Premium Shave & Shampoo MP Soap Base - 2 lb Tray

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Posted By: PATRICIA   |   December 22, 2023

"to make this more moisturizing and still bubbly, can I add 1% shea 50 and more lathanol? If so what would you suggest, I actually want to use this as a solid brush cleaner but since my brushes are expensive and real hair I want them to be taken care off."

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Staff Answer You can add up to 5% additive to this base with out it breaking down. The amounts you are adding are within the parameters.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: August 16, 2024

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Posted By: Jackie   |   November 19, 2023

"Question: do you have any SLS free products that can be used for shaving bars? Would the DF CC triple butter base be good and moisturizing? Would it later up good for a shave? Thank you Jackie"

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Staff Answer The SLSa in this base makes the rich creamy lather. A Detergent Free base will not have the extra lather needed for a shave and shampoo base.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: August 13, 2024

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Posted By: Kathleen   |   December 17, 2023

"Is this base the same as the Stephenson syndapour? Thank you in advance "

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Staff Answer I apologize but I am not familiar with stephenson products.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: June 25, 2024

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Posted By: Kathleen   |   December 17, 2023

"Is this base the same as the Stephenson syndapour? Thank you in advance "

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Posted By: Leng Ie   |   November 27, 2022

"Do you have a detergent free version of the shampoo base? Thank you. "

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Staff Answer No, we do not carry a detergent free version of this base and do not have plans to at this time.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: November 29, 2022

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Posted By: Laura    |   September 06, 2022

"Sodium laureth sulfate sometimes contains dioxane residue. Has this product been tested for it? Doesn't say in the SDS."

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Staff Answer We don't have any testing for dioxane in this product.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: October 12, 2022

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Posted By: Amanda   |   August 28, 2022

"i use an additive at 5%, where would it go in the ingredient listing?"

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Staff Answer You can find the % by weight of the ingredients on the SDS: https://www.crafters-choice.com/PDFs/ProductDocs/Crafters-Choice-Premium-Shave-Shampoo-Soap.pdf

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: October 05, 2022

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Posted By: diana   |   August 25, 2022

"Why did my soaps get bubbles on top even after using a alcohol spray on the tops of them?"

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Staff Answer This is usually the result of overheating the soap. If the bubbles have some color to them, it may be from adding too much fragrance.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: September 08, 2022

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Posted By: Michelle   |   August 19, 2022

"I tried this on my hair (I also used my normal conditioner) and my hair was super frizzy and easily tangled. Is there something I can add or do to reduce this? "

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Staff Answer Please consider our shampoo and conditioner bases.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: August 25, 2022

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Posted By: Genevieve   |   August 13, 2022

"Is there a preservative in this base? I'd like to match the one that's already being used when adding more than 5% additives."

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Staff Answer We do not use preservatives in any of the MP bases. Any time you are exceeding recommended usage rates, you are essentially creating a new product and will need to test thoroughly. Assuming your additives would alter the pH of the base, it would be up to you to determine which preservative would be most appropriate to use with your specific product specs.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: August 22, 2022

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Posted By: Sheri    |   May 28, 2022

"What's the PH if this is for hair then one would expect a PH level. KATHY"

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Staff Answer Most shampoo bars run between 8-10. Most shampoo bars run between 8-10. With glycerin soap, a low pH could leave hair slimy and cover the bath tub.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: June 17, 2022

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Posted By: Julie   |   May 03, 2022

"How much titanium dioxide would I use to make this soap white? Thank you!"

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Staff Answer Kathy

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: May 10, 2022

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Staff Answer We recommend starting with 1/4 tsp per pound. If you feel you need more then take it to 1/2 tsp per pound.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: May 12, 2022

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Posted By: Amanda   |   February 26, 2022

"Is this base considered sulfate free?"

