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Hi folks I made a batch of cold process lye based soap last night with used cooking oil following quantities from a couple of recipes I found here on the internet. It seemed to turn out OK - still not set but it has lightened in colour and I hope with time it will fully set. My question - the...

Hi folks I had my first go at lye-based soap last night and I realised after I'd poured it into the moulds that I hadn't added enough oil. The soap is stinging as I touch it so there is too much lye. Is it possible to re-do the soap and add more oil? Thanks in advance

Hi everyone I'm fairly new here, after posting in the massage bars section of this forum I've decided to make some soap. I'm completely new to making soap but I must admit the idea of adding caustic soda to oils, well just the actual existence of caustic soda in my home, seems a bit scary. I...

Hi everyone I'm new here and a complete beginner to making beauty products. Sadly my dear dad passed away on Sunday 17th January. I am going to make and sell heart shaped massage/moisturising bars and donate the proceeds to Alzheimer's Society and the British Heart foundation. I have used 50%...