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I'm trying to do some R&D for a new after shave product. Currently I sell an alcohol free aftershave lotion and I use calendula and buckthorn extracts for their anti-irritating properties. The extracts I use are oil soluble and won't emulsify with water soluble products without a liason. I'm...

It is a "cream soap" consistency, soft and pliable, but it holds it's shape. It's exactly the consistency I was looking for. I plan to present it in cosmetic style jars.

I agree, and I always melt the stearic with the other oils and butters. However, I always use a double boiler, as I don't trust a microwave. Might be my experience with doing chocolate work that discourages me from using it. Anyways, I did find myself a solution to the seizing of the oil mix...

I purchase from eBay. Seller 123seesix sells NaOH and KOH ranging from 5 ounces to 32 pounds. It's a bit pricier, but lye is absolutely not available locally because of meth issues, and few sellers will ship to where I live without charging an arm and a leg.

After many failed attempts and even some complete disasters, I've finally formulated a legitimate working shave soap. There are tweaks to be made, but considering how hard it has been to find information or even a good starting place, I thought I would share what I have. Here is my hot process...

This is great information! I was about to start from scratch on my formula, but I will definitely try this method out first.

Ah, that makes some sense. I did add the lye pretty quickly. I'll have to slow down a bit ;)

Hey all, I was pretty excited to try out a new formulation of what I thought was going to be a great shave HP soap. However, once I combined the lye solution with the oil mix, the entire mixture immediately siezed and turned grainy. I tried to keep it on the heat with hopes that it would melt...

I just wanted to drop a line and say "hi!" I'm fairly new to soap making and have an interest in men's skin care. I'm currently developing test batches of shave soap as well as aftershave lotions and pre-shave oils. Once I launch that line of product, I will also start developing pre-shave...