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Thanks Saltedfig - I will keep you advice in mind. I am having a difficult time finding Manuka at a reasonable price. I'd like to also find Kanuka - since both originate from your part of the country would you know of a supplier?

I would like to include Manuka oil in my cp soap but I can't seem to find a safe usage rate for this oil (not even from the suppliers). Can anyone offer any advice?

I want to incorporate a blend of the EO's below in cp soap but don't know how to formulate a good usage rate for each. I'd like to mix up a 1 oz. bottle. Can anyone offer assistance? Tea Tree Clove Rosewood Cistus Coriander

Used beeswax for the first time. Added it to my hot (150 degree) oils just before adding lye. I found that my batch thickened rather quickly but was able to hand stir in my EO and SF. I want to be sure I am getting a true "trace" so I would be most appreciative to hear everyone's trick to...

Has anyone tried freezing oils that typically are used in small quantities to extend their shelf life? If yes, how did you thaw and did it work well?

I am trying to decide whether to add witch hazel (non-alcohol) to my recipe. Since charcoal already has beneficial properties for acne soap I was just wonder how the witch hazel would make it any better? Any thoughts?

I have never worked with activated bamboo charcoal. Can anyone tell me how much to add per pound of oils and the best way to add it

I believe I've read that the ideal value of Linolenic in a soap recipe is "1" however when I run my recipe through soapcalc. my recipe ends up being 3; hardness is 45 and oelic is 35. How will this higher linolenic rating affect my soap and what is a exactly would a good number be? I am using...

I have a four part question. 1. Has anyone used usual liquids for rebatching; such as tomato juice, lemon juice? 2. Would I need to add anything as preservative? 3. If I add goat milk for rebatching would it cause the soap to go rancid? 4. Would the benefical goodness of these liquids...

I want to incorporate apricot kernal oil in my recipe. Unrefined is so expensive vs. refined. Can anyone tell me if there would be a big differenc if I used refined?

I need to boost the palmitic levels in my soap recipe but I don't want to use coconut butter or palm oil. I was thinking about using palmitic acid (vegetable sourced). Has anyone used this before? If yes, what was the outcome.

Has anyone mixed their CP soap batch my hand to bring it to light trace rather than using a SB? I thought about trying this and thought my batches might not trace as quickly. I know it would depend on other various things - such as oils, FO, etc. but I'd just like to hear from everyone about...

When adding lye to goat milk (frozen or slushy) it needs to be added slowly so as not to burn the goat milk and turning it orange. My question is, if you use cool goat milk to a masterbatched lye solution will the goat milk still react the same?

oils in question are hazelnut and sunflower. These are and have been kept in the refrig.

I have oils that have white sediment at the bottom of the bottle and white specks that are floating around. The oil doesn't smell bad but I was wondering if I should use it or not.

This might be a silly question but I've never mater batched lye before. I've been reading where soapers are master batching lye for future use at room temperature. Does that mean their lye/water concentration will be the same for every batch of soap that is made? Does that eliminate...

does anyone know what kind of wax is used in the BBW candles?

I saw a store soap that listed PK Acid as one of its ingredients. When I googled it I read it had emulsifying properties and it was used to add opacity. Has anyone used this and would like to share their results? Where can this be purchased?

I have a Rose of Sharon shrub that produces beautiful purple flowers. I'd like to use them for coloring my CP soap. Has anyone done this before? Are these flowers toxic?

I need a micro strainer suitable for straining my homemade oat milk, teas, etc. Any recommendations? Can a stainless steel one be used?