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    Grainy lipbalm

    Thanks guys, I will try another batch for tampered Butter and cap it after it's cooled.
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    Grainy lipbalm

    Dear All, Hello from HK !! I have been making and learning about organic botanical skincare for some time now. Yet I have not found a solution / answer to why my lipbalm always turns out grainy!!! Please advise !! I first melted everything inside microwave , then I added in Titanium...
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    Ingredients questions

    Hey guys, how are you all? I am encountering some questions along making skincare and cosmetics products and I don't get to find a proper complete answer yet by googling it. 1, the safety usage in plant powder, plant extract in formula 2, adding ingredient at heat stage as they need to...
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    Floating clear particles !!

    To The EG: I used the Germany Basf one made with Castor oil I believe! I used it in ratio of 4:1 EO! This one is after the dilution with added Additives This one is how the original looks like right after dilution with distilled water at ratio of 4:1 Can my soap be used ? How come it...
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    Floating clear particles !!

    I didn't Sussie, I only used the emulsifier with EO before adding to the diluted soap
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    Floating clear particles !!

    Sorry for my late reply guys! I have faced another issue! I diluted the 100% Castile soap , then added 2% of glycerin and 2% of avocado oil , I emulsified my EO before adding to the mix.. Then strange thing happened ! My soap looks completely cloudy! I had it sit over night. But still...
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    Floating clear particles !!

    Guys! Check out the pic as attached. It's a coconut / palm kernel/sweet almond and olive oil ev blend of liquid soap. I added glycerin and some EO after diluted . And after a week, there is some particles( or I just realised now!) Can anyone tell me if this is bacterias or did I do something...
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    Preservatives

    But liquid Germall plus isn't nature?! And can it be used alone or need to match a system ? I want to have a preservatives that good for face wash, body lotions, creams and liquid soap! Thanks guys again!
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    Help!!! 1st attempt on 100% olive pomace oil LS

    Hey guys , again thanks for yours responses! I am diluting the soap ( just a bit for trial)! As mentioned, I am trying to make for face wash, and I am really curious how to lower the pH down to 5.5! Anyone can advise? I do understand the chemistry in citric acid to the soap as it causes...
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    Help!!! 1st attempt on 100% olive pomace oil LS

    Thanks Greensoap and Sussie! So basically I have no clue about the zap test but I did try to test it out yesterday! I tested it and I felt nothing (no electric feeling or zap..) but please enlighten me if I make a mistake in understanding what's a zap test! For the OO Ls now, I am still...
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    Preservatives

    Paillo, I searched the NeoDefend and it said only for ph3-6!as you mentioned you avoid using citric acid , how would it work as shouldn't normal liquid soap in range of pH 9-10ish? Thanks in advance for any reply! And knowing more about Germall plus, how harmful is it and actually can it work...
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    Preservatives

    Hi guys! Thanks for the responses! I will still find a better preservative system as I do want to develop this into my business and even so, need it for cream and lotion etc too! But I do hope it will have a system that as natural as possible! Xx
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    Help!!! 1st attempt on 100% olive pomace oil LS

    Hey guys! Thanks for the responses! I neglected the time difference. In the meantime I remembered that Mixing is the key, so I kept on mixing and turned low and high regularly depending on how the paste reacts! Then it turned out to that pretty gel in the photo! I took this just now and it's...
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    Help!!! 1st attempt on 100% olive pomace oil LS

    Hi there, I just mixed two hours straight with blender and whisk on and off for my 100% olive pomace LS soap. It's still separated !!! It's in low in crockpot ! Here is my recipe 1000ml olive oil pomace 200g KoH 600g distilled water What's wrong and what to do ?!!
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    Preservatives

    Cheers The EG! Can you give me some suggestions on which Eco-very preservatives would you recommend ? X
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    Should I give up this batch of Ls?

    Thanks Obsidian ! I guess it has to go! It's still in layers with foam and gel! I want to know if one can fix the problem of using HEC and gelled up before blending evenly! ? Just want to know for the next time! How long is the shelf life of liquid soap normally? I diluted another portion...
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    Preservatives

    Hi all, I am trying to make everything with all natural or natural deprived ingredients. I am currently looking for a workable and efficient preservative that is natural! I honestly googled many times and all I found most is LGP or GP . Any better ideas? Cheers!
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    Should I give up this batch of Ls?

    Hi all, I am Nanz and I am new to this community! Nice to meet you all here. I have posted a post earlier today for sharing my experience. Here is one that is related to Ls. I have tried my first batch five days ago and I was first happy with the result , until I diluted it and put all my Eos...
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    Answer or suggestions really appreciated!!!

    By the way, for the the old batch of been oil CP soaps, can I rebatch or remelt it to something else ? And a lot of people said you can correct your soap by reheating etc, what if you already added EO or preservatives ? Can you still reheat? If you could, do you need to re-add EO or...
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