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Yes soy wax isn't a true wax but it acts as a hardening agent. I used to use cocoa/shea/kokum butter exclusively (as I don't use animal fats or palm) but after Brexit these butters became SO expensive in where I live. I still use butters sometimes but now I use more soy wax because not only is...

Hi, to echo what others have said, with a high % of liquid oil, use less water. It just helps with everything. I frequently use 35%-38% lye concentration. However, that said I still get soda ash (and I live in a dry area)! I find that soda ash is worse on my high olive oil soaps. I often...

Hi soapman5, would you mind sharing which online seller you bought your PureSoyS100 in Europe from? I have only found this available from US/UK or Australian sellers. The soy wax I currently use has additives and I would love to find a soy wax that is pure. Thanks very much.

Yes, it's in flakes but they feel quite soft.. I don't really like all those ingredients. What are the ingredients of the soy wax you use? Thanks so much for your feedback.

Thanks KiwiMoose and Richard Perrine. I found a data sheet for the product and it states that it's 100% hydrogenated but I've written to the supplier to double check as it seems weird that it's 100% based on the ingredients. KiwiMoose do 'normal' soy waxes usually contain only hydrogenated...

Hi, I wonder if anyone can confirm which oil to select on soap calc for soy wax? I've just bought some organic, low melt point (48C/122F) soy wax. Ingredients: INCI: Soybean Oil (and) Hydrogenated Soybean Glycerides (and) Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil (and) Stearic Acid (and) Hydrogenated...

Thank you glendam, requests to join submitted!

I'm not quite sure where to post this question but here goes... My plan is to have my base soap recipe (with variants) assessed to comply with EU regulations sometime in the next couple of months. I have a fairly good understanding of all the regulations required by the EU. However, today I...

Oh that's good to know that it's creamy in a recipe as well as giving hardness. So I could sub it for some of my cocoa butter. I think (hope) that the EU will keep an open door for Scotland 🙏... Maybe even for the UK.....🙏

I'm so sorry Shermluge. It is devastating to lose our companions. Peeps looks like she was a real character.... Your soaps are beautiful. 😺

Thanks so much DeeAnna. I also just clicked on your Soapy Stuff and looked at classic bells. Amazing! I can't believe I've never stumbled across that resource before. So useful!!!! 👏👏👏

Thanks SeaSuds, I hadn't found this thread. Interesting posts and Dragonspice.de is a good lead! And it's got me thinking about using eurosoy wax 🤔.......although I usually soap at fairly low temps so that would be something of a leap. Thank you. Regarding the UKs suicide mission (otherwise...

Thanks Zany....I did a number of searches in the forum but the majority of the recommendations are for companies based in the UK. I'm familiar (and currently use) several of them and they are very good. The difficulty is that ordering from UK suppliers is probably going to become problematic...

Hi, any soapers in Spain???? Does anyone know of good, economical suppliers in Spain or mainland Europe? Currently I use La despensa del jabon, Cremas y Caseras and they are fine for certain things but they are expensive for cocoa/shea butter (and other suppliers are even more expensive!) and...

Hi DorsetGirl, there are a number of good suppliers of essential oils in the UK. Naissance (excellent quality, bit more expensive), Mystic Moments, Freshskin, The Soapery (not a big selection). Be aware that a lot of E/Os fade or change scent in cp soap so be prepared to do some experiments...

Well, since making my own cp soap, I'm in the olive oil fan club. I find OO and high oleic acid oils so gentle and kind to my skin. For me adding a bit of SAO to a high OO soap makes it even better. Having said that before I made my own cp soap, I bought numerous brands of good quality...

Stephd31, I think aloe vera definitely helps with bubbles and lather. I grow aloe so I usually prep the leaves and freeze it in batches and use it around a third to half of the liquid. Aloe powder also works very well to help lather. I haven't used aloe juice but I think that would work well too.

Hi, it wasn't my intention to question cmzaha's knowledge at all. I have limited experience with DOS (only had some bars get it when they got damp during cure - or at least that's my best guess). All of my soap is high in OO and quite a lot is castille so I'm very interested to know how this...

cmzaha, I don´t think the DOS is down to the recipe, more likely the oil itself, no? I know there are many on this forum that don't like high olive oil soaps and I completely understand, regular castille can get a bit gloopy but I've been really surprised that people comment that it's drying to...

Thanks for your reply Mobjack Bay. My water supply is fairly soft already but I can see that would make sense. I made a couple of test batches last week (so they're only a week old), one with salt & baking soda and one with double the salt, no baking soda. Same oils and water amount. Not...