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Couple more thoughts -- I should also add that tocopherols are not phenol-based chemicals, so tocopherols would not cause "pinking"...

I'm in northern NSW, which is much closer to brisbane than sydney, so lots of macadamias here too!! :) Thanks very much for your input...

Thank you KiwiMoose! I thought it may have been a reaction with the lye, I left the oils at room temp and poured the lye at 78 C - maybe...

Weird! Must be something in the oil that reacts with the lye. You do know that with very little stearic and palmitic that this will...

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Hello fellow Soapers, I just made my second batch of soap ever! It was a pure macadamia Soap ... and as you can see it turned purple...

Ok, well I guess it's still a luxurious idea to put them in anyway, one can only hope they are doing their magic!! Thanks for your input :)

I can't honestly say that I notice a difference for my skin when using them in soap. In lotions, balms, or salves, definitely.

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Haha Hi Fellow Kiwi!! I Am actually Originally from the Waikato Region too! 😄

🦘🦘🦘🦘🦘🦘🦘🦘🦘🦘🦘🦘🦘🦘🦘 Are you Aussies trying to squeeze me out or something? :D Welcome @Apothika

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Thats cool! I will probably do the same, but just wondering if you find they make a difference for your skin? or the texture/consistency...