Escentials (Aus)- Oil

[Relle]

Does anyone know if the palm oil from Escentials is from a sustainable source , it doesn't say anything on the site, just its from Malaysia. I've sent an email, but not expecting a quick response.

Thanks

 

[Traceyann]

No Idea Relle as I buy mine from Aussie soap Supplies, but update us if you get an email

 

[Relle]

Yep, got the email and its a yes, so thats good . Trace, just had a look at ASS prices for oil and they are way to dear, Escentials is the cheapest I've found so far even with postage, so save yourself some money.

 

[dOttY]

Doesn't Escentials have an order minimum? I've been buying my Palm from Heirloom, and my coconut oil from Simpy Natural Soap Making Supplies. (I can pick up from her)

 

[Relle]

No the don't have an order minimum as such, only that if you buy under $100 they charge a handling fee of $8 on top. Doesn't take much to get to that.

 

[Rosiegirl]

Its my understanding its from a sustainable source but not certified.

 

[Relle]

Thanks Rosiegirl, Max contacted me back.

 

[dOttY]

Holy dooley! Escentials are a bit pricey with their CO

 

[Relle]

Dotty, they are cheaper :? than Simply Natural Soap Supplies. The organic and fractionated are heaps dearer.

Escentials - 5 litres CO $25
Simply - 5 litres $32.75

Escentials - 20 litres $59.40 CO
Simply - 20 litres $100 CO

 

[dOttY]

I know Simply is expensive. I buy my CO from her because I can pick it up directly.

But I recently picked an order up from them, and OMG! I paid the best part of $50 for 1kg of cocoa butter!

I highly doubt I'll shop there again.

I can only find expensive CO on Escentials...

 

[Relle]

*On Special* Coconut RBD
cocos nucifera
10% off RRP 20lt size only Recommended Retail Price: 20lt $66.00
A highly popular oil for soapmaking. Adds hardness and fluffy lather to handmade soaps. Also a great oil to use in liquid soapmaking for fabulous lather and cleansing properties.

Check out Definitions for explanation of RBD.

Go here for recipes using this oil.
Malaysia 500 ml $4.001 lt $6.50 5 lt $25.00 20 lt $59.40 200 lt $610.00

Cocoa Butter - 1kg-$28 1kg - organic $32

Copied from Escentials.

 

[dOttY]

Thanks Relle.

I'm thinking I'll do a bulk order with those prices