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In formulating a lip balm, as long as you are not going over the IFRA maximum usage, can you over 3%? If not, why? Thank you for any replies...

Happy Friday! I have got a couple questions regarding overheating that I am hoping y'all can answer- Can an fo cause a soap to overheat? Can a soap that is soaped cool and put in the mold in a cool room overheat? Can someone post a picture of overheated soap? Thanks for any replies :)

I know too hot could = a volcano, but could soaping cooler somehow negatively affect your soap? By cooler, I mean my lye/ milk mixture is barely warm (I haven't been temping but mix my frozen gm in with my lye and put it in an ice bath while I mix oils) and my oils are touchable warm. Thanks...

I am sad! Something funky is going on with my soap! It was the first time I soaped with the fo (Lovespell). It has been curing in the closet for 3 weeks... Is this DOS? If not, what is it? What can I do to prevent this? What causes this? I am so bummed! Thanks for any replies...

I cp soap using goat's milk and don't gel. I am anxiously awaiting a big log mold that I know will hold more heat than the molds I am using now. Is there any reason why I should put the lid on it? The closet I put my soaps in is pretty cold (65ish). This should not have an affect on my soap...

Help! How can customers redeem a gift certificate (issued by me) through Paypal? I am not selling soap but am hoping a few of you (who use Paypal) can help. :) Jennifer

Sorry for the vague title. :) I only soap when the kiddos aren't home. They are in bed now though and I am in the mood to make some soap! :) I use frozen goat milk and mix my lye on my stove top under the running vent. I wear a mask too. I never smell the lye-mixing-with-the-liquid smell. Do...

Good morning! There are a lot of oatmeal, milk, and honey recipes out there, but I'd really like to just add oatmeal and honey to my own. Is there some *standard* or guideline, for adding honey and oatmeal (like 1 tp/ one cup per # of soap or oils)? I have been using sugar to get more...

I've been making soap lately and filling up my spare bedroom closet. The house is closed up (it is cold so no open windows) and the scents are very noticeable as soon as you walk in the front door. Why can't I cure out in the barn? It is cold but I have a 12x12 milk room that isn't being...

I used a flavor oil tonight in lip balm that is turning out not that strong. I used the recommended max (3%) but it just wasn't that strong. Can one safely go over 3%?

Not sure if this is the correct "place" for this... What is the best way to use your bulk butters or especially your solid state oils? The container mine are in make it almost impossible to get any out without melting a substantial amount. Looking forward to your suggestions, :) Jennifer

I am making cp soap with goat's milk (no water). I mixed my lye and goat's milk and now it looks like beer (gold/orange on bottom with a separated lighter color on top. I stirred it again and now it is doing it again. Is this normal? eta- it is in an ice bath...

I'd like to tweak my recipe to make it more moisturizing. I'd like to keep a really nice lather. I use goat's milk, oo, co, po, and have bounced back and forth with cocoa and shea butter. What can I up or add to get more moisturizing, not get slimy lather but keep a good lather? Thanks for...

How many bars of soap did you sell in 2010? :) Jennifer

I would like to try a rose like eo that cost less than rose. Can anyone recommend one? Does it hold in soap? :) Jennifer

I recently read that coffee is great for getting some smells *out*/*off*. Is this true? For those who make coffee soap, do you use an eo or coffee grounds? Does it hold its coffee smell long? How long? Thanks for any replies :)