Aussie Girls - Oils

[Crafty Rose]

To ask a silly question for euclytus oil in soaps, can you just use the double d stuff that you get at the shops and everyone has been using for donkeys years or does it need to be a specail essetial/fragance oil?

 

[nurse_75]

Craftyrose - I have been wondering that also. I have a bottle at home that I use dilute and use for cleaning some messes etc. Thanks for asking this.. hope someone knowledgable chimes in.

 

[Crafty Rose]

I just used some, so I guess we will find out if it does something wrong. I used it was some fragance oils and I can say I know was acceleration is. Man went from the trace I put the oils in to a very thick trace in the time it took me to turn around and put dirties in the cean up bucket.

By the time I got the cupcake tray I bought for "extras" I tried to play with the top and the silicone spatula could cut the surface.

 

[Bubbles Galore]

You can use the "supermarket" eucalyptus oil as long as it's 100% pure. I've used Bosistos Euc. Oil and it was just fine. :wink:

 

[Crafty Rose]

You can use the "supermarket" eucalyptus oil as long as it's 100% pure. I've used Bosistos Euc. Oil and it was just fine. :wink:

Yep says pure and 100% on it so I am assuming it is 100% oil. Will be interested to see how this soap turns out.

 

[nurse_75]

I got Cobram Australian VOO 4 litres today for $12.50 at Coles. Half price. It is quite a dark green, in a plastic bottle. Bought 2 bottles although I still haven't worked my way through all my OO from the last time I bought some on sale.

 

[Rosiegirl]

Thanks for that Nurse.
Thats an excellent buy.

 

[dOttY]

I have Eureka 100% Lavender oil and "Thursday Plantation" Tea Tree Oil Antiseptic 100% pure multipurpose liquid. Active Ingredient: Melaleuca Oil 1ml/ml.

I am assuming it is safe to use these?

Thanks

 

[Relle]

Woolies have Rice Bran Oil on special this week at 4 litres for $12.99.

Dotty, I think its safe to use the above.

 

[Bubbles Galore]

Cheap SHea Butter

Hello Blossoms,

Sydney Essential Oil Co. Have a special on (short expiry) Shea Nut Butter (Certified Organic) expiry date is June 2012. 50% discount so the price is $63.25 for 5kg. In addition, orders over $220 will receive a $50 discount and this is valid for this Easter Weekend until 9am Tuesday morning. Two free samples with each order too.

I placed an order same time last year to get the $50 discount and was very happy with their products and service.

http://www.seoc.com.au/

 

[Relle]

Only just found this and its already to late. 10.45am Tuesday. :cry:

 

[pzy001]

Hi all Aussies,
Im new here and looking to connect in with the australian soapers- is there a general thread for aussie chit chat or anything like that? Reading through this one I'm glad to see everyone uses the Mechanix and supermarket OO. I hardly ever see Red Island on special, but OMG it makes such a nicer bar of soap IMO. Anyway, 'hi" and hope to see you around.
Tab

 

[Relle]

No there is no special section for Aussie chat, we just join in with everyone else all over the world. Sometimes like this section someone will start a thread to help people with supplies and such like or things us Aussies would like to know.
My sister and bil were in BH a couple of weeks ago, on there way from Coffs Harbour down south and over the Nullabor to WA, they're back in SA now. Long trip.

 

[pzy001]

Cool Didn't want to be missing out if there was is all. BH tends to be a LOOONNGGG way from anywhere- though the internet makes sourcing things much easier. Our posties are very busy!

 

[emeraldscent]

I stock up on olive oil in Aldi, $15.99 four litre tin. Use Copha for coconut oil replacement works great
Look at 'the organic witch' based in the USA but has got great oils and brilliant service.

 

[Relle]

You can also buy pomace when on special at green grocers between $9 - $10 for 4 litres. Copha is great for a quick option but works out quite expensive when making a lot of soap and its not 100% CO, it has some soy bean oil in it.