Crafters Choice™ Liquid Suspension Soap Base

International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients (INCI):
Water, Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, Glycerin, Disodium Cocamido MIPA Sulfosuccinate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Propylene Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Disodium DMDM Hydantoin

Common Name Ingredient Listing (FDA Approved):
Water, Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, Glycerin, Disodium Cocamido MIPA Sulfosuccinate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Propylene Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Disodium DMDM Hydantoin

Directions:
Base can be heated slightly until warm to best incorporate fragrance oil. Recommended fragrance load is 1-2%. More than this may thin product. Certain fragrances may cloud so testing should be done to insure product performs as desired.

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Posted By: Nucrisha   |   September 12, 2020

"Can you make a bath sugar body scrub using Liquid Suspension Soap Base? I know that you can't use butters but how much Oils and sugar can be added, and will I have to add bubble up in the end?"

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Staff Answer This can be used to create a sugar body scrub. We do not recommend adding butters to this base. You can add a small amount of oils to the base. Adding oils will decrease the base's lather, so we do recommend adding Bubble Up as well. We recommend making a small test batch before scaling up.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: September 22, 2020

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Posted By: Kelly   |   September 12, 2020

"Liquid Suspension Soap Base: Do you need to add a preservative or do you add only if water is added? If so how much of a preservative and what kind? Someone asked about the amount of water that can be added and the answer was 3-1 is that 3 oz of base to 1 oz of water? "

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Staff Answer Additional preservative will be required if increasing the water content. The following can be used: Water Soluble PF, Water Soluble or Sorbic Acid + 2 PF. You will need to follow the directions of whichever one you choose. You can add 1 part water to 3 parts base.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: September 17, 2020

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Posted By: Kenaya   |   September 17, 2020

"I added oils to this base and it turned a cream color, I want it to be more translucent "

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Staff Answer You will need to add a modifier to help the oils incorporate into a water-based product.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: September 17, 2020

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Posted By: Kenaya   |   August 28, 2020

"How much preservative do I add to the liquid soap if I’m adding more than 5%? Also, can you mix powder into the base ? Will it sink to the bottom?"

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Staff Answer Depending on which preservative you use, you will need to follow the directions to determine how much preservative you will need to add. You may add powder to this base, it will not fall out.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: September 03, 2020

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Posted By: Kenaya   |   August 28, 2020

"Is the base detergent free ?"

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Staff Answer No, this base is not detergent free.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: August 31, 2020

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Posted By: cheprei   |   August 22, 2020

"Is this vegan?"

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Staff Answer This base can be considered vegan.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: August 25, 2020

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Posted By: Alexis   |   August 12, 2020

"I read that it is recommended to warm the liquid base to add fragrance oil. What is the recommended temperature to add it to? Also what is the best way to warm the base? I also want to add mica powder and jojoba or vita burst beads. Should I add the mica powder and beads after the product cools down?"

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Staff Answer This base should not be heated over 120°F. We recommend putting it in the microwave for 15-30 second bursts so that it's easy to control the temperature. Once you have it warmed up, you should have no problem incorporating your mica powder and beads along with your fragrance oil.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: August 12, 2020

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Posted By: Heather   |   August 09, 2020

"In this recipe, I don’t see you adding the EO/FO modifier, is it because it’s not needed in this base or because of the scents chosen in this recipe? "

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Staff Answer The suspension base holds fragrance very well so it did not need any modifier. While I'm not sure which recipe you are looking at, many of them also contain other ingredients such as scrubs, Bubble Wash Pearlizer, herbal powders that also help ingredients stay well blended. On occasion, you may find a stubborn fragrance that separates out and will need help from the modifier.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: August 10, 2020

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Posted By: Kelsey   |   July 11, 2020

"I tried adding pumice to this soap, and most of it sank to the bottom. Is there a ratio in which I should use, or do I need to use a finer pumice?"

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Staff Answer We have used pumice with this suspension base with success. You may need to cut back on the amount you are using. Here is a link to our recipe: https://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/handmade101/how-to-make-recipes/gardeners-pumice-scrub.aspx

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: July 14, 2020

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Posted By: Garence   |   July 09, 2020

"Hello, i am considering buying this Liquid suspension to make shower gel but i am worried that it said the consistency is thin compare to the actual crystal shower gel which is thick so i am wondering is there anything that need to be done to it to get some thickness in there? thank you"

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Staff Answer If adding more than 2% fragrance, it will thin out the suspension base. You can thicken it back up by using Bubble Wash Thickener. Adding .5-1% will thicken it nicely.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: July 10, 2020

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Posted By: Sandi   |   June 14, 2020

"Can I add peppermint leaves to this shower gel ?"

