CBE Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Oatmeal... I add mine right when it's hot and melted. I then stir, let cool, stir, let cool, and stir, until it get's real thick so my oatmeal stays suspended.Additives.... hmmm...I've used oatmeal, oils and butters, extracts, tea infusions, pumpkin.... I've even used carrot juice, baby carrot food, mashed mango and papaya pulp ( just to experiment), goat milk, rice milk, soy milkMy latest successful experiment... I added Sake (Japanese Rice Wine) to my MP. I don't know if it's my imagination or not, but those bars just give off the best bubbles I ever encountered. lol I need to buy another bottle (something cheap) for soap because I'm diggin' in my personal stash of the good stuff and good Sake is not cheap. My next experiments are red wine, beer, and maybe some champagne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meredith_D Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 I've used oatmeal, oils and butters, extracts, tea infusions, pumpkin.... I've even used carrot juice, baby carrot food, mashed mango and papaya pulp ( just to experiment), goat milk, rice milk, soy milk The pumpkin and mango sound interesting. Are there any actual benefits for the skin with these, or is it mostly for fun? I just ordered some bases and I can't wait to try different additives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 I've been reading about the super health benefits of Gogi berries in the diet and how they have really taken off and are finding their way into body products. These little dried red berries are high in antioxidents and from what I've read help with all kinds of health related issues.Anybody use them or know where I can find them? I'm wondering if they are doable in M&P. Or at least I could add them to my lotions and body creams.I would also like to find out about adding ground pumice to my M&P. Anybody tried it? I hear it makes a fabulous gardeners soap or 'man's soap' like the old Lava soaps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandlekrazy Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Not sure if you have Trader Joe's in your neck of the woods Candybee, but they have dried Gogi berries. I would think any health food store would also carry them. Unless you want to buy in bulk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBE Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 The pumpkin and mango sound interesting. Are there any actual benefits for the skin with these, or is it mostly for fun? I just ordered some bases and I can't wait to try different additives.I tried the pumpkin and mango just for fun. No doubt they probably have skin benefits, but since it's in a wash off product, your skin probably doesn't benefit much. My advice.... if you're going to just play around, do small batches, and use a light hand with additives like food. You can always use higher amounts after you experiment and see what you prefer and what works with your particular base. Have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntoniasCreations Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Not sure if you have Trader Joe's in your neck of the woods Candybee, but they have dried Gogi berries. I would think any health food store would also carry them. Unless you want to buy in bulk.Hey I went to Trader Joes yesterday after reading this tread and looked everywhere for them but I could not find them. If you see them at your Trader Joes could you let me know which section you found them. Thanks so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 I just found this US wholesale distributer of certified organic grown Goji berries. They have the dried kind and I may just get me some. Here's the link for anyone who wants to read up on them and try them out:http://www.gojiberries.us/gojiberriesdried.aspxKandlecrazy-- thanks for the tip re Trader Joes. Unfortunately I live out in the country and there isn't one out here in the sticks!! Haha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin146 Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Ok question how much castor oil and vitamin E do you use in a pound of soap base? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Ok question how much castor oil and vitamin E do you use in a pound of soap base? Go back and read the my post at the top of page 2. For the vitamin E I would not add more than 1/2 to 1 tsp per lb. If you use the Vitamin E capsules I puncture two capsules and squeeze the contents into my melted base and blend thoroughly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin146 Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Ops missed it Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawaiiansun Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Noni juice and dry noni leavesAloe - direct from the plant the real dealoatmeal - in my OMH soaps. I pour a layer, sprinkle oatmeal let it set, pour another layer and let more oatmeal set on top. Love the scrubbie feel.Vit Eliquid glycerinIsopropyl MyristateShea oil & butter, mango butter, cocoa buttercastor, olive, veg oilspeppermint leaveslavender flowers and leavesgoat's milkteas herbal and lipton lolcocoa powderbeeswaxI try anything once Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berrycreekcandles Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 I am so glad I read this I was hitting a creative block with my soaps and now I have lots of new things to try!