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I have been using a recipe for some time (see below) but would like to make a soap with a better lather. I am trying to avoid palm oil and animal products. I read @DeeAnna article (with much interest!) on the properties of the fatty acids and the concept of "longevity" vs. "Hardness". I have...

DeeAnna, what you do is fascinating. I learned SO much from your incredible article about soap qualities. Thanks for pointing out the forum with recipes :-)

Is there a place on this forum where people (like you!) have posted their favorite recipes?

Thanks - DeeAnna's article is awesome! DeeAnna - Thanks so much! I learned a LOT!

Thanks. It just seems like the soap would be less creamy and conditioning with a low superfatted bar.

I just noticed that when I reduced the superfat % in SoapCalc that the soap bar qualities did not change. The only difference in the printed recipe was the superfat % and lye amount. I would think that reducing the superfat % would result in a lower Creaminess score, a higher Cleanliness...

Has anyone had any success with FOs purchased from Amazon/free shpping?

Thanks!

I just looked through the FO Review spreadsheet (AWESOME!) and picked a couple of FOs that I would like to buy from Brambleberry. However, the shipping cost is MORE than the FOs! Is there a supplier who offers free (or reasonable) shipping? I don't make soap that often so I don't want to buy...

Thanks, DeeAnna. I'm really looking for any soap recipe (HP or CP) that is a hard, long-lasting, conditioning bar without using palm oil and falls within the "soap bar quality" ranges in SoapCalc.

I'm wondering if there is a really good recipe - a "standard" one used by many people? I'd like to make a hard, long-lasting, conditioning bar without using palm oil.

Thanks for all the information - I really appreciate it. Looking at New Directions now.

Thanks - this will be helpful! I usually use a single EO, because I don't want to "muddy" the fragrance. I always store the soap bars in an open container (covered on top with a paper towel) - I always heard that there needs to be some airflow i.e., never store in plastic One of my favorite...

Oops - I meant 2lbs oil. I'll try adding a bit more EO. Thanks!

Zany - thanks so much! I use 1 to 1.5 oz per 2-lb batch of hot process soap

No matter what essential oils I use in my HP soap, the fragrance seems to diminish significantly within 2 months. 1) Does anyone have any thoughts on how to preserve the fragrance for a longer period of time? 2) I prefer using all natural ingredients - I'm not sure if any fragrance oils are...

I am also including the time that it takes to cut the bars, print/cut labels and wrap the bars as well as bag in cellophane bags and tie off with a bow. It takes me 20 minutes just to measure all the oils an mix the lye!

I've been looking at the forum threads on cost per bar. My material costs are currently around 1.80/bar. I will need to buy in bulk to reduce this cost. The essential oil prices are especially really killing me. The question I have is with labor costs --- when I consider the following...

Thanks, Lindy... that is exactly what I did. Also, I suited up with mask and gloves but there was no adverse reaction from adding vinegar to the lye (I added straight vinegar). It took appr 5 minutes for the hardened lye to break off and dissolve, but all is well now!

Sounds like a plan --- thanks, Genny!