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Staff Answer The peppermint leaves will sink to the bottom of the bottle. We recommend using the Liquid Suspension Soap Base.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: June 15, 2020

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Posted By: Mary   |   June 02, 2020

"Can I add goat milk powder to this soap base? If so, how would I do it?"

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Staff Answer It is best to warm up the liquid soap base until it thins slightly. Mix the goat milk powder with a small amount of warmed soap until blended and creamy. Add this to the larger amount of liquid soap and gently mix with a wire whisk until well blended.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: June 02, 2020

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Posted By: Krystal   |   April 14, 2020

"could this be used to make dish soap? We are trying to find a recipe thay works with products from here"

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Staff Answer We have never used this as a dish soap but any liquid soap could be used as one.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: April 15, 2020

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Posted By: Amy   |   April 11, 2020

"Is this the only base vita burst beads can be added in? Or will the vita burst beads sink or float in the other wash bases? "

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Staff Answer The Suspension Base is the only one that will suspend vita burst beads. They will sink in all other liquids.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: April 13, 2020

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Posted By: Nikki   |   March 30, 2020

"is this an all-natural base?"

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Staff Answer No, this is not an all natural product.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: March 30, 2020

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Posted By: Leigh   |   March 14, 2020

"How can I add aloe Vera gel to this along with the eo/fo modifier and bubble up? What percentages for each. Of course I will add fo as well. "

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Staff Answer This base can accept up to 5% additional additives before needing more preservatives. Too many ingredients will also thin out the product so you will need to test how much of each ingredient to add.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: March 16, 2020

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Posted By: Angie   |   March 07, 2020

"What could you add to this to help make it antibacterial if anything? I know that is a term that we should be careful with using, but several of my customers have asked if I could add something to my liquid soaps with antibacterial qualities. I hope that makes sense. Thank you."

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Staff Answer You might look at using a few essential oils that have known antibacterial properties. These include peppermint, tea tree, lavender, eucalyptus, oregano, orange, lemongrass, geranium and citronella.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: March 09, 2020

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Posted By: Kari   |   March 06, 2020

"Do you just add this to your melt and pour soap to give it a suspension quality? "

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Staff Answer This is a body wash or shower gel that will suspend exfoliates like seeds and scrubs. This will not add a suspension quality to melt and pour soap.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: March 06, 2020

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Okay, thank you!

Posted By: Kari   |   Date: March 06, 2020

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Posted By: Kelly   |   January 01, 2020

"Can you please state the name of the product when responding: Liquid Suspension Soap Base: Can any butters and oils be added to this base? If not can I add oils and butters to Liquid Castile soap base? "

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Staff Answer Liquid Suspension Soap Base: You can add a small amount of oils to a liquid suspension soap base. We do not recommend adding butters. For castille soap, oils are added during the process of making the soap so additional oils are not necessary.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: January 03, 2020

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Posted By: Tameka   |   October 30, 2019

"Do you provide a sulfate or detergent free Liquid Suspension Soap Base ?"

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Staff Answer This is the only liquid suspension base we currently offer.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: October 31, 2019

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Posted By: Laura   |   September 16, 2019

"I want to use a small amount of FDC dye to color the product for use as a bubble bath...dyes are in powder form and water soluble...what is the best way to incorporate them in this product? Thank you"

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Staff Answer You can mix them into a small amount of water or glycerin. We do also offer the FD & C dyes in liquid form. https://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/soap-cosmetic-colorants/dye-lake-neon/liquids.aspx

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: September 17, 2019

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Posted By: Bernard   |   August 20, 2019

"Can you use your Virgin Olive Oil or Wheat Germ Oil with this base without preservatives. "

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Staff Answer You can add a small amount of oils to this base but you may need a solubilizer to mix the oils with the liquid soap. Be sure to stay under 5% total additives so additional preservatives aren't necessary.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: August 21, 2019

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Posted By: Gabriel Salazar   |   August 14, 2019

"If I wanna use mica, How can I add it to the base?"

