ShoogieScents Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 Is there anything else that I can use to get my soap whiter besides TD? Would Cornstarch or anything else I can get here locally work?Thanks,Bobbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carriegsxr6 Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 no, probably not.You want to stick with white and clear oils as possible. Coconut, Palm Kernel, Plam, Soybean, Sunflower and stay away from virgin olive oil. try to get olive oil that just says "pure". I get mine from Costco and its pretty light in color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blazerina Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 I recently read about rice powder as a super gentle exfoliant and it stated that it leaves a bit of white on the skin if used at too high a percentage in a body powder. It sounds like something I would try if I was looking for super white. I found it at either The Sage or Forsoapmakers. I do beleive it specifically said it was good for CP. And you should be able to find it at an asian store. I'm going to get me some today for a body powder and my m&p. I'll let ya know ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blazerina Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 I promised an update after my shopping today so here it is...The Asian store did have Rice Flour. Now, is Rice Flour and Rice Powder the same thing? I can't guarantee it, lol, but I'm gonna say yes. They also had tapioca Starch for you B&B makers... CHEAP. (probably not processed exactly like the brand name starches but it's worth a try to me) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLSoaps Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 Technically Rice Powder and Rice Flour are the same thing. Both have been sold under both names. There are definitely different grades of the powder though. When used in a body powder, it needs to be a very very fine ground. If you rub a little between your fingers and it feels a little gritty, it won't work well for a body powder. If it feels silky smooth, then celebrate by making a body powder! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavenScentU Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 Would potato starch work for a white soap??? Just wondering if anyone has ever tried it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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