Wholesale Supplies Plus - Forum http://forums.debbiemay.com Sat, 25 May 2013 21:47:44 +0000 2 http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/8692-reporting-fraud/
Google organic soap once. You will see what I mean. One company claims there soaps are 96% organic. Another says since there is no lye left in the final soap, they just dont count it in their organic calculations. (BTW, they are all in the US, so lye has to be counted). As a consumer who wants organic products, which is more appealing, my honest 88% or their dishonest 96%?

A local soap shop here (and it is quite popular across the country) mislabels every single bar. They state a net wt of 4 oz. I knew several people who had bars and we weighed them all, not a single one was over 3.5 oz. (not to mention the ingredient list was WAY off). Just looking at it next to my 4 plus ounce bar you can tell the huge difference.

I know it may come off as sour grapes, but it is just so dishonest! Soemthing needs to be done. These soapers are giving us all a bad name in my opinion.]]> Sat, 25 May 2013 21:47:44 +0000 http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/8692-reporting-fraud/ http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/8689-mint-thyme-replacement/
I know that WSP discontinued the mint thyme eo blend a few months back. (bummer) Question...has anyone been able to duplicate or come near the blend? It was a hot seller for me and I am nearing the end of my stash.

TIA

Kimberly]]> Sat, 25 May 2013 21:04:50 +0000 http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/8689-mint-thyme-replacement/ http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/8694-counterfeit-money/ I hope everyone doing street fairs, craft fairs etc have a pen for checking bills. One of my markets has been have a real run of counterfeit money. On vendor gave $75 change and the hundred was counterfeit. We have also been hit with fifties and fives. Be on your toes everyone Sat, 25 May 2013 21:02:33 +0000 http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/8694-counterfeit-money/ http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/8697-wsp-lime-essential/ Just plain stinks. Sorry WSP but I have never had such a bad smelling lime. Now I know why it was sitting on my shelf, in a cool room, brown bottle, and never used. So disappointing it is going to hazardous waste. Such a waste of good money. Sat, 25 May 2013 20:59:08 +0000 http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/8697-wsp-lime-essential/ http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/6687-does-anyone-add-glycerin-to-their-cp-soaps/
Just wondering...

If yes, about how much do you add? Do you notice a skin benefit? Does it affect soap qualities, such as hardness?

I'm planning my next soaping binge. I've read about soapers that add additional glycerin but haven't been able to come up with a consistent amount, or if it really works.

I'd love input. Thanks in advance!

Will]]> Sat, 25 May 2013 03:02:57 +0000 http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/6687-does-anyone-add-glycerin-to-their-cp-soaps/ http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/8700-lilac-infusion/ I have a beautiful lilac bush in my yard that is blooming right now and smells unbeleivable! Could I take the lilac flowers and infuse them in oil like we do the herbs? Has anyone tried this with success? Fri, 24 May 2013 22:40:08 +0000 http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/8700-lilac-infusion/ http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/8702-top-layer-of-body-butter-forming-a-thin-skin/ Fri, 24 May 2013 20:03:58 +0000 http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/8702-top-layer-of-body-butter-forming-a-thin-skin/ http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/8703-dont-hate-me-5-non-wsp-fragrances/ There are 5 fragrances that WSP doesn't carry. I've received them from another soap/candle supply company. They're a well-recognizable name, so I thought it would be ok. I've been asking them for the vanilla content and certified allowable fragrance levels for each of these scents. They have been putting me off for almost a month now. Isn't that something they would have readily available? I can't be the only person who has ever needed this info. Are the REQUIRED to provide it. Thank you ahead of time.]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 17:30:30 +0000 http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/8703-dont-hate-me-5-non-wsp-fragrances/ http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/8695-bath-bomb-colors-for-mp/
A. Do they bleed between layers?
B. How much do you use?
C. Do they fade in the sun?]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 20:13:15 +0000 http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/8695-bath-bomb-colors-for-mp/ http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/8698-exotic-oil-soap/
I was going through my stock this morning and came across some exotic oils and butters that I have. I had one those wow moments..... what if I made and exotic soap?!
This is what I have

Argon oil
Cupuaco Butter
Tucuma Butter
Camalina oil
Babasu oil

I've never used them in soap, just butter whips and moisturizers. Does anyone know if they make nice soap, quick trace, need to be added at trace, etc.

