Dana Mae Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 I have some babassu.....not sure why I bought it......but I'd like to use it up....I've tried to search on it but not sure if I should use it as a replacement for a certain oil in my CP or if it stands on it's own merits...Suggestions?Thanks!Dana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtybirdsoaps Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 I love babassu in my soaps, its rare for me to make a bar without it. It gives great lather I usually use it as an extra ingredient. I don't really use it in place of anything. Some others will chime in soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara AL Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Try it in replace of Coconut Oil it makes a wonderful bar of soap!!Barbara AL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana Mae Posted May 19, 2009 Author Share Posted May 19, 2009 Thanks!For those of you who DO babassu........what percentages do you like to start out with in a recipe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasBrat Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 I sure do babassu!! It's great in soap and I use about 7 to 8%. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 I use right around 13% in all my bars...........love my babassu!! You can use it in place of palm kernel also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana Mae Posted May 20, 2009 Author Share Posted May 20, 2009 That's good to know, I just ran out of PKO. I hope I don't love it, lol.....cha-ching!Thanks for the tips!dana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 I was using it at 5% but I'm trying to reformulate. It's just too expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asheebeans Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 I've been using mine @ 15% but I am trying to use mine up. :smiley2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana Mae Posted May 21, 2009 Author Share Posted May 21, 2009 Yes I just want to use it up.......I don't have a huge amount, and can't even remember what I wanted to make when I ordered it. When I unpacked after I moved, I was like, OH I didn't know I had that!?!? :rolleyes2Thanks for the tips everyone! dana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 I don't. Funny I've plenty of it, but ordered to try in balms and such - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meridith Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 I don't. Funny I've plenty of it, but ordered to try in balms and such -How is it in balms? I was thinking of trying it but haven't gotten around to it. As for soap, I love it in soap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CibariaSoapSupply Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 I've been thinking of getting some for my first batch of soap, I've heard it's great for sensitive skin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 I haven't gotten around to trying it in balms yet. But I will. Eventually! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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