Wow! Lots of information, lots to think about. Thank you, all for sharing. I've been away from soap crafting for several years and need to re-educate myself. I'm newly retired and looking foward to having time to do things I enjoy doing.
I'm appalled by the environmental damage being done to produce palm oil and I really don't want to be part of it. My favorite soap recipes are based on palm oil. Are there other choices that are easier on the planet?