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Staff Answer This base does contain sulfates.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: March 08, 2022

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Posted By: Connie   |   January 06, 2022

"Can I combine this with the beer melt and pour to use together in a recipe? Basically, both bases as one soap? "

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Staff Answer These bases would be able to mix fine.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: January 07, 2022

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Posted By: Belen   |   October 28, 2021

"Hi, I’m getting some honeyquat as an additive and was wondering if this can be added to this shampoo base and if I can, how much would be good without ruining the lathering when used. Thank you. "

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Staff Answer You can definitely add honeyquat to this base. Our MP bases can hold up to 6% additives, but I would recommend adding between 0.5-1%. You can always add more, but this is a safe range to keep the lather.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: November 03, 2021

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Posted By: judy   |   September 03, 2021

"is there any way I could make my soap bars harder so they could last longer. "

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Staff Answer Some people add 1 tablespoon of stearic acid per pound of MP Soap Base. To do this successfully, you would need to melt the stearic acid and then melt the soap. When you add the two together, melt them individually and mix them together at 160-165º F. This is important in preventing the stearic acid from re-solidify into wax like drops throughout the soap. Any time you add stearic acid to clear soap it will impact the clarity and make it cloudy.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: September 07, 2021

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Posted By: Jaime   |   July 06, 2021

"Are any of your soap bases gluten free? "

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Staff Answer You will need to check the ingredient lists individually to determine if there may be gluten in the formulas. Some of our bases contain oatmeal that is not gluten-free.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: July 07, 2021

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Posted By: Janel   |   July 03, 2021

"If one would want to make a goat milk shampoo bar for hair which would be better to use half of this shaving soap and half of your premium goat milk M&P soap or to use this shave soap alone and add powdered goat milk to it. "

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Staff Answer Either way would work, it would come down to whichever way you feel is easiest/better.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: July 06, 2021

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Posted By: Jyn   |   June 16, 2021

"How long does this generally take to harden? "

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Staff Answer This depends on the size of the mold poured. It can take anywhere from 2-10 hours.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: June 21, 2021

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Posted By: Orinda   |   June 11, 2021

"Is this product vegan?"

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Staff Answer This product is not considered vegan.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: June 14, 2021

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Posted By: Monica L   |   May 28, 2021

"Isn’t the ph level to high for a shampoo bar? "

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Staff Answer Most shampoo bars run between 8-10. With glycerin soap, a low pH could leave hair slimy and cover the bath tub.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: June 02, 2021

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Posted By: Nikki   |   April 04, 2021

"Can I use this in a whipped foaming salt scrub? And if so how much should I use? "

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Staff Answer Yes, this can be used in a foaming salt scrub. We recommend starting with 2 oz of soap for every pound of bath whip, and you can add more depending on consistency. We have lots of free recipes that can help guide you! https://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/handmade101.aspx?TypeFilter=0&FBK=sugar+scrub&Submit=&FBI1=

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: April 21, 2021

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Posted By: Stephanie   |   January 12, 2021

"Can this be used to make a beard shampoo bar?"

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Staff Answer Yes, this can be used for beard soap.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: January 12, 2021

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Posted By: Beth   |   December 04, 2020

"What is the ph level?"

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Staff Answer The pH level is between 8-10.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: December 04, 2020

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Posted By: Pops   |   March 15, 2020

"Is this base for all hair? If not what can I add to the base for curly, fine, dry, etc.. hair?"

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Staff Answer This is a basic shampoo base and should be good for most hair types. Typical ingredients for hair products might include Honeyquat, Silk Amino Acids, Shea 50, Argan Oil and Panthenol. We recommend researching different hair types to see what works best for each.

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

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Posted By: Joseve   |   October 22, 2019

"Is this base good enough to go on its own as shampoo bar or shaving bar or it’s meant to add other ingredients for good results?"

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Staff Answer This soap is fine to use on its own without any additional additives. You can also look at the recipes we have made to get ideas for additives: https://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/products/signature-shave-shampoo-mp-soap-base-2-lb-tray.aspx?Mode=VIDEOS

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

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Posted By: Tahirah   |   October 07, 2019

"Can this be used all over the body? I'd like to market it as a beard and body soap. "

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Staff Answer Yes, this can be used just as a regular body soap bar.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: October 07, 2019

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Posted By: Judith   |   August 27, 2019

"The common name ingredients list bamboo instead of calendula. Is that an error or is there also bamboo?"

