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Thanks so much. Don’t know why I didn’t look there first. I’ll remember next time. I can usually find answers to my soapy questions in your articles.

Hello everyone. I have searched the forum and I hope that I’m not asking questions that have already been submitted. Is it correct that RBO has a shelf life of about 2 years? Also, From my understanding, adding ROE to my oils will help them to “keep” during their shelf life. What is the...

Thanks for all the input.

If I had to describe it, I would say curdling is what it looks like to me.

Ok. Thanks. I was thinking maybe there was something I did during the process to cause that. I’ll give an update...let’s say in 3 months 😊

Ok. Thanks so much. I will put these away for a while and see what becomes of them after the cure.

My first attempt at a Salt Bar. I incorporated 50% of regular salt into the batch.(50% weight of oils) I cut within maybe 2 hours. 70% was coconut and the remainder Olive, Castor, and Shea. I SF at 20%. Below is a picture of what I am seeing when testing the soap lather. It lathers well but I...

Thanks for the welcome. 😊

Thanks so much for all the input. I use regular OO. No EVOO.

I did not think about it that way. Thank you for that. I really appreciate it. I will do a little experimenting today.

Hello. I am new to posting to the SMF but have followed the forum for a while now. I have made mainly CP soaps and look to the SMF for little tips and insight on how to tweak my creations to my liking. I must admit that it is a little intimidating to post being that I have only been making soap...

I would incorporate Shea Butter into my recipe and I must say that I am a little fearful of the 0% superfat.

Ok. Thanks so much for the input. I think the recipe is great and I can put in my own little tweaks.

Ok. Thanks for your help. I have done more research and I think sodium citrate is not needed when it comes to bath bombs and bath salts. I too am new in that area.

Ok. I think I have been looking at it in the wrong prospective. I need my soap to be less soluble vs having a harder bar of soap.

Ok. I figured that but not sure as to what degree. According to the calculator I use, the oleic percentage is around 50%. Do you think that it’s reasonable to assume that the vinegar will have some affect on the solubility or does it only affect the physical hardness? I would prefer not to add...

Ok. Thanks so much. I also add vinegar to my batches. From my understanding this helps with the hardness of the bar. I do add the extra lye needed for the vinegar as well.

I was wondering if anyone has made a soap with 90% NaOH and 10% KOH. I have made soap with 95% NaOH and 5% KOH. My soap is high in Oleic acid and that is why I chose to use this method. I am wondering if that 5% extra KOH would add any extra benefits. I realize that I may have to experiment on...

Does anyone use sodium citrate in their bath salts/soaks? Or does anyone know where I can find information on the recommended usage rate in these types of products? I have been experimenting with them and I have had some success but I am not sure of the usage rate? My soaks mainly consist of...

Ok. Thanks so much. I will try what I have and see how it works. Thanks again for the input.