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@@brittnicbee yes, I understood the assignment. As I continue to said, I really liked the consistency of it, I loved working with the silica. That texture is awesome. My sole reason for not jumping on that ingredient is cost, and the fact that it melts in hot weather like today when it’s in the 90s and I have an event to do. No, I have not modified my own recipe in the least. My recipe today is the same as it has been for years now.

@@TheSoapChef I'm just trying to figure out the difference in texture and elasticity between your scrub in this video and the last video because they are very different. This one seems perfect. You did say the other was a scrub you had sitting around for a long time so perhaps it was stored in a different climate/place? Trying to figure out how and where to store it if I make this formula to get the result in this video versus the other. I don't buy pdfs until I am confident I can replicate and store and get exactly the same results. Just wondering because I am interested!

@@brittnicbee the one that I compared in the first video had been at least six months old. The one that I made fresh in the following video, of course was fresh so yes, the consistency is going to be very different. The more any product sits, the more firm it becomes. I did say that my version is not exactly like tree huts, but it’s close to it. I understand that Tara did an absolute duplication of tree hut formula. That’s not what mine is. This is what I can say about mine, I love it, my customers love it, it absolutely does not melt in hot summer months such as today when it is 90°, and I am out at an event.

@@TheSoapChef yes I am liking your formula. Like with all things, you got to test and tweak things to your liking. Thanks!

@@brittnicbee exactly

@@lauriewilson4741 I’m still tweaking mine. Gave a sample to my granddaughter to give me her feedback. There’s a fine line between too thick and gloppy and too thin. Also, it needs to have a nice slip and gloss that is left on the lips. If you just want a clear one it’s easy Peezy. Getting it to be pigmented enough to color the lips is tricky. Too much and it can stain your skin, too little and it’s not going to show up at all.

@@TheSoapChef it’s as tricky as making the perfect candle 😁

@@lauriewilson4741 does a perfect candle exist? 🤣

@@TheSoapChef Bath n Body does a good one 😂

Oh no, I’m so sorry Laurie. Please take care of yourself. My condolences 🫂

@@TheSoapChef ty. Even though we knew it was coming it’s still something he gotta get through.

Absolutely. That's your mom. No matter what the circumstances, it's extremely difficult. I'm very sorry.

@@TheSoapChef ty 💕

It’s the most simple one that I make out of three different kinds

Use whatever you have on hand. It’s very versatile

Yes, that's why I painstakingly mix, cool, mix, cool the batch to ensure that DMSO stay's in emulsion. I've never had mine split doing it that way. Glad you like it. Works SO well.

It should cure as long as you do with cold process soap and yes, there's a boatload of stearic in this. It's needed for the peaks that you get with a traditional shaving cream + it makes a smooth, creamy lather. I also make a shave butter but my husband really loves this shave soap.

@TheSoapChef oh darn. For whatever reason, I thought this was able to be used right away (not sure what I was thinking). To the curing rack it goes.

The shave "butter" can be used right away. This needs to cure.

I just uploaded a new and improved version of this last week

@@TheSoapChef ohh ok.. I'mma check that out.. Thank you ❤

That's because you need to be a paying member of this channel or a paying member of my Patreon (as I state in all my videos)

After the cream is made, it is warm and that’s the reason for leaving the lids off so that condensation doesn’t form on the top of the lid. I always leave my products overnight without lids or caps on them. I come back the next day and check the consistency and then I put caps and lids on, just like I did in the video.

I don't understand the question. It's melt and pour, you have to allow it to get hard after you make it so you can re-melt and re-pour into your silicone molds

Hey, where’ve you been? Miss you.

@@TheSoapChef just working, helping my Sister run her estate sale, chores, mowing the lawn…then do it all again 🤷‍♀️😂 I’d rather be crafting 😁 Have you been doing craft shows?

Yes, I only have 1 in the beginning of spring then nothing till my farmers market starts in July, then I have multiple additional events that we do

@@TheSoapChef always loved the booth sales

I'm getting tired though. 60 years old, I've been at this a LONG time. I'm slowing down and only continuing with the events that are worthwhile financially. Once Mr. Soap Chef retires in a few years, we want to travel more.

You can get pharmaceutical grade on many different websites, including dmsostore.com, but you can also purchase it on Amazon

@@TheSoapChef what is MSM?

