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  1. MatthewDM

    Ugh, my soap is drying out my skin

    My handmade CP soap has been drying out my skin. I realized that I was using too much coconut oil (30%) so I reduced it to 20% but it is still drying out my skin. What oils should I add to address this problem? Should I reduce the coconut oil even more? here is my current recipe: 30% Pomace...
  2. MatthewDM

    Is saran wrap needed?

    Is it necessary to saran wrap soaps if you are going to sell them on etsy or at farmers markets? What is the purpose of saran wrapping the soap?
  3. MatthewDM

    Is using an HDPE 2 bucket okay to use as mixing bucket?

    I have a Rubbermaid brand plastic (HDPE 2) bucket. Is this safe to use as a mixing bucket? Will it have any negative effects on the soap?
  4. MatthewDM

    Thoughts on this recipe

    Thanks!! Thanks!!!
  5. MatthewDM

    Thoughts on this recipe

    I am a complete newbie. What are your thoughts on this CP recipe? What changes do you recommend? Anything you think I should add, omit? 30% olive oil pomace 30% coconut oil (76 degree) 15% castor 10% advocado oil 8% Shea butter (raw) 5% sunflower oil 2% jojoba Super fatted 3% with Shea butter...
  6. MatthewDM

    Raw vs. Refined shea butter

    Raw or refined shea butter, Which is better for CP soap making and why?
  7. MatthewDM

    Speeding up curing

    I place my soap in a freezer over night right after pouring it into the mold then put it in the fridge for 48 hours. I like how my soap turns out but it takes forever to cure once it is taken out of the fridge. Would having a fan constantly blow on it speed up the curing process? Do you guys...
  8. MatthewDM

    Best Bucket for CP

    I am starting to make bigger batches of soap and I need to find a good bucket to use. Do you have any suggestions? Can I use a standard plastic bucket like the one janitors use?
  9. MatthewDM

    Raw goats milk

    PERFECT!!! Thanks!!!
  10. MatthewDM

    Boxes for shipping

    For those of you that sell your soap, how to you package them? What type of box do you use? What brand?
  11. MatthewDM

    "Goat milk" OR "goat's milk"

    What is the proper way of say it? Goat's milk soap or goat milk soap
  12. MatthewDM

    Raw goats milk

    Anyone know a good place to purchase raw goats milk in southern ca or online?
  13. MatthewDM

    Listing ingredients

    Hello, I want to sell a beer soap on sites like etsy and my own website. When listing the ingredients can I just list the beer itself or am I required to lists all of the ingredients in the beer?
  14. MatthewDM

    Best type of beer for soap

    What is the best type of beer to use in soap?
  15. MatthewDM

    Bulk/Wholesale Oils

    1. Does anyone know a wholesale seller of base oils in Southern California that allows for personal pick up (to avoid shipping cost)? 2. What are the better online sites that are wholesale sellers of base oils that have low (or no) shipping cost? 3. I love soap crafting Thanks :-)
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