tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15163110.post113158860381201881..comments2023-12-02T05:18:48.562-05:00Comments on Solarkat's Eco blog: How to make your own herbal soaps (Skin care recipes)Solarkathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01171080852024995539noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15163110.post-39284630987430470442009-01-08T02:48:00.000-05:002009-01-08T02:48:00.000-05:00HiSorry for the very late response (been super bus...Hi<BR/><BR/>Sorry for the very late response (been super busy with my thesis, business, etc). <BR/><BR/>It depends on which company and which base, since some companies make soap with animal tallow (though most I've seen use vegetable/nut oils), while others may add honey or goats milk to their bases. Was their a particular base that you were interested in (most companies should post the ingredients on their website, but if they don't I recommend contacting them for a complete ingredient list).<BR/><BR/>HTH :)<BR/><BR/>Cheers,<BR/>LiSolarkathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01171080852024995539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15163110.post-42657052372934615812008-11-04T15:48:00.000-05:002008-11-04T15:48:00.000-05:00Can anyone tell me if the glycerin base used for m...Can anyone tell me if the glycerin base used for melt and pour soups is vegan (no animals products)?<BR/><BR/>Thanks!<BR/><BR/>AnneAnnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07746725236369958171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15163110.post-59901826808255853972008-10-02T14:09:00.000-04:002008-10-02T14:09:00.000-04:00Hi tlmiracle Glad you like the article :)I don't u...Hi tlmiracle <BR/><BR/>Glad you like the article :)<BR/><BR/>I don't usually allow links in the comments section any more (was getting too much spam), but I'll make an exception in your case :) I am very biased about Garden of Wisdom since I'm one of the mods on their forum ;P Markey has a lot of very nice products and raw ingredients, she buys from many good vendors.<BR/><BR/>I have not heard of goplanet.com<BR/><BR/>I answered your other questions in your email, but I'll repost my answer here in case someone else had the same question.<BR/><BR/>Powders should be added with all the other additives (so right after you melt the soap). Be sure to stir well. If it is a powder that tends to sink (some do<BR/>and some don't), you may want to first take the soap off the heat, and then add the powder after it cools down a little (just a few minutes).<BR/><BR/>Essential oils should be added last since they are volitile and can evaporate, however the soap should<BR/>not get very hot if you are using a double broiler (don't use a microwave as others recommend, soap can get way too hot in a microwave). Also the amounts of essential oils used in soap are quite high so even if a little does evaporate, most of it will not evaporate<BR/>before the soap hardens.<BR/><BR/>Here are some links you may like :)<BR/><BR/>Many soapers love Kathy Miller's soap making pages,<BR/>all types of soap making. <BR/><BR/>http://www.millersoap.com/<BR/><BR/><BR/>Soap nuts library.<BR/>http://soapnuts.com/index.shtml<BR/><BR/>Happy soaping :)<BR/><BR/>HTH<BR/><BR/>Cheers,<BR/>LiSolarkathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01171080852024995539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15163110.post-49232145229451746962008-09-23T10:05:00.000-04:002008-09-23T10:05:00.000-04:00I found this article very helpful, but i have a fe...I found this article very helpful, but i have a few questions. <BR/><BR/>First off I bought some orgainic soap base from a company online called goplanetearth.com and I bought some ground powder herbs from gardenofwisdom.com. Have you ever heard of these companies? just curious. And, my last question is when do you add the powder and essential oils? I read places that the oils can evaporte if adding when the soap is too hot. And, I haven't found anything on the powder. Any advice? Thanks again for this great blog!!! very helpful!tlmiraclehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05671290237723257404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15163110.post-36240099178165746002008-03-28T23:28:00.000-04:002008-03-28T23:28:00.000-04:00Hi AnonI am very sorry I didn't response sooner (I...Hi Anon<BR/><BR/>I am very sorry I didn't response sooner (I am working on my thesis and am trying to finish it asap).<BR/><BR/>I currently do not have a catalog or price list, as I haven't started my business yet (I am going to start it as soon as I finish my thesis). But please keep checking the main page of this blog for when that will be.