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Yes soy wax isn't a true wax but it acts as a hardening agent. I used to use cocoa/shea/kokum butter exclusively (as I don't use animal fats or palm) but after Brexit these butters became SO expensive in where I live. I still use butters sometimes but now I use more soy wax because not only is...

Hi, to echo what others have said, with a high % of liquid oil, use less water. It just helps with everything. I frequently use 35%-38% lye concentration. However, that said I still get soda ash (and I live in a dry area)! I find that soda ash is worse on my high olive oil soaps. I often...

Hi soapman5, would you mind sharing which online seller you bought your PureSoyS100 in Europe from? I have only found this available from US/UK or Australian sellers. The soy wax I currently use has additives and I would love to find a soy wax that is pure. Thanks very much.

Yes, it's in flakes but they feel quite soft.. I don't really like all those ingredients. What are the ingredients of the soy wax you use? Thanks so much for your feedback.

Thanks KiwiMoose and Richard Perrine. I found a data sheet for the product and it states that it's 100% hydrogenated but I've written to the supplier to double check as it seems weird that it's 100% based on the ingredients. KiwiMoose do 'normal' soy waxes usually contain only hydrogenated...

Hi, I wonder if anyone can confirm which oil to select on soap calc for soy wax? I've just bought some organic, low melt point (48C/122F) soy wax. Ingredients: INCI: Soybean Oil (and) Hydrogenated Soybean Glycerides (and) Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil (and) Stearic Acid (and) Hydrogenated...

Thank you glendam, requests to join submitted!

I'm not quite sure where to post this question but here goes... My plan is to have my base soap recipe (with variants) assessed to comply with EU regulations sometime in the next couple of months. I have a fairly good understanding of all the regulations required by the EU. However, today I...

Oh that's good to know that it's creamy in a recipe as well as giving hardness. So I could sub it for some of my cocoa butter. I think (hope) that the EU will keep an open door for Scotland 🙏... Maybe even for the UK.....🙏

I'm so sorry Shermluge. It is devastating to lose our companions. Peeps looks like she was a real character.... Your soaps are beautiful. 😺

Thanks so much DeeAnna. I also just clicked on your Soapy Stuff and looked at classic bells. Amazing! I can't believe I've never stumbled across that resource before. So useful!!!! 👏👏👏

Thanks SeaSuds, I hadn't found this thread. Interesting posts and Dragonspice.de is a good lead! And it's got me thinking about using eurosoy wax 🤔.......although I usually soap at fairly low temps so that would be something of a leap. Thank you. Regarding the UKs suicide mission (otherwise...

Thanks Zany....I did a number of searches in the forum but the majority of the recommendations are for companies based in the UK. I'm familiar (and currently use) several of them and they are very good. The difficulty is that ordering from UK suppliers is probably going to become problematic...

Hi, any soapers in Spain???? Does anyone know of good, economical suppliers in Spain or mainland Europe? Currently I use La despensa del jabon, Cremas y Caseras and they are fine for certain things but they are expensive for cocoa/shea butter (and other suppliers are even more expensive!) and...

Hi DorsetGirl, there are a number of good suppliers of essential oils in the UK. Naissance (excellent quality, bit more expensive), Mystic Moments, Freshskin, The Soapery (not a big selection). Be aware that a lot of E/Os fade or change scent in cp soap so be prepared to do some experiments...