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Well in order to wrap this up, I spoke to 3 of my kids and they all still want the bubble bath. They are more interested in avoiding unnecessary chemicals than big bubbleage (new word! yay!). Eldest grandprincess (7 - in my profile pic) insisted I continue to make it because it 'bubbles...

Wow! You all knocked my socks off! Great job! (I was looking at your pics)

I love that we can all have different opinions and preferences! I truly do. I prefer soy because it is a renewable resource. Petroleum is not. I prefer soy because it supports my neighbors. Petroleum supports the oil industry. And yes, the cleanup is much easier. Also... strange... but we and...

I'm feeling grossed out now... 🤢

I am going to do this with my grandprincess! It sounds like a fun learning experience for her bb. Thanks, DeeAnna! I did dilute the citric acid per her instructions and added per her instructions. Glycerin? Because it came to mind... probably because I used it for her blowing bubbles we made...

Thank you, DeeAnna and Zany! I am wondering if it is because I do not want to add sulfates... For those curious, here is her recipe: 42 oz coconut oil 8 ounces olive, canola, or almond oil (I used olive) 14 oz KOH 20 oz soft or distilled water 22 oz grated sodium soap (NaOH soap - regular CP...

I made the super sudsy bubble bath recipe out of Catherine Failor's book, hoping to provide the grandbabies with a bubble bath that is less chemicals than store-bought, but also made by ME! :-) I let it cure for one week and grandprincess1 tested it. Bomb. Waiting for second week, but not sure...

Have you explored the fragrance oil review chart under the fragrance oil section? It might give you the answers you are looking for regarding fragrance oils. I have found that sometimes the recipe can make the difference, as well as the fo.

I teach soaping, etc now and again, when a decent amount of people have accumulated. She wants to learn how to make her own products, but coconut-free. I will be passing all of this info on to her to think about, and I like having the info in my brain too. You are welcome to let me know your...

I have used whiskey and vodka before without any problems. I slightly cooked off the whiskey and used in place of water, but the vodka I added to the batter later (lower lye solution, then difference in vodka). No problems. Curious to hear what others have done (because I think the same...

Gosh, this is all good to think about. I had asked about this too. Will be sure to pass this info on to the coconut-allergy acquaintance, and to any customers!

Following up, in case someone else finds this funny like I do, and needs a giggle. We got the tallow. It looked sort of like coconut oil, so my gag reflex didn't even stir. I almost told my husband he didn't need to make it - I would - but he was more excited than I was, so I took "soux chef"...

I have been trying to switch over and test out CS fragrances because I use them in my candles. Like jcandleattic, I like to be able to use my frags in all of my recipes. I have been trying to post my results on the master sheet here on SMF. Please do the same! That way we can all know how CS...

Thank you ALL for your replies! I so very much appreciate you all!!! <3 Guess what? I went for it. I found someone on Etsy who sells grass fed organic tallow and I got a pound to try! I will try hard to not envision what it is that I am actually using... and if it makes my stomach turn a bit, I...

I have heard that somewhere as well. Unfortunately, she probably would not know if they were allergic until after they used it, and that would be an uncomfortable lesson. Thank you for this recipe. I think I will use this one first for her.):bunny:

Hahahahaha! I KNEW there would be believers out there trying to convert my stomach! Where do I buy a small, affordable amount to try? Maybe I can talk my husband in to scooping (so I don't get dry heaves). Here in ranch country, that might be worth having tried. We have vegans and vegetarians...

Thank you, Toxicon. Babassu is an option, although I know money matters to her. I kind of gag at the thought of lard/tallow, so it doesn't enter my mind. I will let her know. I do love the sugar in my soaps! ;-) Thanks again! Much appreciated!

A person has come to me for help in making coconut-free soap. She and 2 of her children are sensitive to coconut oil and gluten. I searched this forum and used the search engine - I know I have seen this topic before - but I cannot find any thread! I've made 100% OO, 100% HO...

I like them all! Thank you for sharing!

Oh my goodness - I am so sorry!!! I did not mean to discourage, but complaining does that, doesn't it? Please accept my apology. I just saw this come through in my email on updates. I will go back and list another fragrance oil and then come back here and be specific. I am 100% in agreement...