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Staff Answer If you would like to add some mica powder to this suspension base, simply add the powder to the liquid and stir to blend it in. This base will keep the mica suspended throughout the liquid.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: August 14, 2019

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Posted By: Krystalynn   |   August 01, 2019

"What is the shelf life on this? "

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Staff Answer This liquid soap base has a 2 year shelf life.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: August 02, 2019

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Posted By: Kim   |   May 29, 2019

"Can the vita bursting beads be added to a foaming bottle. I understand that that the liquid suspension base has to be diluted 3 to 1 using distilled water but I wanted to add to beads as well Am I going too far with the foaming dispenser?"

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Staff Answer It is fine to use the suspension base and dilute with water. We do not recommend, though, using beads as they will get caught in the foamer chamber and prevent the pump from working.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: May 29, 2019

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Posted By: CGLV   |   May 18, 2019

"I would like to make the Coconut Milk Body Wash Recipe, however, I was wondering if the end product is more gelatinous (lack of a better word) or more creamy like lotion? If the Coconut Milk Body Wash Recipe is gelatinous, can you recommend a recipe that is thick and creamy? Thank you!"

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Staff Answer This body wash is not gelatinous and thick like a gel. It is very creamy and has a medium thickness. If you read the reviews for the kit, you will see what others think about it: https://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/products/coconut-milk-body-wash-kit.aspx

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: May 20, 2019

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Posted By: Mary   |   April 16, 2019

"Are you able to add botanicals, such as jasmine flowers, to this base without adding extra preservative? If one needs to add extra preservative, what do you recommend? Thank you."

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Staff Answer The jasmine flowers will turn brown in this liquid base. Adding a preservative will not change that. You would only need to add an additional preservative if you add over 5% in additives. Then, you would need to add a preservative for water based products, such as Water Soluble PF, Water Soluble or Sorbic Acid + 2 PF.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: April 17, 2019

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Posted By: Kimberly   |   March 28, 2019

"I love using the liquid soap suspension soap base, I make my husband his body wash with it, my question is can it be used for babies? And is the a liquid soap recipe for babies? Or can I use the recipe using wheat germ oil and bubble up. Thank you. "

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Staff Answer Babies skin is very sensitive. We are not sure how this liquid soap would work on their skin. You may want to compare the ingredients to other baby products on the market. We do not, at this time, have a soap recipe for babies. We do have our Detergent Free Baby Buttermilk MP Soap base which is a very mild and gentle soap base.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: March 29, 2019

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Posted By: Susy   |   March 12, 2019

"Can I add Shea butter to this base ? If so , do I need to add more preservatives? Thank you so much . "

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Staff Answer We recommend adding Shea 50 which is water soluble. Shea butter will not mix well with this water product.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: March 12, 2019

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If I add Shea 50 will I need to add more preservative? Thank you so much

Posted By: Susy   |   Date: March 12, 2019

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Staff Answer You do not, as long as you stay under 5% additional additives, including fragrance.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: March 12, 2019

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Posted By: Susy   |   March 12, 2019

"Hello , I wanted to use this as a bubble bath !! I added bubble up and it turned into cottage cheese !! I’m I not able to use bubble up in this product? "

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Staff Answer You can add Bubble Up to the liquid suspension base. You may have added too much. We recommend adding between 2-5-3% and no more than 5% total additives. If adding more, additional preservative will need to be added.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: March 12, 2019

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Posted By: Home   |   March 09, 2019

"Can I add Ascorbic Acid to this? Of so, how much could I add to the 16ounce bottle?"

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Staff Answer Since we do not carry this ingredient, we would not be able to tell you how much to add to the Liquid Suspension Soap Base. You might check with the company you purchased this from.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: March 11, 2019

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Posted By: Stacey   |   February 21, 2019

"I was wondering about using this base with a foam pump. I saw that it was already asked and the answer was "Staff Answer It can but it needs to be diluted. You can mix this 3-1 or 4-1 with water and you also need to add a preservative." I thought there was already a preservative in the base. Why would I need to add another? Is there a certain type of water I should use? Distilled maybe?"

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Staff Answer This information is correct. The base does have a preservative but you are greatly diluting the base and this extra water needs to be preserved. We recommend using distilled water.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: February 22, 2019

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Posted By: Shawn   |   February 13, 2019

"How is this base for making one time paper soap? I have been looking for a base that doesn't have too much water so that it wont break the embed paper down in the process of applying the soap. Thanks!"

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Staff Answer We have never made this type of product so you will need to test this to see how this soap base will work.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: February 14, 2019

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Posted By: joanna   |   January 31, 2019

"I bought a gallon of this. And I don't see where there is any suds only added color an FO can I add maybe some bubble up to a 36 oz batch to give some suds. If so how much."

