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Thanks! I shall do that!

Thank you so much for your comment @The Efficacious Gentleman ! Would someone know much is the recommend measurement of both chemicals to be effective? And how about EDTA? Which is more effective between the two? EDTA or BHT + Sodium Citrate? And how much EDTA is recommend usage? Thanks!

I was now researching with preservative I can use for my soaps and body butter and @earlene gave me link about a study on how to prevent DOS. It says that the combination of BHT and Sodium Citrate is the ideal to prevent DOS. I also came across EDTA which prevents DOS. My question now is...

Hi there! Thank you sharing your comment! I was researching which is the best preservative you can use and I was given a link regarding a study which you can also view here: http://cavemanchemistry.com/DreadedOrangeSpot-Dunn.pdf And in the last part the author did mention that one of the best...

Hi there! Just wondering how much or what is the measurement guide I should follow in using BHT and Sodium Citrate in soap making. Should I use equal amounts of BHT and Sodium Citrate? And how much do I need to add? Thanks!

Thank for your comment! I really appreciate all the help I can get. I'm slowly getting the equipment needed. Recently bought spatulas, digital weighing scale, immersion blender and easy pour containers. My next target are the raw ingredients. You are correct that Coconut oil is readily...

Thank you so much! It is very enlightening! Based on the link that you added, the best preservative in soap making is BHT with Sodium Citrate. Luckily, I might have a local supplier of both chemicals. Thank you so much! :)

I there everyone! I have completed my supermarket/grocer canvassing and here are some of the oils I have found: I found Crisco which is an option based on what @SunRiseArts said: There is a lot of Grapeseed Oil I have found. How much percentage can I used in my CP soap making? Rice...

Hi there! Thank you for your input! I'll take a look also from baking suppliers/stores here. :)

Hi there! Sure that is a great idea! I have to go to the grocers if I have time and I would probably take pictures especially with the ingredients list. Hopefully by weekend I can post it here. :)

Thanks! That is exactly what I have been thinking! :) Much appreciated! Hi there! I'm from the Philippines. I think I seen Crisco on the specialty stores that sell mostly items from the U.S.

Thanks! I'll have this noted. Thank you! This is very enlightening! I guess I have to go back to the grocery and take a few more pictures and read more on the ingredients list.

Thanks! I just attended my first soap making class last week and I am now curing my first batch of soaps. The reason behind my questions was I was looking for cheaper alternatives to the oils that I can use. Since both coconut and palm oil is quite cheap here in the supermarkets and grocers. I...

Thanks! Much appreciated!

Thanks! How about the second one? That is for the palm oil...

Thanks! I found picture of the oils I have mentioned: Can I use these? Thanks!

Hi there! I'm new to soap making and I was wondering can I use the coconut oil or palm oil I see in the supermarket aisles? Most of them are in the cooking oil section. Thanks!