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I think many times, people don't realise that a lot of things on the internet lives on forever. Sometimes I type a reply then delete it...

I don’t think it’s rude to offer advice, especially if it’s going to save someone some heartache. I think about newbies posting photos...

This happens in real life too - personally I hate getting unsolicited advice, but, that said, it's not like I'm going to 'flounce' about...

I think there are many troubled and lonely people who depend on social media as a way of interacting with others. Any comment other than...

If I have a question about soapmaking I am 1000 times more likely to come to this group for advice. Really appreciate the guidance I...

I think it depends on the delivery - I saw the same post and I did think the OP was being touchy - others might learn from the advice...

Just made my first batch of shower steamers using Ellen Ruth's recipe and a moon cake press. It generally went okay, but some were a bit...

Hi Friends! It's been a tumultuous year with lots going on, but I did manage to make 19 batches of soap nonetheless. That's about half...

But wait there's more! (And a free set of kitchen knives!) Imitation 'Pears' fragrance (nailed it!) ciaglia soap. Victorian Rose...

They are beautiful. Every time I looked at the soap I read the name and caught myself inhaling deeply lol. Like my brain expected to...

If the spots don't zap, then it is probably not lye spots. I would guess some of the shea butter didn't get dissolved.

Ya. A premade base will only hold a tiny amount of the beneficial additives. Not enough to do anything. Be careful of the mommy bloggers...

My trigger was in our water. I had stopped drinking our city's tap water years ago, but still bathe in it and wash my clothes in it...

Best wishes to you and your little guy. I mean absolutely no disrespect to those who do melt and pour -- which I did for years -- but I...

Gorgeous! My kiss pour looked like raw bacon.