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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...

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...

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...