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I used to used BB 10x and had pretty good luck with it but agreed that it has gotten too expensive. I tried some from a couple other companies but they were pretty weak in terms of staying power. I don't use kaolin clay to "anchor" anything. Feel like you have a good FO that sticks or you...

Thanks for your input on BB lavender. I do love many of the BB fo's but recently have tried many from Candle Science and been very happy with them. My go to lavender fo is now their White Sage and Lavender .

I used to add tussah silk all the time (purchased from BB) and decided it was an extra step that was kind of a pain and really didn't make any difference to the finished bar. I find I get that same "silky" feeling adding a little avocado oil and mango butter to my oil mix. It's not expensive...

I can for the most part keep everything out of the sun but of course can't avoid the heat. This certainly may be a contributing factor - maybe some fo's don't like a hot environment?? I always compare soap making to baking - when chemistry is involved sometimes stuff just doesn't turn out the...

I am an experienced soaper and sell a lot at our local farmers market. After doing this for 10 years I am CONVINCED that the few times I have gotten dos it is from the fragrance oil. When all things stay the same for all my batches and the only variable is the fo it's the only thing that makes...

Ditto BB espresso - I use it in a scrubby hand soap with some pumice powder and dried grounds. Scent really sticks and stays true

I've been soaping/selling cold process soap for about 8 years always ordering from BB, WS, NG. I recently started trying Candle Science and have been really happy with most of their FO's. I think they give good info about their soap testing and reviews seem honest. I think many overlook them...

The biggest culprit was Champagne, also Tobacco and Bay Leaf and Lavender FO. Even tho the spots weren't horrible the champagne got that "box of crayons" smell. It surprised me too because it was 2 years in a row and I had ordered new stuff each time. I don't think it would have been a mixing...

Has anyone gotten DOS (minimal) that has to be from a fragrance oil? This has happened several times with a couple of FO's from Brambleberry. It's the only explanation as all my oils were fresh and I maded different fragrances from the same batch and it only happened to the BB ones. Also I...