PurpleHippie

I've seen photos posted of beautiful soaps that are either white or just the top portion white and the fragrances used were ones that normally make my soap very dark. Anything with vanila and goat milk are the worse. Will Titanium Dioxide keep soap white when using FO's or milk that normally darkens as the soap cures?

I am feeling a bit adventurous and want to try making some coconut milk soap for the first time. Most of the recipes I have read use frozen or partially frozen milk as either a portion or total for the water. Recently I came across one recipe that added the milk at trace. No reason was given for this. I am assuming it helped keep the milk from scalding like it can when mixed with lye. Has anyone made soap adding milk at trace?

Does anyone use the foaming bath butter for shaving? If so, are there any specific additives that you would suggest for this use?

To me most honey FO's are too heavy on the floral. Thanks for the suggestions. I'll have to give those a try.

I have seen suggested cutting time between 24 hours and 4 days. How long do you guys usually wait until you remove your soap from the mold and cut?

I have ordered numerous honey FO's and I haven't been pleased with any of them. All of them have strong floral scent IMO. Most smell slightly like gardenia to me. Kinda like the problem I had with most OMH smelling too strongly of almonds. I wonder why it is so difficult to get a honey FO that isn't floral?

Beautiful! I bet it smells awesome!!!

They are all very nice! I've tried several Chai Tea FO's and I haven't located one that really smells like chai tea. At least not the chai I drink.

Very nice! I love the smell of pumpkin.

I agree with everything Top has said. However, I make vegan soap and I love avocado. I know the balance of oils and their properties are what create a good bar of soap. For what ever the reasons are 10% Avocado works best for me. I've tested pure avocado oil directly on my skin and hair and I really like the way it feels. I notice a difference in the soap I make with and without the avocado. I can't use almond oil on my face. I have acne prone skin and it causes brake outs for me.

Nice soap! OMH is my favorite scent.

You sure are talented! I hope someone does a video showing this technique .

Your soap is making me hungry! Very pretty:smiley2:

I like all of them but the China Rain is also my favorite.

You guys sure are creative!