That’s incorrect information. Studies have shown when used at 50% and above in a topical solution , it was shown to enter the blood stream within 5 minutes. This was determined when other ingredients were dissolved in the dmso which is not the case here. The amount used in this formula is miles away from 50%. Even at 25% you would need a prescription. We are nowhere near that amount. As with any product that we make, caution must be used by the maker. The DMSO in this formula is a very low % and it's diluted by 62.5% of the water portion. It's added to this product to help the other ingredients absorb more readily into the skin. If you are at all concerned with any ingredient in any formula, DONT USE IT. Toxicity of dmso occurs when other substances are dissolved in it such as chemotherapy drugs, heavy metals, pesticides and other toxic compounds.

@@TheSoapCheffascinating information. I just went down a rabbit hole researching this and your explanation is the only thing that makes sense to me! Thank you! I must try this.

There's a ton of information out there, most of which is inconclusive. The most important thing to note is that we are not dissolving anything into 50% or more dmso. So the fear mongers out there are putting forth blanket statements. I've been using dmso since the 90's when I was a massage therapist. Of course the main star of the show is the magnesium & with the msm added now, it can't be beat.

If you're on an iphone, you won't be able to see it. Look in the description, there's an explanation of that with a direct link to the "join" button

Always test PH, that goes without saying for ALL the products we make

I just joined . Is this recipe in already? Thanks

@@deurbanscents2561 yes, you have to click on the membership tab. Members always get the video/recipe 1st before the regular one w/o the recipe goes public

I will cancel this and will join the Patreon instead. Thanks Soap Chef. Also, I might need more BB molds, Lol.

Pj pants are the best in winter

If you cannot obtain the germall powder from lotion, crafter or formulator sample shop, after you have placed the tablet in the bottle and filled it with water, you can add liquid germall plus but you will have to adjust the tablet recipe to reduce the amount of powdered germall plus

I really did love the texture of the silica, but yes, it is unbelievably expensive and you have to use a lot of it. I have seen many people using the silica to suspend the mica and body oils and I do want to try that.

I use 8 oz foamer bottles. 1 tablet per bottle. Fill 1/2 way with warm water to help dissolve. Once fully dissolved, fill the rest of the way with cold water

Funny, you should ask that, I took one of the jars of the scrub I made of Tara Lee’s formula along with all of my own scrubs to an event I did last weekend. Temperatures got up to the high 80s. My scrub showed no signs of deterioration. Unfortunately, Tara Lee’s scrub did show signs of melting. I actually took a side by side pic of mine and hers. You can clearly see hers is melting.

@@TheSoapChef thank you for your reply! That had me questioning since shea butter was used. Do you think using cocoa butter would result in the same consistency as yours? I want to try cocoa butter but I'm unsure if it would be a bit harder.

It would be harder as cocoa butter is considered a hard butter and shea is considered to be soft.

I wouldn’t trust buying cosmetic ingredients from Aliexpress. I would stick to reputable suppliers in our industry.

The cost to join the membership is $7 and you will receive the recipe at the end of the video in the members only section. The cost to join the Patreon is the same. However, you get a PDF downloadable file with the recipe and instructions, because there is no way to attach a pdf file here on CZcams. I also throw in all kinds of information over on Patreon in either a word doc or a PDF file. Really good helpful information about a variety of topics to help you in your journey of making Bath and body products

My customers adore this sugar scrub, and can’t get enough of it. I’ve been making and selling it for years.

Thanks for your feedback. I've soaped with both lard and tallow for many years when I first started my journey over 22 years ago. I love them both however, my customers don't want animal products on their skin so I had to go as vegan as possible.

I haven't used that intro in forever, even though I loved it, it was looooong. As for the texture of mine, it's not slimey at all.

Scrubs are SO incredibly easy, don't be afraid to try. I am editing the video of MY version of Tree Hut's Scrub right now. I've been making it for years and my customers can't get enough of them. They're a very good seller for me. Stay tuned.....thanks for being here 🥰

@@TheSoapChef my issue always is packaging. I have so many ideas and then get stuck. I would love a more eco-friendly refill for stuff like this, but the MOQ is so high (that I have been able to locate). I'm just going to have to let that dream go and just start making things and trust my customers to be responsible enough to recycle.

You could try dl Panthenol or HLA or Allantoin. All are very conditioning, However, I have not tested any of these and have no information as to whether it will clog a foamer bottle nozzle.

@@TheSoapChef thank you so very much. I think I'm going to try panthenol since it's water soluble. Also, I have it. Lol. Thank you so much for the quick reply. Have a great day!

If you’re on an iPhone it’s not visible. There’s a link in the community tab

Thanks 🥰