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Ok, just wondering. So much soapy tidbits, thank you! So much to learn. I did find a site on how to make homemade powdered sugar, just blending it with high speed vitamix type blender. No other additives in homemade version some I'm going that route. Until I learn more about starches and lather...

Totally agree! Which is why I only use EO'S for my leave on products. :)

Store bought powdered sugar can contain corn starch. I wonder how corn starch affects a soap? @linne1gi

Essential oils books by tisserand have loads of info about essential oils, usage rates, sensitivities etc. Another book I would recommend, IMO perfect for beginners or those looking for more knowledge, is Worwood: the complete book of essential oils and aromatherapy . I've given it as gifts...

This article explains it all! Very helpful. Thank you for explaining the science behind it. I do have a question though: do you know how I can calculate how much superfat will increase when using vinegar in my soap? I read in the article, you mention: 1oz vinegar (5%vinegar) neutralizes 1g...

True. I'm just one of those who rebels and tries it anyway. o_O:dance:

No please do share more! Lol. I don't get overwhelmed easily. I take notes and then when time is right I buy a bit of this and that and keep stocked that way.

Not to be nit picky but where did you get the calculation formula to know how much more lye to add when using vinegar? This science side of soap intrigues me ! I love reading about it

Can I be snoopy and ask what you got?

Are there any FO you like from that company?

I've used cinnamon and clove EO'S for leave on products and have yet to experience sensitisation/irritation. And I'm known to have sensitive skin. Of course I follow dilution rates and use carrier oils and would never apply these oils directly on my skin (aka neat) cause that's just asking for...

Thank you! I just made my first beer soap tonight. Ooh la la I'm excited to use it. I make HP soap but I still let my bars cure for 4wks or more. No issues with substituting beer for water portion. I can't wait to see those bubbles!!!

Thank you all! I plan to try out fragrance buddy first and go from there. I love my EO'S for my leave on (lotions,creams,etc) products but I justify using FO IN soap cause it's a wash off type of product. This has allowed me to dabble in the world of FO which I never have before. It's super...

Great question! I figured it wouldn't need a preservative because of lye interaction but I rather not introduce mold. Perhaps anyone out there knows what preservatives the commercial VSB have in them?

This is pictures with correct ratios according to ziegler's recipe 3 oz metabisulfate 3 oz thiosulfate 10 oz distilled water Warmed the water to mix all the crystals ( a must unless you want to wait hours for it to mix) And poured into amber glass bottle with wax paper under the lid to...

What water lye ratio did you use?

I'm so sorry my error. I took down the pictures and will reupload with correct labels. Very little sleep last night. Yes 3oz of each and 10oz of water.

An update on diy VANILLA STABILIZER SOLUTION: I totally botched the label I made so I will reupload it, with correct label, another time. I don't know how to delete a post so I'm explaining the change.

These are beautiful!

I think it was a bit of everything. 😂 Too much steam released, too much stirring and evaporation.