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hi everyone I'm thinking of making a shaving soap next, and after researching, come across comments about using clays to help povide 'slip' Just wondering whether I could use any clay. I have Green Argiletz Clay and Australian blue clay as well as dried dead sea mud. Would any of these...

I was just wondering how many of you take EO internally. I've heard of peppermint being safe to add to water for upset stomach but which others are safe for internal use, and what are the benefits?

Coconut oil seems to be the mainstay of most soap recipes, and rightly so, with all its bubbly sudsing action! I was just wondering whether anyone regularly makes soap without it? e.g. palm and olive oil only? I know such a soap may not have lots of large bubbles, but would it have its uses...

Just a quick question: is cinnamon leaf EO safe to use in products like soap? Just read about its potential irritant effects ad wondered if it's ok to use in dilution? I knew it should not be used neat on skin. Made some cinnamon and ginger soap a few days ago and am worried it'll go to waste...

I know there are other threads on salt bars but I'd appreciate some feedback on my proposed recipe. I have trawled the forum to try to get a good idea on how to make a successful salt bar and intend to try it tomorrow. 500g coconut oil 80g lye 100g coarse sea salt (i've read that people...

Hi everyone, I'm new to all this but am becoming obessed! Was inspired after my gf bought me some Lush soaps. Loved the smell and the way they made my skin feel. GF's gone now but the soap obsession remains! I've made two smallish batches in the last week and all seems well so far. Bought...