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I've made the switch to all natural soaps, shampoos, lotions, etc. As much as I can. This is all due to terribly dry skin all winter. It's Sept. 21 and I'm already starting with the dry skin on the backs of my hands. I've realized that some of the scented soaps that I've made, even though I...

I am about to use 2 of my new FO's that I bought- Victorian Rose, and Hazelnut Cappucino. They are Crafter's Choice FO's. My main concern is with any discoloration that might occur or possible mis-coloration if I add colorants. I don't mind white or ivory colored soaps, but really would like...

HP or CP, or does it even matter? I am wanting to try a batch of HP soaps, because I like the idea of not having to wait to use them! :D I am just getting into using EO's and some FO's and am wondering if there is any difference between the two methods.

I sure am having fun making my soaps!!!! One of my daughters just became a new homeowner, so I wanted to give her some soaps for a little housewarming gift. They are all about 5-6 weeks old, so were definitely ready. I was having so much fun "shaping" them, all I did really was smooth the...

I've been having fun (not) with the bite test! :D I have 2 batches of soap that are just about 4 weeks old. One has not bit me at all, and one bit me about 4 days ago, but didn't bite today. Does this mean they are ready for use?!!! They are high OO soaps, should I let them cure for...

I am getting ahead of myself here as I have soooo many soaps that I want to make!!!! :D But, I keep hearing about salt soaps, and am curiouser and curiouser! Please tell me the whys of making salt soaps and the benefits, and I am sure I will be planning on making some very soon. ;)...

I really wanted to make some pink, lavender eo soap. I am however, not known for my patience. :oops: So, I made a nice lard soap, and added lavender eo at trace. I also added.... 1 1/4 pink crayons melted!!! LOL!!! The pictures tell the story of the result, which is very pretty, however...

I guess I must be turning into a soap making addict, even after just 4 batches!! I was at my daughter's babysitting yesterday and noticed in her pantry that she had a can of coconut milk. So, of course that got me thinking- what about coconut milk in soap? I know goat's milk is used, but I...

I bought 2 pounds of Manteca lard the other day hoping to try a batch of lavender soap with it. I didn't look at the box until I got home. :oops: The lard has BHA, propyl gallate and citric acid added to protect the flavor. Can I use this? I am afraid of blowing up the kitchen, although I...

Hi everyone!! I am planning on giving soaps to just about everyone this year for Christmas! :D I would like to start now with some batches, but am wondering if it's way too early? It should last for a long time, as long as the soap doesn't go bad, is that right? What are the best oils to...

Can anyone tell me does Lavender eo hold its scent in soaps when used alone? And, does it add a color to the soap at all? Thanks!

Hi everyone, Ok, last nght I posted that I had made a batch of honey oatmeal soap. I covered it to insulate it overnight so it would gel. This morning when I uncovered it, it looks great! Feels hard enough to cut into bars, but has that extra fats look on top and slightly at the sides. It's...

I had a craving for an oatmeal and honey soap, so I searched the forums and the internet and came up with this: Olive oil 70 Coconut oil 25 Almond Oil 5 At trace I mixed in almost 1/2 cup of ground oatmeal and 2 Tbl. honey. Everything mixed up good, looked great so I put it in the mold, and...

My goal is to do a batch of CP soon using some sort of scent. I had read somewhere that EO's don't hold their scents and to use FO's either alone or with EO's. I want to order some FO's right now, once I decide between the MANY delicious scents!! :D I notice that they are mostly sold in 2...

Hey everyone! After dealing with a bar of soap I bought at my fave soap place that is just turning into mush even though it sits on a soap saver, I was curious as to what combinations of fats, oils make the hardest soap bar? I think I read that Olive Oil makes a nice hard bar, but takes...

I finally bit my tongue, quit being a baby(scared to death of the lye, lol!!!) and made my first batch of soap! 75% OO 25% CO No additives Everything seemed to work fine, temps did great even though I realized my thermometer starts at 120 :oops: too late. Looks good enough to eat! You...

HI all, Okay, I have all my supplies ready(and my cute little mold! Will put up pictures when done!) Is there a formula for the temperatures of the lye water and the oils when mixing? I cannot find an exact recipe for what I'm using but what I'm reading from Miller Soaps for OO and Coco...

Just curious, as I'm getting ready to make my first batch and the humidity today and tomorrow is going to be quite high. TIA! Kerye

Edited I erased all my old question, because I found the answer just by reading the sticky's that were posted.... :oops: wish I'd done that first! I do have a quick question just to clarify about lye discounting. I should hold back 5 % of one of my oils when mixing everything, then at...

Good morning everyone! So, I've found a couple of calculators that I like, and I've been playing around with them a bit. My goal is to make my first batch of soap one day this week. Probably Tuesday or Wednesday. A question- what is meant by superfat? Is it what happens when we adjust the...