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Once saponification is complete, there is no lye in the soap. The oils are reacted with lye, but it is all used up.
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I think the quality of the fo makes a difference. For example, I have love spell from 2 different suppliers #1 I use 1 oz ppo in soap #2 I use 1 oz for 3.5# recomended usage rate 1.9 percent Actually #2 smells stronger.
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More fragrance than olive:rolleyes2
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Sounds fishy:whistle: maybe it is DPG
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What are the ingredients? I use cyclo/fco. My cost per gallon of base is around $65( inluding shipping). Definately cheaper to make it yourself, that would be around 45% profit margin.
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That is why I started added the fo to the oils before the lye. You can see it speed up and still handle it.
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I use it as a natural colorant. Makes a nice yellow:)
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kycandlesupply ?
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I use a CC-100 scale from old Will Knolt. Accurate to .005 gram. I think it was around $20
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Why not get Failor's book on liquid soaps and make some?
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Hair & Body Protein Spray containing sea salt?
Gene replied to KMommy's topic in Bath, Body & Cosmetics
It can be there for several reasons. For the trace minerals to thicken the product Have you ever felt Dead sea brine? It feels oily and isn't the least bit drying -
I use 70% cyclo, 20% FCO, and 10% FO
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yep, that's me
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It adds a rich, creamy feel to the lather also boosts lather
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I've been adding the fo to the oils before the lye for sometime now. Haven't seen anyone difference in the fragrance of finished soaps
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No, lotioncrafters has some ( lc-995) that is good www.lotioncrafter.com I have quite a bit of DC 345 I would be happy to sell you some:)
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They are different combinations of cyclo and dimethicone with differences in "feel" If you were wanting just Cyclo, Dow Corning 345 is the best
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Wait 24 hrs. It may thicken
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You should cool quickly, stirring often until it brgins to thicken. Put in jars and continue cooling
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I like 2 oz low profile jars for whipped shea. Net wt. 1.2 oz
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Grainy butters are usually the result of slow cooling. The use of an ice bath, or a few minutes in the freezer then whip and repeat. The cooling should be as even as possible
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Infusing Vanilla Beans with Sweet Almond Oil
Gene replied to the_amber_woods's topic in Bath, Body & Cosmetics
I use fractionated coconut oil, indefinate shelf life:grin2: -
Pine tar soap!! I had a few "spots" that itched constantly, no rash or visible signs of why. Since I made the soap and have been using it, no itch! This has also worked for several freinds
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Soap does not require listing ingredients, but if you list one you must list them all.
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And soybean butter would be...... Shortening!!! Hydroginated soybean oil