Recent content by Dutchess

I i use the soapcalc for the recipie and i think it calculated the standard of 5% superfat. I use coconut milk and Olive oil. Ad basic as that. I did not put any other oils in this batch. It is one of my fist batches that is curing right now. I am curing in a warmish, dark place were the air...

Thanx you all... this is helpfull advice!!

Hello Everyone, HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Does anyone know why "my"soap is slimy? I made it with coconut milk about 4 weeks ago. Could it be because it did not cure completely?

Hi everyone, HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!!! I would like some advice..Can i use any frangrance oils in cp soap? I have found some aromatherapie fragrance oils for candle use, but i would like to use them in my soap. I am not sure about the safety for skin of any of these fragrance oils, because they...

Hi everyone, Iam cuurently using only fruit in my soap. like avocado, carrots, lemon peel ect... does anyone know if there is a use before date for these soaps? Thanx xx

Thank you so much...this is helpfull information. I took added my water and milk amount of soapcalc together as my liquid amount. I even occasionally squrted some more water in there... Ill have to see how they comewhen dry.

Thanx people. I was thinking way to difficult. I just did my thing and voila...it think my soaps will be alright. One ingredient they do not lack and that is Love...#havingfunwithmynewfoundpassion.

Hi everyone, Iam a bit stuck with soapcalc. I am trying to make a recipie using milk fat ( coconut milk) but i dont understand the amounts it gives me. How does this work. I want to use a mold of 17.5x8x5.5cm. Do i put the amount of the total content of the mold in as total oil weight? also...

I think what everyon is basically saying is that there is no standard percentages of oils and that is commes down to what the purpose of the soap is. is this correct?? Other wise it may seem that i am asking the same question twice..LOL..:D

Thank you all so much for the help. Very helpfull advice indeed. I am still puzzeling with soapcalc. Is there a chart of what percentage of any oils is adviced in a soap. I will defenatly make my own chart with all the advice i get here, but if there is such a chart then it saves me time....I...

Hi everyone, I am a newbie to soaping and i have three qeustions. What is he perfect percentage of oils can one put in a soap to make it perfect, bubbly, softness, hardness, moistorizing, soothing, good for sentivie skin ect, and wich oils are these. No matter the recipie. I have looked for...

Thank you!!

Hello everyone, i am so glad i found this forum... i am looking forward to learn so much from all of you. I am a newbie in soaping, but i see the potential and i love the process of making something and seeing the end product, hand made...I am also a jong married mother of 6 kids that will soon...