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I use E-Wax as the emulsifier & Stearic Acid to thicken my lotions. I, also, add .5% Tocopherol T-50 to each batch of lotion as an antioxidant which keeps oils & butters from going rancid. I can't tell you how many lotions & creams I've received in swaps that went rancid in a month or so. As...

I've used High Oleic Sunflower oil. It's processed for a long shelf-life so doesn't develop DOS like regular. It's properties are very similar to OO. It does color yellow, though.

It looks like DOS in it's beginning stages to me. DOS isn't always accompanied by rancidity, so it may not smell off.

I'd use jojoba & beeswax.

Hempseed oils is green, so maybe try formulating with oils that are green & yellow? Haven't tried it, but thinking.

Ditto what soapbuddy said. Most of us got into soapmaking for the same reasons, & quickly wondered how to make this necessary hobby pay for itself. :lol:

I use hydrated chromium green from bramble berry.

You're welcome! :D

I purchase already powdered, because it's finer than I can grind myself.

I tried 100% coconut oil which has a very long shelf life, but my clothes started smelling like rancid oils. Maybe I was using too much & it wasn't getting rinsed out. I've recently purchased from Trader Joes a liquid laundry soap that's made from plant-based surfactants & coconut oil. So...

Well, that's my point. My business was supposed to be week-end craft fairs & etsy only. Try convincing your customers you only do this part time. They don't care, they just want their soap when they run out, & they call when it's convenient for them - even during my regular work hours, on...

Ditto all of that except the breakdown. The last straw was a demanding customer who wouldn't take no for an answer when she could plainly see that there were NO listings in my etsy shop, but demanded soap anyways. I got tired of people wanting to pick up soap from my home, even after I said no...

I couldn't do it. My soap business is side-lined, it was too demanding with a regular job.

I didn't watch the video, so maybe this was noted. Be sure to add an antioxidant like Tocopherol T-50 or ROE to keep your whipped butter from going rancid. I love my whipped shea butter for my feet!

I don't use bentonite clay-too harsh for me. I mix my clays with various powders. I have different recipes, but here's a list of powders I might add to my mix of clays: rose petal powder (my fave) powdered milk (goat's milk or coconut milk) powdered yoghurt hibiscus petal powder lavender...

I do the triple strength brew as my liquid, then add just a little finely ground fresh coffee. I use the fresh grounds, because I want the full strength of the coffee for maximum deodorizing. DH says it removes the fish smell from his hands after cleaning or handling fish. As already...

That looks like a good formula! I would cut the water to 34% unless you're using an FO that's known to speed trace. I'd add the castor. It adds small, dense lather to your soap. It's just me, but I like a combo of small, dense lather from castor & the big, fluffy bubbles from coconut oil.

I use Tocopherol T-50 which is Vitamin E, but not the type you get at the pharmacy. T-50 has way, way more tocopherols in it. You can find it at fromnaturewithlove.com I put it into my oils as soon as I get them, then add some to each batch, although that's probably over-kill. I use it in all...

Great job! Looks like a great batch of soap!

Totally understandable. Being a care giver carries a LOT of stress! Good luck to you & your family.