請問：我洗到第二塊，皂怎麼那麼快軟掉，皂還很容易散掉、分屍…第一塊還不會那麼誇張-_-#

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. -_-#

手工皂軟掉：手工皂本身它是容易吸濕性的皂！所以，需保存在通風的環境中，且不可受到日照，否則易酸敗，若在密閉的浴室或是連日下雨多時，或是浸泡在有水的皂盤情況下，都會使它軟爛！為避免此現象，經濟許可下，可在全家洗完澡後先擦乾地板再用除濕機除濕（若沒有除濕機的家庭請洗完澡把廁所門窗打開通風）可一舉兩得，使浴室保持乾燥又可使皂不致成軟爛現象。
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，為何不加化學硬脂酸？皂基？其可改善上述現象！那就失去洗手工皂，崇尚天然，不使皮膚接觸化學之意義了！

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!

另加天然臘其對硬度貢獻不大，但它有助脫模，也略能降低皂粉的產生，但它會降低皂的起泡性，如用量大，對於有敏感皮膚的人容易產生痘痘，這也是焱芝顧忌之處！故一塊好的手工皂它是偏軟，因為它添加了高比例滋潤保濕度高的用油！

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.

所以洗完把皂別放在浴室也可以嗎？

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

放在通風處，不要受到日照即可！

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

PS：手工皂使用到最後階段，小塊若不好操作，建議可包在泡泡棉、沐浴巾中洗身體，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! 

手工皂是與一般市售上的肥皂特性是不同的！一般有加化學硬脂劑，當然不會軟！

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風、濕氣太重？或者是有泡到水導致手工皂會軟？

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

焱芝手工皂硬度適中，若沒有泡到水不至於軟爛不堪！

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

您應該是第一次使用手工皂，不能和市售的一般皂相提並論！

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

以下是幾種晾皂的方法參考：

Here are a few ways to dry soap for reference:

1.使用皂盤：將冷製手工皂放在排水孔上方的皂盤上，以讓空氣流通並幫助水分蒸發。這樣可以讓皂乾燥，防止變軟並減少浪費。

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：可以使用一個特殊的皂架，它具有讓皂保持通風和流通的孔。皂架還可以幫助皂保持其形狀和質地。

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.放在乾燥處：放置皂的地方應該是乾燥、通風良好的地方。這可以幫助皂在使用後更快地乾燥，防止變軟和減少浪費。

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.