I've just experienced what I've been reading about on this forum and it has led to questions.. I made a castile soap about two years ago from a book recipe. I've used it before, but maybe not really put two and two together in the past, not noticing itch? I gave this soap to one of my daughters and mother. I've not heard any complaints. I'm at my mother's now and she had this same soap in her shower. Last night I used it and took a rather long shower....I noticed the soap's sliminess and after I got out, my itchiness! So it's morning, and I'm still itching. So, I asked my mother..do you itch with this? Nope. (she turned 90 yesterday!) I called my daughter..do you itch with this soap? Nope... I've used @Zany_in_CO no slime castile, using 10% coconut and 5% castor and had no itching, also no slime which is why I chose it for Christmas gifts this year. So my question is..why does 'castile' cause itching in some? It's not the myristic and lauric acids causing dryness, since there are none, right? I don't seem to have problems with coconut oil..yet..but I worry about others having problems. And I worry about clogged pipes with higher super fat. Am I going overboard with worry? Trying to find the perfect recipe for everyone?? I made a soap with cocoa butter and other oils, and I love it!! But then I read about it being pore clogging . I've tried kokum butter because I bought a ton since my husband breaks out in blisters with shea....but it's pricey.. but similar price to cocoa.... I think I'm getting off track..but back to olive oil soap.. why does it cause the itching? I guess I'll add another question..since I'm rambling, is this normal to worry so much about making soap that everyone can use?? Thanks so much for any answers and bearing with me. My family is beginning to think I'm crazy as they keep encourageing me to sell, and I can't bring myself to do it other than to give it away and ask "do you like it,do you like it?"