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Really nice job for your first batches... and the cocoa powder swirl looked so nice! I liked the contrast between the top and the inside.

Oh those turned out lovely! Like icing on a cake...

prove it :lol: I wanna see pics!

really impressive for a first attempt... looks gorgeous!

Very nice look and feel to the overall site. A couple things though: 1) Double check spelling (e.g. "Coming" rather than "Comming"). This is not a huge deal, but I think misspelled words give an unprofessional look to an ecommerce site. 2) I agree that ingredients lists would really lend...

The only thing I can really think of to add to what others have said is to have another look at product packaging. I'm sure it's a massive undertaking to completely revamp packaging, but personally (as an online shopper), I'm much more drawn in by a cohesiveness between site design and product...

I loved the wispiness of the swirl in the wisteria... makes it look delicate and evocative (can almost smell it from here!)

Out of curiosity, where are you getting your Coconut Cream, BG? I've had a difficult time locating cream at a good price vs. milk. Or are you not differentiating between the two?

No wonder you're loving it, with such spectacular first attempts! Good Job :D

Soapbuddy is right, the thickener/emulsifier combo is usually guar or xanthan gum and casein in coconut milk, which will definitely react with the soap process. Also, about the powder, I'd look at an asian or thai grocery, if any are within driving distance. They will usually carry it. Just make...

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They look so creamy and mild, and the presentation was lovely. Dontcha just love photoshop for making things look just right? :P

This isn't exactly a direct answer to your question, but you don't have to add milk or cream to lye at all. You can divide your liquid in half, use half cream, half water, and mix the lye in with the water half, adding cream at trace. And if you want 100% coconut milk soap, add powdered coconut...

Just lovely, and so inviting

Welcome!

Great first attempt! As others have said, looks very creamy and luscious

I thought the bars looked nice as well... almost like an in the bottle sand sculpture

Wow! Now that is just gorgeous, and so upscale... thanks for the tutorial!

I've never done the shaving soap, but I've seen Irish Lass talking about her own shaving soaps in several posts, and they sound divine. I'd do a search for her, and see what she's got to say, as she seems very experienced with them. HTH

Congratulations Lyn!