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I noticed that this ring usually goes away as you let it cure for a few weeks.

My super simple most basic soap recipe makes an excellent hard bar. I just use equal parts coconut, olive, and sunflower oils. I have found that substituting safflower oil for sunflower works well too, but be warned that safflower is typically a heavily GMO product so maybe go organic. I add...

Clays can add an exfoliating property for sure, especially more abrasive ones like bentonite. But there's so much more to clays in soap. Each brings its own value to the table. Some are better for dry skin while others are better for oily or acne prone skin. Check out this great article for...