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For the room temp cold processors, here the question. I thought that the oils and the lye is at room temp. On another thread, I was listed that the oils are at room temp and the lye could still be at a high temp. Your input please.

Ok...this is only my second batch of soap and the results are soooo different from the first. I tried to formulate my own recipe. CO 25% VS 25% Lard 30% OO 13% PO 7% lye discount 5% Plus I substituted 2/3 of water for coconut milk. I dissolved the lye in 1/3 of the water, added it...

I see that PKO and PO both make hard bars, but what makes one more desirable than the other. I can find PO in the local Whole Food Store, PKO I would have to order. Crisco has additives in it, so would that make the soap "un-natural" verses using 100 soybean oil.

I am concerned with the use of esstential oils and cats. I know that tea tree oil is a big no-no. So I won't even bring that one into my home. I won't be using EO's directly on cats, I am concerned with the inhalation sensitivity while the soaps are being prepared. Being chemically...

Ok...I'll be posting alot today. I didn't include to much in my introduction. I had to leave my former place of employment because I developed chemical sensitivities and major health issues. I spend the majority of my time within my home because venturing out can be difficult. One encounter...

I am so green to this. Here's my next question. Let me start by saying that I hate people who go out and buy a book and suddenly start a business when they really don't have the experience. Well that being said, I bought several books and that is exactly what I am trying to do. I have...

I made my first batch. A Basic 1lb recipe, 10oz olive oil, 6oz coconut oil and a tbs of castor. I am following directions in the Everything soap making book. My question are 1) I had a little oil on the top of the block, I made it upright in a quart milk container. Would this be considered...

Hello All, I glad to be here. I am new to this soap thing. I have been doing a lot of research and reading. I didn't realize I spent so much time thing about making soap. I apparently I have been looking since 2005. Well I finally took the plunge and made my first batch. WEEE HEEEE...