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Posted by puzzlefan (My Page) on Fri, Jul 24, 09 at 15:38
| I think I found the answer in another post but just wanted to verify that I have things correct. My daughter brought me home some soap that she was given by her host family in Palestine. (olive oil soap) It is the first soap ever that I have used that has controlled my rosacea. I ordered some more from a free trade organization and wanted to share it with friends. The only "drawback?" is it is not attractive. If I grate it and add a little water, can I pour it in molds and have it reset? Is it best to do this over direct heat, double boiler, or crock pot? |
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| Why does it have to be attractive? If it helps your rosacea, don't mess with it!!! |
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| The attractiveness is not a concern for me but I want to use the extra bars as gifts. |
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| You may be able to do that. Grate the soap and put it in a double boiler with water, tea, milk, or other liquid. Start with 1 tablespoon per bar of grated soap. Add a bit of glycerin if you can (1/2 t. or so) and stir. Let it sit, stirring once in awhile for several hours. This helps to soften the base so it will "melt" more readily. Turn the heat on and cover the soap. Check after 20 minutes and stir. Check and stir every so often until the soap is about the consistency of mashed potatoes. If you want to add scent, this is the time to do it. Use a scent made for body products and use about .5 oz/lb. of base, although you may be able to use less. Stir thoroughly. Glop this mixture into your mold and press down firmly. Once it's cool, it'll be ready to unmold. |
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