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    Fluid hot process soap

    Has anyone tried this method? I tried this method but it did not work well when i wanted to make the soap colorful. I don't have a big oven,so placing containers in it is not possible. Do we need to cook it completely before adding yogurt? Any alternative to yogurt?
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    Costliest soap on earth??

    I was searching something when i came across this site. http://corsilver.com/collections/facial-soaps/products/cor-signature-silver-soap-trial-size Trial size -30grams is for $15,and lasts for 3 months. It is written on this site that it contains nano silver and silica. It is their patented...
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    A beautiful mistake!

    I tried hanger swirl for the first time..but i did not use a proper hanger,i used a very small hanger,so there is different swirl on each soap..but that was not a mistake.. the remaining batter was very very thick,i was so tensed as what to do next..i mixed all colors together, and poured into...
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    BTMS Best buy

    I want to purchase BTMS,can anyone tell where is it available in best quality and low rates in the US?
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    How to know if a soap is CP?

    Hi! Its a little stupid question, but i would like to know if there is a way to find out that the soap we purchase is actually CP made from scratch or just m&p soap base mixed with colors,fragrance,etc.. i make both type of soaps,but when i see soaps from other sellers it is really hard to tell...
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    Calculate potassium hydroxide

    I bought potassium hydroxide that mentions- Minimum assay(acidimetric) - 85% Maximum limits of impurities Carbonate (K2CO3) - 2.0% Chloride (CI) - 0.03% Sulphate (SO4) - 0.02% How should i calculate it in any recipe using this KOH?
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    first "........" attempt.

    I dont know what is it called? I thought its called tiger stripes, but then it looked like zebra..and then when i finally cut it down,it was nothing like i watched in videos..hahaha..and i dont know what swirl these are..i planned to do a lot of things,but my new mold was really big for the...
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    Has anyone made pine tar?

    I cant find pine tar anywhere for soap making, but i found some pine woods..i saw a video on YouTube using two tin cans,small one under the ground and a bigger can over it,with holes on the base to let tar pass through it and collect in the lower can..and fire burnt around it for two hours..i...
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    Is this Vegetable shortening?

    Hi! I read an article somewhere,on how to make soap without weighing, just by using the same size cup for measuring oils,lye and water..and it asked to use lard or any vegetable shortening..cant find the link right now..i got this- can this be used?
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    How much additives to use?

    Hi! I have made a few batches,but am confused with the additives.. i made a batch with papaya,it was too soft..i made with wine,it got very hot and thick,spatula did not move and oil separated.. it somehow turned into soap..i added neem and basil leaves paste,that did not show any result..may be...
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    Skin whitening and lightening soaps.

    Here in India, there are so many skin whitening soaps sold like likas papaya soap,kojic acid soap,glutathione soap, st.dflour soap..as far as i remember..claiming to be showing results in about 20 days,some even a week..they range anywhere from Rs.300 to Rs.1500.. that would be about 5 to 25 US...
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    Soaps sweating badly.need help.

    Hi all!! Its monsoons in India, and my soaps are sweating heavily. Cured ones are very sticky and slippery to touch..and the ones recently made are also quite moist..its a real problem handling them while packing and it is also losing its scent. What should be done?
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    De-tan soap

    Hi all !! I need some suggestions on the additives to use for removing tan and dead skin,black heads,whiteheads,small pimples,allergies..and that suits sensitive skin as well..the recipe i am planning is includes neem oil,olive oil,soybean oil,canola oil,castor oil,coconut oil,cocoa butter and...
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    Bath bomb not creating any fizz..

    I made a bath bomb for the first time..1 cup baking soda,1/2 cup citric acid,1/2 cup cornflour,4 tablespoons oil,1 teaspoon fragrance oil,1 tablespoon oatmeal powder,1 tablespoon milkpowder..while mixing it created fizz,but when i poured into tub,it dint react at all..i had to break it by hand...
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    Soaps are very drying

    I made a few batches of soap and kept it for curing..after a month these soaps were good..bt after two months,some more than that.. they are realy hard and very drying on skin,even in summers..what should I do now? Shoud I rebatch? Bt how? I superfatted all these batches at 5-7% ..I used goats...
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