Recent content by Maria

Obviously it doesn't all wash off or we would all be making unscented soaps. I find certain ingredients added after the cook contribute to very nice soaps.

I never thought of using hyaluronic acid due to the expense. I am considering trying a formula with DMAE since I came across an explanation on making a solution. I would add it after the cook.

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I have only used wax paper to line my molds and it works fine.

Camden Grey doesn't allow pickups any more.

I make HP and often use it the next day. When I made CP I had to wait about a week to try it or it left my skin dry.

I pour off the water and only use the cream.

You don't need to wait for it to cool. If you are concerned that some of the scent will burn off from the heat, just add a little more. I have a couple of citrus scents that smoke a little when they hit 200 degree soap. Waiting too long may have caused that but also cooking too long may be...

Are you sure they were there before adding the milk? Only my milk soaps have the white chunks, but not every batch.

Today I had a request for kosher soap. Has anyone had their soap kosher certified and was it worth the trouble/expense?

Every time I think I have the "perfect" recipe, after a while I come up with a way to improve it. Sometimes by accident or sometimes I wake up with a what if idea. I think it is part of what makes soap making like an addiction. At least for me.

294 after today's market. I was not feeling well last week and need to get busy.

I prefer the marbled look also but found out by accident if I add a small amount of TD plus the color I am using, I get more of a matte look. Unfortunately the TD affects the final color somewhat.

If I use 15 oz of lye, I would use 30 oz of water when additional liquid like milk is going to added at the end. Otherwise I would use the amount on soap calc.

I don't use a crockpot to HP, I use a large stainless steel pot. I also cook at a higher heat than a crockpot to speed things up. Regarding the the scents with low flash points, when they hit 200 degree soap, they will smoke. I only use a couple with low flash points and I add slightly more...