Why does soap attract the crazies?

[ADoyle90815]

After these threads, I've been tempted to get a bottle of that soap the next time I'm at Target, but I might start with the travel size first as I like both peppermint and lavender scented things.

[browncoatslytherin]

never heard of doc bonner! sounds interesting, though, mayhaps i'll have to check his stuff out...

[apple1]

I am a "hobby" soapmaker, that is, I make handmade CP (cold process) soap from scratch. I do not sell; I make it for myself, family, close friends only. I do, however, know of a number of makers of small-batch, handmade soaps whose products are fantastic. These people are reputable honest business-women who sell an excellent product for a fair price.

Dr. Bronner's stuff doesn't even fit in the same category as the products of these people.

As for the "Miracle" soap-- what a joke.

This kind of stuff makes my friends just roll their eyes and shake their heads.

[Crackedeggs]

I have a good friend I stay with when I go back east to take my daughter to see her grandparents. One day, I got to her place before she got off work, and she'd left me a note to take a shower. I did so, and, glasses off, grabbed a bottle of liquid body wash with a blue label, squirted a liberal amount on my washcloth, and, since I was very itchy and uncomfortable in my female parts, proceeded to immediately soap the kitty.

Needless to say, it was quite, quite tingly. It's been a joke between us ever since, and every time I go there, there is a bottle of Dr. Bonners waiting for me. :lol:

[Jessica]

Apple - Links? I love good homemade soap! Even moreso when it's a fair price! :) Also--tips for soapmaking? I've been wanting to do it for years but haven't gotten around to it yet.

[Buzzard]

http://www.amazon.com/Dr-Bronners-Magic ... 490&sr=8-1

Is this it? