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Same one I was going to post!! :)

Hemp seed oil and any EO that you like. Add sugar until it's thick. Washes off really well. Can use a bit of castor if you like. Oh, you may need to add an antioxidant such as Vit E as Hemp oil is a bit unstable.

Mine was a rebatched layered soap that I called Summer Citrus. I don't think it's ever going to harden up though!! Think I added to much extra oil to the mix. Smells yummy though...

So, with MP, what do you wrap it in? Plastic or paper? I just put a sort of wrap around label on my CP, it's not covered completely. But I keep it in a cupboard away from dust etc until I want to use it. At the moment, it's only for gifts.

As far as I can gather, it's up to you what you choose to do!! The only thing that can be tricky is that some blends will trace really quickly. Keep good notes of your blends and the results.

Just make a normal soap and add EO's which are good insect repellants!!

Citronella and Tea Tree oil are good additives to help prevent fleas.

I like a cup of tea in the morning, but always make myself a cup of real percolated coffee for morning tea. Can't stand instant coffee, which most Aussies seem to drink.

Bump!! Come on guys, someone should be able to answer this! I'm only new to soapmaking, so will leave it to the experts!

I'm no expert, but I'd say it's because soap is alkaline by nature. The alkalinity affects your skin. The skin on your face may be extra sensitive to alkaline substances. And, just like acidic products, alkaline products will also hurt if you apply them to broken skin.

Has it turned out?

I had a go with my semi castille base. Just grated it and threw it in a bottle with lavender hydrosol. Well, I've got goo, slime, what ever you like to call it. Really looks and feels disgusting!!! I'll try your method next time stephie!

Bliss, isn't it wonderful escaping the phone and all other distractions and going to the lab? Only problemo for me is at the moment the temp is about 35c in my workshop and I can only work early morning or night time. :cry:

I'd like to know how to make it too as a lot of the bases have surfactants and extra things that I don't want in my soap...

Country Western Australia!!

I've only just started on the soaping idea. But candles are definitely in the wind!! :lol:

Me too! So we can learn together :)

Lysine Tablets are the best thing to take for cold sores.

Thanks! Do you have to use the foamy bottles? Will it still be OK in a normal pump bottle?

Yep, most of those!! 'Cept I don't soap in my kitchen. I'm lucky enough to have a building next door that we own which I used to run as a cafe. I use that kitchen as my workshop!!