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Finally, with a saturated to unsaturated ratio of 56:44, I made a carrot and tumeric soap without fragrance! Waiting to unmold and cut. i am so happy it turned out well and itching to try out other recipes. Thank you all for the support😍 @lenarenee @cmzaha @TheGecko @sebs @lunasol. You are amazing!

I started researching on oil qualities for soaping and I realized that the fatting acids profile should be taken into consideration when selecting oils. I have also learned that certain saturated fatty acids e.g palmtic, lauric etc can accelerate trace and will make a hard, bubbly bar while...

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Thank you all for your support! After my first failed batch, I had to make another batch of soap...although a smaller batch (weight of oil-200g) This time, I allowed the lye water to cool to almost room temperature and slowly poured it into my oil (100% liquid palm kernel oil). It worked and...

50% palm kernel oil, 45% shea butter and 5% cocoa superfat 5% water:lye ratio=2:1 oil weight=550g

I do not have a thermometer. The lye was a bit warm when i poured it into the oils. Could it be that the lye was too hot? I will do just that. Is there anything i can do to save the soap or should i just throw it away!

Hello, M first soap failed!😭 Everything was going on well until i poured the lye water in the oils and it thicken immediately. Please can anyone tell me why and how i can save the batch of soap. I used a recipe i found here because its oils and butters are available and cheap. 50% palm kernel...

Thank you all for the warm warm welcome:)

I am excited to be here and I am looking forward to learning how to make natural skincare products for myself, family and friends.