Staff Answer The detergent free bases can be slightly softer but that would be the only difference. The Premium Three Butter Base should work fine.

Staff Answer Since the soap contains water, it will most likely rust the can unless it has a coated lining.

Staff Answer Yes, you can make this substitution. If labeling, be sure to adjust the ingredient listing.

Staff Answer You can. The recipe originally had kaolin clay but we have been unable to find a reputable source for this so we had to change some of our recipes and substitute bentonite clay.

Staff Answer This container is made of PET plastic. We suggest only pouring directly into the container if your soap stays under 140º F. This will prevent warping.

Staff Answer Yes, this will pour and harden so you could pour your shave soap into a soap mold and sell it in that form.

Staff Answer Yes you can. Just be sure to check the recommended usage rates for Optiphen Plus as it may be different than the Germaben II.

Staff Answer Because this soap is stored in a plastic jar there is a high risk that water will be introduced to the soap and may not dry out before the jar is closed and stored again. Therefore we opted to add an additional preservative to prevent the growth of bacteria due to this possible contamination.