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As soapmakers, we are sometimes asked by customers to recommend soaps that are beneficial for certain skin conditions. We, of course, aren't supposed to promise medical benefits from our soap, else we would have to categorize them as a drug. However, because of these requests, we may sometimes...

Looks just like my studio! I want a soap cutter like that. :D

Yes, free shipping over $30! Just ordered.

I was buying laurel berry oil for making Aleppo type soap from BeScented. But now it costs $40 (including shipping) for 1 lb. Anybody know any other sources?

I've made an Aleppo-type soap with laurel berry oil, but the only supplier I know of is BeScented, and it's $40 for a lb. (including shipping). Anybody know of a cheaper source?

Would love to know where/how you got that dark red color.

So there is no criteria for whether adding CA to lye water or water that goes in the oils?

Oh, I didn't know DeeAnna was a member here! Can somebody forward this to her? Thanks and Feliz Navidad!

Half the sources say to add the citric acid to the lye water before the lye. The other half the sources say to mix the citric acid in water and add that solution to the oils. I would love to see the rationale for each.

Hi! You recommend adding the CA to the water, then add lye. But DeeAnna recommends adding the CA to twice as much water and adding that to the oils. What are the pros and cons of each?

Queens Purple makes a beautiful lavender.

If you put "Clay" in the name, people won't think flesh. Otherwise, just go with it and call em Jeffrey Dahmer Bars.

I get the Roebic from Lowe's if I run out, but I prefer to buy from smaller suppliers like www.thelyeguy.com

I looked up Rosemary EO and the site said that Rosemary is not recommended for candles. Other sites give usage recommendations and sell candles scented with Rosemary EO. I wonder why TheSage says no?

That calculator only has FOs, not EOs, right?

The candle I made with bay oil smelled like some kind of motor fuel while burning, so I didn't pursue it. Even the scent O.O.B. is an acquired taste, but my friend loves it. I made rosemary candles for him instead.

So, instead of 2:1, water to lye, you did 1:1 water to lye and added avocado directly to the lye water to replace the other half? Or did you add the avocado puree later?

I've never had fragrance pockets before. I just made a batch and added the fragrance oil to the oils before the lye water (so I wouldn't forget). Stick blended the hell out of it till emulsified (not trace) and divided it into cups of color for a pot swirl. After pouring it into the mold, I...

What superfat do you use with a lard/milk bar? Sounds lovely.

What oven temperature?