Thanks
Christina]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 15:42:45 +0000 http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/8698-exotic-oil-soap/ http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/8693-need-anchor-for-margarita-eos/ I am making a salt bar and using lime and orange EOs (maybe a bit of grapefruit). I infused my olive oil for a green shade and will be calling it margarita. I am trign to figure out what to anchor with. Is litsea my best bet or is there something that would add to the margarita effect? Thu, 16 May 2013 14:02:46 +0000 http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/8693-need-anchor-for-margarita-eos/ http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/8696-lip-balm-recipe/ would anyone have recipe for Rosebuds lipbalm-I saw it on our mag.here for May or June,thanks Thu, 16 May 2013 10:34:47 +0000 http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/8696-lip-balm-recipe/ http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/8691-never-tried-mp-seak-advice/
Nice suny day from EU


Ronzi]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 03:44:49 +0000 http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/8691-never-tried-mp-seak-advice/ http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/4902-shaving-soap-or-shaving-cream-for-teenager/
Thank you.]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 05:03:11 +0000 http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/4902-shaving-soap-or-shaving-cream-for-teenager/ http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/1907-kitchen-sink-scrubby-soap/
12 oz. MP base
1.5 oz of shea butter (helps soften hands)
3 - 4 ml Orange or Lemon EO (helps cut grease)
color if desired
15 - 20 oz granulated sugar (normal cooking sugar)

Melt base, and stir in melted shea butter. Add about 1/2 of the sugar, EO and color, and stir until incorporated. Continue adding sugar until mixture becomes thickened, does not stir smoothly, and looks grainy. Spoon into molds and allow to cool for an hour or so. Remove from mold, and slice into bars if desired. Do not wait too long to slice-- the bar will be hard! I slice when the soap is set up, but still slightly warm. It may take some experimenting to determine how much sugar you want to add according to how much 'scrub' you want, and what type of MP you are using.

I use a round mold, then slice each into a 1/2 circle bar. The bar should set up and be hard, but slightly pliable when wet. This works very well for removing gunk from your hands after meal preparation, scouring out the sink, and getting cooked-on grime off of pots and pans. This soap works better than anything else I've tried for cleaning broiler pans! I would not use it on a non-stick surface to avoid scratching. Gentle on your hands, too. My 'trial bars' were a big hit with my mom and friends.]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 20:23:37 +0000 http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/1907-kitchen-sink-scrubby-soap/ http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/8688-olive-oil-soap/ I've gotten competition at the market, so am specializing, only making goatmilk and seasalt soaps now, and more candles, since I'm the only candle vendor. would like to add an all Olive, have been asked for it.
any help will be appreciated.
I hot process, but if that's not do-able, I can cold process, I just prefer the HP method, no waiting time.]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 07:45:28 +0000 http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/8688-olive-oil-soap/ http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/4973-facial-soap-for-acne/
I was thinking of using these oils:

Sunflower
Coconut Fractioned
Soybean Oil


I am not trying to make this an expensive soap but want good qualities to help my daughter with her acne. Any ideas?]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 12:01:40 +0000 http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/4973-facial-soap-for-acne/ http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/8684-lyewater/ Fri, 10 May 2013 03:04:01 +0000 http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/8684-lyewater/ http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/8685-hand-crem/ Does anyone have a good hand cream recipe they could share thanks Thu, 09 May 2013 22:59:52 +0000 http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/8685-hand-crem/ http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/8687-facial-cream-preservative/
i will start to make facial cream and i was wondering what perservative to use. Germall plus or phenoxyethanol?


Thank you]]> Thu, 09 May 2013 17:58:44 +0000 http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/8687-facial-cream-preservative/ http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/8678-tea-bags-not-sealing/
Any solutions?]]> Wed, 08 May 2013 21:54:11 +0000 http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/8678-tea-bags-not-sealing/ http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/8644-how-you-make-home-perfume/ , since i never done i would need some guide on this please. I tried to put my lavender EO in oil and put it on reed diffuser or sponge, but it wont make aroma in my room, only if i come closer and smell it like 5-10 cm away. Someone said to me to put alcohol, glycerin, but dont think will work that.

