Shar Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 I just received my 10 lbs of African black soap nuggets from Soapers Choice. I've had customers asking for this stuff. It's kinda soft, brownish with some black spots, looks kind of like dog poo,lol.. washed my hands with it and it's not drying, I really don't see what all the fuss is about this type of soap as compared to cp after washing my hands with it, but I've heard a lot of good things about ABS in regards to treating acne, psoriasis, eczema, so I thought it would be a good additive to maybe add to my cp, especially salt bars and tea tree goat milk soaps maybe grate it up and add it at trace is what I had in mind? Let me know your thoughts or ideas how to go about using it. I also thought about maybe melting it in with my regular oils in my recipe and soaping as usual...tia... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewls819 Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 (edited) I cant wait to see your results. Sounds interesting..Does it have an odor? I have never physically seen ABS up close. Edited May 12, 2012 by Jewls819 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasBrat Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 Can you post a picture of it? I have been curious what theirs looks like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar Posted May 13, 2012 Author Share Posted May 13, 2012 I cant wait to see your results. Sounds interesting..Does it have an odor? I have never physically seen ABS up close.Jewls, it really doesn't have much odor, just a natural cooked woody type of smell , and the texture of this is not hard. I'm making sea salt bars tonight and I crumpled the ABS into little bits, about 8 oz or so and set it aside in a bowl. I'm just going to incorporate into the oils at trace and mix it in good before I add the sea salt, should do well I think. I washed my face with a little clump of the ABS and I like it, lathers good too, and it didn't dry out my skin, so I think it will be a good addition and add to label appeal as well to those that have used this type of soap and are requesting it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Shar Posted May 13, 2012 Author Share Posted May 13, 2012 just got through making the soap and I did stick blend the nuggets some as well. took a quick pic before placing in the oven to gel... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar Posted May 13, 2012 Author Share Posted May 13, 2012 (edited) Just cut a few slices...don't want to wait too long or they will crumble.. Edited May 13, 2012 by Shar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasBrat Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 Cool! Thanks for posting pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewls819 Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 Thanks for the info and pictures...I might have to try some of this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewls819 Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 To all you experts out there does this stuff look real? http://www.etsy.com/listing/90881472/1lb-african-black-soap I wanted to get a small sample just to see it up close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitn Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Very cool, I have never seen abs before.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewls819 Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 I got a pound in the mail today...lol..it looks like poop...wow. It does not smell bad though...kinda smokey..ill have to try a sliver and see how it does once I get over the look of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewls819 Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 Here is what mine looks like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar Posted May 18, 2012 Author Share Posted May 18, 2012 I got a pound in the mail today...lol..it looks like poop...wow. It does not smell bad though...kinda smokey..ill have to try a sliver and see how it does once I get over the look of it.Jewls, let us know how you like it once you get a chance to try it out. I've heard some of it can be quite drying to the skin, but yours looks about the same color as mine, so it's probably good and mild. how much did it cost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewls819 Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 I got a pound for 7 dollars ...I also picked up 32oz of unrefined shea butter for $7..It is real nice. I was scared by the looks of it but I wanted to try it...it is just as it is described a soft soap...but gosh its icky looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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