Maybe my mistake is asking if they want to try it@Shelley D, I never know if people actually like/use my copious gifts of soap or if they're just being polite! I can't believe your life is bereft of people with good soap taste. Neighbors? Co-workers? Mailperson? I give it to anyone I can think of
maybe I should just gift it without asking them 
I must have the only friends and family in existence that don't want homemade soap
Even the few who also have skin sensitivities, because they have different issues so they don't want the ingredients I've already used (or the ones I don't have on-hand), or they want the chemical FOs that I don't buy because I can't use them, or they are stuck on using "only this certain product that I know works for my skin", even though it's nothing but chemicals. So, I'm stuck with all my creations
Seriously?? Nobody wants your soap?!? I can't even imagine what I would do if everyone refused my soap, regardless of what their grounds for refusal are....I'd be buried in the stuff!
I have people saying "I can only use goat's milk soap, anything else makes my skin itch". What a load of b*ll*cks. The addition of something cannot make all that much difference. Convincing them otherwise, of course, is nigh on impossible.I must have the only friends and family in existence that don't want homemade soap
Even the few who also have skin sensitivities, because they have different issues so they don't want the ingredients I've already used (or the ones I don't have on-hand), or they want the chemical FOs that I don't buy because I can't use them, or they are stuck on using "only this certain product that I know works for my skin", even though it's nothing but chemicals. So, I'm stuck with all my creations
Turned out perfectly, no issues, other than I should just left the top alone. Every time I go & get fancy, I regret it It's a nice, rich brown & wasn't overly soft when I cut it. I let it sit 12 hours or so before bevelling it, though. It's hardening up quickly. I'm sure the 3 TSP of salt I used in the 2.2KG batch is helping a great deal with that. I also reduced my water ratio from 2.4:1 to 2:1. When not using a large amount of clay or natural colorants which suck water up like a hoover, I will continue to do this. Now for the 16 pound slab mold full! LOL
Silly man! Doesn’t he know that having soap to use is only a byproduct of making soapI think about making soap all the time but my hubby has already said we have more than we can use for the foreseeable future
He just doesn't get it!Silly man! Doesn’t he know that having soap to use is only a byproduct of making soap
(I forgot she has soft water). 
I was wanting to try something similar for my “I need to feel more squeaky clean” DH. I’d love to know your Moms thoughts if you try it.I have been dragging my feet trying to figure out a recipe for my mom. I like the last one (that didn't turn out pretty but is super rich and creamy), but then I remember she didn't care for the olive oil soap I sent her last time because she said it felt slimy
So now I'm re-thinking the recipe altogether and I'm leaning towards the Holy Trinity recipe with Sweet Almond Oil added, since she can obviously tolerate a more cleansing bar than I can.
How much would be a good percentage to add? I was thinking:
Coconut 25%
Palm 25%
Olive 25%
Almond 20%
Castor 5%
Opinions?
I'm hoping the percentages work out ok. I still want to make it somewhat gentle since my mom is in her 70's and does struggle with dry aging skin. I thought she would love the olive oil soap for the reason that it wouldn't be overly cleansing, but she likes that squeaky clean feeling too, I guessI was wanting to try something similar for my “I need to feel more squeaky clean” DH. I’d love to know your Moms thoughts if you try it.
go figure 
and palm oil. So when those ingredients arrive I will have everything I need to make my mom's soap 
and a green clay slurry too!
Awhile ago I subbed in Rice Bran Oil for olive oil and have never looked back. RBO feels great on skin and my soap isn't slimy anymore. Just FYI.I have been dragging my feet trying to figure out a recipe for my mom. I like the last one (that didn't turn out pretty but is super rich and creamy), but then I remember she didn't care for the olive oil soap I sent her last time because she said it felt slimy
So now I'm re-thinking the recipe altogether and I'm leaning towards the Holy Trinity recipe with Sweet Almond Oil added, since she can obviously tolerate a more cleansing bar than I can.
How much would be a good percentage to add? I was thinking:
Coconut 25%
Palm 25%
Olive 25%
Almond 20%
Castor 5%
Opinions?
That recipe is fine. In my case, I'd swap up another oil for sweet almond because I can't use that with my daughter.I have been dragging my feet trying to figure out a recipe for my mom. I like the last one (that didn't turn out pretty but is super rich and creamy), but then I remember she didn't care for the olive oil soap I sent her last time because she said it felt slimy
So now I'm re-thinking the recipe altogether and I'm leaning towards the Holy Trinity recipe with Sweet Almond Oil added, since she can obviously tolerate a more cleansing bar than I can.
How much would be a good percentage to add? I was thinking:
Coconut 25%
Palm 25%
Olive 25%
Almond 20%
Castor 5%
Opinions?
I've wondered about RBO ~ just haven't tried it yet, no particular reason other than I don't have typically have it on hand so it's another oil I would have to buy just for making soap
@Misschief, such a pretty soap, both the color and the top. Did you use NDA's LOV? I've heard it is a really lovely, true version. If so, does it stick in soap?
I haven't tried NDA's version. The one I used is from Village Craft & Candle. It's lovely, more on the green side than overly floral. I find Lily of the Valley can be kind of cloying, which is why I've stayed away from it. It's the first time I'm using it in soap so I'll have to get back to you.
