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  1. M

    Keep Getting Stearic Spots! Help!

    So I’ve read all the threads/posts and seem to be doing everything I know to prevent stearic acids spots, but keep getting them. Picture attached. I melt my hard oils (coconut & shea butter) well above 185degrees for several minutes before adding the rest of my oils (olive oil, soybean, rice...
  2. thessalystra

    Is it possible for a normal CP Soap to be super drying on the skin?

    So, I've been using a bar of CP soap from my 4th or 5th batch (I'm new to all of this) and for the last 2 days I've got dry skins on my arm. Just one arm, and just this batch. It's a honey soap with cinnamon FO (not EO) at only 3% PPO. Right before this one I used another soap (from another...
  3. thessalystra

    Castor Oil

    Hello everyone... Seeing that a lot of people use castor oil in their soaps, I have some questions. How significant is the effect of 5% castor oil in CP soap? What is the main reason to include castor oil? Is it the lather or the benefits for the skin or something else? I'm using only palm...
  4. Jorah

    'Old Reliable' or 'Core' Cold Process Recipes

    I know I get distracted by the new and different, and that's fine... (My 50+ miles of yarn from my knitting days can hint at how easily distracted I can get...) I currently have the funds to mess around a bit and experiment with small batches of fun soap recipes without putting my family...
  5. S

    Acids in cp soap

    Hiii all! I’ve been researching into the acids made up in soap, oleic, palmitic etc. I’m hoping someone can confirm whether or not I’m correct in thinking a soap with a higher linoleic acid and lower oleic value is better suited to the face? And Oleic better for the body? Or am I talking...
  6. B

    Overheated my oils

    Hello, I accidentally overheated my oils in the microwave. I usually do the double boiler method but this time I melted my oils in the microwave for 5 minutes and when I checked the temperature it was at 300 degrees. I am letting it cool down to room temperature but I don’t know if this will...
  7. peachymoon  2022AugSMF entry

    peachymoon 2022AugSMF entry

    @peachymoon entry for August 2022 SMF Challenge - Dual Swirl Techniques in one Soap
  8. Marsi  2022AugSMF entry

    Marsi 2022AugSMF entry

    @Marsi entry for August 2022 SMF Challenge - Dual Swirl Techniques in one Soap
  9. Serene  2022AugSMF entry.jpg

    Serene 2022AugSMF entry.jpg

    @Serene entry for August 2022 SMF Challenge - Dual Swirl Techniques in one Soap
  10. The_Phoenix  2022AugSMF entry

    The_Phoenix 2022AugSMF entry

    @The_Phoenix entry for August 2022 SMF Challenge - Dual Swirl Techniques in one Soap
  11. Mobjack Bay  2022AugSMF entry

    Mobjack Bay 2022AugSMF entry

    @Mobjack Bay entry for August 2022 SMF Challenge - Dual Swirl Techniques in one Soap
  12. gardengeek  2022AugSMF entry

    gardengeek 2022AugSMF entry

    @gardengeek entry for August 2022 SMF Challenge - Dual Swirl Techniques in one Soap
  13. dibbles 2022AugSMF entry

    dibbles 2022AugSMF entry

    @dibbles entry for August 2022 SMF Challenge - Dual Swirl Techniques in one Soap
  14. N

    SoapCalc and what about temperature of oils and lye while mixing?

    Dear all, I try to find myself in the soapCalc ( it's a bit of rocket science for beginners :oops:). I stick to the rules that are explained on the website however I couldn't find any information about at what temperature I should mix lye and oils. I'm testing lots of recipes at this moment...
  15. K

    Help! Brittle Soap

    Hi everyone! So I found a recipe by the Soap Queen (Back to Basics: Simple & Gentle Cold Process Soap - Soap Queen) and have made it twice. Both times the soap is brittle and cracks when I cut it. The first time I added FO and ground orange peels. The second time I added FO and coffee...
  16. Tiffany Wyatt

    First Batch Of CP Pine Tar Soap & Only My Second Batch Ever

    So last night I made my second batch of CP soap ever and decided that I was going to attempt pine tar soap!! o_O I know crazy right! In for a penny in for a pound! I researched for days first and decided on a recipe of oils that we love and that I thought would create a nice soap!!! I added some...
  17. sophiayun

    My first CP soap loaf haha

    I've only made some candles and MP soaps But wow CP is too much, I'm still learning here though I'm glad I finished my first loaf of CP soap! There's lots to learn Phewww Hopefully I can make my own recipe some time for my kids having a really bad eczema.
  18. cmzaha

    Shea Facial Bars

    These are my high Shea Butter Facial bars and the only odd-size bars I make. The Butterfly soaps are in a new mold I purchased from Aliexpress. The Basket is one I decided to finish after a couple of years, that I found after going cleaning out some stuff. It really is not crooked it just looks...
  19. KeepItSimpleSoap

    Tested my 100% Lard soap bars

    On Christmas day (12-25-19) I tested my Lard soap bars. It had been 31 days since I made them and I really didn't expect them to be fully cured. My original plan was to let them cure to the 15th of January. The soap made bubbles and washed my hands well but it left a greasy film. I didn't feel...
  20. Fruity and Floral

    Where to find a soapmaking consultant

    I am new in here so Hello everyone!! I did a great and long research about what I want to do about soapmaking up until now then made tests, created a couple of CP soaps and M&P designs succesfully at the end. (Still researching but not excessively) I need a consultant or chemist preferably an...
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