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I made a soap with it a while ago for shaving. I haven't used it yet, but it was easy enough to work with. I have seen avocado oil on sale at costco last few times I'm there. It might be a good place to get it they also sold coconut oil. but it was Extra Virgin Cold Pressed, which I like for...

I've only used E.O.'s in the past. This time I have some F.O. They are from a soap supplier. Anyway, here's the bit I;m curious about: "avoid contact with skin and eyes." ??? I'm assuming this is in raw form? It will be fine in the finished soap, no? I have three bottles, and it's on all...

thanks for the commendation. I checked it out and it looks good.

I know they sell synthetic brushes, but I was wondering if anyone had suggestions about an alternative to the brush to use with shaving soap. I don't want to use real badger, so I am looking at the synthetics and wonder if there are other options. Something that is not designed for the...

excellent colors. great looking soap. In the first photo on the first page, what are the large olive like shapes in the pot.

After I make a juice I am left with lots of pulp (not dry, but not very wet). Has anyone ever used vegetable or fruit pulp in their soap? I was thinking that something like cranberry pulp or spinach pulp could be used as a natural color.

I have a lavender castile that is at least 3 years old. It still has scent. I did add more than I typically add, but not 3x more EO.

I made a salt soap once, not for shaving just a regular soap. It was coconut oil and salt. No scent. It was smooth. Lots of bubbles. I didn't feel that it was rough at all. It didn't last long though. It did look really pretty. I used large grain kosher salt.