Recent content by Janine Hoffart

I have not used a preservative in my magnesium lotion, I only use emulsion wax, stearic acid and vitamin E cream. I have made 2 batches so far and have had to problem at all. The water portion is magnesium brine. I know lots of people that don't use an actual preservative and it's fine. I have...

This is interesting, more the part about not using milk in lotions. I see so many people using goats milk in their lotions. I'm confused about the "coffee, Hydrosol & aloe" tho. I have seen people use Hydrosol and people who use aloe and rave about it. I was hoping to make a lotion with Hydrosol...

You're going to make me use a soap calculator aren't you! Lol thank you for this, I will give it a try!

It seemed every time I read a different recipe I would go buy the stuff I needed for that recipe, then a local soap making compnay was selling all of their ingredients and because it all sounded like a great deal I kinda went overboard. I will post my first recipe on the forum before I make it...

Thank you so much, I feel better already lol. I do agree that it's important to weigh the ingredients rather than use volume. I am a baker so I am familiar with that and it works better in sourdough baking. I am hoping after I make a couple of batches that I'm not so intimidated. Thank you for...

Hello, I am brand new to soap making! I have not made soap yet but it's getting close. I have purchased about $500 in ingredients and am excited to try but I get so overwhelmed with the science behind all the percentage stuff. So many people say to use a soap calculator but I just want to follow...