Using rancid oils to make soap?

[amber913]

I have some shea butter that's way past its prime. All of my oils are, but it's the shea that's the most pungent. Can i still use this to make bar soap (to the grate for laundry and dish soap)? Or will it maintain its stinkiness? Can i cover it up with eo's? I was going to use a few ounces of shea, a few of cocoa butter and an ounce of beeswax--trying to use up what i have.

[JamieCatheryn]

I really wouldn't want to do it, I try to avoid even letting my soap go rancid (as it can, very slowly if you get the superfatting low enough), I'd throw it out if it did. Rancid oils are bad for you to touch and breath as well as to consume.