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Staff Answer You can add Bubble Up if you feel you do not have enough bubbles in your product. The maximum percent for additives is 5% and this would include the fragrance.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: February 01, 2019

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Posted By: Nawal   |   January 17, 2019

"1) Is this base considered vegan/plant based? 2) is it anti-bacterial? "

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Staff Answer The ingredients are listed on the site for your review. There are no ingredients that are animal-based. This base is not anti-bacterial.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: January 18, 2019

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Posted By: Karen   |   January 08, 2019

"Is it safe to say that liquid suspension can be used as shower gel bubble bath and body wash and if not what's the difference between the 3"

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Staff Answer Yes, they can all be used for multiple products (shower gel, body wash, bubble bath). They are all liquid soaps. The main difference is the Liquid Suspension will suspend ingredients such as scrubs, jojoba beads, etc. The other products will not.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: January 09, 2019

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Posted By: Christine   |   December 24, 2018

"Hello, I've read that you can add milk powders to this base, but I thought things like milk should not be added to liquid soap or else it would spoil? Or is it because this base already includes a preservative, that it makes it okay?"

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Staff Answer Yes, there is a preservative in the base that will prevent the milk from spoiling. We have a recipe where we added coconut milk and we had no trouble with the product. http://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/handmade101/how-to-make-recipes/coconut-milk-body-wash.aspx

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: December 26, 2018

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Posted By: Quaysha   |   November 14, 2018

"Can a small amount of this be added to mp soap if I want to add mica powder and have it in my entire soap and not just let my mica sink?"

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Staff Answer You can certainly try this but we do not believe there would be enough suspending agent in the MP soap. To help keep the mica suspended, let the soap cool and thicken, stir the mica and then pour into the mold. You will still have some mica sink but it won't be quite as much.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: November 16, 2018

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Posted By: China   |   November 12, 2018

"I've noticed that several recipes made with this base (such as the Coconut Milk Body Wash) go far beyond the recommended <5% additive use according to the Percentage Calculator. Do these recipes not require the use of an additional preservative??"

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Staff Answer You are correct, they do require additional preservative. We have added one to the Coconut Milk Body Wash. We are in the process of revamping some of our older recipes and will be adding preservatives to the other recipes also. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: November 15, 2018

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Posted By: Molly   |   October 26, 2018

"Hi, I'm testing this product and condensation/water droplets are forming on the inside of the bottle. The only additional ingredient I'm using is fragrance oil. Do you know if it's necessary to add a preservative to prevent mold from growing from the water droplets? Thanks."

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Staff Answer If you warmed the base, you want to be sure it completely cools before capping the bottles. This can cause condensation if the base is still warm. You do not need an additional preservative for this product.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: October 29, 2018

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Posted By: Carman   |   October 23, 2018

"Can I add a moisturizer to this? And if so, what do you suggest?"

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Staff Answer Here is a link to our recipes. We have used different ingredients such as milk powders, fixed oils, etc. You can choose what you would like to add. http://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/products/liquid-suspension-soap-base.aspx?Mode=VIDEOS

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: October 23, 2018

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Posted By: Angie   |   October 19, 2018

"I thought I asked this question already, I am so sorry that I cannot find the answer. Is this considered a gluten free base?"

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Staff Answer Yes, this base is gluten free.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: October 19, 2018

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Posted By: Victoria   |   September 22, 2018

"Hi, I have tried using this base as a hand soap and have used jojoba beads as an additive. They stayed suspended just fine but I had trouble with the beads clogging up my pump top. At first it worked fine but over time more and more of the beads collected in the area where the spring is located and the pump eventually wouldn’t compress. Any suggestions for a better type bottle where this would not occur? Thanks."

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Staff Answer Unfortunately, this can happen over time. You could use a disc push top for the liquid hand soap or an airless pump might work well with this.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: September 24, 2018

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Posted By: haikugrl   |   September 10, 2018

"Can this be mixed with the regular soap base? I have a jug of the regular soap base & Some suspension base - I was hoping to mix my leftovers, or would it defeat the suspension properties?"

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Staff Answer Mixing the two bases can dilute the suspension properties. You will need to test this with whatever you want to suspend. Possibly cutting back on the amount of additive will help this.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: September 11, 2018

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Posted By: Ginger   |   September 08, 2018

"Will you eventually provide a recipe for this? I'd love to MAKE a soap base, not buy premade. Thank you!"

