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  1. Nevada

    Soybean oil

    I like to use Hi Oleic Canola ($.04/ oz!) and Hi Oleic Safflower. http://www.soapmakingforum.com/showpost.php?p=557367&postcount=9 I don't recommend using Soybean more than 10%, and add ROE .1% (or maximum recommended usage rate). Favorite Lard Bar Coconut 20% Lard 50% Hi Oleic Canola...
  2. Nevada

    Soap for teeth

    300 gr Coconut Oil 150 gr Baking Soda 4 packs Zylitol Why soap? My teeth was super-sensitive. Every Dentist / Hygienist I spoke with said to use Sensodyne. Didn't help. So I made this recipe and immediately the sensitivity was gone. Add a little Peppermint if you want.
  3. Nevada

    Olive Oil Soap Factory in Syria

    Out of business, over ran http://www.oliveoiltimes.com/olive-oil-basics/among-casualties-aleppo-ancient-olive-oil-soap/42868
  4. Nevada

    Charcoal Face Soap & Gentle Exfoliant?

    Salt Bar with Activated Charcoal is mild and cleansing.
  5. Nevada

    Getting a Harder Bar

    Been substituting High Mono (high Oleic) Canola &Safflower for Olive oil. This 60 Minutes was interesting http://www.cbsnews.com/news/60-minutes-overtime-how-to-buy-olive-oil/
  6. Nevada

    Getting a Harder Bar

    http://www.soapmakingforum.com/showpost.php?p=557367&postcount=9 From what I've seen Canola and Safflower aren't labeled as "Hi Oleic".
  7. Nevada

    Storing Activated Charcoal

    Maybe make a water or oil solution. I find EDTA is easier to handle in a 25% solution.
  8. Nevada

    Palm kernel oil?

    Happy New Year! You can find "similar Threads" by down to the bottom of the page. Palm Kernel Flakes vs. Palm Kernel Oil MatthewDM Lye-Based Soap Forum 10 01-23-2015 08:00 AM palm kernel oil versus palm oil PippiL Lye-Based Soap Forum 20 08-25-2014 12:03 AM Is palm shortening made of palm...
  9. Nevada

    About commercial lard additives

    I wrote Armour about CA, in reply "citric acid is used in amount of less than .001 (1/10 of 1%).
  10. Nevada

    Fragrances for Men

    Salty Mariner, Bay Rum & Leather, all Bramble Berry. 2 pt Lavender 1 pt Patch is popular.
  11. Nevada

    Labels are haaaarrrddd!

    Labeling is challenging and time consuming! I use a Brother Laser printer and OnlineLabelsdotcom.
  12. Nevada

    Salt Bar Lather - What is it?

    Sublime after 12 months. If your water is extra hard go with 30% Salt, and/or add 1% EDTA.
  13. Nevada

    Lavender scent pricing

    Bramble Berry Lavender fo is a favorite. I got bars 2 years old blended with Orange and Patch that still smell nice.
  14. Nevada

    Anyone Have Lotion Favorites?

    DW loves 25% Bee's Wax, 25% Shea, 44% Babassu and/or soybean oil, 2% IPM, 2% Dimethicone, 2% Cyclomethicone.
  15. Nevada

    Math Help (Determining Hardness, etc)

    Hi Kitty, I recommend Deanna's treatise on Soap Solubility
  16. Nevada

    coconut oil allergy??

    Hi Invalid, probably not allergic. 30% CO is kind of high, so the soap is over-cleansing. What is superfat? How long has the soap cured? What is the recipe? Roy
  17. Nevada

    Lard in lotion bars

    Read what Susan has to say about Lard the SwiftCraftyMonkey
  18. Nevada

    Cost increase of olive oil at Sam's Club

    Costco for 3 liters went from $22 to $25. In other news, http://www.libertynatural.com/ essential oils went up. Last summer I was eyeing 10 lbs of Dark Patchouli for $42 per lb. now its $70
  19. Nevada

    Coconut Oil Category

    https://www.fromnaturewithlove.com/resources/sapon.asp Dividing the SAP value by 1402.50 or multiplying the KOH ratio by 40/56.1 (the ratio of the molecular weights of NaOH/KOH), gives us the amount of NaOH required for any unit, as long as you use the same units to measure your NaOH and...
  20. Nevada

    soap not coming out of molds well... help!

    2% citric acid works good. Add 5/8g Lye for every 1 oz CA
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