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    Soap comparison. Can cheap oils work just as well?

    Hi BrewerGeorge: I stumbled upon Coconut Oil at Big Lots - about $12 for 100+ ounces.
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    Help: My cp soap doesn't perform like I hoped

    Thank you BrewerGeorge; very helpful, thank you for taking your time ok, both chemicals. I Am being ridiculous
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    Help: My cp soap doesn't perform like I hoped

    Brewer George: I just washed my hands in tap water and then again in distilled water. There is a distinct difference. The Bastille soap (85% olive oil, 5%Coconut, 5% shea, 5% castor) was very bubbly yet squeaky. With the distilled water the Bastille soap had literally No Bubbles yet no squeak...
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    Help: My cp soap doesn't perform like I hoped

    O.K.- I just used a tallow soap made 3/27/18 and while it was luxurious during use, unlike the olive oil soap which felt drying (tacky is the word after all) as soon as I rinsed, my skin felt - yes - tacky, like a wet window that you run your fingers down but gets caught up for lack of enough...
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    Help: My cp soap doesn't perform like I hoped

    When i am washing it doesn't feel sticky or tacky, it bubbles nicely yet my skin doesn't feel like its getting the soap, if you know what I mean. The soap feels like its right on the surface, thus giving me a dry feeling. Hard to describe. The soaps are over 6 weeks old.
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    Help: My cp soap doesn't perform like I hoped

    Hello everyone: My cp soap bars feel drying on my skin while I use them, but afterward my skin feels great. My friend used one of my bars and told me the same thing, she doesn't like the way it makes her skin feel while using it, but feels soft afterwards. This happens in a Bastille bar: 85%...
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    FO that reminds of the Beach

    ok, excellent. Thank you very much. I will read everything.
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    FO that reminds of the Beach

    ok, good to know
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    FO that reminds of the Beach

    Salty Sailor would be personal favorite because I have a friend on Cape Cod I visit every summer.
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    FO that reminds of the Beach

    Yes; It looks like: China Rain, 8th and Ocean (Nature's Garden) has no acceleration or coloration Coconut Craziness (Nature's Garden)- Salty Sea Air (Soapsupplies.net) both have slight acceleration Sea Kelp (Rustic Escentuals) has no discoloration, scent holds up well in CP, doesn't say...
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    FO that reminds of the Beach

    I'll get that one too Thank you!
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    FO that reminds of the Beach

    Wonderful! Thank you
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    FO that reminds of the Beach

    ok! That's the third time I've heard "8th and Ocean", and I'll look at that and Coconut Craze Thank you!
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    FO that reminds of the Beach

    Oh thank you, I'll check it out
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    FO that reminds of the Beach

    Hi Everyone: Before I go buying a gazillion samples, I am wondering if anyone has a particular favorite FO for CP that reminds you of beach breezes, water, seagulls and summertime; Please steer me in a direction. Thank you!
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