wickchick Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 Hello,I'm delving into M&P and was looking over Peak's. I'd like one that's very moisturizing, but I'm not sure which base to choose. Do any of you wonderful soapers have any suggestions? I was leaning towards the shea. Any suggestions or opinions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepperi Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 Shea butter is very moisturizing or you can mix goats milk with shea 50/50 it feels good on your skin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wickchick Posted August 31, 2007 Author Share Posted August 31, 2007 Thanks so much! I hadn't thought of mixing them. Hmmm...may give that a go! I appreciate it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MochaMama Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 I use the sfic shea butter base (have only used this) and I add shea. Very nice after shower feel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beau's mama Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 Welcome to the wonderful world of M&P. Another addict in the making I've used all the SFIC bases in the last year, but have now settled on the Low Sweat White only so I can add all my goodies myself!The shea is pretty moisturizing on it's own...but I've found that the gm base mixed w/ almost anything...ESPECIALLY mango base/mango butter or Emu oil...makes a really really creamy lathering & moisturizing bar of soap. Unscented, they are gentle enough for facial use or for those w/ skin issues.Maybe you could order the shea & maybe one or 2 others to compare :undecided Either way, have a blast...it's so much fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 I like adding shea butter in the mix to make it even more moisturizing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepperi Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 I never thought of using shea butter soap and adding extra shea?? That sounds delish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MochaMama Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 I never thought of using shea butter soap and adding extra shea?? That sounds delish!Yes, it's great - I surprised myself - seriously, my DH has dry skin and he says when he washes with that soap it does wonders for his skin. I always had trouble with dry hand when I used regular soap - you know how your hands feel tight after handwashing - well,this is not a problem in our house anymore! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 I love adding shea butter to my shea butter M&P base. Makes it even more emolient. I love to use these soaps in the shower and they are also my biggest selling soap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NamaNama Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 How much goat's milk do you add to a 1# shea butter mp base? Also how much extra shea butter do you add to a 1# base? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepperi Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 How much goat's milk do you add to a 1# shea butter mp base? Also how much extra shea butter do you add to a 1# base?well, you can do 50/50 or 75/25 basically 16oz in pound of mp so weigh 8oz/8oz or 10oz and 6oz. I weigh everything so I hope that helps you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michi Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 well, you can do 50/50 or 75/25 basically 16oz in pound of mp so weigh 8oz/8oz or 10oz and 6oz. I weigh everything so I hope that helps you!I think Pepperi is saying to use the GM's M&P BASE mixed with the shea butter base?? Correct me if I'm wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepperi Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 OOOps yes thats what I meant to say!! Thank you michi! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairieannie Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 How much goat's milk do you add to a 1# shea butter mp base? Also how much extra shea butter do you add to a 1# base?I would add up to 2 or even 3 TBS of goat milk to 1 pound of base, and 1 to 2 TBS of shea butter per pound of base. I actually add more goat milk than that, but that is a good place to start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in KY Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 I would add up to 2 or even 3 TBS of goat milk to 1 pound of base, and 1 to 2 TBS of shea butter per pound of base. I actually add more goat milk than that, but that is a good place to start.You can add that much goats milk to a lb of M&P and it gets hard. I always thought 1 oz pp of anything was all that could be added. I'll have to try that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairieannie Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 You can add that much goats milk to a lb of M&P and it gets hard. I always thought 1 oz pp of anything was all that could be added. I'll have to try that.I always try to balance the liquid and the solid ingredients that I add to my soap. I always use goats milk, but I also always add either mango or shea butter as well. Don't be afraid to try stuff with your MP based on what you've heard. I've found that most people don't know.. they are just repeating what someone else told them Experimentation is your friend! You will be very surprised at what you can add to MP soap and have it turn out fantastic! Keep some glycerin on hand and add that when you are adding a bunch of other stuff.. much less worry about killing that lather! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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