Thank you for helping me out on this.]]> Wed, 08 May 2013 20:30:32 +0000 http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/8644-how-you-make-home-perfume/ http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/8683-tried-something-new-yesterday/
It worked like a dream and seemed to be less of an effort to soap. I was really worried that the lye wouldn't melt all my oils and that the soap would get to trace too quickly; but that didn't happen. I really enjoyed not having to bother with the microwave. I can't wait to soap my next batch.]]> Wed, 08 May 2013 00:38:01 +0000 http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/8683-tried-something-new-yesterday/ http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/8676-fos-for-candle-making/
Thanks!
Sr. Mary Catharine


Yeah, I know, now I'm making candles! Dipping candles.]]> Mon, 06 May 2013 15:53:34 +0000 http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/8676-fos-for-candle-making/ http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/8681-wick-pins/ Mon, 06 May 2013 12:51:51 +0000 http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/8681-wick-pins/ http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/8680-how-to-make-intimate-soap/
i was trying to find some instructions how to make intimate soap/liquid soap but can not find. I know it need to be ph 5.5 for hair and intimate part of body (since skin has different ph there i think), but 5.5 is imposible to make with cold proces and also normal neutralizing for liquid soap (will just fall apart-like water and oil if you mix). So, was wondering if any can share some knowledge or formula ?

Regards]]> Mon, 06 May 2013 06:33:16 +0000 http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/8680-how-to-make-intimate-soap/ http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/8679-need-new-fo-good-for-cp/ I sell mostly to ladies, so I should not be a men's fragrance. Any recommendations? Thanks!!]]> Sun, 05 May 2013 17:26:40 +0000 http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/8679-need-new-fo-good-for-cp/ http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/8649-liquid-soap-and-you-experience/ again me but i have another question but liquid soap. First it is around smell of liquid soap, i use coconut and sunflower oil and when i use it it has that a bit "bad" smell , even if i use EO. If i use glycerin, olive and castor oil the smell will not be there and will only smell off EO.
Another question it is around transparent / colouring the soap. If i cook my soap and i usually dillute it 1:3 the liquid soap will be transparent but i dont like to have yelolow-brown soap i would like to have transparent lavender colour, but asap when i add citric acid to netrulize it (ph 9.11) will lose all transparent.

Can anyone help me on this please? If there is no secret for some recipe will be glad.


Have a nice sunday to you all !

Ronzi]]> Fri, 03 May 2013 08:44:06 +0000 http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/8649-liquid-soap-and-you-experience/ http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/8672-cold-process-and-the-cleaning-up/
Also when is the soap safe to handle without gloves]]> Fri, 03 May 2013 04:11:43 +0000 http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/8672-cold-process-and-the-cleaning-up/ http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/8618-production-equipment/ Thanks so much! Heather]]> Thu, 02 May 2013 23:26:01 +0000 http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/8618-production-equipment/ http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/8670-glycerin-dewcrystallization-can-it-happen-anytime/ Thu, 02 May 2013 22:07:00 +0000 http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/8670-glycerin-dewcrystallization-can-it-happen-anytime/ http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/7980-why-i-love-my-mp-business/
Too bad that some CP'ers can degrade MP soapmakers..we make ALL of our own bars! Yes, I've had that done locally where they've said that we are not "real" soapmakers. Sorry....that just degrades the MP base I buy...from WSP...which is the best AND it makes us money!]]> Thu, 02 May 2013 20:38:55 +0000 http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/7980-why-i-love-my-mp-business/ http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/8677-wsp-shower-gel-base-makes-the-best-bubble-solution-ever/
Anyway, we ran out of bubble solution the other day, and I ran to grab my WSP shower gel base. I diluted it down, and it made the BEST bubble solution ever! We even added some FO and made scented bubbles .. HUGE bubbles more than a foot across!

To anyone else out there who has kids and enjoys blowing bubbles - you have to try it!!

- Ela]]> Thu, 02 May 2013 19:38:15 +0000 http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/8677-wsp-shower-gel-base-makes-the-best-bubble-solution-ever/ http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/8242-soap-melter/ Okay - any general agreement on which is better - water jacketed vs. air? Thu, 02 May 2013 17:07:11 +0000 http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/8242-soap-melter/ http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/8522-what-type-of-loaf-mold-do-you-prefer-to-use/
Aslo, do you use a mitre box? How do you get even slices?

Thanks! Oh, and by the way....I'm new to the forums! My name is Suzanne and I'm addicted to M&P!]]> Thu, 02 May 2013 16:54:27 +0000 http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/8522-what-type-of-loaf-mold-do-you-prefer-to-use/ http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/8338-presto-wax-pot/
I'll start small to see how it works getting it from the Presto to the pouring pot to the jars but will then want to melt larger amounts....just want to be sure that re-melting won't ruin the wax....It doesn't seem to when I use the double boiler method....Just curious.

Anyone know?

Thanks!

