Hi Everyone,
I've been lurking around and reading untold numbers of postings on this and other forums. I've made a couple of batches of CP soap and have found it to be very addictive. But, I do have a few questions that I can't seem to determine specific answers by reading the forum postings. If you have time, could someone answer a few for me?
1) Do most soap makers use coconut oil 76, 92 or Fractionated?
2) Do you add most exfoliates (oatmeal, coffee grinds, clay powders, cocoa, tea leaves, etc) into the mixture just after the lye water and oils/solids have been mixed together?
3) Do most soap makers use regular olive oil or light olive oil or does it just depend on the color of the soap you are attempting to achieve?
4) Which is better / most effective? - Oil Soluble Titanium Dioxide or Water Soluble Titanium Dioxide?
5) What is the best practical temperature range to work with for non milk soaps?
6) If you want to add tea, coffee, or other enhanced liquids, is it best to add it a component of the total lye water mixture of half the water and add the flavored water to the soap once lye water and the oils/solids have been combined?
7) Based on value, information, selection, and quality, what is the best couple of websites for buying EO, FO, Colorants?
Thank you for any help you can provide!
Michael
I've been lurking around and reading untold numbers of postings on this and other forums. I've made a couple of batches of CP soap and have found it to be very addictive. But, I do have a few questions that I can't seem to determine specific answers by reading the forum postings. If you have time, could someone answer a few for me?
1) Do most soap makers use coconut oil 76, 92 or Fractionated?
2) Do you add most exfoliates (oatmeal, coffee grinds, clay powders, cocoa, tea leaves, etc) into the mixture just after the lye water and oils/solids have been mixed together?
3) Do most soap makers use regular olive oil or light olive oil or does it just depend on the color of the soap you are attempting to achieve?
4) Which is better / most effective? - Oil Soluble Titanium Dioxide or Water Soluble Titanium Dioxide?
5) What is the best practical temperature range to work with for non milk soaps?
6) If you want to add tea, coffee, or other enhanced liquids, is it best to add it a component of the total lye water mixture of half the water and add the flavored water to the soap once lye water and the oils/solids have been combined?
7) Based on value, information, selection, and quality, what is the best couple of websites for buying EO, FO, Colorants?
Thank you for any help you can provide!
Michael