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I took a ph reading and it read around 8-9. I made it about a week ago. So its definitely not a ph problem. Probably just the unsaponifiables. Will head advice and neutralize if I sf lower. But question: what is a good sf range to start with? I was thinking 2-3, but correct me if I am wrong Thanks

That makes sense. However, now I know I can sf much much lower next time! Thank you many times over!

SF: 5% Fragrance: 0 I thought I should sf less, but a bit of a wuss.

Hi all! I have been experimenting with liquid soap...just a few of thought up recipes (crock pot). the first recipe i did not add cocoa butter. second recipe I did. Let me rewind. The first recipe I made entirely liquid castile. Second was a mix of rice bran coconut, olive oil and castor. third was the same previous but added cocoa butter. I have noticed some separating. But not what you and I would usually think of. The liquid still remains "soap", but there is an apparent large "glob". It isn't hard, but soft, and moves fluid. I have noticed this with all of the batches, and shook the container: all was well. However, this recipe needs quite a bit more "help". Is this normal for Liquid soap (either way having to redistribute after time)? I have recipe calculated, tongue tested, yadayada Feels great on the skin as well. Any advice from liquid soap makers greatly appreciated, Thanks!

I did contact them and give that particular station some information. Doubt it will help, but atleast I gave it a shot! After reading all of this, I just couldn't sit still after seeing that lame clip. Way to educate the public, lol. We have a store here called made in oregon (handcrafted and small business products all made here). I wonder if they have caught wind of this? More people to contact!

There was ust a short blip about this on our local news yesterday (Portland). There wasn't any details other than the FDA will soon have more control over cosmetics. I literally think that is what they said, and then moved on.

It has a slightly sweeter note. It seems that the sweet note burned off in the process. You could give it a try and see what happens. I just love the smell of it! I blended it with spearmint, smells just divine I know, it seems everywhere is getting so pricey But, on a good note, their usage rate is up to .35 ppo, so a little goes a long way. hth

I use 1 tablespoon ppo. This is what soap making resources reccomends, seems to work pretty well.

I did try this years ago, It stayed for a few days and then separated from the soap. Alcohol isn't a binding agent, I cannot see how that would help. How about this: Make your mp drizzle, pour it in the bunt cake mold in the same fashion you would want the drizzle to look, as if you poured it when unmolded. (add your cp soap to the mold) Soap a little cooler so it stays intact yet adheres. Am I making sense? Because I can see it.... I have not worked with mp that much, but from what I remember the cooler the thicker. Maybe it would work... Oh good luck, I hope I helped a little, lol

Sorry, I should say they are caused by the high amounts of stearic acid in the butters left unsaponified. Usually due to soaping at cooler temperatures. If this is the problem

They are white dots that can be all over the soap, but in my case they were on the bottom and sides, and looked like contrails (and larger). This happened with higher percentages of butters, and soaping around 110 degrees. I have not had it happen since. They do not ooze liquid, but squishy. I can post a picture if you like, but I am soaping right now and need to get back....time crunch!

I think it's ok then! Do you still have the spots? probably just stearic spots and not lye. Give her a good cure and test with ph strips. I didn't run it through lyecalc. But, would assume as long as you didn't do any discounting, it is probably fine. whew!

liquid on the bottom of the soap has happened to me before, as well as white spots. When I first started cold process, I had many troubles! When I started adjusting recipes, even more frustrations. With higher amounts of butters, I have found that I need to soap at a higher temp. I am not sure if you use other butters, but if you do they could have caused the spots. The liquid, I have not figured out. It did not happen too often, but when it did happen, I believe there was a problem with the essential/fragrance oil. I found these batches to be "no good". Maybe it was a problem with the recipe in addition to the fragrance? I soap at 130 degrees lye and oil for high butters. I have always had success with this. Now, with a new recipe (from last night), I went down to 115 degrees with a higher olive, and so far, success. Don't give up on mango, try listing your recipe so people can help

This name does get people thinking! That is what I like about it If you know the meaning, or not... It would mean brave and noble. I think that both of these words together describe me and my brand/product. Great thoughts. I am still thinking about it. Like blacktieaffair said to repeat it everyday. It is still sticking............. Silver, I have to tell my husband that! he will just die in laughter! Maybe I need to be in the business of naming characters

Nope. Sugar plum fairy. You read it right, it is a newer scent at brambleberry. Kind of a jelly bean scent. Thanks!