Soapmaking 101 with the Soap Queen
All the fundamentals of making cold process soap from scratch with lye and oil; make all natural sustainable soap from scratch for yourself of start a side hustle selling soap.
All Olive Oils Are Not Created Equal
In episode 131 of Soapmaking 101 with the Soap Queen, Anne-Marie Faiola welcomes listeners to an informative discussion on the role of olive oils in soapmaking. She dives into the nuances of testing and using store-bought olive oils, offering practical advice for soapmakers. Anne-Marie shares her recommendations and conclusions from various olive oil tests, emphasizing the importance of choosing reliable vendors. The episode also explores all-olive oil recipes, highlighting their unique qualities. It concludes with a sponsor message from Bramble Berry, featuring their Castile soap products, providing listeners with additional resources for their soapmaking endeavors.
Key Points
- Different types of olive oils can significantly affect the quality and appearance of your soap, with store-bought oils often showing unpredictable results and a higher likelihood of developing Dreaded Orange Spots (DOS).
- Testing olive oils from various sources revealed that only Bramble Berry’s Pure and Pomace Olive Oils consistently produced high-quality soap without issues like DOS or unusual textures.
- For reliable and consistent results in soapmaking, it's advisable to purchase oils from reputable vendors who can guarantee their quality and purity.
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