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Staff Answer We do not have any recipes but here is link to an article on making liquid soap: http://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/handmade101/learn-to-make-articles/learn-to-make-liquid-soap-from-scratch.aspx

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: September 10, 2018

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Posted By: Roland & Jody    |   August 16, 2018

"How many lbs are in a 1 gal jug?"

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Staff Answer A gallon jug weighs 8 lbs.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: August 17, 2018

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Posted By: China   |   July 06, 2018

"I've noticed that many of the recipes made from this base do not use the EO/FO Modifier, unlike the clear shower gel base. Is there something about this base that makes the use of the modifier redundant?"

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Staff Answer The suspension base does hold the fragrance better than the regular shower gel. Many of the recipes also contain other ingredients such as scrubs, Bubble Wash Pearlizer, herbal powders that also help ingredients stay well blended. On occasion, you may find a stubborn fragrance that separates out and will need help from the modifier.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: July 06, 2018

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Posted By: Marshall   |   July 03, 2018

"I noticed that this base was used for your carrot face wash. I also noticed you did not recommend the regular bubble bath base to be used as face wash... what is the difference between the two (other than one suspends particles)? I wanted to make my own face wash. thanks."

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Staff Answer These are both liquid washes and the main difference is that one has a suspending agent and the other does not. There are some differences in the ingredients but both create lather and are used to help clean the skin.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: July 03, 2018

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Posted By: Cynthia   |   May 19, 2018

"This is the first time using this product. I bought the 1 pound bottle. I wanted to fill 4 four ounce bottles but was not able to. I was only able to get 3 and about 2/3 bottles. Can you tell me why? "

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Staff Answer Be sure to weigh the product when pouring into the bottles. Normally, a 4 oz. bottle will hold more than 4 oz. Also, there may have been additional product still inside the bottle. Be sure to turn it upside down so any remaining product can be removed.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: May 21, 2018

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I did weigh each bottle to make sure that I filled it with 4oz of product. I also turned each bottle upside down to try to get the remainder out. I still was only able to get 11 2/3 4oz bottles from 3 1 pound bottles of liquid suspension soap base when I should have been able to get 12 4 oz bottles.

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Staff Answer If making this product again, you might try placing the bottle in the microwave for about 10 seconds or so. This will make the product more liquid and easier to pour out of the bottle. Please contact our Customer Service Department at 1-800-359-0944 for further assistance on this. Thank you.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: May 21, 2018

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Posted By: Julianne   |   May 19, 2018

"Can this base be used in a foaming pump?"

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Staff Answer It can but it needs to be diluted. You can mix this 3-1 or 4-1 with water and you also need to add a preservative.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: May 21, 2018

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Posted By: Emily   |   May 15, 2018

"Can I use glitter in this product? Will it float or sink to the bottom? Thanks!"

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Staff Answer Since this is a suspension base, the glitter will suspend throughout your product.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: May 17, 2018

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Posted By: missmeng   |   May 03, 2018

"Is this biodegradable?"

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Staff Answer Yes, this product is biodegradable.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: May 16, 2018

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Posted By: Annette   |   April 17, 2018

"Can I use this as a base for face soap?"

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Staff Answer Yes, you can. Here is a link to some recipes we have made using this product:http://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/products/liquid-suspension-soap-base.aspx?Mode=VIDEOS

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: April 18, 2018

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Posted By: Mariana   |   February 12, 2018

"Can I add fragrance to this and use it as a hand liquid soap?"

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Staff Answer Yes, you can. This is a liquid soap and can be used as a hand soap, body wash, bubble bath, shower gel, etc.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: February 12, 2018

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Posted By: Susy   |   February 09, 2018

"hello, when i read the back of the bottle it states 'for sensitive skin or prolonged use, wear gloves and mask, also use in well ventilated areas and avoid contact with eyes, also not recommended with people with asthma and so on...but if i make a shower gel with this item..wouldn't it cause irritation on the skin and eyes? it also states to avoid heat, but wouldn't i need to heat this up..? also can i add coconut powder or yogurt powder? Thank you so much. "

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Staff Answer This is a general warning statement that is on every product. If a person has very sensitive skin, they may want to use a product specifically made for sensitive skin. Whatever product you use, whether store-bought or handmade, should not be used near the eyes. Maximum heating temp for this product is 120°F. This may be referring to prolonged heat. You can heat this product and also add yogurt or coconut powder.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: February 12, 2018

