Guest guest Posted February 2, 2000 Report Share Posted February 2, 2000 Cavitch has a great baby soap recipe in her book, The Soapmakers Companion. If you don't have access to that book, & would like the recipe, email me privately. Michele << good, gentle and moisturising for babys. Could someone give any > suggestions? >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2001 Report Share Posted March 1, 2001 At 09:30 AM 3/1/01 +0000, you wrote: >Hi, all, >I have a recipe for baby soap that uses a little lavender and roman >chamomile eos. >I was all right with that, until I recently read where you should not use >any products with ANY essential oils on a baby. >Advice greatly appreciated. (I have already made the soap and don't want >to sell it as baby soap if it is not safe) >Bobbi K I have not problem with using true lavender, or german and/or roman chamomile on infants. they are the oils normally recommended for wee ones. (in very weak dilutions, of course!) Your source for superb Essential Oils, Aromatherapy Accessories, Information, Books and more! Visit us at: <http://www.naturesgift.com> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2001 Report Share Posted March 1, 2001 I’ve noticed that there are now and baby products with eo’s. Re:baby soap At 09:30 AM 3/1/01 +0000, you wrote: >Hi, all, >I have a recipe for baby soap that uses a little lavender and roman >chamomile eos. >I was all right with that, until I recently read where you should not use >any products with ANY essential oils on a baby. >Advice greatly appreciated. (I have already made the soap and don't want >to sell it as baby soap if it is not safe) >Bobbi K I have not problem with using true lavender, or german and/or roman chamomile on infants. they are the oils normally recommended for wee ones. (in very weak dilutions, of course!) Your source for superb Essential Oils, Aromatherapy Accessories, Information, Books and more! Visit us at: < http://www.naturesgift.com> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2001 Report Share Posted March 1, 2001 Tima wrote: > > I’ve noticed that there are now and baby products with eo’s. Here are the ingredients JOHNSON'SR Bedtime BathT, Helps Soothe and Relax Fussy Babies Before Bedtime INGREDIENTS: Water, PEG-80 Sorbitan te, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Trideceth Sulfate, Sodium Chloride, Polysorbate 20, Disodium Lauroamphodiacetate, Fragrance (Lavender, Chamomile), Sodium Laureth-13 Carboxylate, PEG-150 Distearate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Quarternium-15. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2001 Report Share Posted March 1, 2001 Oh well! Doesn’t seem as pure as it suggest. Re: Re:baby soap Tima wrote: > > I’ve noticed that there are now and baby products with eo’ s. Here are the ingredients JOHNSON'SR Bedtime BathT, Helps Soothe and Relax Fussy Babies Before Bedtime INGREDIENTS: Water, PEG-80 Sorbitan te, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Trideceth Sulfate, Sodium Chloride, Polysorbate 20, Disodium Lauroamphodiacetate, Fragrance (Lavender, Chamomile), Sodium Laureth-13 Carboxylate, PEG-150 Distearate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Quarternium-15. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2001 Report Share Posted March 1, 2001 When it says " fragrance " , doesn't it refer to chemical or synthetic fragrance? Water, PEG-80 Sorbitan te, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Trideceth Sulfate, Sodium Chloride, Polysorbate 20, Disodium Lauroamphodiacetate, Fragrance (Lavender, Chamomile), Sodium Laureth-13 Carboxylate, PEG-150 Distearate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Quarternium-15. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2001 Report Share Posted March 2, 2001 No, 'fragrance' covers any kind of fragrance including essential oils. > When it says " fragrance " , doesn't it refer to chemical or synthetic > fragrance? Eleanor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2001 Report Share Posted March 2, 2001 > From: Robin Knight <rknight@...> > When it says " fragrance " , doesn't it refer to chemical or synthetic > fragrance? No, this is the correct nomenclature for all types of fragrance, regardless of whether they are natural or synthetic. Pat. Peace, Joy, Serenity. www.houseofscents.com Cosmeticinfo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 2001 Report Share Posted March 22, 2001 At 09:04 PM 3/22/01 +0000, you wrote: >75% olive >4% castor >14.5% coconut >6.5% shea > > My dilemma, i know I've asked before, but how would I translate this >recipe into ounces for a 2 lb. batch of soap. And 1 more thing, would you >add any fragrance oils or just leave it as is? Oops, one more thing, >temps...what would you mix them at too, I don't know the Lye amount but I'll >run it through the calculator to be sure.... >Can you tell I'm still so new at this....LOL Okay. 32 oz = 2 lbs. so you want to multiply each %age time 32 75% olive 32 * .75 = 24 oz 4% castor 32 * .04 = 1.28 oz 14.5% coconut 32 * .145 = 4.64 6.5% shea 32 * .065 = 2.08 and PLEASE don't add a fragrance oil. if you want to make a beautifully soothing baby soap, either leave it unscented, or add PURE lavender... not 40/42, not lavandin. or either German chamomile (matricaria reticulata) or Roman chamomile (anthemis nobilis) those are the only eo's that are safe to use with babies. Your source for superb Essential