. Store in a dry place: The place where the soap is stored should be dry and well-ventilated. This can help the soap dry faster after use, prevent it from becoming soft, and reduce waste.