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I mixed up a batch of lotion yesterday and as it cooled I noticed it was getting kinda lumpy. Not totally lumpy but it has quite a few various size lumps throughout. Any ideas why this happened and is there anything I can do to fix it? It was a rather large batch (about 2lbs). I can use it as...

I would like a basic recipe for a lotion base. I want to make about 32 ounces of an UNSCENTED lotion so I can add scent or whatever when I want something specific. I would like to keep it in a container for long term and use it as I am so inspired. Is that possible? I have only made a body...

I am making Lemon Verbena Poppy Seed soap today but I'm not sure how much poppy I should add. I am making one pound of soap. I would like it to be a little bit scrubby, but not overly so. Any suggestions?

Ok so maybe it isn't quite as bad as swiss cheese but that's what the holes remind me of. They are slightly brownish but I don't think they are lye pockets. My batch had no color added just lavender eo and vanilla select. Any ideas what these little brownish holes throughout my soap could be...

Can anyone tell me if meadowfoam oil is comedogenic? I have found lists of ingredients and their comedogenic ratings but many oils aren't included. I have heard that it is similar to jojoba but I'm not sure if it shares this property.

After diligently studying, carefully measuring, skillfully mixing and patiently waiting this is what I got when I tried to make my face soap. First use of my mold! Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us Pour nicely, looks nice, smells nice, feels nice...

Some days I feel like I can't do ANYTHING right. Usually I can figure these things out but not today. How the heck do I put pictures into my post? Let's say I want one right -----> here. How? I want to share my ugly, gross, toxic soap disaster from today :,( Maybe get a little...

Hey all, I'm attempting to make my own lip balm this morning for the first time. I have what I believe is a good recipe but I'm really only wanting to fill about 5 tubes. I was thinking I could melt all of my oils and waxes but before I add the EO I would just separate out what I will need...

So I made my second batch of soap yesterday afternoon (face soap for acne prone skin). I was so excited I even took pictures (I will post later, even if it turn out to be a complete fail). I thought I was very careful with my recipe, I ran it through the lye calculator and checked the EO...

I'm thinking about trying to make a vanilla mint soap (my daughter's request) with white and green coloring (somehow swirled...not sure how I'm going to achieve that yet) and my question is....What is the best way to get the white as white as possible? I haven't found any white colorant (Ok, I...

Does anybody know where to find reasonably priced lotion/soap pump lids that would fit a mason jar?

Greetings! My delightful husband will be making wooden molds for me as soon as I give him my desired dimensions and specifications. I have found several directions on how to make them, but I seem to be overwhelmed (as usual). I have a couple of questions. They might seem obvious but nothing...

My 16 year old daughter has acne prone skin and is currently using products from the drug store that just aren't working. I am in the process of creating a cold process facial soap for her but would like to make a suitable moisturizer as well. I'm wondering if anyone has a recipe or can at...

Hey All, I am brand-spankin' new to soap making and after my first (and somewhat successful) attempt at soap making yesterday I have no doubt that buying in bulk makes much more financial sense. Since there are a seemingly infinite number of ingredients and recipes what are your thought on...

Hi All, Sweet T here. I have been obsessed with handmade soap (as well as homemade lotions and other body care products) for quite some time and have decided to give soap making it a try. I am not particularly crafty or creative but I do appreciate great smelling, natural...