Curing refers to the period after cutting during which the soap
becomes milder and harder. Milder as saponification finishes and
harder as water evaporates. You can extend the life of your soap
through careful formulation and storage. Over time, exposure to
heat and humidity can degrade the quality of your soaps. Soap
that sits in water or is allowed to be in the stream of the
shower will melt away rapidly so dry them between uses.  All
solid handmade soaps will melt readily in water because the high
level of naturally occurring glycerin keeps the bar softer than
mass-produced commercial soap from which the glycerin has been
removed. Your soap will probably become longer lasting as it is
allowed to dry and cure, but it will never be as long-lasting as
the commercial variety.  After cutting and while curing, cold-
process soap needs to be kept at a relatively constant
temperature and have air circulation. Depending on the amount of
soap you make, you can dry your soap on a paper-covered cookie
sheet, a small sh