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Hi Everyone! Does anyone know if coconut milk speeds up trace? And does lowering soap temp avoid this problem if it does happen? Thanks!

Hi everyone, I use sodium lactate and always wait for my lye to cool down. Does anyone else think letting it cool is necessary. Haven't found any info on why. Thanks

Hi everyone! I have resisted the cake slice/cupcake soap trend thus far.Mainly because I don't really see the point of it. For those making and selling them, what's the point? Is it worth it in the long run? Thanks!

I've noticed when plugging these oils into recipes there are a few differences but they are not vastly significant. I love both oils and use both in recipes. But I very rarely use them together because I find that it lowers my bubble number more than I would like. Does anyone have a preference...

Hello everyone again! I was just wondering what you all think about how to achieve silky soap? I've used shea butter, but haven't noticed a huge "silkiness" factor from it. And if I use too high a percentage I get a lot of ash. Besides Kaolin and other clays and tussah silk, does anyone have a...

Hi all! When your are using SoapCalc, what number do you strive for in the "Bubbly" range? Thanks!:p

Hi all! So I'm a little torn when it comes to the castor oil. I absolutely love this oil and what it does for lather and feel. I need opinions and advice about the percentage that goes into a recipe. 5% is good, but I've done as high as 10% and I love that too! Does anyone here think that's too...

Ok, here's the million dollar question. Like all you wonderful soapers here, I have my fave ingredients and recipes for bars I love. But I swear, some people can make a bar of soap that looks like solidified cream (Eden's Secret comes to mind). Smoother than a babies behind. No inconsistency in...

Hi everyone, I've recently bumped my coconut oil in my recipe, and added some avocado oil. The changes aren't huge, but I have been having overheating issues with almost every single batch. No volcano, but cracks, sometimes bigger and sometimes smaller. I quit insulating and still the problem is...

So I'm new to goat milk pwder and buttermilk powder. I have always used fresh milks, and they've turned out great. I never noticed the smell with frozen milk. I've been adding the powders to some reserved oils and then adding at trace. When I unmold and cut them the smell is HORRIBLE. Not like...

Hello everyone, I've read a million different things on this topic and I'm still trying to decide what the best usage rate for these two powders is. Can anyone here give me opinions on how much of these two powders to add at trace? I've heard everywhere from 1 tsp ppo to 1.5 oz per 8 oz water...

I made a batch of Castile soap two days ago. I've made this batch a million times and never had a problem. I tried un-molding this morning and it was impossible to get out. I scooped out a portion and used a metal spatula to get the rest out which tore it all up. The sides and bottom completely...

Hello everyone, I'm Heidi from Cherry Pit Soap Works and I'm new here to the forum! I've been soaping for about 3 years and just started my small business. Can't wait to get to know you and admire your talents!