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  1. Nanditasr

    100% beef tallow soap

    Doesn't it smell strongly of neem?
  2. Nanditasr

    100% beef tallow soap

    I have always had the problem that the tallow ones crack and look ugly soon. And don't lather much (not that this bothers me) -- but the cracks and splits bothered me. Just on a whim, I tried flaxseed gel instead of water, and 20% KOH. Citric acid as chelator. I used 90% tallow and 10% castor...
  3. Nanditasr

    Masterbatching lye- how to?

    Oh yes, that's a valid point -- potassium is good for the soil -- how did I forget! Such a bummer -- I wish one could make a solid soap with NaOH. :-( But yes, this is a good reason for me to trudge along to the crowded market in the city and pick up some KOH.
  4. Nanditasr

    Masterbatching lye- how to?

    Thanks, DeeAnna. So I guess the risk applies more to the soapmaker than to the user of the soap. Anyway, I'll avoid it hereafter, because the EWG database says "High concerns: persistence and bioaccumulation", something that is not mentioned for either KOH and NH4OH. The reason I started making...
  5. Nanditasr

    Masterbatching lye- how to?

    Indeed, I did. However, I don't know how popular it is -- people tend to get a bit scared if they hear "ammoni..."; NaOH or KOH do not have the same effect. I have googled it, but I'm unable to find any documentation to say that NH4OH is any more dangerous than the rest; in fact, its pH is a...
  6. Nanditasr

    Soy lecithin safe for lotion for dogs?

    Thanks. Yes, I do process the aloe vera leaves carefully, so the gel can be applied or eaten. My neighbour gives her dog the gel (properly processed) for his tummy problems. Coconut oil: Yes, much treasured all over southern India, which is where I am. Egg yolk: Oh yes, it's great in our hair...
  7. Nanditasr

    Soy lecithin safe for lotion for dogs?

    Yes, I have. Waiting for his reply. I guess he's never got this question before!
  8. Nanditasr

    Soy lecithin safe for lotion for dogs?

    Thanks. Is it safe to use soy lecithin on dogs?
  9. Nanditasr

    Soy lecithin safe for lotion for dogs?

    The vet has recommended aloe vera gel and coconut oil for the dog's skin itch and scabs. Of course, the two don't mix unless I use an emulsifier. I am hesitant to use emulsifying wax since he may try to lick it off. I have used soy lecithin for my own lotions and am rather happy with the feel of...
  10. Nanditasr

    Is emulsifying wax NF safe for a baby lotion or face lotion?

    In both cases, there is a chance of the e-wax being ingested in very small quantities. If it's not safe, what are the alternatives?
  11. Nanditasr

    Mustard oil soap

    It feels OK. It does not smell particularly of mustard anymore. In fact, it has no particular smell. However, I have not made any more batches with so much mustard oil -- have not gone over 10%.
  12. Nanditasr

    Insects eating my soap?

    I think so too. Yes, this is the one placed outside. Inside, there's no problem. No point in a pic -- there's nothing left in the dish! :-(
  13. Nanditasr

    Insects eating my soap?

    The insects have eaten even my neem soap! Other soaps, I did not mind. This one, I'm not happy about. This was a 12% neem, 20% mustard oil soap. Now I have tried placing my 50% neem, 15% mustard oil soap -- let's see. This theory of neem being a fantastic repellent of pesky creatures -- is...
  14. Nanditasr

    Maximum Coconut Oil Amount?

    You mean you tried Genny's shampoo bar? Actually, I find that any non-bubbly soap produces bubbles after three months. However, if you don't want to wait that long, you can make a non-CO soap with dual lye.
  15. Nanditasr

    Insects eating my soap?

    Thanks; the idea of citronella, lavender and peppermint actually sounds delightful! Yes, I could also try soaking the sponge in a suitable EO. And maybe I'll check if they find my neem oil soap as tasty.
  16. Nanditasr

    Insects eating my soap?

    Wow, the things we learn every day! And is there any way to protect the soap? Any "non-chemical" additive that the critters might not like? (An airtight box will keep them away, but I guess it will also make the soap soggy and possibly mouldy.)
  17. Nanditasr

    Insects eating my soap?

    I left one of my soaps out near the outdoor sink (in a soap dish). Just to make sure it didn't get rained on and soggy, I covered it with a pot with small holes. Two days later, when I looked for the soap, it was gone -- and the pot was intact! It had not even rained in between. Since the pot...
  18. Nanditasr

    How to prevent soap from going soggy?

    Oh yes, the paper towel is generally a disaster. I'm currently at a humidity level of 88 to 94; I shudder to think how the soap will behave in a coastal place like Goa, but I'll deliberately carry some and test it out there -- placing it in the bathroom rather than in the air-conditioned room...
  19. Nanditasr

    How to prevent soap from going soggy?

    It looks like a recipient of mine took the "feeding" bit seriously -- it looked like a honeycomb; she thought it was candy and sank her teeth into it! :oops::eek:
  20. Nanditasr

    Hello I'm a noob from Singapore!

    I didn't study the recipes in detail, but I guess you could go with either. It looks exactly like the one shown in the square bowl in the blogspot link, with the brown rice usually sitting below. The basil green tea gives it a unique flavour, and no Singaporean dish is complete without a chili...
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