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I didn't do pure black but did as KiwiMoose mentioned and added it to my oil I reserved for superfatting on Hot Process. (I'm making trial recipes atm thus HP so I can test it sooner.) I used AC at 1 tsp/PPO ratio. And yes, grey lather but it easily rinsed off. I will try the black mica as...

edco, I ordered a variety (maybe 8-9) of WSP's 2 oz samples to try. The ones I picked were based on the ingredients of the base. I checked for: smell of base, thickness, feeling when applying and feeling left on skin. This helped me narrow down to the base(s) I liked best so I was confident in...

Great discussion! Thanks Brian and Tabitha for the well versed explanations. And I agree with Gallerygirl. Nearly natural is far better than most the commercial products out there. Unfortunately I have a sensitivity to synthetics, and not just imagined but real reactions to it. I too make...

ok - since this is near the top again, I have some questions maybe someone here has answers to. It would help my pursuit for a reliable natural preservative if I knew the strain of beasts we're talking about. Such as the strain of bacteria or fungus/mold. I was hoping that maybe soneone...

I was having issues with additives suspending/floating/sinking in my soaps also. Anything but mixing in! Some were great exfoliants! But then I read a recipe somewhere that used a stick blender to mix in the additives. I've tried this on 3 batches now (2 were re-batched). And it really seems to...

Well looks like I'm not ready to adjust quite yet. And not sure I ever will be. I'd rather just not make that product then if I can make it safe AND natural. If you can't tell by the name, I'm of native ways. I've been heavy into the herbal field for about a decade now (informally longer) and...

Paul thanks for the added knowledge about GSE. I'm new to all this and as much as I've researched I still have been afraid to make anything with water since I can't find a suitable preservative. Sounds like we're all in the same boat - wanting to make the safest and most natural product we...

The name reminds me of Citracidal or common name = Grapefruit seed extract (GSE). I am just now starting to use GSE as a natural preservative when using water in my lotions so do not yet have long term results to speak of. This Citrozine or citrofresh says its a bitter orange extract. I know...

I'm getting ready to start selling my products. Looks like I will be selling on commission at a couple places. But I will also be selling direct. So my question is, do I keep my prices consistent for both commission and direct? I was thinking that for example my 3 oz bar of soap I'd sell direct...

SarahJane, I have a huge variety of scents from Wellington. FO's in manufactures grade (vanilla non-darkening in premium) and some EO's. I've used them in my M&P soaps at 3%. In my experience I've had good results with the scent which has lasted 4+ months now. Although some of their non-floral...

Thanks for the welcomes, and yes smellitlikeitis I've already spent LOTS but have made little product yet. Research sure takes a bit of time! And now that I have 200 pounds of M&P, I can't wait to use/sell it and start CP someday. So much to do, so little time! :wink: EH

I just recently discovered this forum and I like what I've read. So I've joined on to learn more and partake in the discussions. Both my DH and I are untaking the adventure in making our own bath products. He suggested it. So much fun doing this together as I can't get in too much trouble...