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Although I've never added stearic after combining the water and oil phases, I'm not sure if this will actually work......I'd just melt the stearic in a little carrier oil (or maybe just melt the stearic by itself??) and add it to the lotion. Let me know how it works out for you!!!

Could you possibly shred it and use it for washing clothes? Just a while back, I made some really fugly lavender soap (tried adding a lav. "tea"...never thinking that the soap itself would turn a really dark shade of brown - duh!). Anyways, I am just using it for laundry soap now - and it works just fine!

WOW! Reading all of these terrific success stories is very encouraging for newbies like me! Well, sort of a newbie....I've been making "stuff" for quite a while now, but I am new to the idea of selling! I can't wait to be able to post my own success story one of these days! Congratulations!

Hhmm...I'm guessing that happens 'cause of the higher amount of milkfat/solids that make it spoil faster. Thanks so much for your help! Guess I'm gonna hit the supermarket today to buy powdered milk. I'm so happy to hear that the non-fat is (probably) the better choice..easy access and no shipping fee! Thanks again, Cheryl!

First of all - LOVE this place!!!!!!! I am so enamored with the helpful and friendly people here, along with incredible advice! Unfortunately, I've not done a single household chore like I had planned to today! Think I've been glued to this site for at least 3 hours straight now....and w/o any potty breaks! :undecided Okay...here's my question. Is there any difference between the benefits of non-fat milk and whole milk powders? Would the whole milk powder be more emollient since there is more milk-fat in it? I'm dying to make some milk bath powder, and just want to know which one would be more beneficial to the skin. Thanks!