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    Bug killer/repellent

    Hey there, I camp every summer in Vermont and I always use my own home made bug repellent. These are some oils I mix up together... I go for a lot of different oils to try to repel as many bugs as possible... and it's funny because I don't think this stuff smell wonderful but I always get...
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    What's going on with my soap?

    Ha I've never heard the term "glycerin rivers" before, I like that name for it, very accurate! I bloody hate when I get glycerin rivers, It has happened to me twice now when using red brick oxide and white titanium it rivers where they both meet. I'm not sure if it is the red and white together...
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    Baby Soap??

    I agree with Ruthie. I'd rather bath my kid in a homemade olive oil soap then that chemical crap they have on the market.
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    weird warning

    I believe you are correct... especially super careful if you are using it in lip balm.
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    weird warning

    Hey Guys I just made a batch this weekend that I used the Clove Bud EO from Crafter's Choice blended with a Blood Orange EO I had (I can't recall from which company but- it wasn't a crafters choice) It smells amazing and went well.
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    Piña colada anyone?

    Beautiful Soap! I love the coconut flakes and the two difference annatto infusions... I wouldn't mind having a piña colada and then taking bath with that soap ;-)
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    Does water really matter?

    DeeAnna amazing experiment! I'm curious what is your take is on filtered rain water? I myself have only used distilled water and other non water liquids but I have heard of others filtering rain water for their soaping.
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    Shaving Cream Soap Recipe - What do you think?

    Yes, my goal is a cream shaving soap. Thank you for forum discussion link :) I'm going to play with a few different recipes this weekend and update the post with my results and pictures the weekend after. Can you tag other members on posts on here - like on Facebook? Just curious? Mish
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    Let's tell a story....

    believe in soapfairies
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    White spots from silk?

    Hey guys, I know this reply is like two years later :oops: but those white spots were caused by stearic acid! Hope that helps. Mish
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    Shaving Cream Soap Recipe - What do you think?

    IrishLass, I'm going to check that thread out too for sure. :) <3
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    Shaving Cream Soap Recipe - What do you think?

    Doriettefarm, Thank you for sharing your experience and numbers with me. What soap calculator do you use? I am on another tab now reading through Songwind's thread :) I probably should have read all those pages before playing with more numbers and posting another recipe on this thread...
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    Shaving Cream Soap Recipe - What do you think?

    ::runs off all excited with acid numbers in hand:: (probably prematurely) Ok, don't yell about me but I've come up with another one using the numbers and advise given. Babassu Oil Cocoa Butter Shea Butter Stearic Acid Coconut Oil, 92 deg Lanolin liquid Wax Bar Quality Range...
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    Shaving Cream Soap Recipe - What do you think?

    Efficacious Gentleman, I did see that in my original search (before I posted my question) I noticed the % Coconut oil used, is the Saponification Value of Coconut Oil different when using KOH and NAOH together? I mean how is it not too over drying? Please note I am not doubting any of you...
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    Shaving Cream Soap Recipe - What do you think?

    LBussy, This isn't the first time I've posted for options or advice and have been steered to another post that didn't answer my specific questions which is frustrating to me as well. In regard to the confusion... I can see the assumption in thinking that I was possibly calling you all...
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    Shaving Cream Soap Recipe - What do you think?

    I am the one going crazy! I never said I think any of you are crazy! :confused:
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    Shaving Cream Soap Recipe - What do you think?

    Whoa... :shock: I'm a little blown away by the tone in these replies. Efficacious Gentleman my crazy eye emoticon was me going crazy with this and nothing more. Maybe I used it wrong because I am not into message board culture much (this is my first and only message board that I've tried to...
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    Shaving Cream Soap Recipe - What do you think?

    Hi Guys, These are the qualities that come up with my recipe. Range - My numbers 29 – 54 Hardness 57 12 – 22 Cleansing 8 44 – 69 Conditioning 39 14 – 48 Bubbly 8 16 – 48 Creamy 49 41 – 70 Iodine 40 136 – 165 INS 156 It is high in Stearic Acid and...
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    Shaving Cream Soap Recipe - What do you think?

    Hey Guys :wave: This is my first stab at a creamy shaving soap. Iv'e formulated a recipe without using tallow - I am trying to stay away from using any animals fats. 8) So this is what I got: 1.58 oz Aloe Butter 1.90 oz Avocado oil 4.40 oz Cocoa Butter 1.80 oz Mango Butter...
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