Recent content by A-Polly

Hello @mflo3812, and welcome! For one very quick answer to your question, babassu oil is often suggested as a substitute for coconut oil, and it is low on comedogenic scale (at least on the ones I've seen; as noted in the labmuffin article linked below, the charts do not all agree!). Also...

⬆️ Absolutely agree with this suggestion! Maybe even a small batch of each! I think (hope) you will be surprised at how nice this most basic (no additives) soap is, both in smell and appearance. I recall being amazed at the lovely creamy white color of my first ZNSC bars after cure, even though...

Such bright and beautiful swirls of color — the purple, green & gold bring a definite Mardi Gras vibe to my eye! 👏

Hi @akseattle! Just one more voice to chime in on ZNSC — it's a really nice recipe. Of course, as in cooking, we all tend to make our own little adjustments; I'm somewhat paranoid about measuring so usually set something like 0.25% superfat in the calculator, which comes out to hardly anything...

Of course — it is yours! Don't know how well it will print, though, since I was just messing with a copy of the file. Try it and let me know. And I agree, L'il Bub Gator is unbelievably lovable!

So cute! My favorite is the rectangular one, mainly because I love how the two colors and a bubble are mixed into the Bubble Bayou name — I can definitely see this printed on packaging for soap and other products! 👏👏👏 Perhaps the designer can provide you with versions with and without the...

I am by no means one of the forum professional makers, but love playing with the exotic and rainforest butters. I like kokum butter a lot; it's hard and very white, and I like it especially in a soap recipe high in olive oil since it adds hardness. I got a simple one years ago from the old...

In addition to all the money and access worries, I am amazed that your daughter is able to endure still more surgeries and stays in the hospital. She must be a very strong person — and you, as well! More prayers & positive waves coming your way, for sure.

Here is how it's listed at both the Lotioncrafter and Humblebee & Me websites: INCI: Cetearyl Olivate (and) Sorbitan Olivate So it seems you're pretty much correct! Humblebee & Me Lotioncrafter

I have only one implant — which I am very happy with! — and my experience was the same as @Tammyfarms. The months it took from start to finish were well worth the successful outcome. It is an expensive process in the US, though. I don't have dental insurance, but an acquaintance who did seemed...

In case it helps, Bramble Berry just announced a sale starting today — 20 percent off all fragrance oils, ending 25 March. I have a sample of Watermelon Sugar FO, and it smells good in the bottle, but I haven't made soap with it so who knows how it will work. Actually haven't made soap at all...

My understanding is that African Black Soap is mainly made in west African countries, but perhaps the process could also work in Malawi?From the descriptions I've read, it sounds like what they are looking for (that is, local plant material such as plantain skins, palm leaves, etc. are dried and...

Hi @teofana. For incorporating honey, my favorite way is described in detail by IrishLass in the first post of this thread from a few years ago: https://www.soapmakingforum.com/threads/my-experimental-honey-beeswax-soap.55689/ Her procedure works great! I don't usually masterbatch my lye, but...

That's a great idea! I didn't realize sensitivity to linalool is so common. However, it's already on the EU list of potential allergens that must be disclosed on labels if present above certain levels, along with geraniol, citral, limonene, eugenol, and other substances that are found in both...

Being at the middle level of their rewards program earns two shipping discount coupons per year. I got one near the end of January and it was for $20 off shipping. Middle-level "Artisan" means spending $250 to $750 per year. Even for a hobbyist, it's disturbingly easy to spend $250 per year...