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Staff Answer We have updated the common name listing and it is now correct. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: August 28, 2019

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Posted By: Corwin   |   July 28, 2019

"Will this M&P Soap Base ever be available in a SLS Free/Detergent Free formula? If not, than it is a suggestion coming from a longtime Wholesale Supplies Plus Customer."

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Staff Answer At this time, we do not know if this is something that is planned for the future, but we can pass this request along to our soap manufacturer.

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

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Posted By: Kim   |   June 11, 2019

"I’m looking to add fragrance oil to this and was wondering what I’d select in the fo calculator because it’s a melt and pour but a shampoo and shave. Also is it safe to add colorant to this if it’s for hair?"

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Staff Answer This product is still Melt and Pour soap so that is what you would put in the calculator. Color can but added but we would recommend lightly coloring.

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

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Posted By: Mary   |   May 10, 2019

"Would this be considered detergent free? If not what type of detergent does it contain?"

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Staff Answer This soap is not detergent free. Our Detergent Free line of soaps do not have added detergents. There are a few different ingredients that create lather. The main ingredient is Sodium Laureth Sulfate. Coconut Oil also helps create lather in soap.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: May 10, 2019

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Posted By: Kim   |   May 07, 2019

"Is the same bar good for natural hair. I have several African American customers interested in them but want to make sure it'll work. Also can I add a small amount of shea butter for them. I know there's already shea, if I can how much would you recommend. "

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Staff Answer This would need to be tested on different hair types. Adding additional shea butter can cut down on the lather the soap produces. You can test the soap adding .5-1% of shea to the soap base to see how this affects the lather.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: May 07, 2019

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Posted By: Jessica   |   January 22, 2019

"This shampoo is great! I was wondering if I can add Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate Noodle in order to make a shampoo that can produce more foam. Thank you!"

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Staff Answer We do not know how this will work. You will need to test this. We have added lathanol powder and bubble up to MP soap but not SCI noodles. Be sure not to add more than 6% additives to the soap base. Otherwise, the soap may remain soft and not harden back up.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: January 23, 2019

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Posted By: Melisa   |   September 28, 2018

"Love this shampoo base but have had some customers ask if its antibacterial?? If not is there a soap/Shampoo base that is? Thanks, Melisa"

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Staff Answer This soap is not antibacterial but soap does help kill germs even without added chemicals to make them antibacterial. None of our products are considered antibacterial.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: October 02, 2018

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Posted By: Amber   |   September 09, 2018

"When using this as a men’s shave soap, would it be recommended for all skin types?"

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Staff Answer This soap is great for any skin types.

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

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Posted By: Jess   |   August 30, 2018

"How many washes should one expect from a 3oz bar? "

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Staff Answer There is no way we can answer this but to extend the life of the soap, be sure to keep in a soap dish that drains so it is not sitting in water.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: August 31, 2018

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Posted By: China   |   July 20, 2018

"Where would fragrance go in the ingredient listing if I am using it at 2%? Thank you!"

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Staff Answer The fragrance would be listed after Aloe Leaf Extract.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: July 20, 2018

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Posted By: lovetosoap   |   May 02, 2018

"If I were to advertise this is a great soap for men to take to the gym, can it be kept in a tin or shallow plastic container, or would it get soggy and gloppy in there like I'm thinking it will? If so, can you think of an alternative that might work better?"

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Staff Answer We would not recommend using tins as they will rust. A great way to package soap for this purpose would be to use our clamshells. You can use cube clamshells for a one-time use for each cube. These more guest-sized soaps can be stored in the clamshells for future uses. Check out our recipe: http://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/handmade101/how-to-make-recipes/single-use-gym-bag-soap.aspx

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

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Posted By: Emily   |   March 28, 2018

"Is this safe for dogs? I thought I saw a recipe before using it for dog soap but now I can’t find it."

