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I have been looking into selling my soap, and doing it as the state law requires. I joined Handmade Soap and Cosmetic Guild, they provide me with support and liability coverage. I have to register with the county, as sole proprietorship, register with the IRS to get a tax certificate, obtain...

Try it, I have heard of people using purée, never have seen whole fruit. I guess it's a personal preference . I really don't know if fruit fragrance remains in the finished soap. If I had to guess I would say that if you add the purée at trace and don't gel it, you might get good color and some...

I have found coconut milk at the dollar stores. They are usually 25-30% cheaper, I make sure there are no major dents and I check the expiration date. I usually skim the top for the coconut cream. And use the rest as the liquid, I stir the cream in at trace. Sent from my iPad using Soap Making

I usually. Don't use butters for their fragrance, the only one that has any pleasant smell is unrefined cocoa butter. I have used mango butter for its skin loving properties. I don't use fresh fruit in my soaps, I feel it shortens the life of the soap, bacteria can form pockets of bacteria plus...