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Much thanks! I'm not much of a base person, but it wont hurt to look or try since I don't have much intel in that regard. Are there any hidden benefits to using a base over making it from scratch or does it not really matter? I'll definitely check it out, but from you experience are there any...

Noted, also this clears up a lot of confusion and answered like 5 other questions I had, so double thanks. So to know that the factors of the recipe all interrelate, I feel like this gives me some sort of freedom to make something perfectly tailored to my tastes. Normally use stearic acid as a...

Hello friends! It's been a while since I've been here. I hope you're all doing well. I need some help with formulating a lotion recipe. I'm struggling with what percentage of water to put. What difference would putting 65% water have as oppose to 75%? I don't really like lotions that are too...

I appreciate the anecdotal evidece for one. And the fact that you just answered several of my other questions as well. That's amazing. I was gonna ask another question about longevity, since some oils are more soluble others, regardless of how hard they are. What are some ways you increase...

I highly suggest you try, not just to answer the question, but gain some experience as well to see if you like it or not. I'll be dabbling in it pretty soon myself

I mainly do soap. Cold and hot process, I've delved into the land of creams and lotions a little bit. A little bath bomb formulation here and there, and other stuff as well. Nothing too advanced or special just yet. I've been at it on and off for about 3-4 years and I'm back on this year...

Great info, would you consider switching to salt because of this?

Is there a difference really? Wouldn't soap that cures faster be generally harder and longer lasting or does it depend on the recipe?

Amazing information. I've never heard of using rice water before, and I may give it a try for a personal recipe. I love bars that last long.

That being said: What do you like to use to harden your bars? Thank you so much for explaining the hardness factor by the way.

I'm formulating a recipe using soapcalc.com and the conditioning value is where I want it to be. However, My hardness value isn't as promising. Is there a way to harden the bar without changing the oils/butters? Any additives I can use? Herbs, Powders, Clays, Etc? Thank you in advance for any...

I'm very excited to share my experiences and curiosities with all of you. Save the bees and hug the trees!