BIGCAT Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 You are so right, Meredith. (spendy is a good thing... HA HA )Handcrafted soap is fabulous on the skin, and people that know the difference will pay more. It is just like baking a cake in my opinion. Exculsive, privately owned bakery versus chain store in quality. The "ingredients" so to speak add label appeal and perceived value, IMO.I use OBN's Mango to soap. I love this stuff, it soaps well and doesn't totally kill your lather.Shea butter is okay, but there are so many grades, a lot of them substandard compared to Mango, for various reasons. It's all about preference and what your niche market is.I might do another Mango co-op, I am dangerously low. Once you use OBN's mango for your formulations, there is no substitute!(seems a few are concerned about me editing my posts, do yourselves a favor and get a life)[/quote]I don't seem to remember anyone here saying that, Why would you bring it up if not too only start trouble, Let's just stay on topic, it's not always about you, and maybe we know now who needs to get a life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carriegsxr6 Posted February 23, 2007 Author Share Posted February 23, 2007 You are so right, Meredith. (spendy is a good thing... HA HA )Handcrafted soap is fabulous on the skin, and people that know the difference will pay more. It is just like baking a cake in my opinion. Exculsive, privately owned bakery versus chain store in quality. The "ingredients" so to speak add label appeal and perceived value, IMO.I use OBN's Mango to soap. I love this stuff, it soaps well and doesn't totally kill your lather.Shea butter is okay, but there are so many grades, a lot of them substandard compared to Mango, for various reasons. It's all about preference and what your niche market is.I might do another Mango co-op, I am dangerously low. Once you use OBN's mango for your formulations, there is no substitute!(seems a few are concerned about me editing my posts, do yourselves a favor and get a life)[/quote]I don't seem to remember anyone here saying that, Why would you bring it up if not too only start trouble, Let's just stay on topic, it's not always about you, and maybe we know now who needs to get a lifeUUUUUM what the heck is this about? edit: because I can Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisajo Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 Mango butter in soap makes me itch. I voted for cocoa butter but I only buy undeodorized butters. I can really tell a cocoa butter bar. I don't really notice shea in soap so I save it for body apps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 You are so right, Meredith. (spendy is a good thing... HA HA )Handcrafted soap is fabulous on the skin, and people that know the difference will pay more. It is just like baking a cake in my opinion. Exculsive, privately owned bakery versus chain store in quality. The "ingredients" so to speak add label appeal and perceived value, IMO.I use OBN's Mango to soap. I love this stuff, it soaps well and doesn't totally kill your lather.Shea butter is okay, but there are so many grades, a lot of them substandard compared to Mango, for various reasons. It's all about preference and what your niche market is.I might do another Mango co-op, I am dangerously low. Once you use OBN's mango for your formulations, there is no substitute!(seems a few are concerned about me editing my posts, do yourselves a favor and get a life)[/quote]I don't seem to remember anyone here saying that, Why would you bring it up if not too only start trouble, Let's just stay on topic, it's not always about you, and maybe we know now who needs to get a lifePAY NO ATTENTION TO THE LITTLE MAN BEHIND THE CURTAIN! ROFL!!I forgot to add...BC is the un-official topic guard here on CT. He's always tries his best to let us know when we're off topic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGCAT Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 PAY NO ATTENTION TO THE LITTLE MAN BEHIND THE CURTAIN! ROFL!!Hey Deb, try to stay on topic, I know this may be hard for someone like yourself, but please try anyway, Once again we see who the REAL trouble maker is here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 BC - you seem to have started it (in this thread anyway), but as I tell my kids, I don't care who started it - just you ALL stop it NOW. Now everyone behave, this is a thread about butters in soap. You want to have a nasty fight go over to the correct forum for that sort of thing and start your own thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meridith Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 Mango butter in soap makes me itch. I voted for cocoa butter but I only buy undeodorized butters. I can really tell a cocoa butter bar. I don't really notice shea in soap so I save it for body apps.That sucks that you can't use mango butter. It is a very nice butter. I like CB in soaps too. I like that they make a nice hard bar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 MA...if you decide to do the co-op, I'll help with the packaging!! Give it some serious thought because I'm running low too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mystical_angel1219 Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 Hey Deb, try to stay on topic, I know this may be hard for someone like yourself, but please try anyway, Once again we see who the REAL trouble maker is here.Why are you participating in this thread?Do you have anything to contribute that is ON TOPIC? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 ?? when you use the unrefined cocoa butter, does it overpower your f/o. I love the unrefined stuff but everything I make with it has that underlying "cocoa" smell.i use regualr cocoa butter or deodorized...at only 1 oz. per pound in a batch, it doesn't interfere with the fo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 I made a soap with 49% non-deodorized Cocoa Butter and the scent did come through (unscented soap) - but I think that was pushing it a bit! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGCAT Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 Why are you participating in this thread?Do you have anything to contribute that is ON TOPIC? Yep, Shea butter is the best to use, IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carriegsxr6 Posted February 24, 2007 Author Share Posted February 24, 2007 I like Mango butter alot as well, but sometimes I swear it makes the soap a little greasy. Like when you hold a dry bar, it gets grease on your fingertips. Does anyone else notice this? I use around 8% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecandlespastore Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 ?? when you use the unrefined cocoa butter, does it overpower your f/o. I love the unrefined stuff but everything I make with it has that underlying "cocoa" smell.I have never noticed it in my soaps at all. Now in lotions and butters, definitely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mystical_angel1219 Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 Can you tell me why it is that you prefer your mango from OBN for BB and CF's for soaping? I was lucky and got in on that fabulous mango butter in Mystical's coop (hope you got in that one too) and have used it in both my soap and BB. I love the stuff and Mystical can do another coop anytime soon. hint hint... Anyway, I have some mango now from CF that I haven't used yet.That is why I ask. Regarding the poll, I can't decide since I use them all in my different soap recipes.I have confered with Deb, my fabulous assistant in butter packaging. :smiley2: The Mango co-op is posted. LOL!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OFCILynn Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 I use both Mango and Refined Shea and wouldnt want to do without either one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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