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Well thanks again and it is seems infinitely more confusing then when I began my first batch of soap. Mentioned in other threads is the fact that I am trying to find a scent that is used or replicates C&E Goatmilk soap. Confusingly for me I found that it was not a goatmilk scent but reportedly a...

New to the scene but have found that the strength of the scent causes me headaches. But medium to light scents I like the Honeysuckle FO. Good luck

I as a newcomer find your reply illuminating. I like the idea of the correct and repeatable scent, not for any EO qualities. It is just the varied and non specific listings that have made me hesitant to purchase. It appears that Camden Grey doesn't have samples unless you purchase something...

Thanks for your reply! So even if a 40/42 only lists one type of lavender plant it could still be the correct mixture for the correct scent?

Appreciate your response. I have found products listed as 40/42 which do not fit the description and it is difficult to tell which is the correct product. Definitions refer to blends of different types of lavender plants and listed products only show that they are made of one type. I literally...

Hello lsg and thanks for the information. Looks like I was on the right track. Also I will investigate your recommendation. Much appreciated!

Good Day, It has been suggested on this site that 40/42 Lavender (forgot if it is a EO or an FO) is a standard Lavender scent. Having looked on Amazon I've found Lavender oils that state that they are 40/42 in the title, but do not indicate it on the labeling or in the main description. I...

Hello and thanks Zany. Used the recipe (Faux Saltwater/Olive, Coconut and Castor Oils with Lavender FO) as suggested and in 2 days it came out of the mold easily. It is the 2 week mark and I began using a partial bar for trial. Seems to be holding up well in hardness and feels great. Holds the...

Hey atiz, I only have the lard, olive and coconut oils as good enough. I added the Castor Oil for the specific recipe of Saltwater/Olive for supposed bubbles. So far I am not stuck on any particular oils, just readily available locally. Lazy and impatient. I was thinking of Palm and Palm...

Thanks Deborah for the educated info on the soap. I am getting better as I haven't made soap in almost 10 days :D. I am looking forward to actually trying them in the future and verifying the consensus of wisdom. Signed Impatient......

Thanks for the explanation! Understood on the waiting period. I will let them cook. The Saltwater/Olive Oil soap hardened much faster than the HP soaps. I am not thoroughly following the part about the oils. Would you please elaborate and or dumb down? Thanks The soaps I've produced seem fine...

Thank you for adding that terminology to my repertoire! Syndet, cool! Cheers Hello Susie, Thanks for your response and assistance. I didn't realize that the wire racks were so important. I saw a video where the bars are dried and cured on paper towels. Is it known what the connection is...

Hello, Late response but your question has been on my mind, could you describe what you mean when you say "detergent bar" Thanks and Cheers

Unfortunately the deed has been done. Thank you for the support. But, I may say that batch #2 and #4 have their own issues. If possible #4 which is a CP Olive/Coconut which was improperly salted and slightly scented with FO Honeysuckle is in the most immediate need of help. It was produced on...

Nope, I didn't take any photos. The smell of the crisco and the coconut oil didn't seem bad. Not a big problem as I used up all the ingredients of the first batch, except for a small portion of the coconut oil in my second batch. It smells IIRC similar to my 3rd batch which also used lard, but a...

Hello, Yes the I believe the oils were new when I batched it on 4/1, the can of Crisco was. The recipe and the HP techniques were my first try so there's that. As I've used the soap while the rest dried on a rack and liked it for maybe 2 weeks. I took a a third piece and put it in the...

I didn't know that about soaps. Also thanks for the info on color change. I have to assume that it is going bad, rancid is something that you wouldn't want to wash with. The cause if IIRC is that some of the fats did not saponify and are just rotting, yes? Cheers

Hello and Thanks Zany, Did a small batch as close as I was able to your recipe with the Coconut/Castor added. Didn't have enough Lavender EO so just put in what I had. The soap was fairly hard on the first day, on the second they came out of the mold. So far so great! I did notice that the...

Howdy and thanks for the welcome. Glad for the response and clarification! Zap seems to indicate and electrical component while all I got was burn. I will recall the difference and have at least an ice cube handy! Appreciate the tip and the link which I will investigate. My next mission is to...