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Post by zed on Jan 6, 2014 10:46:22 GMT
I haven't seen any yet, Judy, I keep looking. I get mine from World of Wool. I did have a huge bar I was using for a very long time, I can't remember where that was from.
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Post by halay on Jan 6, 2014 11:32:58 GMT
Pandagirl, unfortunatelly rebatch soap can never be the same as cold process soap. Have a look at the article here: barsoapnatural.wordpress.com/2013/06/25/rebatch-vs-coldprocess/ Of course, you can make it for fun, just add your own frangrances and colour. The only stage when you need to have a ventilated space is when you prepare lye solution. In winter I do this outside on our terrace. After adding lye (NaOH) to water ( I use a 2-L plastic bowl) and stirring so that the powder dissolves, you will notice how temperature of the solution rises quickly and some stinking vapours develop. Then I just let the solution sit outside because you need to cool it down to 38 degrees Centigrade anyway. After that it loses that bad smell and I proceed in my kitchen. In the meantime when the lye solution is cooling down I prepare oils (heat them up to reach 38 degrees and when the the oils and the lye solution have equal temperature I combine them and start stirring.
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Post by Shepherdess on Jan 6, 2014 12:22:11 GMT
yes the most important safety rule is add lye to water and not water to lye. It can explode if you do that. the other thing you are supposed to do is have vinegar close to hand. If there is a spill or some gets on you pour vinegar on it right away.
Judy kiss my face is the only brand name I know. If you ask in a drug store or health food store they probably have it.
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Post by Pandagirl on Jan 6, 2014 19:03:24 GMT
Thanks Halay for that info on rebatching. I won't waste my money on that but will wait until warmer weather to try the cold process. Right now where I live it's -17 degrees F with a wind chill of -45. I also have a very windy location so doing things outdoors is not always an option. I have asked a friend who is in construction to ventilate my work room, but I have to wait until he's not busy. :-( I can't do encaustic for the same reason even though I have all the equipment. So, I must wait patiently. I'll definitely follow your well organized instructions when I do get to do it! If you had an etsy store, we could buy the real deal from you. :-) Ann, I found a place to buy Kiss My face online and on sale. For anyone in US the shipping is free for any size order. I know this doesn't help you. But I love free shipping! I've bought it in the health food store and it's twice as expensive. www.puritan.com/?top&cm_re=TopNav-_-Link-_-Home_Page
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Post by jufergu on Jan 6, 2014 22:14:17 GMT
Thanks Pandagirl. I am familiar with Puritan's Pride and used to get their catalogs. I just ordered 4 bars at an incredibly low price with free shipping. Hope this will help some of my dry skin problems.
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Post by Pandagirl on Jan 6, 2014 23:14:47 GMT
I ordered some, too, Judy. I have really dry skin as well. I'm hoping this does the trick.
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Post by MTRuth on Jan 6, 2014 23:24:52 GMT
Do let us know how it works for your skin issues. I have the same problem.
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Post by zed on Jan 7, 2014 9:48:16 GMT
I just remembered that we got some wool fat soap from Hebden Bridge last year, it's probably too expensive for felting, but I should try that for dry skin
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Post by luvswool and dyestuff on Jan 7, 2014 19:32:11 GMT
I've been using olive oil soap from Whole Foods grocery store, their generic brand, which seems to work fine! Bars sell for 3 for $6 when on sale.
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Post by lyn on Jan 7, 2014 22:24:18 GMT
Woa - I've been using olive oil soap for felting and never gave a thought to use it on myself! Will have to try it.
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Post by koffipot on Jan 7, 2014 22:32:46 GMT
I have some from WOW. Running low though, so a good reason to make some of my own.
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Post by Pandagirl on Jan 7, 2014 23:06:43 GMT
Luvswool, thanks for the whole foods tip. I don't have one locally, but will check it out next time I'm near one. I won't need it for awhile since I just ordered 3 bars from puritans pride online.
Lyn, I'm with you I've never thought to try the olive oil soap on me either. But I will!
Judith, let us know how it works out making your own.
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Post by zed on Jan 8, 2014 11:07:39 GMT
I used the wool fat soap a couple of times yesterday, my hands looked a bit shiny like they do after the olive oil soap, but I didn't use it for hours like I might felting Keep a track of the costs, Judith, if it works out reasonably, I might risk the chemical burns and burning oil to try it myself
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Post by jufergu on Jan 18, 2014 3:03:13 GMT
I received my Olive Oil soap from Puritan's Pride. These bars are so thick that I had to cut them in thirds, just so I could hold onto it. I have been using the soap in my shower and for washing my hands all day. I even started washing my dishes and cleaning up the kitchen with the soapy water. I can't believe how much better my hands are now. I am not itching all over and the skin on my heels is softening and have almost stopped peeling off. Thanks for this information. I am sold on this stuff.
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Post by Pandagirl on Jan 18, 2014 3:34:23 GMT
I also received my olive oil soap form Puritans and have been using it In the shower. It is so stuck on the soap dish I'm afraid to try to rip it off for fear of tearing the dish from the wall. ;-) I even tried washing my hair with it. It may be the hardness of the water but my skin feels tight after. I always use moisturizer so I can't tell if it's making a difference, :-( sorry. I will use it for felting hopefully next week. More then.
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