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The little glass bowls will have soap flakes of different scents and I bought this portable sink to set up a handwashing station.
Well I finally decided I was too cheap to throw it away, so I'm forcing myself to use it...and after a few days I adjusted to the smell. Fortunately I go through bar soap quite rapidly so I'm already a third of the way through the bulk amount I bought and it won't be long until I'm rid of it. In the meantime I did also buy and sample an alternative - it is Old Spice Swagger - here's an Amazon link but I got it at Walmart because I found it conveniently sold at my local Walmart where I regularly go shopping anyway. I use classic Old Spice aftershave and cologne and would really have preferred a bar soap in the classic scent but apparently it only comes in Swagger; however I think Swagger is OK...at least it leaves me smelling like a man and not a "1970s pimp." :) I'm going to be switching to that permanently once my Irish Spring is used up. https://www.amazon.com/Old-Spice-Swagger-Scent-6-29-8/dp/B00AFCOV62
We had used shrink wrap to package our soap, but switched to card stock for a better look. Like Palaverly said, we measure the length around the bar and then use double-sided tape to hold it together. You can see the ends of the soap and it makes it easy to print the ingredients on the back (important if you decide to sell!) This is how it looks on our rectangular bars and while it might be trickier I'm sure you could do it with a round molded bar too.
This is the one I use. The best deodorant I’ve ever bought. I am not a very sweaty or stinky person, so not sure how it fairs for those folks with more BO. I also started to make my own deodorant, and Native is right up there with the high quality and scent when compared to my homemade deodorant. I have also recommended Native to friends and they love it. the only catch is that it is pretty expensive. but if you try it and like it, you can buy 3 packs on amazon. They make a sandalwood one that I could not find on Amazon.
Native Deodorant - Natural Deodorant for Women and Men - Vegan, Gluten Free, Cruelty Free - Contains Probiotics - Aluminum Free & Paraben Free, Naturally Derived Ingredients - Coconut & Vanilla https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GB3NVN1/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_JX87E1PN3WJ90T4TAMQE?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Whoa OP, Dove bars are not really the best choice for oily skin. They contain a lot of moisturizing agents and won’t do you any god, I’m glad you decided to try a new soap bar. Like u/countjewcula mentioned, coconut soaps are a good choice for oily skin, mine is also a tad oily and I’ve been using coconut soap bars for the last couple of years. They do make your skin feel much cleaner and smoother. However, since you mentioned that you have cystic acne, I’d give these soap bars (link) a try, maybe. Since you liked a more natural-ish soap, these kind of fall into the same category and have a more detox/cleansing goal. They also have coconut oil, are palm oil free and will cost you about 5,50 per soap bar. I’ve never actually used this soap, just a suggestion, so check it out to see if it picks your interest.
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Many of the soaps made in France seem to have a similar look, such as L'Occitane, Savon de Marseille, and Pre de Provence. 3.5 oz. Violet Blackberry French Soap https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IAFS3C4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_piRbybV8912EY
I mix in a crock pot, and use the square milk cartons or old chicken stock cartons for molds since I just make for home currently. I use this stick blender. Haven't seen any issues so far with it but I do wish I'd gotten a stainless steel one.
I do my lye mixture in a stainless steel bowl and usually measure my oils in a large plastic bowl. My crock pot, stainless steel bowl and a stainless steel spoon are just for soaping, but everything else I use regularly in my kitchen.
If I were to start over, I'd definitely buy loaf molds and a good loaf cutter.