Aussie Girls - Oils

[Crafty Rose]

I have read through a lot of the old stuff but can see mention of them (bear in mind I have a newborn who thinks waking hourly early in the morning si fun so a little sleep deprived)

Has anyone used southern skies soap supplies? http://www.southernskiessoapsupplies.com.au/index.php

Although I find there info on freight confusing (see above).

I have already bought stuff off one company I didnt think were that great, so want to make sure I don't my time with other crap ones.

 

[Bubbles Galore]

Southern Soap Supplies must be fairly new as I've never heard of them before. Some of the prices are ok but others are too expensive or the quantities available are too small (100g Shea Butter). She has a good sense of humour judging by what I read.

The main suppliers I order from are:

Escentials of Australia
https://www.escentialsofaustralia.com/

Heirloom Body Care
http://www.heirloombodycare.com.au/

Aussie Soap Supplies
http://www.aussiesoapsupplies.com.au/

I've ordered once from this company and really liked their service and the fact that they put Use By Dates on every bottle. Their prices keep going up though.

Sydney Essential Oil Company
http://www.seoc.com.au/

There are other suppliers that I use for Fragrance Oils as well.

 

[Pretty n Plain]

I was just thinking how great it would be if us aussies could put in this thread or have our own sticky thread (which would be easier ) and a short description of our experience/s so each of us can better purchase our items. Being able to compare affordability/customer service/delivery sure would help me alot in what is important when ingredient shopping.

 

[Bubbles Galore]

Woolworths/Safeway have 4 litre Rice Bran Oil for $10 (bugger bum poop - I paid $20 last week). Just make sure you keep it upright in the car as mine leant over a bit and there was some leakage from seal so I wonder if all seals are faulty, hence the price. :wink:

 

[nattynoo]

Sooooooooooooooo off to woolies to clean them out tomorrow....bawahahahaha :twisted:

 

[nattynoo]

Wooopsies....thankyou Bubbles.

 

[Traceyann]

Hey Girls, I buy my Lye at bunnings.....in the paint section they have a blue container and its 2 kilos...cost about $12

 

[Bubbles Galore]

Hey Girls, I buy my Lye at bunnings.....in the paint section they have a blue container and its 2 kilos...cost about $12

Thanks Traceyann. I'll have to go to my Bunnings and have another look. Last time they only had the Mechanix brand and it was more expensive than buying the 500g pots from the supermarket.

 

[nurse_75]

I got rice bran oil at woolies today for $9.99... wasnt sure if it was used in soaping and came back here to do a search! Might have to go back and get more

 

[Relle]

Thanks Jenny, I'm nearly out and was hoping it would come on special soon.

Thanks Trace, will have to work out the costing on that as apposed to the Mechanics one.

 

[Relle]

Woohoo, got my RB oil from Woolies, will have to go back and get another as I was walking and could only carry one.

 

[Bubbles Galore]

You'll have to go today as I think it finishes soon. I was looking at them yesterday and debating whether to get another but I once bought a 20 litre container and have only just finished it, which took about 2 years so I've learned not to overdo it. :wink:

 

[nurse_75]

I got VOO from Coles today $15 for 4 litres.

Its branded Cobram Basics Australian Virgin Olive Oil.

Where do you all get your castor oil from? Except for the exorbitantly priced chemist I cant seem to find any up here.

Sharna

 

[Traceyann]

I buy my olive oil from esscentials of Australia or Aussie soap supplies

 

[nurse_75]

Thanks Traceyann, i am just about to put in an order from Escentuals. The postage is a killer though. My smallish order is close to $30 postage and i would rather spend that on more soaping supplies. I am having a hard time finding suppliers up here. I am soaping quite meagrely as it is due to hobby budget and difficulty sourcing oils.

 

[cinta]

Woolworths/Safeway have 4lt Moro olive oil 2 for $40 from today (09/11/11).

 

[cinta]

I know it's not an oil, but Big W have Abode brand stick blenders (plastic) for $10 - ONE DAY ONLY, Saturday 12th November.

For Melbourne soapers, Coles in Burwood East & Eden Rise have Kambrook stick blenders (S/Steel) for $29 from 09/11/11 - 06/12/11, RRP $44.95.

 

[nurse_75]

Thanks Cinta.

I got my stick blender from Coles for $15 (plastic) and it is going well so far. I might get one of those from Big W for a backup.

Castor oil?

 

[Relle]

I get my castor from New Directions in Sydney or Heirloom, but pick mine up.
Where in FNQ are you and we might be able to help ?

 

[Relle]

Woolworths/Safeway have 4lt Moro olive oil 2 for $40 from today (09/11/11).

Aldi OO is cheaper than that all year round if you have one near you.