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I wanted to see if there's any fo's that are similar or the same exact FO for the following BB scents.. Crisp Apple Rose Lilac (not a huge fan so looking for a better one) Energy Oatmeal Milk & Honey (it was reformulated so need to find another supplier) Gardenia Kentish Rain I'm...

Im hoping someone could shed some light on to whats happening with the spots all over my soap. I made this batch using a trusted recipe so I know its not that. What I did do differently and I know it has to be the reason but I'm stumped as to why. I added kaolin clay, colloidal oatmeal...

When you make a batch of soap, you have to be extremely accurate when measuring right? I'm confused about masterbatching being accurate in your mini batches from your main masterbatch. How do you know if your really getting let's say 5% castor oil when pouring your mini batch from your...

I just soaped NG's apple cinnamon and knew about the acceleration from reviews so I was heavily prepared when going into this. (Or so I thought!) I had a bit of unscented colored batter for a swirl to the side, added my scent and whisked it in. Everything was going great. Made sure scent was...

With the holidays just around the corner, I wanted to make some milk bath gifts and wondered if anyone knew where to get those adorable milk bottles. I see them on etsy but I can't find a supplier anywhere! Any help is greatly appreciated! Also, how much fragrance do you normally put in? Thanks!

I have read on this forum that some people preserve their distilled water by the gallon so as not to have to preserve it every time you make one product. I tried doing that for my room sprays with Germaben II. I just put it in a new gallon and shook it up. I thought it was fine until I went to...

I'm making some tarts with the Ecosoya pillar blend wax and have found 3 different fragrance loads. One site says 6% max, one 5-12% max and one 6-9% max. I obviously want my tarts to smell as much as they can so I want to use the max allowed but with this conflicting info I'm confused. Anyone...

My understanding of CPOP is that you are just ensuring gel to happen and it should still cure out for at least 4 weeks just as if you insulated it with towels. You are not actually cooking the soap as you would with HP correct? I'm asking because every video I see the person will always say...

I need to order more patchouli but the price is very high. I was on SMR and he has a light and dark version with the lighter one almost half the price. I'm wondering if anyone uses this on a regular basis and if there's a huge difference when it comes to scent in soap. Thanks!

I was doing some research trying to find information so I can make an acne bar for my teenage son and found more than once someone recommending putting witch hazel for some of your water amount. Has anyone done this? Do any of the benefits survive the process? I know store bought witch hazel...

I just purchased an ebook of recipes from someone who recently closed their artfire shop. I have purchased soap from her and loved them so I thought I would give some a try. Well every soap recipe she offered has a 0% sf! I emailed her right away to see if there was a typo or something i...

I'm just starting to tinker around with making my own candles and I'm very intrigued by these wood wicks. Anyone use these or have used them? Are they easy to work with? Any input is greatly appreciated!

I tried my stab at a body spray last night and while it smells wonderful it looks disgusting! Here is the recipe I used (which I found here in a search)... 5 oz. distiller water 2 oz. witch hazel .5 oz. polysorbate 20 1 tsp. FO 1/2 tsp. glycerin I did add a smidgen of preservative...liquid...

I was on Susan's site and my brain hurts! Lol my hand hurts from writing all my notes too! Anyways, so much info but Im so confused at the moment and I hope someone can clarify for me. I found the basic body butter recipe from swiftcraftmonkey and the tutorial and I'm ready to try it out. She...

I have not smelled the actual perfume but I did get a body butter in this scent and absolutely love it! I have gotten a sample from NG and it smells "skunky" to me. I've read great reviews on SOS but I've yet to order from them. Anyone know of a great supplier?

So I took the plunge and tried a body butter for the first time. My first batch I used unrefined shea that was from Soapers Choice. I use it in soap with no problems. Well it whipped up nicely but its very grainy. It melts immediately but who wants that gritty feeling...not I! I used Anne...

Does anyone know a supplier for those cute little tins that have victorian flowers and cherubs on them? Hope someone knows what I'm talking about! I've searched and searched and I'm not even sure if you have to make them yourself or if you can buy them like that. Thanks!

I want to take a stab at some whipped body butter and in my research came upon a YT video from coastal scents. She went through the whole process and added some dry ingredients that I have not come across in this forum as of yet. I wanted to ask your expert advice on the additives and see if...

I wanted to try some in my CP soap and of course the one I have has no information on the package as far as concentration so I am guessing about 1 TBSP ppo? Do any of you use powdered over fresh regularly and is there a big difference in the creaminess? I just think it would be easier to add...

I have always superfatted with a discount in cp, I never held back the oils and added them at trace because of what all you lovely experts say about it. Sooooo, I want to do HP and my understanding is holding the SF oils and adding them after the cook is better to do because your oils will not...