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  1. CecileBC

    New to the craft, but need to jump in with 2 feet running!

    Hi ! Nice enthusiasm ! You will find tons of good advice here, and lovely people willing to help. I have joined this forum about a year ago, and it has been my primary source of tips and advices. There are also lots of people who have youtube channels and blogs, who are very inspiring (Elly's...
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    What do you think of this logo?

    I love it ! It all works together really well :) I like both... maybe for different types of packaging ? And you're right, the gator IS completely adorable !!
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    Non greasy lotion bar????

    I have lowered the shea butter in mine, and decided on a lighter carrier oil rather than olive oil - sweet almond, apricot... As for cleaning, I use the good old heater gun to melt everything again and wipe with a paper towel straight away ;)
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    My other hobby

    Great inspirational designs, thank you !
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    Coffee gardener's soap help

    Thank you for sharing ! They look great and...appetizing :)
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    What is your favorite mint EO blend?

    Orange, rosemary, lavender and peppermint !
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    Shower Lotion Bar Tests and recipes

    Thank you so much for sharing those recipes ! Just a quick question: is there a reason for using azuki beans specifically ? Is it the ingredient list of the Lush product ? Thanks !
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    Hello from Switzerland

    Hi ! Welcome !
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    French Fragrance

    Hi ! French girl here: it is a natural fragrance, not an essential oil. Although natural fragrances do have essential oils in them. Hope it helps ;) Edited to add this: Natural aromatic substances can be essential oils, fractions or isolates of essential oils (compounds obtained by fractional...
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    Solid oil massage bar ?

    Thank you QuasiQuadrant ! After reading your post I did a quick research and found this article stating that it should be heated at 175 for 20 minutes: https://jenniraincloud.com/how-to-avoid-grainy-balms/ And this one explaining the crystalization + how to prevent uneven crystalization with a...
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    Solid oil massage bar ?

    My shea seems to get grainy in a week... it is only visual, so it does not affect the bar, but it's not smooth-looking. I have tried Kokum butter in bars, and it helps a lot with hardness. It is also great on skin, not sticky at all. Same here, I have decided to use shea only in bars for dry and...
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    Solid oil massage bar ?

    Hi ! If you try it, let us know how it ended up :) Although it does not behave apparently like a true alcohol and is therefore not damaging to the skin, I would still worry about it being in the ingredients list ... A quick question, knowing you make lotion bars with candelilla wax: when you...
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    My Daughter is really Sick

    All my heart goes to you and your daughter. Lots of love from afar.
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