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Can i make a cream soap without stearic acid? if so can anyone provide a recipe?

I saw some candles in the store made with 100% beeswax, and I was wondering if anyone has tried making this type of candle. I have a lot of beeswax to make small votive candles for gifts and wanted to know if anyone had a recipe for a beginner like myself

Good day everyone I am trying to make some HP soap for christmas gifts. I was wondering if anyone has any cool ideas on how to make it look festive I usually use coconut oil and olive oil as my base and I superfat it with olive oil I want to swirl the soap, is there a link of a cool...

I agree with the flax seed hair gel. I am not sure what type of hair you have but I love the jazz this hair gel up everytime I make it. I have deep curly hair. and it needs lots of mositre. I add in Coconut oil and sometimes I will add in Coconut Milk after froth stage.

I did go to the vet and they gave him an anti-histamine spray on leave in conditioner that tends to help with his dry skin. They told me that doing allergy tests would cost me over $400! I eliminate him from corn, wheat, soy, parabens in his products, by products....I mean i should dry a food...

Hi all, I was wondering if there is a safe body butter formula to make for my dog's itchy skin? I would just wonder if I can jus glide it through his fur to his skin to help with the itchiness and not pay for expensive allergy medicine Any formulas to make a dog wash that will actually...

So I am not sure completley about percentages....i speak in terms of oz. I just made a soap tonight --still pretty amateur to hot processing... So ultra bubbles for a small 2 lb batch of soap...you can play with the ounces as others mentioned I used: Olive oil - 16 oz Coconut Oil - 12 oz...

MSM is a mineral that derives from some plant that helps withe the digestive system, gastrointestinal problems like diarrhea, constipation...it also promotes the healthy growing of hair and nails and skin cells. Helps eliminate bacteria on the skin and soothing tired muscles. great for helping...

Has anyone every whipped up their shea butter and added MSM? If so how much do you use? I am also thinking of making some shea butter MSM lotion instead of butter. I was thinking I would heat up my rose water with the MSM powder so that it won't be gritty and add it to my shea butter and whip...

Guys, I found the process on making liquid soap and I've gotta tell you...it's a little intimidating with the long hours and patience needed. I have never done CP soap. I jumped from MP to HP soap. I want FAST and easy! Though I can use liquid soap right away, it is a lot of WAITING!!! I am...

Go to Veggums--it is a Vegan-friendly place for soaps and body butters WWW.VEGGUMS.com

check out this website and it is a quick recipe that you guys can tr http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf39123604.tip.html

Yes I have heard of this and have tried making it. It is technically called a massage candle. You use soy wax and not paraffin. soy wax is very cool when poured on the skin and soy wax also as a nice moisturizing agent all in its natural state. I use soy wax when I make chapsticks When making...

Ok, So i am looking into making my own vegan body and hair care products. I ran into a recipe on how to make Flax Seed Gel (FSG) It is perfect and ideal for dry curly hair or even straight hair. IT is great for definning curls or smoothing the hair. You start with these ingredients: 1/2 cup...

Ladies and Gents, How can I do swirls or layers with my HP soap? I have tried and it ends up one solid color. It is hard to swirl HP and I am just not sure how to layer without making a big mess. IS there any advice to be given in this experiment of either swirling or layering?

Ah so is potash the same as potassium carbonate or potassium hydroxide? Or is it both the same thing?

That is a very good question...i would like to know that as well...I use vegetable glycerin for my mold....it helps when I am using standard baking ware from target or walmart...the soap slides out very smoothly

Ok so I have been "HP"ing for maybe 3 weeks now. Still brand new at this process. I have 2 questions I need help with. How to make a solid color bar of soap naturally with powders and clays? Also how to make a smooth bar of soap without the hard formations at the top of my soap? I like...

Does anyone know a great vendor where I can buy lye to make liquid soap? Potassium hydroxide. It is hard enough to find regular lye---now to venture out to this type of lye is hard too. Your help would be most appreciated !! THANKS :) :lol:

I am working on developing my website ---so I am experimenting with my recipes. I have never HP or CP before. I went from MP direct to HP and the transition has been so easy and smooth. I will be experimenting with the basics of HP. Making 6 bars at a time with my bakingware cake pans. 9x9...