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Posted By: sammi   |   December 18, 2017

"About what percentage of this is natural? Are these ingredients Safe? "

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Staff Answer We do not have information as to what percent of this is natural. All ingredients are FDA approved for use in cosmetics.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: December 20, 2017

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Posted By: Lora   |   November 15, 2017

"Aloha from Hawaii: could a crystal microdermabrasion be added to this product? and if yes, is there a percentage or weight to be added? Looking to make a facial cleanser. Mahalo, Lori"

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Staff Answer Yes, you can add an exfoliant to this liquid suspension base. We have added as much as 3.5% apricot seeds to this liquid soap without a problem.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: November 16, 2017

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Posted By: Martin   |   September 21, 2017

""Hi!... I would like to know if I can use this as shampoo or shower gel? And if I add mica powders would it sink? Thanks!.. "

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Staff Answer It is a regular liquid soap base. If you would like to use as a shampoo, you might want to add some other ingredients, such as a water soluble botanical extract or Honeyquat, to make it more moisturizing for hair.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: September 22, 2017

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Posted By: Becky   |   September 05, 2017

"Since you do not sell liquid castile soap, I am looking to make liquid laundry detergent. I use sodium bicarbonate and salt. Will this possibly work & cut down on the suds? "

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Staff Answer We have heard of recipes using Dawn Liquid Detergent instead of Castile Soap so you can certainly try the Liquid Suspension Soap Base in making your laundry detergent.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: September 07, 2017

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Posted By: Tracy   |   August 08, 2017

"I'm wanting to make foam hand soap and the recipe calls for liquid Castile soap as one ingredient. Is this the same thing? Or do you have it by another name possibly? Thank you! "

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Staff Answer We do not carry liquid Castile Soap. This is a liquid soap base containing ingredients to suspend items such as exfoliating products.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: August 11, 2017

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Posted By: Home   |   June 15, 2017

" DMDM hydantoin is an antimicrobial formaldehyde releaser preservative. People exposed to such formaldehyde-releasing ingredients may develop a formaldehyde allergy or an allergy to the ingredient itself. I was trying to figure out if this was a vegan soap so I googled every ingredient. This is one of the definitions I got. Should this worry me or my customers?"

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Staff Answer All ingredients used in our products have been tested to be safe in cosmetics. Preservatives are normally added at very low percentages and should not pose any problems. These preservatives are necessary in water-based products to prevent any bacterial or mold growth.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: June 19, 2017

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Posted By: Stephanie   |   April 27, 2017

"Can I add other ingredients such as coconut oil or honey? If so what ratio can I use?"

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Staff Answer You can add these ingredients to your shower gel. We suggest adding between 1-2%. Any more can thin out the product or possibly compromise the preservative.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: May 01, 2017

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Posted By: margarita   |   April 20, 2017

"On the liq suspension base, can i use the Fo Eo modifier here like the recipes for the crystal clear shower gel base? Also should the vanila modifier for lotions always be used iin ths base if fragrance contains vanilla no matter what %? Does that mean if fragreance contains vanilla and i want a non cloudy finish, should i use the Fo Eo and also vanilla modifier mixed in woth fragrance in either the liq suspension or the crystal clear base?"

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Staff Answer The bases in question are both liquid washes and you would use the same vanilla color stabilizer for both. We recommend using stabilizer for any amount of vanilla in the fragrance oil. Using the FO/EO Modifier will help to keep the end product clear.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: April 20, 2017

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Posted By: Leslie   |   February 21, 2017

"Do I need to use a modifier with this for my FO? Can Marula oil be added to this base?"

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Staff Answer We do recommend using a modifier to help the fragrance blend into the liquid soap. Adding any type of oil other than fragrance can cut down on how the soap lathers.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: March 02, 2017

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Posted By: Dianne   |   May 11, 2016

"Can this be used on the face?"

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Staff Answer Yes, this product can be used on the face.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: May 17, 2016

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Posted By: Barbara   |   February 21, 2016

"I have been making the hand soap and body wash and my customers love it. I want to use real goat milk instead of powder. Any suggestions on how to do this? Should I add optiphen plus?"

