cheesequeen

I like emulsified butters better than whipped. In my research, I read many times that skin needs water for moisturizing - the butters soften, but were still leaving my skin feeling dry. I started making em butter using the butter at 17-20% with no other oils. Some came out firmer than others, but my skin is doing better. I use hydrolized oats for moisture retention and silicones, as they cut greasiness and seem to form a barrier so the good stuff stays put. Not a chemist here, but it works great for me. I also use btms instead of e-wax and stearic. My new fav is golden shea from AK. I get that baby whipped up to marshmallow consistancy - at least for the winter.

According to the Soapmaker program, the sap is 136.

I love GL's 70/30, but shipping to the east coast is killing me, so I think I'll try this one also. I wish they would quote shipping on the site, tho.

I like this one. It does have an alcohol scent, but my fo covers it completely. I like that it doesn't settle out like some I've tried. http://www.greenleafcandlesupply.com/bathandbody_bases.htm

I've bought milk powders here, and she has them in bulk. http://www.thesoapdish.com/milkpowder.htm

I have those coming also. Good to hear your thoughts on them.

Satsuma Guava is another one that sticks forever, as does Mayan Gold.

I stick blend 1-2 TBS of powder ppo into my oils before adding the lye and it works fine for me. HTH

I like them too. I have some bar shapes, imbeds, and one of the log molds.

So MB, did ya make it yet? What's on tap for batch #3?

I was surprised that the rice milk turned the solution orange, but it cured out. I couldn't even pick out the control bar from the milk bars.

They ae both thickeners, but I find the cetly gives a better "feel".

Do you have cetyl alcohol? I've stopped using steric altogether and use cetyl, along with emulsifying conditioner or e-wax.

Rustic Escentuals carries the one from soap-and-candles, which is a good one.

Everything a monkey eats - jade green beans used to describe it that way.