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Entries from October 2003

Newcomer’s soap problem

October 30th, 2003 · 4 Comments

Hello. My name is Lynn and I live in Colorado. I’ve been making CP soap at
home and am having problems with my olive oil soap (I got the recipe out of a
book, so I believe the lye to oil mix to be correct). It suds fine, but if I
melt it, it turns int a gommy, […]

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Tags: Acne & pimples

[Bath_and_Body) delicate skin

October 28th, 2003 · 2 Comments

ooh I guess this is the right list to ask this .
I have very delcate skin, i am in love with gold bond, but i can’t clean my skin
with it. i have tried clearisil frommy dematologist but it still leaves that
icky film behind. i use herbal essence on my hair any suggestions for my skin? […]

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Tags: Scrub

chocolate

October 27th, 2003 · 11 Comments

thanks for the info about the chocolate, everyone. i didnt know you could
actually add the chocolate itself, i thought you had to buy the scent oil.
you help was much appreciated
lisa

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Tags: Acne & pimples

book question?

October 24th, 2003 · 2 Comments

I have a book i just gotthat has alot of helpful hints for the kitchen and house
called, “Fix it, clean it and make it last”. is it ok to send a quote from that
every so often? or is that like an advertisment? i love this book it’s by the
editors of FC&A.
If you wnat morei nfor […]

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Tags: Scrub

Recipe Request!

October 23rd, 2003 · No Comments

I would love to have a recipe for Shampoo and Conditioner? Hope someone
can help! Thank you and enjoy your week-end!
Have a good day!
Julie

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Tags: Acne & pimples

No Subjects

October 23rd, 2003 · No Comments

I am wondering, is it possible for us to name the subject we are discussing
in the subject line of the message? all these “no subjects” are getting kind
of confusing…..
thanks
Christa

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Tags: Massage

Bobbye with senitive skin

October 18th, 2003 · No Comments

Homemade soaps are the way to go. I have just started making them for my
family. I went to the library and picked up a few books. The person who got
me started on this started making soaps because her daughters skin was so
sensitive. The are a number of people who sell home made soaps. These lists
have […]

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Tags: Cream

candy molds

October 17th, 2003 · 1 Comment

I have been making alot of soaps in candy molds lately. I stick them in
the freezer for about 1/2 hour take them out and let them sit for about
5 minutes then I take a heat gun on low heat over the bottom of the mold
and they pop right out.
Patty

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Tags: Recipes

new soaper

October 16th, 2003 · No Comments

Hello! Excited about the new site. New to soap making and nervous but know I am
going to love it. Thanks, Teresa in Lubbock, Texas

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Tags: Bath & beauty

Recipe Wanted

October 15th, 2003 · 4 Comments

I posted my milk bath recipe awhile back..here it is again if anyone wants
it. Also I have lost my recipe card for fizzing bath salts..anyone care to
post one…I can’t believe I have lost it. You would think I would
remember!! oh well…
Oatmeal Milk Bath
4 parts softening salts
2 parts epsom salt
1 part powdered milk
1 part oatmeal ground […]

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Tags: Beauty