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Hello, I made my first batch this month and it is curing well (I think). Just that there is a dew layer on the soap. Once there were tiny droplets visible, but now it's just a uniform dewy layer. I live in a super humid climate. I have read about this phenomenon but I am confused about how to...

Thanks. Yes I was using SoapCalc. I did read a bit on the saponification values. But I will do some more digging and verify whether the recipe i've made will actually end up making soap.

I have opted for 33% lye concentration with 3% EO concentration. You think this is in the safe range? I am not sure about the proportions of the three EOs though. Looks like I'll proper wing it this time and pray for a good result.

I was trying the Bramble Berry calculator. So I have entered three EOs in the calculator provided by you in these proportions :- Eucalyptus : 20% Rosemary : 50% Spearmint/Peppermint : 30% (I'll pick one of the two I promise. Just can't decide now :P) The calculator has basically thrown all...

I have some Eucalyptus EO so thinking about using it for this recipe. Did some research and found that Rosemary, Peppermint & Lavender blend well with the Eucalyptus. Thinking about getting Lavender & Rosemary. What would be the right % of each EO in the blend? I tried using the Fragrance...

Thanks. So much information already. I feel like I'm going to be spending a lot of time on this forum :D

Here's the amended SoapCalc recipe as per previous suggestions by @amd @Arimara & @GemstonePony . Changes made :- 1. Lye concentration % 2. Removed Avocado Oil 3. Oil percentages Requesting your comments please. Thanks, Have decided to hold-off on the beer for my first soap. Will just use...

That would mean a minimum 50% of olive oil. Hope that's fine

Understood. Honestly that's not the case. I only asked that question because all the recipes and videos I have seen to this point used 100% beer. So just wanted to understand from you the merits of using water with the beer. I guess I have got your point now. Got it. I'll start with water...

I will boil the beer. But why do I need salt? All the videos and tutorials I have seen so far require boiling the beer as is. Can't I use 100% beer in place of water? The recipe I am using calls for that. I really want to try with beer. What are the main reasons why you would suggest starting...

Hello guys, new to this hobby and this forum! I homebrew beer, and have some of my last batch, which was an Oatmeal Amber Ale lying around. Thought I would make my first soap using this. Could you guys help me with a super minimalist soap recipe? I would like to know which Essential Oils would...