Specialty Soap Bases (olive oil, shae butter, etc)

[AriaGirl77]

Ok, so I bought my first batch of soap ingredients today and I ran into a situation where the local supply store doesn't carry a lot of variety. One of my recipes calls for shae butter soap. If I add a tablespoon of shae butter to a white base will that be essentially the same thing? Or is shae butter soap a totally different thing?

 

[Genny]

Shea butter soap is when shea butter is added when the base is being made.
You can add shea butter to regular mp base. I wouldn't go more than 1 TBSP per lb. Also, adding oils or butter to your base will decrease lather in the soap and will make your soap softer. Just so you know ahead of time.

 

[AriaGirl77]

Thanks! Good to know before I start experimenting! The local supplier has excellent prices on soap base and shae butter, but no shae butter soap. So hoping that this might save me some money.

 

[sethkaylyn]

Has anyone tried Hobby lobby's Brand of shae butter " Life of the Party"?
I'm trying to find some locally so I don't have to wait to have it shipped.

 

[Meganmischke]

I know it is frustrating to wait for the mail. If you want a good quality mp you really need to order online. I have yet to see anything worth buying in the hobby stores. I tried that brand once and I was not impressed. if you are in the us you can usually get your shipment within 4-8 days. Imo it is well worth the wait.

 

[Khanjari]

Has anyone tried Hobby lobby's Brand of shae butter " Life of the Party"?
I'm trying to find some locally so I don't have to wait to have it shipped.

Yes, I have tried it. But I have to agree, it is softer compared to regular white glycerin soap. .. you have to be very careful not to drop it.... it might get dented. I had made cupcake soaps using that base and I had accidentally dropped it and the tip of my whipped topping didn't break but was dented so weirdly

 

[FGOriold]

It is a good idea to read the ingredient list on any soap base to make sure you know what you are purchasing too. Some are actual soap and some are detergents.

 

[Meganmischke]

That particular brand is exactly that^^^

 

[sethkaylyn]

I didn't get the butter from Hobby Lobby. I decided to order unrefined shea butter. It should be here next week! I can't wait to get it!

 

[Meganmischke]

Good for you, you should be much happier. Where did you decide to order from?

 

[sethkaylyn]

I am happy that I decided to order on line.
I purchased it from adora natural products on ebay. She sold over 1200 so I felt safe buying from this seller. This is the item ...(ORGANIC RAW AFRICAN SHEA BUTTER WHITE/IVORY 100% Natural 8oz/1/2 pound)