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Staff Answer We actually used the Detergent Free Baby Buttermilk soap in a recipe. Here is the link: http://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/handmade101/how-to-make-recipes/dog-bone-shampoo-bar-mp-soap.aspx

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

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Posted By: Bella    |   February 15, 2017

"Is this product tear free for baby shampoo?"

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Staff Answer No, this product is not tear free.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: February 15, 2017

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Posted By: Emily   |   March 09, 2016

"Would this work to embed goldfish? Or is it to cloudy?"

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Staff Answer I would not suggest using this for any embeds because it is somewhat cloudy. The best option for an embed would be our Premium Crystal Clear Soap Base or our Premium Suspension Clear MP Soap Base.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: March 10, 2016

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Posted By: Adam   |   August 19, 2015

"Is there anything that can be added to this to get more of a white base without effecting the lather? Titanium Dioxide or some type of clay?"

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Staff Answer Yes, titanium Dioxide can be added to make this base more white and opaque and we have not found that it affects the lather in any way.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: August 20, 2015

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Posted By: Annette   |   July 23, 2015

"What is the PH level of this soap? I know most m&p soaps are about 7-9 PHwhich is high for a shampoo & may dry out the hair or need a vinegar rinse to make the hair feel silky."

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Staff Answer Our Signature Shave & Shampoo Soap Base has a pH range of 7-9. Bar soaps with a pH lower that 7 leave a gummy residue in the hair and a ring around the tub.

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

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Posted By: Karen   |   May 10, 2015

"What can I add to this soap to make it more soapy?"

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Staff Answer You may wish to try either Lathanol LAL Powder or our Bubble Up formula. We recommend you test your product to determine at what concentration these products will work best.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: May 11, 2015

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Posted By: JO   |   April 02, 2015

"I use this soap base for shave bars, I add Kaolin Clay and would like your thoughts on adding any additional oils, etc. for a silky effect. That said, I had purchased a personal size shave bar from a store and it was amazing, however, I am not certain what additives it contained. Any input would be appreciated."

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Staff Answer We have found that adding additional oils to an MP Soap Base can significantly decrease the lather of the soap. When added at 3% or less additives do not seem to effect the lather significantly. I would recommend looking at the benefits of one of our extracts, such as our Carrot Seed Extract or our Silk Amino Acids.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: April 07, 2015

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Posted By: Stephen   |   April 01, 2015

"Would this base be good for a facial soap, if not which one could I use?"

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Staff Answer Yes, this base was formulated as a gentle soap that can double as a shampoo bar or mens shave bar for the face.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: April 02, 2015

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Posted By: Mona   |   December 19, 2014

"Can this product be thinned to use as a more liquid product? say as a shampoo base?"

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Staff Answer This is meant to be used as a solid shampoo bar. We have not tested thinning this base to use as a liquid shampoo. If you chose to do so it will require testing on your part to ensure stability and that it performs as expected.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: December 22, 2014

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Posted By: Katie   |   December 05, 2014

"I was thinking of adding kaolin clay to this soap base. Is that necessary?"

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Staff Answer It is not necessary. However, clays are know to give added slip and glide to shaving soaps so it can't hurt.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: December 16, 2014

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Posted By: Susan   |   September 13, 2014

"If this is made as just bars, would it lather enough to use for shaving, without the use of a shaving brush?"

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It should lather well enough!

Posted By: Samantha   |   Date: September 16, 2014

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Staff Answer You could use this alone as it does create a nice, rich lather but a shaving brush absorbs the hot water then works to mix it in with the soap creating a more cushioning lather.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: September 17, 2014

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I add a couple tsps of Bubble up to 16 oz of base and 5 oz of oatmeal base. My customers love it!

Posted By: Anthony   |   Date: November 19, 2014

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Posted By: Lorraine   |   October 04, 2014

"I made shampoo bars, and had a customer tell me that it left her hair feeling dried out -- what can I add to change this, that won't alter the lather created by the shampoo bar?? Please help!!"