Karen]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:30:16 +0000 http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/8338-presto-wax-pot/ http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/8673-lip-balm-name/ Hope someone can help me out. At present I make a lip balm but am calling it lip care. I wonder if calling it lip care, that I am making a medical claim? Should I just call it lip balm? Sun, 28 Apr 2013 20:20:55 +0000 http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/8673-lip-balm-name/ http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/8533-there-is-palm-in-everythign-help/
I have the soap recipe I want to use. The problem is the lotions and the shower scrub bars. The lotion has cetyl alcohol and it seems virtually impossible to find coconut derived as opposed to palm derived. The same with stearic. If I am reading right, a coconut derivative is available somewhere.

The solution needs to be vegan, palm free and if it is approved for organics, even better. I wouldnt be opposed to doing an entire reformulation with a decent ingredient. Ideally, though, I would like to find a coconut derived cetyl alcohol

Feel free to PM if you cant post here. THANKS]]> Sun, 28 Apr 2013 20:01:23 +0000 http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/8533-there-is-palm-in-everythign-help/ http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/8669-cold-process-and-cleaning-up/ I am interested in making cold process soap for the first time. My biggest concern is the clean up of the utensils that I use. How do you clean them and when are they no longer unsafe. Also when is the soap safe to handle ??. Sat, 27 Apr 2013 15:26:55 +0000 http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/8669-cold-process-and-cleaning-up/ http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/8391-jar-candles-votives-and-melts/
Thanks for any input!

Karen
Country Garden Scents]]> Sat, 27 Apr 2013 11:10:43 +0000 http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/8391-jar-candles-votives-and-melts/ http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/7261-all-natural-lotion/
Is there any such thing as a natural or as close as possible to natural preservative. I have been asked to make a lotion for radiation patients but I was wondering what preservative would be the most natural to use. Any experience in this area would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks So Much!

Diane B jr.]]> Wed, 24 Apr 2013 18:11:08 +0000 http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/7261-all-natural-lotion/ http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/8630-never-made-lotion-how-do-you-keep-it-all-together/ When you add water, preservatives, butter, oils etc. How does it stay fluffy/creamy?? Wed, 24 Apr 2013 18:06:32 +0000 http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/8630-never-made-lotion-how-do-you-keep-it-all-together/ http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/8666-silky-real-lime-soap/ Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:39:41 +0000 http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/8666-silky-real-lime-soap/ http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/8652-spam-or-not/
I received an email from someone today asking if I ship internationally and what type of payment I accept because she would like to purchase a large order.

I've received spam a couple of times and my gut feeling is to be careful. I answered saying I accept payment through Paypal and I always wait to ship until payment has cleared in my account. I also asked for her website or something to see what she sells.

Question is: how can I be sure if it is or isn't spam? Where is the cut off line?

Thanks,
Christina]]> Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:31:42 +0000 http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/8652-spam-or-not/ http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/8665-help-with-need-oil/
Thanks!]]> Wed, 24 Apr 2013 03:25:57 +0000 http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/8665-help-with-need-oil/ http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/8667-promoting-on-facebook/
Any feedback appreciated]]> Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:11:43 +0000 http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/8667-promoting-on-facebook/ http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/8035-mens-shaving-soap-recipe/ Mon, 22 Apr 2013 04:04:37 +0000 http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/8035-mens-shaving-soap-recipe/ http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/8653-crustallization-in-mp-soap/ Hi besides overheating, is there any other cause for crystallization? It looks like sugar crystals on my white mp soap. I added 1tbsp Shea butter per pound, melted most in the microwave and stired the rest to fully melt. The crystallization is between the soap and shrink wrap and occurred a few days after wrapping. Even the hardened soap before un molding looked weird, like soap bloom or ash on the surface. Could the texture of the soap cause humidity to be trapped between the wrap and soap? Thanks! Wed, 17 Apr 2013 17:49:54 +0000 http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/8653-crustallization-in-mp-soap/ http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/8650-an-inventory-program/
What does everyone use as an inventory program? I'm not too familliar with counting inventory and all that thats due for tax season. I'd like to find something to help me for next year if possible.

Thanks,
Christina]]> Tue, 16 Apr 2013 19:47:36 +0000 http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/8650-an-inventory-program/ http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/8651-dad-sea-mud/ Can anyone tell me where to buy dead sea mud? And what % to add to CP? I want to make a facial bar for my teenage son to help with acne and I have read that dead sea mud is great. Any suggestions wlecome! Thanks. Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:29:12 +0000 http://forums.debbiemay.com/index.php?/topic/8651-dad-sea-mud/