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I usually add about 10% Shea butter :)

No problem :) Let us know how it goes!

Shea butter can improve hardness, and the refined shea is white, not sure about the natural. I think shortening would add to the hardness too.

Hey :) I know your question is about soap, but I wanted to share about a few oils that have really helped my Mom's eczema. She's also suffered with it all of her life and goes through massive bottles of lotion every week to try and prevent her skin from cracking, and it doesn't even do that...

I take it into the shower with me and test how my skin feels afterwards. Then I've been handing it out to my friends and family for them to try. So far, the reviews have been good :)

Keep in mind that I haven't been at this for long, but I looove the blend of lemon 5 fold with anise star, or orange sweet with anise star. It smells sooooo good. Also, lavender with peppermint is really awesome.

I can't wait either! I'm still not totally sure what oils I'm going to use for the soap. I'm thinking maybe a 50% coconut 50% olive oil with a 10 or 15% superfat.

Awesome, thanks you guys! I think I'll be trying a batch of this tonight :)

So when I was grocery shopping yesterday I picked up a container of plain yogurt, and was hoping I could use it to make soap. Before I do though, I had a few questions for you more experience dsoapers :) First of all, since it is dairy will it make the soap go rancid faster? Second: How do...

Thanks! That's what I figured :) I'm going to be mixing lemon 5 fold with a bit of anise star. To me it smells like lemon meringue pie! lol

Hey guys! I got some new EOs from NDA today and I want to mix several scents to put into my next batch of CP. I know you are supposed to add anywhere from .5oz to .8oz PPO or so of the scent to soap. My question is would I have to add .5 oz of each type of EO together? Would it be a total of...

I order from NDA too, and from your list, I have tried peppermint, anise star, orange sweet, and clary sage. I really like all of the scents. Peppermint is wonderful and anise star might be my favorite! It smells just like black liquorice and when you mix it with orange sweet, it is absolutely...

I buy my oils from newdirectionsaromatics.ca, but they also have a US site at newdirectionsaromatics.com. I love their prices and the quality is awesome.

Honestly? I probably WOULD use breast milk soap lol. I'm a strange gal though. I have no idea if I would like it or not, but I'd totally try it! *Backs away slowly, then runs screaming into the night*

Hehe I'm swamped with work today! So I'll probably take pics after it's been unmolded :) I went and checked on it and it's looking good still! Doesn't look like everything has sunk to the bottom, luckily.

Hahaha, sorry about that! I went to bed right after I finished making it. It went well! I got actual trace, added the cocoa powder and oatmeal, and put it into one of my green molds. I'm hoping it all unmolds okay, as that's the biggest problem I had with the other one I did with oatmeal! lol

Thanks for the tip! i grinded it up to a fine powder with a mortar and pestle :) The oats I used are rolled oats, are those the scratchy ones?

I'm getting geared up to go right away! I'm making a batch of 85% coconut oil, 10% shea butter, and 5% grapeseed. I'm also going to try adding cocoa powder and powdered oatmeal at trace... this time I'm adding at a thicker trace so that it will not become another grand abomination. Wish...

I actually really realy like the smell of dulse! I think i might experiment with it and see if I like the smell or not :)

OR has anyone used dead sea mineral mud in soap before?