Recent content by Ccumato

Thanks everyone. I guess I'm not scared because I weigh each oil seperatly and mark it off. Then weigh total oils to verify. Then leave on warm and mix the lye.

Genny. Is there a better way for the $ to do larger batches?

I've been making several batches 5lb CP in my crockpot. Basically put it on high till 120 degree. Mix lie at the same temp. I want to start making 10lb - 15lb Batches. 1. Why can I not put all the oils in a stock pot 20qt stainless steel on Low. Not 1234567 or 8. But the lowest setting...

Does anyone on here have a 100% Castile Olive Oil already cured?

Curious from experienced people not opinions. Has anyone tried this?

I do a ph test and usually waiting 3-4 weeks. I do have castor and shea. The bar that has castor and shea has 25% co and still kinda drying. Should I try 85% OO, 10% SB, 5% Castor Oil. Where can I read what the cleansing means and why use coconut oil then?

I'm trying to find a recipe that won't dry out my skin. I have used straight Dr. bronners baby soap. Then I made my own. Now I have dropped my CO oil. I even tried adding shea butter and caster oil. But still dries skin out faster in feet and private parts. So here is my last recipe. Any...

Yes. If I find a good price the shipping is insane.

I'm looking for 16oz plastic bottles with the normal push to open caps. I have found a couples places. But they are around $0.80 each with shipping. Anyone know of better places that might be hidden? Chris

Thank you for your replies Maybe I'm using moisturizer wrong I have dry skin after using homemade soap. Should I do 8 or 10 % superfat. Can I add the extra oil after if its not enough.

I have played and played with the soap calc. I am looking for something that moisturizes like my dove bar did before I looked into chemicals. I have palm, coconut, olive Ev, sun flower, coco, and shea.

I use soapcalc.com and make my recipe. It gives me a conditioning value? What does that mean because I also see people say if it makes your skin dry just increase your Superfat to moisturize your skin. Please help

I am curious how to measure the size of my soap so that it equals 4oz after it cures? Lets say I have 20oz Oils 10oz Water and Lye ----------------------- 30oz total weight Lets say I'm cutting 3 oz bars = 10 bars. 3oz per bar. What will it weigh after curing ???????? I think I saw...

So I don't want to wait 4-6 weeks. Lol :( I just read about cold process. Pour in your mold. Then leave it in the oven on 175 for 1.5 hours with freezer paper on the top and then leave it in over night cooling in the oven slowly and POOF no waiting. Is that true? Or dumb

I will be making this recipe tomorrow. 45% Olive Oil 25% Coconut Oil 30% Palm Oil My question is Summer Bee Calc gives me a different lye and water ratio than Soap Calc. Why? Soap Calc says I should have 5% Super Fat and 38% Water Ratio? Is that ok