Well, seems to be many problems....but I will just do my thing and since everyone keeps saying I have to learn by doing, then I will and don't see a reason then to ask for thoughts from the "experts" directly then if the variables are so variable....thanks. I will keep reading and make my soaps as I want whether they be basic or not. The point was missed regarding "chemical laden" it is all relative....if I look at my bottle of "natural" face wash and compare it with my handmade soap.....huge difference and that was ALL I meant....I was not being literal. If we want to get into semantics and literal....again, all this has gone way off base from what I came here for so. Happy soaping to all and to remain happy and kind....I will now bow out as well.
Okay, to step in, you have now made 2 I'm leaving posts. This is a forum violation. Which aparently you have not read though directed to in the beginning. So, if you want to leave, please just leave. Otherwise, read the rules and go foward.
You have proven to be just about as disrespectful as you have accused others of being.
Make your soap and let us know how it goes. You are bent on doing it your way so by all means do it. That's your option and part of the fun of making soap.
I wish you happy soaping.