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Inexpensive essential oils may be harvested or distilled in a manner that isn't sustainable or responsible. They may also be diluted with harmful additives.

Thanks! thats exactly what I meant. Some people don't see the value in home made.... since a bar of soap costs $2 at Walmart, they think the same thing with a pretty design "should" cost $4 if its hand made. It doesn't come in a shiny box after all :p Unfortunately, I see a lot of soapers...

@Joy Wolff, it's wonderfully refreshing that you took the time to share your thoughts. I, too, have supported the fight for clean, publically accessible water in my neck of the woods for years. I also share many of your concerns and feelings on ingredients, and I chose mine very carefully. Much...

I personally rarely used hoof dressings, and certainly not routinely, so I don't know what the long-term effects of repeated iodine application would be. If I had to keep applying hoof dressing, it was a clue to me that something in my yard could stand some improvement—if possible — weather was...

I don't have anything to add to the discussion directly, but did want to chime into say that this was the best hoof dressing I ever used: https://www.bigdweb.com/bearcat-16-oz It closely resembled a "secret formula" my farrier made himself, and we both agreed the key ingredients are the...

That is what I was going to suggest, it's how I apply my candle labels. I have found that sometimes, reducing the vertical size of the label can help with buckling and bubbling. I believe its because the very top and bottom of a vessel can differ ever so slightly in circumference -- I image it...

I don't have anything to add about EOs as I don't use them (for a variety of reasons), but to this point, I personally believe many people are undervaluing their time and undercharging for their products.

@Ron-tha-mon You just missed a 30% off sale at https://www.candlescience.com/ it's worth getting on their mailing list as they run 1oz FO and EO sales several times throughout the year

So the company has this disclaimer: Dilute to a maximum of 1% for topical applications. Harmful if swallowed. Keep out of reach of children. If pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor's care, consult your physician. Discontinue use if skin irritation/sensitivity occurs. Avoid contact with eyes and...

So I don't see an IRFA statement associated with that EO blend. I don't use EOs so perhaps there is something I'm not aware of, but typically, when using a product that has limitations in useage — like a fragrance — there should be an IRFA statement that provides specific max usage rates per...

So, I'm following this thread with curiousity, as I attempted lip butter with local honey and dealt with separation issues. Best practices aside, may I ask how you incorporated your honey (not honey powder) into your lip balm? I'm intrigued that yours stayed blended, especially for all these...

Just wanted to echo this, we ALL have made oodles of mistakes, and many (ok me) will continue to do so! Your soap looks lovely, like some delicious Amish fudge I'd just love to snack on with my 🍷

Well, I started with a Brambleberry kit that came with everything, and I liked the step-by-step measuring, etc. What I didn't like was the end product, it wasn't exactly the soap I wanted, so I wound up here reading and learning about different ingredients. What really helped me the most was...

Wow, amazing and so wonderful @Suds MacKenzie thank you for your incredible generosity!

So I'm a little different. I'm not quite sure where I got the idea for this (it certainly wasn't mine), but I blend my mica with my FO. I gravitate toward naughty FOs, so I prefer to hand-stir my FOs in at the very last moment. I also like to prep my colors and FOs while my batch oils and lye...

I agree with @artemis. I got into soaping purely out of curiosity, but when I discovered I could create exactly what I wanted, I decided wanted ONE soap that worked for my body and face, as well as around-the-house needs, as I am a compulsive hand washer and spend a lot of time in the kitchen. I...

I use avocado oil specifically for the palmitic and the low linolenic, as already pointed out. I think it makes a nice bar of soap in my recipe, and I actually use it to compliment the high OO percent in my soap, but as you can see, opinions are highly subjective due to multitudes of factors...

That is so weird. I use Champagne in one of my regular, "always stocked" soaps and I've never had that issue. The one time I did get DOS, I was using a BB FO, and it very well may have been Tobacco & Bay Leaf, but it was also the one time tested using rice bran oil, which came from a marginally...

Interesting. Would you mind naming some of the BB FOs you used? I use quite a few from BB and have never had this issue, even with some that are over 3 yrs old. And are you sure its DOS and not just some discoloring from not thoroughly mixing in the oils, etc? Not wanting to doubt you, and FOs...

So, here's my opinion... all soapers, regardless of skill and knowledge... are ambassadors of "handmade soap". Whether you sell what you make or give it away, all recipients can potentially judge the entire universe of handmade soap based on their single experience with you. Think of it this...