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That is the nature of shampoo bars. If she is used to normal shampoo her hair may go through a 2 wk adjustment phase.Also if she isn't using a vinegar rinse or conditioner afterwards, that may be why. Everyone has different hair and some people do not do well with shampoo bars. It isn't recommended to add addition liquids to these bases. you could try aloe Vera powder, silk amino acids powder etc. there is only some much you can do with a pre made base. Good luck

Posted By: chris   |   Date: October 17, 2014

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Like the person posted above, it takes a while for your hair to get used to shampoo bars. Indeed, you will need to use a conditioner after using shampoo bars, but that is true if you're using liquid shampoo, too. If you used fragrance, rather than essential, oils in your shampoo bar, that could be the problem. Fragrance oils will definitely dry out the hair. It's always best to only use essential oils in shampoo bars.

Posted By: Janita   |   Date: October 27, 2014

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Posted By: Audriana   |   August 28, 2014

"What am I doing wrong? I see everyone loves this base. I used it as a regular Melt and Pour base but I cant seem to get any lather when I use it. All I added was a fragrance, please help me out?"

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Try using a loofah with the soap and add water and friction. You should see better results then.

Posted By: Cheryl   |   Date: September 05, 2014

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Posted By: JOY   |   May 29, 2014

"I want to use this to make shaving bars. Since it will be used in a shaving mug, some water is sure to gather in the bottom. Will the soap become gooey and gloppy or will it have some staying power, even if it is a little softer?"

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Staff Answer Most men use just enough water to create a good lather when using shave soaps. That small an amount of water will dry out quickly. This being said I have not found shave soaps to be gooey, gloppy or short lived.

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

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I add a suggestion to my shaving soap instructions to allow to dry after use. Most men don't cover their mug anyway, so it isn't a problem.

Posted By: Stephanie   |   Date: August 28, 2014

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Posted By: Johanna   |   August 19, 2014

"I don't want all of mine to have the clear color look. What do I use to make it white?"

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Staff Answer You can achieve this by adding a small amount of a white soap base. This will give your product an opaque appearance.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: August 19, 2014

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You can also try titanium dioxide.

Posted By: Stephanie   |   Date: August 28, 2014

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Posted By: Jamison   |   August 13, 2014

"I see this soap has a ph of 8. Is there a base with a slightly acidic ph to match the skins?"

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Staff Answer This is the normal pH for soap. A pH below 6 would not clean the skin and would be very soft.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: August 28, 2014

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A more acidic formula would be more prone to growing mold and other nasties, especially after contact with water. This is an appropriate ph for this product.

Posted By: Stephanie   |   Date: August 28, 2014

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Posted By: Maria   |   August 06, 2014

"The Crafters Choice Signature MP Shave & Shampoo Soap is illustrated as a white soap base. I bought some and it was delivered as a Clear soap base. Is this a mistake? I would be happy to provide a photo if needed. Thank you, Maria"

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Staff Answer We apologize if the picture looks white. In the description of the soap it states, "this base is naturally cloudy with no added pigments". So, it may look white from the picture but it is actually a clear base.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: August 07, 2014

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Posted By: Amanda   |   July 10, 2014

"Can I add citric acid to this base or any other signature soap bases?"

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Greetings , I would not critic acid to the soap base. Due to interfering with the lather of your soap.

Posted By: Felicia   |   Date: July 18, 2014

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Posted By: Justin   |   May 02, 2014

"Has anyone used this as a pet shampoo bar base? I want to add a pet bar to my shop, but I also want to make sure it's irritant free for sensitive dogs"

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Staff Answer Products with PH around 7 are best used for pets. This soap has a PH of around 8 so we do not recommend using this soap in a pet bar base. Here is a link to a recipe that we have on the sight. This uses our Detergent Free Baby Buttermilk MP Soap which has a PH of 7. http://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/ProductDetail.aspx?CatalogID=20&GroupID=851&CategoryID=2314&ProductID=9994&ProductName=Dog+Bone+Pet+Shampoo+Bar.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: May 29, 2014

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Posted By: Jordan   |   April 07, 2014

"If I make a travel shave soap out of this mp, then will I need to add germaben?"

