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Ha! I actually was going to order the Chek-It kit but was worried there might be regulations exceeding that and then it would be kind of a waste.

Does anybody make their own lotions (not pre-made bases) and sell them? What kind of testing do you do/ does need to be done before they can be sold to customers? What are the regulations in regards to lotions, etc? TIA Karin

I melted it with some olive oil and it seemed to dissolve fine in there! Then I added that at trace. I'll report back when I cut the bars ;)

LOL. I didn't know that! I bought it because I read it makes a good base note and has a vanilla aroma (and I couldn't afford real vanilla). Hm. I am not sure how to market that one now! :oops:

I just got my Peru Balsam in the mail and am anxious to make some soap. I read in a book that resins need to be dissolved in alcohol before you add them to the batch. Is that the same for Peru Balsam? Or can I add it and it will dissolve in the batch by itself (it seems to have like little...

Yes, I care! Thanks for sharing the info. I'd rather not use it but I used more FCO in my batch and it workes out great without any additives (other than a teensy bit corn starch)

I was looking for sustainable palm oil as well. I know I can get 5 gallon pails from Moutain Rose Herbs but theirs is unrefined (has color and mild aroma). Is it okay to use unrefined palm oil in soap. What is the reason refined is usually used? Is it just aesthetics?

I am so glad to read that! I started out with Brambleberry and Majestic Moutain Sage but ordered some things from WSSP and really appreciated their service. How are their oils and butters? They have really good prices on some of them - are they good quality/comparable to BrambleBerry and MMS?

Thanks for the great suggestions !

My husband says my lotion bar is greasy although I think it absorbs very quickly. I have a little bit of cornstarch in it. Should I use more cornstarch? Or something else? Any ideas? :?:

Sorry if this has already been posted but I thought this article was really interesting in many regards. For one it covers DOS and scientific tests that show how it happens and what can be done to prevent it. Very interesting to me though was what they had to say about natural preservatives...

Are there any regulations what items need to have shrink wrap/bands on them? Does it make a difference how they are sold (wholesale/retail/direct/online, etc.)? I am going to add balms to my selection of soap and am wondering if I need to seal them somehow. The tins they are seem to close...

If you are looking for easy try 'Smart Soapmaking' by Anne Watson! If you are looking for something a little more comprehensive then try 'Soapmaker's Companion' by Susam Miller Cavitch. If you look on Amazon you'll find them both for very cheap -maybe get both. I like Watson's process. It...

Me too! I'd love to know. :?:

Yes, absolutely. I list water as an ingredient. Thanks. I think I have my answer... :idea: I'll discount it a little bit and label it as 4.75 ounces I think :D

because the weight of the water varies. She is assuming that as a bar ages water evaporates. The weight of the product when packaged may differ from the weight a year later, etc.

I've seen the term used on here a few times but have never heard of a salt bar before. What is it? :?:

I got the info from Marie Gale's (president of the soapmakers guilde I think) book called 'Soap & Cosmetic Labeling - How to Follow the Rules And Regulations', page 44. 2nd edition. http://www.forsoapmakers.com/store//store/Soap-Cosmetic-Labeling-Book-2nd-Edition-pr-256.html It's great...

Oh I hope I like them too! I just ordered a 15" silicone lined one on Etsy -Is that the same you have?