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Hi all! As we all know herbs introduce bacteria and other germs to products. But do we have to avoid infused oils with botanicals (calendula,lavender etc) to our creams/ lotions/liquid soap even when adding a preservative? I dont think it has to do only with water systems, but also for a...

Hi all! I have a ton of old pure olive oil which gone a little bit rancid by time. Its production date was 2-3 years ago... I am not gonna use it on food... If i use that oil on CP for castiles and bastiles is it sure that my soaps are going to develop DOS or other oxidizing problems? I ve...

Hello all! i just made another batch of GLS soap. Here is the total recipe SF 3% Lye concentration 25% Water : Lye ratio 3:1 Water 0.577 pounds 9.23ounces 261.77 g KOH 90% pure...

Hi again! As I mentioned in the other topic about pH reduction in gls soap i am thinking of making some gls soap for face. its a bit more practical for me than bar soaps on facial use... Here is a recipe i am thinking and i would like to know your comments... -60% Olive Oil -10% shea butter...

Hi! I started about two months ago making my own body washes using sles (texapon), coco betaine, glycerin, water and fragrance oil. I didnt use any preservative at all and it seems to work great so far. Is there any way to extend its life using something natural like rosemary extract for...

Hi! Here is my next recipe i wanna try for making a 100% orange juice soap for body and face... Super Fat/Discount 6 % Lye Concentration32.0000 % Fresh orange juice (ice cubes) 5.7 ounces NaOH 2.7 ounces oils 20.5 ounces 80% oo pomace 16.4 ounces 12% palm oil 2.5 ounces 8% co 1.6 ounces 2...

Hi again! I wanna make a soap using a fragrance oil tha accelerates trace too much... Its "Lilly of the Valley" and i am in love with this scent... In the past i used some FO that accelerate trace a little bit (or nothing) but this one is bringing trace toooo fast... So i m thinking this...

Hi there and congratulations for your forum! I am 28 years old, i come from Greece and its about half a year now when i started soap making using cp... Its a wonderfull activity and i really like it! I made so far about 13 batches of soap and i still learning things first of all with practice...