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I have been using a recipe for some time (see below) but would like to make a soap with a better lather. I am trying to avoid palm oil and animal products. I read @DeeAnna article (with much interest!) on the properties of the fatty acids and the concept of "longevity" vs. "Hardness". I have...

DeeAnna, what you do is fascinating. I learned SO much from your incredible article about soap qualities. Thanks for pointing out the forum with recipes :-)

Is there a place on this forum where people (like you!) have posted their favorite recipes?

Thanks - DeeAnna's article is awesome! DeeAnna - Thanks so much! I learned a LOT!

Thanks. It just seems like the soap would be less creamy and conditioning with a low superfatted bar.

I just noticed that when I reduced the superfat % in SoapCalc that the soap bar qualities did not change. The only difference in the printed recipe was the superfat % and lye amount. I would think that reducing the superfat % would result in a lower Creaminess score, a higher Cleanliness...

Has anyone had any success with FOs purchased from Amazon/free shpping?

Thanks!

I just looked through the FO Review spreadsheet (AWESOME!) and picked a couple of FOs that I would like to buy from Brambleberry. However, the shipping cost is MORE than the FOs! Is there a supplier who offers free (or reasonable) shipping? I don't make soap that often so I don't want to buy...

Thanks, DeeAnna. I'm really looking for any soap recipe (HP or CP) that is a hard, long-lasting, conditioning bar without using palm oil and falls within the "soap bar quality" ranges in SoapCalc.

I'm wondering if there is a really good recipe - a "standard" one used by many people? I'd like to make a hard, long-lasting, conditioning bar without using palm oil.

Thanks for all the information - I really appreciate it. Looking at New Directions now.

Thanks - this will be helpful! I usually use a single EO, because I don't want to "muddy" the fragrance. I always store the soap bars in an open container (covered on top with a paper towel) - I always heard that there needs to be some airflow i.e., never store in plastic One of my favorite...

Oops - I meant 2lbs oil. I'll try adding a bit more EO. Thanks!

Zany - thanks so much! I use 1 to 1.5 oz per 2-lb batch of hot process soap