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This is probably a really stupid question, but I have ask. I put some turmeric in sunflower oil about 2 months ago. Now I’d like to use the oil. Do I strain the turmeric out first so the turmeric won’t be in the soap to turn brown? Also, I want to infuse Comfry powder in Tammany oil. The oil is...

But the round loofah in the square bar is artfully dynamic and pretty colors too! This is a winner in my opinion! Thanks for posting! Also, plenty of soap around the loofah gives it value! 😄

I think that’s a wonderful result!

Funny - I bought rosehip oil and gave it to a friend. Not that I didn’t like it—just a spur of the moment gift. So I haven’t purchased more, but plan to. I’m inclined to use it directly on my skin first to try out. I would use it in soap if it adds to the particular soap’s profile. So I don’t...

Different parts of the country are more litigious than others. It often doesn’t matter who is “at fault”. Defense in suits are expensive, time consuming, and may affect other family members. Set your business up to protect yourself. The reason I like to use fairly expensive ingredients is 1: I...

Putting paper towels under soap works well so they won’t stick.

Read the laws, have good insurance, and consult an attorney before selling. That alone is an investment. Soap classes are a fine idea. But people often are just desperate for a “quick buck”. Expensive certifications can be barriers to entry, yet with all the icky stuff I see people putting in...

I use inexpensive bamboo shoe racks from amazon. Works well. I have no pets. Just accumulate them as needed. Hahaha! I live in Tucson and put my newly gelled soap on my shaded patio, thinking it could dry there, since we have low humidity! Wrong-o! It started to melt from the heat as if I had...

Really pretty!

Soapmaking is like conducting an orchestra—yikes! Stage fright!

My humble suggestion here, for those who don’t want animal or palm, is to spend some time creating recipes, say, in SoapCalc, then look at each oil separately as to its fatty acid contribution to the recipe. Change oils and percentages so you see how each affects the soap profile. Go ahead a try...

Oh, thank you!!!! I didn’t think of that.

Hi all, Can anyone tell me if the SAP values of Aloe Oil and Aloe Butter are the same—or different?? If different, where can I find the SAP Value of Aloe Oil?

Yes, I totally agree stainless is not the only type for mixing Lye! I just happen to like my little pot. I make small batches!

Talk about Lye—lol. So I bought some nice clear plastic jars that I thought would be handy. The label said they were sturdy. I put my Lye in and the water. As it heated up I watched the plastic curl and shrink in agony. Now I use a stainless steel small pot that will fit on a bowl of ice water...

The milk containers are flimsy, but so handy. It is an effort, but they make perfect size bars. I cut off one long side, slice cardboard boxes to reinforce the sides and make a stop on the pouring end. Secure it all with tape. Line with freezer paper. You can reuse a time or two, or just toss...

Don’t stick your nose over to test the fumes. Stove fan, open window or room fan are fine. I too just walk away for a little while. However, if you have birds, they are extra sensitive to all fumes and smells, so they should not be in the same area at all.

Small batches will help you get past initial learning without much cost. A quart milk container on its side is about 1 1/3 lb soap. Makes 6-8 bars. First common mistakes even with a foolproof recipe: Stick Blending too long (just SB till oil isn’t sitting in top), using fragrance that is known...

This soap is lovely—the swirl colors just right. Thanks for sharing your ingredients and been experience. My neem soap after 5 months now smells really nice and works great. My other too dark soap with BB Sultry Black Jasmine plus BB Neroli, after 5 months, is holding its fragrance superbly and...