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What is the differnce between these and how would the conditioning properties differ or would they? Could you substitute an oil high in linoleic for an oil high in oleic, such as sunflower oil (linoleic 70%) for almond oil( (oleic 64-82%). What kind of balance in oils should one look for when...

Thanks for explaining that too me.It did separate and i did stick blend it back together and although I was hoping to do a white and pink swirl I ended up with a quite nice oatmeal honey and buttermilk, with a bit of cinnamon, which I'm quite pleased with. I'll use your advice for my next batch...

If I use goats milk, will it turn it brown and when and how would I add it. ( I just made an olive, lard, co, and castor soap and added buttermilk powder mixed with 1 oz hot water and 1 tsp honey, at trace, crockpot method and the soap turned quite dark and did some weird things, Would that...

If I use goats milk, will it turn it brown and when and how would I add it. ( I just made an olive, lard, co, and castor soap and added buttermilk powder mixed with 1 oz hot water and 1 tsp honey, at trace, crockpot method and the soap turned quite dark and did some weird things, Would that...

So, there is coconut oil in the recipe??

Was wondering if there was coconut oil in your soap. I noticed further down that you said you melted the co in microwave but I dont see any cocnut oil in the recipe. I might like to try it and just wanted to make sure first. It sounds amazing!!!

Thanks, I'll cut back on beeswax and try a bit of castor.

Thanks everyone for your suggestions. I'll go with a castille.

I made a massage bar and it seems to get drier and not move and deposit oil as well as it did at first. I bought one from Lush and its consistent and still deposits oil on my skin even though its older then the one I made. I used 2 oz.cocoa butter, 2 oz beeswax and2.5 oz grapesed oil with about...

Yeah!!! My daughters having a baby!! Does anyone have a suggestion for a nice mild soap for Baby. :D

Thanks, I'll give it a try. Is it used as a bath bar and does the beer smell remain?

Thanks for the replies. What is beer soap? Do you have a recipe to share.

I was wondering if any of you had some suggestions (soap recipes) for a variety of soaps to make for Christmas gifts.

Hi everyone, I'm excited to join your forum. I've been making soap for about 9 months now and love it. I think it is addicting. I have only used hot process so far and have been successful with that method so far. It will be so nice to have experienced soapers to talk to and other newbies...