I just today got word of the opportunity to donate soap to the KY flood victims from a couple months ago. I have some cured soap but I have lots of olive oil and I can make ZNSC in time for delivery in 2 weeks. I'm wondering how it bubbles in really hard water, which I expect this area has...
Ditto. I made lavender 40/42 EO using the exact same formula / technique as a whole lot of other FO (using up samples) and they ashed super bad. Everything else was perfect. Ugh!!!!
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And double that for yonder and far yonder. Measurements I picked up from my granddaddy. ❤️
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I've never understood being upset that someone called you sir or ma'am. It's a sign of respect. I was raised southern military so those automatically come out of my mouth. I do wish people...
I'm not aware of scientific proof but I see a definite difference vs other bubble boosters. I do high lard ans minimal coconut so my soaps need bubble help. It's worth it and not expensive.
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I have no problem with 15% coconut oil with 0% SF when it's a high lard or olive oil soap. I've used other maker soaps with that much coconut oil and and presumably a moderate SF and felt dry. I can't do 100% coconut oil, even with a 35% SF. So it depends on the overall formulation for me.
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Why not? My soaps work great at 2-3% - they clean without stripping my skin. Soap scum dropped to nearly nothing without having to add a chelator, it's more bubbly without having to add as much bubble booster, and it actually seems to cure a bit faster too. Win-win-win.
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Add a third...
I suggest spending time reading the forum, and also searching for specific ingredients like rice bran oil or lard. Often those threads will have some formulas. I like to study what other people have done to flesh out my understanding of formulation. Also, Zaney has posted a Trinity of Oils...
Christmas tree scents often have cinnamon or clove in them, which are known accelerants.
That is not a brand I'd use. Best to stick with reputable companies that have testing notes and consumer reviews so you know what to expect.
Since it's 100% lard I know the soap will still be marvelous...