krazeforsoap

Beautiful shade of green on the cucumber one...ummm I think I can smell it. Great job!

Thanks for posting this Michelle!! We all have to keep on our toes to make sure our products are safe!

I would use the FCO if it is for massage, also. Very light weight. I haven't heard of coconut cream butter, but like Noodle, it does sound interesting.

Depending on the oils that I am using I would say 5%-10% castor is a lovely addition to soap.

I consider it to be unisex and I use Tony's, it's fabulous!!

The men in my life like Daystar's Wood Coffee and straight Patchouli.

Personally, have not used Daystar's Honey & Propolis, but have heard great reviews about it. It just drips with honey. I've been very tempted to try it.

A-l-o-n-g time ago I tried "butter" in a soap and did not like it. I'm not saying not to try it, because maybe I used too much ( don't remember how much ) or maybe the superfat was too high. My skin did not feel good and I didn't like the natural scent it left on my skin. YUCK!! If you try it maybe you'll have better luck with it. Let is know!

I agree with what AJ said, and my skin likes milk soaps much better. In the winter I get flakey skin and it really helps!!

Very unique soap. Excellent!!

Sounds like yours is a success. I'm going to give it a try next week when things are quiet around here.

Beautiful soap!! What kind of cookies did you feed that fairy?

MsDammit, good thinking! I've been making gm soaps for a while and never thought about mixing lye/water, wait for cool down then add the gm powder! I just may have to try that one. You have a great day!

Emu oil is a lovely oil. It can be used in lotions and healing salves. I don't do MP so I can't give you a % for that, wish I could. Oh, and I do use it sometimes as a nighttime facial oil.

I've used chamomile tea to dissolve lye in instead of water. It leaves a wonderful scent in a cured soap. Make it a strong infusion. I don't strain the flowers, I like to leave it in to give the soap a lovely look.