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I've been reviewing all my products for compliance with MOCRA. BTMS-50 has a restriction on usage based on the active ingredient Behentrimonium Methosulfate. I have a fabulous lotion bar but the BTMS-50 is way too high (like >70 % when allowable is more like 8%). I'm struggling with finding...

So true :) Mine are a lot smoother than that and definitely not orange LOL.

Thank you for your help and suggestions. I'm currently using a 28% ratio but will adjust it down a little bit more. I haven't tried a new batch since doing the soapmaker software update. The percentages between the various calculators still don't agree. Soap maker is now calculating a 40/60...

Thank you everyone for your thoughts. I added sodium lactate and glycerin to the batch and cooked the batch around 165/167 degrees. It still set up really fast. So I did a ton of video wathcing and settled on a recipe where the video clearly shows there is some time to get the soap in to...

Is it becuase shave soap is being made via hot process? While hot process can benefit from the cure time, it's not required?

Thanks Rsapienza - I experimented with glycerin and found this lathers a bit better and the feedback from users was they liked the glide better. I haven't tried rolling it like play-doh. I might give it a try. I meant to ask if there was any harm in pouring right after it passes out of the...

Good morning Johnez - I'm doing counter top hot process - it goes through the stages really fast. The % break down is KOH/NaOh 60/40, Lye Strength 20% with 5% superfat Stearic Acid 52.2% Coconut 28% Hemp 11.6% Castor 8.2%

Hi there - I've recently been experimenting with dual lye shave soap. The soap qualities are great but I'm having a hard time getting the batter in the mold and making them visually appealing. Is there a trick to making shave soap so that it can be poured in to the puck molds? My recipe is...