And yes, we do have enough people moving down here. There aren't enough jobs to go around for the locals as it is because the travelers will work cheaper to get the jobs. Glad I don't have that to worry about. I am so glad I stumbled upon this forum. Yall are all so awesome to have helped me. I am so grateful for yall. Well, I guess here I go.... Yall take care till we type again.
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A lady told me that it makes her itch. I've read it can cause sensitivities so I don't want to take that risk of hurting myself or someone else. Sure wish it didn't do that because I read of how well it helps scents stay. I guess all my batches will get a lil clay or cornstarch.
I would not throw out the benzoin because 1 person had a reaction. There will always be someone allergic to something and benzoin is actually used for eczema, rashes etc. I have moderate to severe itching, at times life threatening eczema and benzoin does not bother me in the least. In fact I have mixed it with grapeseed oil, tea tree and lavender, and even dabbed it on straight, to use on scratches that will not heal on my skin. Not to be used on deep lacerations
You are so right about people and allergies. I will just make sure everything is labeled accordingly. I didn't know it was good for eczema. Learn something new every day. Especially on this forum and I just love it! It's a treasure chest for sure.
I am one of those allergic people, and even I can use benzoin. We medical folks use it under tape to make it stick better. We also use it to "toughen" up skin that breaks easily. I used it on my elbow that kept splitting when it got cold. I just dabbed a bit on there every day after I shower, and it healed and stayed healed in just a couple of weeks. And I have been fighting with that elbow for 5+ years on and off.
You really should look into making liquid soap. KOH is fairly cheap from the internet, and you probably have all the equipment and oils already. Best of all, you can use it as soon as it cools off enough. (better to let it sit a week to sequester)
Living in a coastal state, you can market liquid soap to houseboaters/fishing boats, etc. This is all natural, no phosphate soap that is safe to use in delicate environments.(If Dr. Bronner can do it, so can you!)
You really should look into making liquid soap. KOH is fairly cheap from the internet, and you probably have all the equipment and oils already. Best of all, you can use it as soon as it cools off enough. (better to let it sit a week to sequester)
Living in a coastal state, you can market liquid soap to houseboaters/fishing boats, etc. This is all natural, no phosphate soap that is safe to use in delicate environments.(If Dr. Bronner can do it, so can you!)
I love making HP. It's a new thing with sodium lactate as it has such an odd consistancy at pouring, but certainly makes it easier.
I would really forget about the "oven cure" as I think it's just going to cause issues. It can help with gelling, certainly, but only in cold process.
After the soap has cooked in HP, wait for it to cool a while and add your scents - no lye, no hot temps - the scent should hold well enough.
I would really forget about the "oven cure" as I think it's just going to cause issues. It can help with gelling, certainly, but only in cold process.
After the soap has cooked in HP, wait for it to cool a while and add your scents - no lye, no hot temps - the scent should hold well enough.
Thanks yall. You should see my soap. It's still in the crock and it's the consistency of paste lol. All I know to do is just let it keep cooking. Still a lil zappy so we gotta keep it rollin. I guess I used a tad too much of the SL. Next batch I will use less. Trying to make soap is so exciting. I see now why soooo many people were talking about it being "addictive." IT IS!! Wooo Hooo. I am going to be so broke brahahahahaha
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No, sorry. You don't have it bad just yet. Wait until you USE a soap that you created with your own two hands. I lack words to describe how that feels. THEN you will know just how bad it can get.
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That is exactly what your oven step makes me think of...when I was little we never would throw out the last slivers of soap from the bar...we had to keep them. My mom had a bucket that they accumulated in and once she had a full bucket she would grate them up and them wet the gratings up and make soap balls. After all the gratings were formed into the soap balls she would then cook them in the oven. It was to make the excessive water evaporate and make them hard and able to store dry quickly and out of the way. I am a newbie so in no way am I saying what your method is right or wrong but I can not think of any other reason why you would keep the soap in oven if you already hp it other than what I said above. So when you said you will probably be milling it in the future the soap balls immediately popped in my head.
Thankyou for the addtional info Susie. I even like the smell of benzoin.
You could try a 100% coconut oil soap for boaters and fishermen. Coconut soap is the only soap that will lather in salt water. When I had my boat I always had coconut soap for washing off in a bucket of salt water when fishing. Not the bait tank though...!
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how much did you end up using?
is this your 1st batch? if you've made hp soap with and w/o SL, you would see and feel the difference in the texture of the batter. SL really helps to make the batter more workable, resulting in a soap that's more smooth and less rustic looking.
please post pics when you're done. dying to see it
I am an all or nothing kind of person and I ended up using 3% which made a gluey/pasty consistency. I thought it had stopped zapping but I checked it again when I was about to mold and it zapped so I'm letting it cook a lil bit longer. It has a pretty pearly look to it. It's so thick, it's hard to stir. It is super sudsy. Will be wonderful. I am concerned though about the fat from my soaps going down my drain from cleaning and whenever I can finally use them in the shower. I have a septic tank and am worried about a buildup of grease that will cost me dearly to have cleaned out.
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