Recent content by texaslather81

Thanks everyone! Now that I heard it from you all, I will try with my next batch!

Hello all, I hope all is well. I had a couple of questions. Does anyone add kaolin clays to your lye before mixing with base oils? Does it make a difference in the end result? Does anyone add kaolin clays to your EO/FO before adding to mix? ( I heard this helps with the overall smell...

Thanks for the feedback. What do you use in lieu of Olive oil?

Thanks again for your time and the info. I think I'm on the right track. :)

Thanks for taking time in putting the message together. Lots of great information. I think I made a good decision in becoming a member and can see how this will be helpful with my endeavors and hope to help others in the future. I agree with waiting a bit. The cure time is my biggest constraint...

Cool thanks for the info :)

Thanks for the quick responce. I kind of agree about the coconut oil. I feel like its making my skin dry and itchy, but thought it was due to the cold weather/ blazing hot showers. I was thinking of using castor too. Thanks again.

Hello, I'm new at soaping. Been doing it for about 5 months now and plan on launching my business in Jan 2022. I started making CP with the basic 33% Olive, 33% Palm, and 33% coconut oil mix It seem the easiest at first considering the lye calculations and what not. Now that I'm more...