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I made a Lemon Poppy soap that I LOVE but I underestimated the “slight” discoloration that was noted. I thought I could combat it with plenty of TD. It worked initially but the tan started to creep in. I’m ok with it—it smells wonderful—but the discoloration completely goes away in the...

My husband loves this soap Anatolia Daphne - Olive Oil Soap (Single Bar) Even though I've made him olive oil soap variations I know he's just humoring me and doesn't want to hurt my feelings. I made him buy some so I could test it out and see if I could make something similar-ish . The...

I am trying to formulate an emulsified coconut scrub and was wondering if a small amount of coconut milk powder along with a preservative and antioxidant would be a reasonable addition? Because it’s powdered coconut does that mean that shelf life would be significantly decreased? I’ve been...

I've subscribed to Susan Barclay Nichols blog and have been playing around with emulsified scrubs for personal use. Well I discovered from the blog that I was using the wrong preservative--Liquid Germall Plus (I'm ordering Optiphen Plus). I made a 100 gram test batch and it occurred to me that I...

Is there a book or blog that teaches different types of hanger swirls? I have tried searching and only come up with a few on YouTube which haven’t been very helpful. Just wondering if there’s any available resource out there that I’ve missed...

I’m curious about this supplier. A lot of their scents are skin safe and they seem to have an interesting line up. Wondering if the scents are fairly concentrated or just kind of average? It’s not like I need another supplier but I’m trying to replace CandleScience because frankly they just...

Hello, I’ve been looking high and low for a Rose Geranium EO. I don’t normally use EO’s but I wanted to try this one for personal soap. I’ve done a lot of google searches. Is there a brand or place to purchase this that you recommend? Thanks!

I’ve been using C3 soy wax in my vegan soap because it’s the only soy wax I have on hand besides 464. I wasn’t sure if there was a reason that I shouldn’t use it? Are the soy based additives detrimental to the soap?

I did a batch of soap at 31% lye concentration and threw it in the oven at 170F with cling wrap. Now after gelling and sitting a few hours I’m noticing condensation collecting on the film and falling a bit on the soap....is that a thing? I guess I’ve never noticed it before...Wondering if this...

I do not like powdery old fashioned rose scents and strangely I don’t think I know know many people who really do. I would like to try a rose scent that is nice and rich but not, for lack of a better word gross? 😂 I have some nice FO’s like ‘Rose Quartz’ and ‘Rose Gold’ from BB but those are...

Since I’m not using palm/lard/tallow I’ve come up with a few balanced recipes that work but rely on butters for hardness. I usually have a small margin of play time before it thickens up which hasn’t really hindered me thus far but now I’m going to need to figure out a swirl recipe with a good...

I got a Custom Craft Tools 3.5 x 3.5in and I’m a meatball because it’s just not exactly what I’m after. I’m really on the hunt for a 3 x 3in loaf mold. Ideally anything from 2-4lbs. If you know where I can find any I would greatly appreciate it!

This was my first experimental palm free recipe. I tried my hand at an OMH bar and I used it today after 6 weeks. The lather was tough to work up but nice when I did. Maybe a touch draggy. When I got out of the shower I felt a bit too squeaky clean. I hate that feeling! I’m sure it may need to...

I’ve been interested in blending up some small batches of color to play around with in soap. Essentially I’d like to go back to color theory and see if I can replicate some Pantone swatches with CMYK values as a guideline. I expect it may be more than a bit tedious. Are there places that have...

Just wanted an opinion on this. I made Genny’s Shampoo bar this past Saturday with a few tweaks due to what I had on hand.The only additions was Apricot Kernel and a little mango butter, Rose clay and honey. The only thing I haven’t used before was the apricot kernel which I bought 2-3 months...

I know EDTA and CA are popular chelators but does anyone use GLDA (Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate)? I was wondering about the usage rate in CP soap?

Are soaps made with a higher butter percentage more prone to ash or is that just incidental? I have a recipe I've been working on that has 27% Shea and 15% cocoa butter and I soap at 33% Lye concentration between 100-110ish degrees. I CPOPed last time hoping it would curb the ash and it did...

I made Zany’s No Slime Castile a few days ago. I did not deviate from the recipe—attempted a skinny shimmy and it came out rather wonky—oh well lol😂. Anyway I cut the bars way too soon and warped them getting them out of the evil evil American Soap Supplies Tall Skinny mold. I keep forgetting...

I've been playing around with making 100% CO soap with a 20% SF and my last two batches have passed the zap test. I've used a 33% lye solution with soapcalc and was meticulous about measuring in grams. One batch has been curing for almost 4 weeks and the other for almost 2 weeks. I ran out of...

Hello, my name is Sarah and I've only just started making soap a few months ago. I stumbled across this forum and I'm thrilled to have found it.