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Staff Answer We have never tested fresh goats milk in a recipe because it will go rancid in your product the same as a glass of fresh milk would. Optiphen Plus would be a proper preservative but the shelf life of your product will not be long.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: February 23, 2016

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Posted By: Ayenda   |   January 11, 2016

"Where would the following products go in the label: Fragrance - 2% Pearlizer - 3% Silk Amino Acids - 1.5%"

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Staff Answer Hi Agenda,

The ingredient list would be as follows:

Water, Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, Glycerin, Disodium Cocamido MIPA Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate (and) Glycol Distearate (and) Cocamide MEA (and) Laureth-10, Propylene Glycol, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Fragrance, Triethanolamine, Disodium EDTA, DMDM Hydantoin, Hydrolyzed Silk

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: February 03, 2016

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Posted By: Lekesha    |   January 14, 2016

"Is this base suitable for a shower gel or do you recommend a different one? I was thinking about this one so that I could use mica as a colorant, but am willing to use anything that is the best for the skin as far as cleansing & gentleness. "

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Staff Answer This can definitely be used for a shower gel! If using a mica, then we recommend this suspension soap base as it helps keep the mica suspended throughout.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: January 21, 2016

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Posted By: L   |   December 04, 2015

"I'm having trouble evenly distributing jojoba beads in the liquid suspension. They clump and look like a solid color, whereas I'm looking for a speckled appearance. Any suggestions? Also, what FOs/EOs work with this without clouding it? I've tried 5 or 6 so far... Blood orange, fir needle, chocolate... All cloud up. Are there any that I can use WITHOUT this modifier I keep hearing about?"

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Staff Answer If you are having difficulty evenly distributing the Jojoba Beads try sprinkling them in while stirring to prevent clumping.

Your can Click Here to view one of our recipes that do not contain an FO & EO Modifier.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: December 08, 2015

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Posted By: Crystal   |   July 06, 2015

"Can this be used in a M&P to even out lavender buds in the soap bar?"

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Staff Answer I would not recommend blending a liquid soap base such as our Liquid Suspension Soap Base with a solid Melt and Pour soap base. This will result in a softer bar of soap that may not fully set up and become a hard bar. For suspending items such as lavender buds I would recommend one of our Suspension Melt and Pour Soap Bases. http://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/soap-making-supplies/melt-pour-soap-base/suspension.aspx

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: August 04, 2015

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Crystal, be careful when adding lavender buds to MP soap etc. It can turn brown and look unpleasant in the product and you don't want to ruin the soap.

Posted By: Wendy   |   Date: November 25, 2015

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Posted By: Barbara   |   November 20, 2015

"I LOVE this as a goat milk body wash! What is a recipe for goat milk hand soap? Thanks! "

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Staff Answer Hi Barbara - We are thrilled to hear you love it! You can use this recipe for hand soap. Just change the top from a disc top to a pump top. Here are some pump tops that fit the bottles in the recipe, Click Here.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: November 23, 2015

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Posted By: Dianne   |   November 04, 2015

"What is the weight in ounces of 1 gallon of this soap base? It is difficult to figure out the cost of finished goods when all recipes call for weight measurements for ingredients, yet it is sold by volume. Thank you."

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Staff Answer Hi Dianne - We weighed one of the gallons and it was about 9 pounds which is 144 ounces (this included the weight of the product, container, and cap).

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: November 05, 2015

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Posted By: Cynthia M.   |   November 01, 2015

"Can oils (ie: olive, almond, argan, jojoba etc,) be added to this product? If yes do you need to add additional additives. Thank you"

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Staff Answer Hi Cynthia - Yes, you can add fixed oils to liquid suspension soap base, but be mindful of a few important items. 1: This soap base has enough preservative for up to 5% additives. Adding more than 5% will mean you need to add an additional preservative. 2: Adding too much oil can thin out the soap base. You can add "Bubble Wash Thickener" to offset the thinning. 3: Adding too much oil can decrease lather. You can add "Bubble Up" to offset the decrease in lather.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: November 03, 2015

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Staff Answer Our "Creamy Goat Milk Body Wash" and "Lemongrass Body Was For Men" are two recipes that have oil added to them.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: November 03, 2015

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Posted By: Menashe   |   October 08, 2015

"Can I add flower petals to this base to decorate it?"