Oils, Aromatherapy Accessories, Information, Books and more! Visit us at: <http://www.naturesgift.com> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2003 Report Share Posted May 14, 2003 I am making a baby soap and every time I make it, it seems to get too hard and I can't cut it very well. My question is, can I wait only 6 or 8 hours to cut instead of the full 24 hours? I just cut a loaf that sat 24hours and it was a nitemare - it is in the crockpot right now rebatching cause I couldn't get a bar out of it to save my life. It has lots of olive oil, some almond oil and cocoa butter in it and it is hard as a rock. Really nice soap, but does anyone know when I can cut it (the earliest?) Chromchak - Official Saponificator<A HREF= " www.inkristinesshower.com " > www.InesShower.com</A> Bulk Soapmaking Oils Bathbeads, Soy Candles, Bathbombs, Lava Gloss Your skin will FREAK out! God Bless Our Troops! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 15, 2003 Report Share Posted May 15, 2003 No you do not have to wait 24 hours to unmold and cut your soap. I have done it within 6 hours with no problems. I cut my CPHP as soon as it cools;o) Karla ----- Original Message ----- I am making a baby soap and every time I make it, it seems to get too hard and I can't cut it very well. My question is, can I wait only 6 or 8 hours to cut instead of the full 24 hours? I just cut a loaf that sat 24hours and it was a nitemare - it is in the crockpot right now rebatching cause I couldn't get a bar out of it to save my life. It has lots of olive oil, some almond oil and cocoa butter in it and it is hard as a rock. Really nice soap, but does anyone know when I can cut it (the earliest?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 15, 2003 Report Share Posted May 15, 2003 Hi, . You can cut it whenever it's cool enough and firm enough. If you're doing CP, wear gloves when you cut it as it might still be slightly caustic. If you let or force your soaps to go through the gel stage, it will probably be hard enough to cut once it cools down after gelling. I think they generally say to wait 24 hours simply because most soaps aren't firm enough until then to cut. HTH pamela Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 15, 2003 Report Share Posted May 15, 2003 Hi , I would cut it as soon as it is firm and holds its shape, I had this problem with an all olive batch, you may want to wear glove though. Baz in Lancs UK Designer of Handmade Wholesoap always striving for " betterbubbles " My question is, can I wait only 6 or 8 hours > to cut instead of the full 24 hours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 15, 2003 Report Share Posted May 15, 2003 Hi , I would cut it as soon as it is firm and holds its shape, I had this problem with an all olive batch, you may want to wear glove though. Baz in Lancs UK Designer of Handmade Wholesoap always striving for " betterbubbles " My question is, can I wait only 6 or 8 hours > to cut instead of the full 24 hours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 15, 2003 Report Share Posted May 15, 2003 In a message dated 5/15/2003 3:50:46 PM Central Daylight Time, genhow@... writes: > What about using shea butter in place of the almond. That is a nut too...I am gonna stay with the recipe because the lady that sells it (wholesale from me) marks on her label very clearly. That is something I let all my customers know right away. Thanks everyone for your help! I cut my soap last nite about 5 hours into it and any more time it would have been impossible to cut. It was still warm I am gonna start cutting right about 3 or 4 hours from now on. Good bar though - I just love it! Chromchak - Official Saponificator<A HREF= " www.inkristinesshower.com " >www.InesShower.com</A> Bulk Soapmaking Oils Bathbeads, Soy Candles, Bathbombs, Lava Gloss Your skin will FREAK out! God Bless Our Troops! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 15, 2003 Report Share Posted May 15, 2003 am making a baby soap and every time I make it, it seems to get too hard > and I can't cut it very well. My question is, can I wait only 6 or 8 hours > to cut instead of the full 24 hours? I just cut a loaf that sat 24 hours and > it was a nightmare - You can cut the soap as soon as it becomes firm enough to remove from the molds. If it is firm in 6 hours then cut it then. If you find when you make the first cut that it is too soft, wait a few hours. There are no set rules as to when you can cut soap. Hope this helps. Gwen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 15, 2003 Report Share Posted May 15, 2003 One more thing you might think about , and that is maybe substituting the almond oil with something else. My reason for suggesting this is almond oil and the nut allergy problem. I know there are people who have severe reactions from peanuts and other nuts and for a newborn or baby there is no way of knowing so just to be on the safe side I would consider another oil. There is nothing wrong with the almond oil otherwise but it is in the nut family. Olive oil is great and my baby soap is one of my hardest too. What about using shea butter in place of the almond. Gwen Re: Baby soap > I am making a baby soap and every time I make it, it seems to get too hard > and I can't cut it very well. My question is, can I wait only 6 or 8 hours > to cut instead of the full 24 hours? I just cut a loaf that sat 24hours and > it was a nitemare - it is in the crockpot right now rebatching cause I > couldn't get a bar out of it to save my life. It has lots of olive oil, some > almond oil and cocoa butter in it and it is hard as a rock. Really nice > soap, but does anyone know when I can cut it (the earliest?