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    Let's talk Neem

    While. We're on the topic of skin care, does anyone have an anti-dandruff shampoo bar recipe?
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    Tallow/Palm Oil % in GV Shortening

    Thank you
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    Tallow/Palm Oil % in GV Shortening

    Has anyone seen a posted % of Tallow and Palm Oil in GV Shortening?
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    INSTANTANEOUS seizing!! Recipe woes?

    What % castor oil would you recommend for a shaving soap?
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    How to use the SBM Calculator?

    Weren't you just taking about it an few weeks ago?
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    How to use the SBM Calculator?

    Chrome here
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    How to use the SBM Calculator?

    For some reason the calculator isn't showing on their site. I cleared my cookies cache and still no luck. Anyone else having issues?
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    Chemistry of Potassium Carbonate in Shaving Soaps

    I've been noticing Potassium Carbonate used in a lot of shaving soaps. I understand the role of Sodium and Potassium Hydroxide in the soap making process, but am not sure of what Potassium Carbonate. This is a quote from an industrial soap making "While the former is by far the most...
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    Let's talk Neem

    I've been looking to make a neem and tea tree oil combo soap (small quantities in a gently cleansing recipe) to try to prevent monthy hormonal breakouts also. I'm curious to see how this works for you skater. What other properties are you trying to focus on with your recipe? Gentle cleansing...
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    Soap for babies

    I understand that for the first few months or so, most mother's do not use soap on their baby. My sister just had another child and I want to make some very gentle cleansing soap for her, for when she is ready to start using it. I was looking for some tips/advice on what to avoid. Is...
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    So I was thinking of making Pine tar soap

    What kind of store do you find this in?
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    How to figure how much oil for mold.

    Post for future. Reference
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    Help with DIY wooden molds

    Thank you!!!
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    Help with DIY wooden molds

    I am going to be making some of the molds like specified in the Lowes DIY project. I don't really like how they have their ends permanently secured so I would like to do more of a carriage bolt setup like I've seen brambleberry and others sell. I've never seen one of those up close and I was...
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    Where is a good place to buy needs and tea tree oil?

    I think I'll get 1lb from Camden Grey and if my gf likes the soap and I need to make more I'll buy bulk from Soapers Choice. Thanks for the help! Now I need to come up with the base oil formula!
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    Where is a good place to buy needs and tea tree oil?

    Darn autocorrect. Yes, neem oil. I live in the US.
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    How does this recipe look?

    I was just reading another post and others have said the rim of cordless drill might not be enough. Thank you for all your help! You've been great.
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    How does this recipe look?

    That's essentially what I've done. I wonder if my mixing is poor. I just finished another batch, same work flow And I stirred for probably 20min before I called it quits and poured, after pouring I did notice a light trace. I've been using a small cordless drill with paint stirrer, half way...
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    Where is a good place to buy needs and tea tree oil?

    I'm looking to create an acne face soap that focuses on antimicrobial properties. As part of the formulation I'd like to add needs oil and tea tree oil but am having a hard time finding a cost effective reliable supplier. Also at what percentages would you recommend using these two oils?
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    How does this recipe look?

    I've been told on another thread that a pH of 9-11 is normal, so that's good news! As to why my first batch is acting goofy I do not know! What temp do you combine your oil and lye water?
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