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All this information is very informative. Because I'm new I just want to clarify - it is ok and I probally should be using 5-10% less lye than my recipies recommend? I personally have dry skin and do not want to create anything to harsh. One more question what does 0% superfat mean? Excuse...

Yes, it is refined shea butter. I tried holding it at 100 degrees for 15 min. and it did not work. I will have to get some unrefined shea, but before I do I'll try remelting and cooling in the freezer. Thanks everyone. :D

Thanks for all your advise. It was a castile soap recipie: 1.8 lbs of olive oil 1 oz bees wax 4 oz lye 10 oz distilled water could anyone recommend a soap calculator, where I can measure the cleansing level. Thanks

any idea why? It did not happen right away,they formed after a few days.

when using it? Did I do something wrong?

Hi, I happy to have found this forum, I have a lot of questions! I have been soap making for about 5 months, thinking about soap making for years. I finally tried it and love it, but I sense I have al ot to learn. That's why I'm here!