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  1. ed.balaun

    Shea Butter

    I guess Bath & Body Works must have researched that Shea Butter is so appealing to its customers that they feature it prominently on the label of every soap they sell. 🤓 Six bars for $24, or $8.50 each.
  2. ed.balaun

    Recipe Question-Additives

    If I’m using a soap calculator, I’m pretty successful with my recipes. However, if I add things like goat milk powder, clay, oatmeal and honey, do I need to adjust water & lye? Not necessarily all in the same recipe.
  3. ed.balaun

    Fragrance Oils - Pouring without Spilling

    Has anyone figured out a way to pour fragrance oils from the bottle without spilling them all over the scale? For as much as fragrance oils cost, I hate to waste so much due to it running down the sides of the bottle and onto the scale.
  4. ed.balaun

    Need FO - Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Has anyone found a good FO that really smells like chocolate chip cookies?
  5. ed.balaun

    Milk and Oatmeal in Soap

    What exactly do milk and oatmeal do in a soap? Specifically, is there any noticeable difference? Do they really provide any real noticeable difference to a person’s skin? I know I’ve read about them, but I’d like to hear from people experienced in using them. How about soap with beer or coffee?
  6. ed.balaun

    Fragrance Not Taking

    I’m really tired of making a big batch of CP after spending ten dollars on 2 ounces of fragrance oil, and end up with unscented soap. I used 4.5% FO dispersed in kaolin clay. Am I doing something wrong?
  7. ed.balaun

    Activated Charcoal CP Soap

    Hello again. I’ve been here for a few weeks now, and I have received some great advice from some really nice people. Thank you! Anyway, this is my latest creation. I made my first small batch of charcoal soap. 17.3 ounces of oils/butters, to which I added 1.1 tsp of activated charcoal. This...
  8. ed.balaun

    Longevity

    No matter how much I adjust my oils/butters, I can’t ever seem to reach the recommended number for “Longevity“. Everything else falls into place. I always come up short. So, what contributes to Longevity? What should I adjust? Also, I have searched and can’t seem to find a comprehensive list...
  9. ed.balaun

    Deodorized Cocoa Butter

    I’m still relatively new. Of course I have developed a quick addiction to making CP soap! I just bought some deodorized cocoa butter. When I opened the package, it smelled like a chocolate factory! Is this typical of “deodorized” cocoa butter? I used it anyway and added a modest amount of...
  10. ed.balaun

    Yankee Candle’s Sun & Sand

    I love the Sun & Sand Candle at Yankee - my all-time favorite. I have been making candles for three years and have been looking for a suitable FO. I finally found it today. Bulk Apothecary sells the FO and they nailed it. I recommend.
  11. ed.balaun

    Coconut Sugar

    I bought a bag of coconut sugar from Whole Foods a couple of months ago. Has anyone here added this to CP soap? Is it any different than adding regular table sugar? By the way, it tastes terrible!
  12. ed.balaun

    Palm Oil Substitute

    I’m new, so sorry if I’m posting in the wrong section. Is there a close substitute for palm oil? I’m finding that it’s a little expensive.
  13. ed.balaun

    New Guy from Ohio

    Hello. I’m Ed and I’m new here. I’ve been here a few days. Looks like a great place to learn and share experiences in soap making. After three failed back surgeries left me disabled, I needed to find something that I could do since golf and bicycling are over for me. I can stand and walk for...
  14. ed.balaun

    Cocoa Butter Question

    Is this product okay to use as cocoa butter in a recipe that calls for cocoa butter? I’m relatively new and appreciate the help. Thank you!
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