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Lindy, Thanks, will heat it up again and try to get it all back in. If not I'll just skim it off the top. Michelle

I'm back, so I added 5 more ounces of water to each part of soap (since I split the big batch in half). After heating it up etc. to add water and then leaving it I notice the top has a nice layer of foam on it and the bottom is a nice amber liquid colour. Is there a way to mix this foam back in...

That's a great idea, I've just made a simple one in the past. Just found this link although I haven't tried this recipe myself: http://honestlywtf.com/beauty/diy-sugar-lip-scrub/

Lindy, Thanks, the recipe mentioned neutralizing and then the superfatting was optional so I just decided to do it. Will have to add more water for sure though as it's quite thick.

DragonQueenHHP, Thank you so much. I didn't know if I could do this or not after the neutralizing/superfatting/scent stage. This is only my second time making this and plan to do more experimenting in January.

Advice for liquid soap making Update, I've added more water/neutralized/superfatted and added scent and it's really thick. Can I add more water at this point or do I have to just leave it alone? I'd like it thinner in consistency. It's wonderful just too thick.

Thank you I want it for hand soap. Will add a little more water And continue with neutralizing supercharging and scenting. Good to know about clear oils as well.

So sorry to hear that. I used to purchase from a supplier when I was new and didn't realize until I purchased from another supplier that these EO's were a lot weaker. So I figured they must have been diluted hence why they were cheaper then everyone else. It is frustrating for sure. Hope your...

I've used powdered goat's milk and left out some of my water from my lye solution and added it at trace without any problems. Did you use a high trace fragrance oil or titanium dioxide or lots of castor oil?

I've always wondered how companies are able to use the Certified Organic symbol. Thanks for the info.

Hello, I followed this recipe here: http://www.lovinsoap.com/2010/09/liquid ... -a-recipe/ Here is the link to the liquid soap series: http://www.lovinsoap.com/category/liquid-soap/ I made liquid soap a few years ago using a different recipe and it was fine but too watery. Anywho I've made...

The problem I have it separation as well. I tend to get water that doesn't mix in properly. This is the recipe I use: 75% water 2% glycerin 3% stearic acid 3% e-wax 16% oils/butters 1% preservative .5% fragrance

Alcohol usually works for me or you can use a small amount of oil to mix before adding to the base.

txsoaper, I would use a very small amount because it could adjust your perservative if you didn't account for scent when you made the batch. Test and try it out first then with your next batch you can adjust your recipe to account for the scent. I had a similar question awhile ago minus...

Gorgeous, I love your rectangular mold and the purple and pearl topped soap looks divine. I'm looking forward to the cut versions. Michelle