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If you don't add any additional liquids then you wouldn't need to add a preservative, but if your making a product where water is introduced by wet fingers, then you may want to consider it.

Posted By: P.O. Box 40   |   Date: April 08, 2014

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Posted By: 808 Battery Pointe Drive   |   November 19, 2013

"Is this good for a men's shaving soap? "

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Staff Answer In the product reviews for this product, there are several good reviews on using this as a shave soap.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: November 20, 2013

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This makes a good mens shaving soap! I love making it more "manly" with some coffee or stout scents.

Posted By: Heather   |   Date: February 07, 2014

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Posted By: C   |   January 31, 2014

"is this shampoo base safe for color treated hair? does it cause fading?"

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It should be fine with color treated hair, I have not had any negative reports regarding this.

Posted By: Jessica   |   Date: February 05, 2014

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Posted By: Lisa   |   January 23, 2014

"Any chance a vegan version of this will be made? I live in a market that values animal-free products."

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Staff Answer This product is not tested on animals. Under the documents section of the products, you will see a document called "Animal Testing Statement". Here is what that statement says: Crafter’s Choice Brands does not test on animals and is against unnecessary, repeated or senseless animal testing. We are committed to partnering with organizations to find safe and effective testing alternatives to establish product and consumer safety.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: January 23, 2014

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Posted By: Kari   |   October 19, 2013

"Can this be shaved and melted into a liquid form of shampoo or only shampoo bars?"

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Staff Answer This is actually a MP Soap Base. It can only be used in bars as it will not remain in a liquid form after being melted.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: October 22, 2013

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Posted By: Rhonda   |   October 09, 2013

"Are your MP Soap bases syndet?"

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Staff Answer Syndet is a shortened term for synthetic detergent. All detergents are synthetic. Therefore our MP Soap Bases would be considered a syndet soap. All of our detergent free soap bases would be considered syndet free since they do not contain any detergents.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: October 09, 2013

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Posted By: Kara   |   March 03, 2013

"Shampoo AND Shave soap base? So if I use this I can both shave and wash my hair at the same time?"

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Yes ! It is good for both ! :D

Posted By: Becky   |   Date: September 04, 2013

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Staff Answer It is designed to be used as both. We do get reports that people with long hair prefer a liquid soap over a shampoo bar. Shampoo bars are most popular with short hair.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: September 05, 2013

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Posted By: Amanda   |   September 03, 2013

"Can this base be diluted to make a liquid shampoo?"

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No , it is a solid soap . :D

Posted By: Becky   |   Date: September 04, 2013

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Posted By: Inez   |   August 27, 2013

"Should I use a preservative with this soap? and if I don't, what are the possibilities of mold?. Thank you."

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Mold should not be a problem with mp soap. I never had mold on the soap, and it was stored for more than two years.

Posted By: andrew   |   Date: August 29, 2013

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Posted By: Elise   |   March 14, 2013

"What are the directions for using this Shave & Shampoo soap?"

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Staff Answer You make products with this base, use it like any other melt and pour soap base. Cut, heat and mold. Your customers will wet their hair, rub with the soap bar, apply agitation with fingers and rinse.

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

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Posted By: Brynn   |   March 23, 2013

"What is the difference between this and your liquid Shampoo?"

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Staff Answer The Crafter's Choice Premium Shave and Shampoo Base makes a solid bar of soap that can be used on the hair and beard. Many people make a "puck" size soap in a mug and then sell it with a shaving brush for men to use as an "old fashion" shaving experience. We sometimes hear that this base does not work with longer hair. Over the years, we find solid shampoo soap is most popular with sorter crew cut hair styles.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: August 07, 2013

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