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kestagano04 Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Aloe - direct from the plant the real dealI was wondering if you could do that, I had considered it. Now maybe I'll try it, I've got a nice fat aloe plant in my bedroom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darbla Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 I have a goat milk question: I could not find the powdered, only the evaporated in a can. It has no expiration date on it, but shouldn't I assume it will go bad within a few days after opening the can? And wouldn't it go bad in the soap at some point??? I guess I'll freeze the leftover to use at a later date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berrycreekcandles Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 I just made a Mojito Shave soap with bacardi silver and mint leaves! Smells yummy going to let hubby try it out and see what he thinks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairieannie Posted February 12, 2009 Author Share Posted February 12, 2009 I have a goat milk question: I could not find the powdered, only the evaporated in a can. It has no expiration date on it, but shouldn't I assume it will go bad within a few days after opening the can? And wouldn't it go bad in the soap at some point??? I guess I'll freeze the leftover to use at a later date.I have been making goat milk soap for a very long time, and the gm has never gone bad in my soap.I have used all kinds of GM too.. fresh and evaporated in the can do pose a special problem, because of the leftovers. Here's what I do..I freeze what is left over in ice cube trays. The next time I make soap, I just toss GM cubes into the pot.. A few per pound of base.. or however you want to do it.. Works very well! Good luck! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairieannie Posted February 12, 2009 Author Share Posted February 12, 2009 I just made a Mojito Shave soap with bacardi silver and mint leaves! Smells yummy going to let hubby try it out and see what he thinks!Sounds great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curlycoat2 Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 Wow what a great thread for us mpers!! I love it. PA thanks for starting it - great to see just how much we can add.My list of additives that I have used are the same as PA's plus some of these that I am sure she has tried!Salt for a salt barFBBSilk powderApricot Kernel OilGreen Tea ExtractNettle ExtractRosemary, yarrow, horsetailHome made Vanilla Infusion in jojobaVanilla StabiliserAustralian Native Herbs, Sea Parsley, Wattleseed, Rosella Flowers, Lemon Myrtle Leaves, SaltbushBee PropolisAussie and French Clays,Ultramarines, oxides, pop colors, glitters, neon colors, lakesReally as Hawaiiansun said I will add anything once. If I hear it has been added to cp I just try it in mp! Usually it works, but there have been spectacular duds too! That's part of the fun.Thanks again for starting this thread, great for reference for all of us.jocurlycoat2Melbourne, Australia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curlycoat2 Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 Ooh I forgot,poppyseeds,luffa jojoba beads all colorssesame oil - gave it a strong smell (not quite what I was after!)jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandlekrazy Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 The enabling continues....I'm playing with soap today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kestagano04 Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 curlycoat2...About how much silk powder did you use per pound? Were you happy with the results? I'll be trying some out soon, but I'm not sure how much to add. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlelady Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 What about wheatgerm oil? I'm experimenting today with my Goat Milk M&P. I have some castor oil on order, but this is what I have on hand today.OK, I did a google search and see that you can use it in soap making....M&P also? At what amount per lb.?Thanks!Carrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairieannie Posted February 14, 2009 Author Share Posted February 14, 2009 What about wheatgerm oil? I'm experimenting today with my Goat Milk M&P. I have some castor oil on order, but this is what I have on hand today.OK, I did a google search and see that you can use it in soap making....M&P also? At what amount per lb.?Thanks!CarrieYes, you can use it, and I'd stick to the same ratio as most other oils.. 1 to 2 T per pound.. depending on what else you've got in there!!Not sure about labeling on the wheat germ oil, are folks with wheat allergies going to be allergic to that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlelady Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 Yes, you can use it, and I'd stick to the same ratio as most other oils.. 1 to 2 T per pound.. depending on what else you've got in there!!Not sure about labeling on the wheat germ oil, are folks with wheat allergies going to be allergic to that?Thanks PA! You know, I didn't think about the wheat allergy people.....maybe I'll just stick with castor oil..... I'm experimenting right now...so these won't be for sale....family use for testing only....Thanks again!Carrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curlycoat2 Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Hi KestaganoI love adding silk powder to the mp. I do think/feel a difference and I am sure you will too.I use 1/2T per 1kg (so 1/2T per 2 lbs). Even this small amount makes a difference.I mix it into a paste with all the oils/extracts and then add melted soap from a crockpot to it slowly mixing as I go.Then when the paste is runny enough I mix it back into the crockpot. I add a lot of powders so have found this is the best way for me to do it. If you are just adding the silk powder I would mix it with the fo/eo you are using.Enjoy and please let us know if you like/feel a difference.jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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