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I use a lot of botanicals and extract in my CP and I just wondered if anyone has tried using konjac powder in soap before? Would make a very gentle exfoliator but it absorbs so much water I think it might just turn into a mess... Thoughts? Experiments?

I don't find that assumption to be reliable when I look at IFRA guidelines. IFRA Category 9 guidelines, which includes soap, are typically as restrictive or more so than Cat 4 guidelines which includes lotions. I was going by what was said on Modern Soapmaking: IFRA is hard to understand, since...

Thanks everyone for all your suggestions and help!

I know quite a bit about essential oils as used in aromatherapy, but am newish to making soap with them (I'm also terrible at math, which does not help! LOL!). As soap is a wash off product, I think the usage rates of EO for CP soap are higher than when applying them topically, but maybe it...

I just use EO, no fragrance oils, that's what makes it so difficult sometimes! LOL!! Thanks Susie, maybe I'll try your blend and test it out to be sure there's no issues. Thanks!

Yes, I know it's one to use very sparingly if at all but carcinogenic?! Yikes. Maybe I'll just avoid it and substitute with another spice. All the spices seem to be very irritating to skin, which makes it difficult to scent a spicy Fall soap!

I have been trying (without success) to find out the safe usage amount for Allspice essential oil in cold process. Either oz. per pound of oils or percentage of total oils would be best for me to understand. I know it's strong and too much can burn skin, but I want to use it as a small part of a...