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 15, 2003 Report Share Posted May 15, 2003 Gwen, Is shea butter safe since it comes from the Shea Nut? Or is it not a true nut? ::::who thought she understood this 'nut' thing and is now confused...yet again:: Re: Baby soap > One more thing you might think about , and that is maybe substituting > the almond oil with something else. My reason for suggesting this is almond > oil and the nut allergy problem. <snip> > What about using shea butter in place of the almond. > > Gwen > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 15, 2003 Report Share Posted May 15, 2003 In a message dated 5/15/2003 9:49:36 PM Central Daylight Time, sherryscreations2@... writes: > Please post your exact > recipe here so we can help sort out what is going wrong. I can't post the recipe It is a recipe provided by my wholesaler and I can't reveal it. It does have some water discount - I think that may be what is going on. The order is done, but I think I am gonna play around with the recipe some to see if I can pinpoint what is happening and if I can actually cut it 3 hours after pouring. Thanks for all your help Chromchak - Official Saponificator<A HREF= " www.inkristinesshower.com " >www.InesShower.com</A> Bulk Soapmaking Oils Bathbeads, Soy Candles, Bathbombs, Lava Gloss Your skin will FREAK out! God Bless Our Troops! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 15, 2003 Report Share Posted May 15, 2003 a, are you discounting the water in your recipe? Sometimes in hot processed soap, discounting can make the bar much too hard. Please post your exact recipe here so we can help sort out what is going wrong. Sherry Sherry's Creations http://www.herbalsoap-healingcreams.com/ Natural Care E-books for Beginners to Intermediates. _________________________________________________________________ Add photos to your messages with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/featuredemail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2003 Report Share Posted May 16, 2003 I don't think its your water discount. I discount all the time with HP and I have never had a problem. If it was your water discount you would have a dry brittle crumbling bar, not a nice hard one. Had is good anyhow, just cut right away. Karla ----- Original Message ----- I can't post the recipe It is a recipe provided by my wholesaler and I can't reveal it. It does have some water discount - I think that may be what is going on. The order is done, but I think I am gonna play around with the recipe some to see if I can pinpoint what is happening and if I can actually cut it 3 hours after pouring. Thanks for all your help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2003 Report Share Posted May 16, 2003 I stand corrected but you know I thought the shea came from the tree and not the nut but looked it up again and here is one of the articles I found. Shea Butter The karite tree, which lives up to 300 years, produces small, almond like fruits from which the shea butter is extracted. The fruit is collected in the wilds of West Africa where no pesticides or other chemicals have ever been used. Shea Butter is extremely high in Vitamins E, A, and F (all extremely important for skin health) as well as all the essential nutrients needed for good balance, elasticity, and tone. It's high content of unsaponified fatty acids provides the skin with essential nutrients. Shea butter improves capillary circulation and blood flow, allowing more oxygen to reach the tissues and facilitate healing. Shea butter is gentle enough for a baby's sensitive skin. It comes closest to the protective properties found in vernix (the butter-like substance of a newborn). We also recommend it for deep conditioning of the hair and scalp. The French Ministry of Health has documented many cases of Shea butter's substantial healing benefits for people with wrinkles, dry skin, serious burns, rashes, and other skin disorders. I am going to do a little more research on the peanut allergy and see if I can find out more about the likelihood that anyone allergic to peanuts is apt to be allergic to oils such as shea, etc. So many oils come from the nuts of trees....coconut which you seldom think of as being nut connected. Gwen D. -- Original Message ----- From: " " <hipsb4hands@...> < > Sent: Thursday, May 15, 2003 4:52 PM Subject: Re: Baby soap > Gwen, > > Is shea butter safe since it comes from the Shea Nut? Or is it not a true > nut? > > ::::who thought she understood this 'nut' thing and is now > confused...yet again:: > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 6, 2004 Report Share Posted July 6, 2004 I am looking for a tear-free baby soap recipe. If anyone can help, I would really appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 6, 2004 Report Share Posted July 6, 2004 I don't have a recipe and I don't know if this would help. but the tear-free stuff has an ingredient that numbs the eyes so it doesn't hurt. J baby soap I am looking for a tear-free baby soap recipe. If anyone can help, I would really appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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