<BR/><BR/>Please email me (solarkatsecoblog@yahoo.com) about your request to post my recipes on your site. I usually don't allow people to post my recipes on their sites unless I am very familiar with their site and background, and also have talked to or have met the person (as in the case of GOW and ANB). Can you tell me more about your site and background?<BR/><BR/>Cheers,<BR/>LiSolarkathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01171080852024995539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15163110.post-67820435004491700672008-02-17T19:30:00.000-05:002008-02-17T19:30:00.000-05:00Frankly speaking your soap making instructions are...Frankly speaking your soap making instructions are very informative. Thank you! I'd like to add them to my collection of <A HREF="http://www.maplelane.org/" REL="nofollow"><B>soap recipes</B></A> here. By the way, do you have an online catalog or price list? I would love to have it please, if it's possible.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15163110.post-9413327043173085142007-11-07T00:48:00.000-05:002007-11-07T00:48:00.000-05:00Hi SWill email you/will respond to your email abou...Hi S<BR/><BR/>Will email you/will respond to your email about this.<BR/><BR/>Cheers,<BR/>LiSolarkathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01171080852024995539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15163110.post-76952577378420293192007-11-06T00:00:00.000-05:002007-11-06T00:00:00.000-05:00Lido you know of any other supplier that carries m...Li<BR/>do you know of any other supplier that carries melt and pour bases without added synthetics? besides sunfeather.<BR/><BR/>thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15163110.post-30798705338349305412007-05-13T20:56:00.000-04:002007-05-13T20:56:00.000-04:00Hi Georgette,Damn! I haven't checked this entry i...Hi Georgette,<BR/><BR/>Damn! I haven't checked this entry in almost 2 years. I am guessing the business went out of business, because the url used to go to their website. Thank you so much for pointing this out! And apologies for anyone who clicked on the link and got an eyeful!<BR/><BR/>Cheers,<BR/>LiSolarkathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01171080852024995539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15163110.post-60585336652368129722007-05-13T20:18:00.000-04:002007-05-13T20:18:00.000-04:00hi li, i just wanted to tell you, the last link yo...hi li, i just wanted to tell you, the last link you posted for where to buys herbs goes to a toppless sight,you might wanna check that<BR/>hugs georgettegeorgettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16217051867343966925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15163110.post-1161054154980218292006-10-16T23:02:00.000-04:002006-10-16T23:02:00.000-04:00Hi! (Sorry it's taken several days to respond)Gla...Hi! <BR/><BR/>(Sorry it's taken several days to respond)<BR/><BR/>Glad you like my blog! Hope it turned out well!<BR/><BR/>Cheers,<BR/>SolarkatSolarkathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01171080852024995539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15163110.post-1160071940867437832006-10-05T14:12:00.000-04:002006-10-05T14:12:00.000-04:00This was extremely helpful, especially for first t...This was extremely helpful, especially for first timers! Thank you for the detailed yet easy-to-do information. Will let you know how it turns out!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15163110.post-1131997225610873352005-11-14T14:40:00.000-05:002005-11-14T14:40:00.000-05:00nah, it made perfect sense once we saw the soap ba...nah, it made perfect sense once we saw the soap base packages. We've already made two batches. It worked great. Thanks again!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08132816161336193052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15163110.post-1131736227068278712005-11-11T14:10:00.000-05:002005-11-11T14:10:00.000-05:00Hi Joey,You're welcome. Yes, I meant weight: 8 ou...Hi Joey,<BR/><BR/>You're welcome. Yes, I meant weight: 8 ounces as in half a pound. I guess I should fix that!<BR/><BR/>Cheers,<BR/>SolarkatSolarkathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01171080852024995539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15163110.post-1131736133519041762005-11-11T14:08:00.000-05:002005-11-11T14:08:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Solarkathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01171080852024995539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15163110.post-1131721409415942142005-11-11T10:03:00.000-05:002005-11-11T10:03:00.000-05:00Thank you - this looks so awesome - we're totally ...Thank you - this looks so awesome - we're totally going to try it! So, I have one question. In cooking 1/2 cup = 8 ounces. So - I'm assumeing that you mean ounces in in weight, right? Yay!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08132816161336193052noreply@blogger.com