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I've learned that the thermal water here is pretty hard so I think I'm not going to bother. Thanks (again) for the input.

spring water So basically any beneficial properties in the water would be killed off by the lye?

I called the company... I forgot exactly what he said now, but basically something was off and it was bitter tasting. It prob. would've been fine for soap but I decided not to buy it, since it was an online company I had never dealt with. Thanks for all your input.

Where I live we have natural thermal water, which I'm thinking about using in my soap. For many, many years people have traveled to drink and bath in the waters, believing them to be therapeutic. I have read that soapers should use distilled water and since this has minerals in it, I'm wondering...

I've been looking online for some organic coconut oil and I found some that is for soap making, "not for consumption." Usually I just buy coconut oil in the grocery store, though not organic. I'm wondering why this would not be for consumption. Thanks for any input.

shea butter I've been reading that shea butter has to be melted a certain way to avoid crystalization. Sounds like a lot of trouble. Is it worth it? Thanks!

Can anyone recommend a good, online source for soap making products? I'm mostly looking for specialty fats and essential oils. Thanks.

Thanks! Thanks for all your input!

I can not find palm oil any where locally. I plan to order some online, but for now what can I use in place of it? I'd rather not use beef tallow or lard... what about vegetable oil/Crisco? Thanks!

I have several basic recipes that just say "add fragrance of your choice at trace," but do not say how much. Is there a rule of thumb for how much essential or fragrance oil one should add per pound of soap? Thanks!

Thanks! Did you use any kind of fragrance with it?

I want to make a cucumber soap and have read two different ways of making it: One is by mixing the lye w/ pureed cucumber in place of the water; and the other says to add the pureed cucumbers into the lye/fats mixture before trace. Anyone know which method might be better? Thanks!

Hi from Arkansas. I just joined this forum today. I've only made one batch of CP soap so far and I'm ready for another! I've been perusing the internet looking for my next recipe. My first batch was just plain white w/ a mild scent and I'm looking for another easy beginner recipe but one with...

I'm new to soap making. When a recipe calls for calendula petals (or other petals/herbs) are they usually dried or fresh? Also looking for additives (texture and color) to go with a lavender scented soap. Any suggestions? Thanks!