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Oh.my.goodness. Wow! Thank you so much for directing me to this resource! I went through the GC/MS report on the Essential Oil Analysis Foundation website and could not believe my eyes! Thank you again - this is going to be super valuable especially as I dive deeper into my aromatherapy...

Thank you all so much for your responses! SUPER helpful! I love the idea of having a batch challenge tested once I get to that point. I purchased the Optiphen Plus and am going to try working with it sometime this week. Thanks again!! <3

Hi everyone! I did a quick search and found a thread on Piping Rock EOs, but no responses, so if you all don't mind - I'd like to ask the same question! Does anyone have experience with Piping Rock EOs? How is the quality? I am studying to be a certified aromatherapist, and for my...

Hi all, Nice to meet you virtually! I'm a relatively new soaper (coming back to soaping after a few year hiatus doing mostly HP now switching to CP) and a very new lotion maker. I've made a few batches, but haven't dove too deep into the world of preservatives. I'm eyeing some Optiphen Plus...

Craig and Susie - Thank you SO MUCH! Craig - that is an awesome suggestion! :mrgreen: I am going to give it a whirl - I love the thought of a soap that really provides the benefits of the cocoa butter! And thanks, Susie for the recommendations on the CO and OO!:mrgreen: It would be great...

Thanks Craig! I am looking for something a little fancier than a straight OO/CO/Crisco recipe and thought the Castor Oil would give it a little more lather/bubbles. The other oils sounded nice to increase the moisturizing properties of the soap. Bulk Apothecary didn't provide any guidance...

Hi everyone, I'm thinking about using this recipe below later to make up a batch of HP soap using one of my spiffy new FOs I just got in from Bulk Apothecary! Two questions: 1. What do you think about this recipe? Is it too high in Castor Oil or Vegetable Shortening? 2. How much FO do you...

Thanks SO much everyone! Going to try another batch this week watching the temperatures and being sure not to stir in the crusty stuff! :-) Appreciate your help and thoughts!

Thanks so much! To be honest, I haven't been monitoring temperatures - something I am planning to do moving forward. I did notice that once my soaps got to the gel phase and I stirred these things started to appear. That makes total sense. How can I avoid that in the future? Stir...

Hello everyone! I'm Addy and I am a newbie - I've made four batches and am really enjoying the learning process! I've been making HP soap and I like using natural and organic ingredients when possible. I am planning a foray into CP soon! I'm wondering if you experienced soap makers would...