Recent content by darby

I specifically chose companies not under the WSP umbrella becasuse of their price gouging and NG was a go to for me. Im so disappointed but it gives me an excuse to try out some other smaller fo companies ive been wanting to. I will be transitioning away from NG.

no, no chance it was lye heavy. I tested it to be sure. The fo in question had some cinnamon in it and so i was very surprised when it was listed as skin safe and what the IRFA percentage was. It smelled delicious. I should have followed my gut feeling and listened to my own common sense and...

I used the IRFA safe percentage of a particular FO. My husband used the soap on his face and it burned the hell out of him!.

I dont know if its just the oils ive gotten but has anyone noticed that Aztec's oils are on the weaker side?

Hello fellow soapmakers! I was wondering, does anyone know where i can find Aztecs IFRA rates? They have certain fo's listed as skin safe. Among those oils, some show the usage rates but most do not.

I find that butters decrease my lather.

Yes! That is it. Thank you for solving this soap mystery Hazel :P

I came across a soap vendor some time ago that sold her soaps 4 to a box. Her soaps are round and are decorated with floweres, herbs and fruit. For example, one of her soaps was covered in tea rose buds, another was covered in lavender and another had a piece of dried orange on top of the soap...

Okay, tyvm, I'll try that.

Id like to try full water and soaping a bit cooler but I am nervous about the batch separating..how cool can I soap before that becomes a concern? It is SF at 7%. Admittedly it is a bit drying for me but is my hubbys favorite ...he is naturally really oily...

Here is the recipe Im currently using, Olive 35% Coconut 20% PKO 20% Crisco 20% Shea 5% Water/lye ratio 2:1 soaping at about 90 degrees I am always having a problem my soap tracing so fast. I dont know if its the FO's Im using or what but for the experienced soapers here, can you tell me if...

Thanks so much guys, I will try the ones suggested!

Hey guys, I love the smell of strawberry and looking to try a strawberry fo in cp soap. I recently ordered Strawberry Jam from BCN and while I think it DOES smell just like strawberry jam, I'm really not digging the "jam" part of it. Can someone recommend a good strawberry?

That looks splendid! I cant wait to see cut pics.

Im thinking the salt would just melt in mixed into the soap batter, however you could try sprinkling the salt on top of the soap for better results.