Recent content by MotheredByNature

How do you all package your body butter? I like to heat seal my products but the butter have been partially melting inside and making tiny bubbles inside

I just tried using more liquid oils and it made a world of difference. Thank you so much!!

Ahh ok! I'm going to try that thank you! I've also been cooling the mixture in the fridge until it's semi solid then whipping it. Is this correct?

I am having the most trying time with whipped body butter. It seems to be so easy but I am having SO much trouble with it coming out hard and crumbly. I have made so many batches and only one came out perfect!! Rich and creamy. I decided to try to not use cocoa butter and that batch was with...

i dont know what the worry is!! haha, I was just curious since I've seen so many people SO against it. I am intrigued since everyone here seems to feel the complete opposite about it! (which is good) I have powders that I am experimenting with incorporating into my soaps and im very excited to...

Thank for the input everyone!! As far as that preservative goes, his whole thing is he doesn't use anything unnatural in his soaps. I just always read using fresh fruits and veggies is a bad idea in soap, especially if you're selling them which he is. "Even if it looks like its ok, you don't...

I have not yet made CP soap, however I know of a very, very successful soap maker who uses real purees and juice's in his soaps. From all the research I have done about this, everything and everyone I've seen has said this is a huge no, no. Also, he does not use any preservatives. Can someone...

I am new to soap making so i chose to start with m&p. i have found a supplier that uses all natural, vegan ingredients. no detergents, no SLS or SLES. i know this is important to many people and this is why i searched and searched to find a base that is not mass produced by popular soap making...