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Staff Answer Yes, you can. This suspension base easily suspends light items such as the botanicals and florals. However, some dried botanicals can cause discoloration when used in a product such as liquid soap. For example, they may turn brown and cause the soap around them to turn brown also. I would recommend testing this in a small batch to ensure compatibility.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: October 09, 2015

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Posted By: Catherine   |   October 04, 2015

"Hello, is this going to be discontinued? "

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Staff Answer Only the 5gallon bucket size is being discontinued at this time.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: October 06, 2015

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Posted By: Elena   |   June 26, 2014

"I was under the impression this base was clear without bubbles, but once I opened the bucket noticed it contains thousands of small bubbles. Is it supposed to? Once fragrance and jojoba beads are mixed in the bubbles transfer to the container, is there any way to avoid or at least minimize this for a smoother appearance?"

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Staff Answer The tiny bubbles in this base are what allow it to suspend items evenly throughout the base. Without these bubbles any additive would either float to the top or sink to the bottom. We do not have any suggestions on how to reduce the amount of bubbles in this base.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: June 30, 2014

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I've found when color and additives such as jojoba spheres are added to this base the bubbles actually look nice. you don't notice them as much as much and they are pretty attractive in the finished product.

Posted By: Katy    |   Date: July 18, 2015

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Posted By: jessica   |   March 19, 2015

"will extra preservatives be required to this base when adding oatmeal?"

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Staff Answer If more than 5% additives are incorporated into the base, the current preservative system will be diluted and additional preservative will be required.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: March 19, 2015

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Posted By: Cynthia   |   May 30, 2014

"When using this base with the mechanics scrub, would this work with a pump dispenser? If so, what pump and bottle do you suggest? Thanks! "

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Staff Answer This recipe is meant to make a thick scrub that will not work with a bottle and pump. We have not tested this recipe with any substitutions. If you make any substitutions please be aware that you alone are responsible for product and recipe testing to ensure compatibility and safety.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: June 03, 2014

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Posted By: Wendy   |   February 22, 2014

"Can you use this with pumice powder for a Mechanics Scrub pump? "

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This base suspends everything so evenly that pumice powder should work beautifully in it.

Posted By: Denise   |   Date: February 26, 2014

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Posted By: Ashley   |   February 01, 2014

"How do I get this to produce more bubbles when using as a bubble bath?"

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I use: the Pearlizer & Foam Booster. It gives it a pearly color, and WAY more bubbles!

Posted By: Jessica   |   Date: February 04, 2014

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Posted By: Melissa   |   January 22, 2014

"Hi! Is this base paraben and phthalate free? Thx!"

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Staff Answer Here are the ingredients as they are listed on the website: Water, Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, Glycerin, Disodium Cocamido MIPA Sulfosuccinate, Propylene Glycol, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Triethanolamine, Disodium EDTA, DMDM Hydantoin. There are no parabens listed, however, one of the ingredients is Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, so this base would not be considered sulfate-free.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: January 24, 2014

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Posted By: S   |   October 19, 2013

"Approximately how many drops of EO or FO should be added to scent 16oz of soap base?"

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Staff Answer The amount of drops of fragrance to add depends on the percentage you'd like to add in your soap. The maximum is 3% fragrance in MP Soap. We suggest lower than that, at least initially, because you can always add more scent if you think 1% or 2% is too light. We have a chart on our website that shows you how much to use per the amount of base you have. It is located in the Learning Library - here is the link: http://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/Learning-Library/Soap-Making.aspx Scroll dow

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: October 21, 2013

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Posted By: Madelyn   |   February 09, 2013

"Can essential oils cause this base to cloud?"

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Staff Answer Anytime you mix an oil into a water based product, it can cloud. In this case, the base is considered water based and the eo is an oil. If you find your essential oil clouds we recommend first blending the essential oil with the Crafter's Choice Fragrance Oil Modifier and then add to the base. Heating the scented base slightly will also help prevent the base from clouding.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: August 08, 2013

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My experience has been that almost all of the essential and fragrance oils cause at least a little clouding in this base. Personally, we use the Pearlizer & Foam Booster which gives the finished soap a pearlized look and masks the clouding effect.

Posted By: Christina   |   Date: August 23, 2013

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I have found that if I continue to stir the oil with the base, it will eventually clear back up. Sometimes it takes a little while to get clear but I've never had mine stay cloudy!

Posted By: Lisa   |   Date: August 23, 2013

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Posted By: Malia   |   April 07, 2013

"Is this considered anti-bacterial?"

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Staff Answer Anti-bacterial is a term highly regulated by the FDA. It is for OTC (over the counter) drugs. Claiming a product is anti-bacterial would require that you follow all OTC drug regulations. We do not recommend our customers make such a claim.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: August 08, 2013

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