Recent content by Cypress

Originally when I pick up the suet I also bought a bunch of pig fat to render into lard too. I lost it to my hubby for cooking. Lard is now our main cooking and baking oil. He just found out he can deep fry in tallow so I'm worried lol

Puddinandpeanuts I don't go to doctors to get a diagnosis so I don't have a label, but that's another story. Autoimmune problems run very strong in my family and this is more than dry winter skin as it runs all year long. Not_ally my husband puts it on his heels and it...

first I should probably be lynched for sitting on this until winter was nearly over but I wanted to make sure it worked. I have really bad skin that regularly tries to leave my body one way or another, but I found something to help it stay put even through the miserable weather we had this...

savvysoaps first I am glad to see you took the advise the more knowledgeable folks here gave. I know it's not easy to hear something you don't want. I'm really glad you stayed with us. :thumbup: I too am a newbie and I thought getting together all the oils I needed would be super expensive, but...

Girlishcharm2004 I never thought of the preservatives in soap being a problem, but that would explain why free and clear products for sensitive skin no longer agree with me. Definitely shows I'm on the right path. All you guys have been nothing but helpful and I appreciate all your help...

Sorry my reply is late Saponista I'm in Northwest pa

I think I'm going to try my second batch today. Do you think its too soon for hot process? I can't wait to make something for my skin we're in the middle of a cold snap and my hands are not happy at all. Could someone send some of their heat over my way if they have any extra.:smile:

My skin tends to turn red, crack, and then peel off. Unfortunately I'm not exaggerating. It would be nice to try scents and color eventually. I saw one on here that used dandelion leaves to color soap and thought I probably wouldn't have a reaction to that, so maybe down the road.

No color, no scent, it's laundry bar soap. I figured I'm dangerous walking across the floor best not try anything too fancy. I'm kind of on the fence about trying scent or color, since I have such a bad reaction to commercial ones.

I finally had my lye come in today and made my first batch. It has already fully gelled about 1\2 hour in it looks awesome. I again want to thank everyone here for a wealth of information, and the generosity to take the time to set a newbie straight. :p Now we just have to find out how the soap...

now I really want my lye hurry up ups, but really thank you guys for all the help, I think I'm going to go with more co and some tallow no soy. I already have the tallow in the freezer might as well use it, but I think you saved me a lot with the soy. If that sounds ok

Do you guys find making soap to be more cost effective than buying it? I already realize the benefits and (if I don't blow up the house) it's something I want to do, but if I could show a lower cost it would help get my hubby on board. He wouldn't grumble about making soap instead of soup.

Thanks for the welcome Susie I actually use a whipped version that is kind of like a cream. Later I might try liquid soap but right now I need to learn cp before I ever attempt liquid.

Showing my lack of knowlege :( I was afraid if I went 100% co it would be hard to grate/dissolve but I also don't think it would be a lot of fun to wash clothes only to have them come out dirty :oops: So laundry soap can only be 100% co? :-?

I have been lurking for a while and finally decided to take the plunge. I am waiting for my lye to arrive but thought in the mean time I would ask for opinions on a laundry bar recipe for homemade laundry soap. I have been doing a fels-nap-tha borax and washing soda recipe and I love it but...