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I have made several batches of lavender vanilla soap without problems but the last three batches I have made look like this! What are these brown spots (they are not DOS). I have no idea what has gone awry - any help/suggestions/advice is greatly appreciated.

I was making a couple of batches of soap and, as usual, I planned to melt only my cocoa butter as I use the heat transfer method but don’t want to stir forever. I have always melted my cocoa butter in my Pyrex cups. And so, I measured out by 8 oz. of cocoa butter and popped it into my microwave...

Our daughter-in-law has asked for a lavender/peach and a lavender/hibiscus soap. So, I understand that I will need those two fragrances but shoujld I also be using a third fragrance to “anchor” the overall scent. What do you all think/recommend?

Slightly off topic but does anyone know where one can buy larger “long-spout” pitchers for pouring soap batter? I have the standard size and love them but could use a larger size for my larger batches and can’t seem to find any anywhere.

DISCLAIMER: SMF is not responsible for any sale, trade, co-op, pre-buy, fast buy, garage sale, ad or other transactions between members. All parties enter into transactions at their own will/risk. I have a “Bud’s” soap loaf cutter for sale. It’s a great cutter and has served me well. I have...

DISCLAIMER: SMF is not responsible for any sale, trade, co-op, pre-buy, fast buy, garage sale, ad or other transactions between members. All parties enter into transactions at their own will/risk. SOLD I have six (6) of the red silicon molds (with metal frames) for sale. I have had to move on...

I was visiting with a friend today who has suffered with restless leg syndrome for quite some time. She heard from a friend that if she placed Ivory Soap under her fitted sheet near her feet, it would cure the problem. She is quite the skeptic but thought it was worth a try. She did it. lt...

Does anyone know of an appropriate substitute for Bramble Berrys’ Cold Water fragrance oil. It has been the mainstay of our most popular mens soap forever and now it has been discontinued. I am bereft. Thanks!

Has anyone tried making a CBD Peppermint salve for muscle and/or arthritis pain? Several of us were chatting today about hand pain and should pain- one of the group mentioned that she was considering trying a CBD/Peppermint salve she had read about. I am curious if anyone here has tried and...

I engage in the shooting sports (am a member of a women’s shooting league). Is there a soap recipe out there that can remove lead residue from skin? The main lead removing soap uses 2-Butoxyethanol which is listed as having acute oral, dermal, inhalation toxicity. I would like to make a soap...

I went to our new Buff City Soaps with my husband yesterday. Their soaps are nice; some very vibrant colors; disinterested staff however. My question is regarding the way they label their soaps. They state weight by volume: i.e. “5oz. by volume”. I thought we were required to state weight in...

I am making body butter and put it in 2 & 8 oz. containers. The 2 oz. jars come with a lid that has a built in seal. the 8 oz. jars do not. How do I seal these jars? Is there a type of tape I can use? I tried Washi but my son and his wife do not like it (they sell my products in their store so U...

Our Tractor Supply carries it but it figures out to be .49/oz. I pay .12/oz. through Essential Depot. I can get it with free shipping through Amazon by entering my Essential Depot discount code. Think I will stick with ED.

I have been making linen spray for some time. My process is to make 3 gallons at a time (in a BPA-free bucket). I use distilled water, vodka, and lavender essential oil (New Directions Aromatics). This last time I prepared two buckets worth. One bucket was fine. I received a text from our...

DISCLAIMER: SMF is not responsible for any sale, trade, co-op, pre-buy, fast buy, garage sale, ad or other transactions between members. All parties enter into transactions at their own will/risk. I am asking $8 each plus actual shipping for these molds. They are like new. I have moved on to...

Has anyone used Jaggery syrup in soap to replace honey? If so, can you share any tips you may have? Thanks in advance!

Our son and daughter-in-law own a lavender farm for which I make soap. Our daughter-in-law has begun making candles (beeswax as they also raise bees and harvest honey). She made lavender scented candles but they do not smell at all! Where can I find fragrance specifications for lavender...

My daughter-in-law wants me to make blueberry/lavender soap and chocolate/lavender soap. Will these fragrances work?? Anyone try these combinations? How did it go? Is it worth a try? Just ordered two small silicon molds for doing test batches but would love I put from you all! Thank you. 🌻

DISCLAIMER: SMF is not responsible for any sale, trade, co-op, pre-buy, fast buy, garage sale, ad or other transactions between members. All parties enter into transactions at their own will/risk. Hope I got it right this time. I have four single loaf molds for sale. They measure: Length = 9”...

I successfully produced my first batch of liquid soap using this recipe: 70% Olive Oil 20% Coconut Oil, 10% Castor Oil 14 oz. Olive Oil 4 oz. Coconut Oil 2 oz. Castor Oil 4 oz. Glycerin (subtracted from the initial water amount - helps speed up the process of getting to the cooking stage). 8...