Recent content by Debs

yes of course..think that is a good idea as it is quite a read!! I thought I had enough avocado oil but when I looked I only had half the needed amount so it's on order, but once I try it I will start a new thread. Interesting point thank you. You are right that in the UK everything has to be...

I am soooo excited!! I was thinking about making a shampoo bar as I keep getting asked if I make shampoo. Being determined not to make a liquid one in plastic I simply have not got round to trying to make one. So, where do I go for inspiration...here, and this is the thread I find!! I am on...

Hi I have bought some black pepper EO and want to create a bar with lavender. I, tested in a 1 1b batch and have had 2 goes first using equal amounts, so 9g and 9g which smelt of nothing and then 12g BP and 6g lavender. i have to stick to 18g in total as UK licence rules are rather strict...

Welcome from me too! I'm also in the UK and a bit of a lazy 'poster'! I love this site, especially as no question ever seems to be thought of as silly!!

Thank you all so much ....Really looking forward to the 'proper stuff' arriving now!! I'll have to make some soap or bath salts to keep me occupied whilst I wait lol!

Thank you for reply. I've just ordered 1kg of proper candelilla wax in case it doesn't work but yes I will give it a try. Just out of interest, how much do you reduce the recipe by if the recipe simply says wax, as much as half ?

Good morning...I want to make some lip balms with candelilla wax as I am making them for a vegan friend. In my eagerness to get the order in I didn't read the description of the product correctly and candelilla peeling beads have arrived. The person on the help desk wasn't too sure if using...

Thank you that helps - I will go with 8 0z per bath and go from there!

Hi! I have decided I am going to make some bath salts to go with my CP soaps. I have read about the different salts and I am about ready to order my choices. My problem is I can't decide how much is a 'normal' amount to put into the bath for me to work out how much salt in total I need for...

Hi and good morning! It has been a while since I posted, I have been making lots of soap and actually started my own little business which I am very proud of. Anyhow, I am starting to think about Christmas 2018 and bought some frankincense and myrrh. I bought them before really thinking about...

A frustrated start to the day as I infused some nettle powder last night with a view to using it today to make some CP soap. This morning, without thinking, I took out the jars full of newly infused oil and gave it a good shake!! WHAT!! so my planned day of making Ti Tree & Peppermint soap...

Hi. I put the uncut bar on a cake rack. I let it drip for 90 mins ish then cut with a soap cutter or knife. My soap is soft enough to cut ok. I tried to cut it earlier but it's too brittle and much later it's goo soft! I then place the rack with the individual soaps on over a tea towel for 8...

i too unmold after freezing. I use plastic boxes which unmold beautifully after freezing. i can't seem to unmold without freezing...anyhow... i was wondering if you knew whether freezing cp soap could affect the scent of the essential oils. Debs

Hi - calendula tea is now safely ensconced in the freezer... phew!! How long do those of you who use infused oils keep their oils for before using? I have a jar of turmeric infused oil that I made last week.. I had room in the pan when I was using to infuse some alkanet and nettle powder and...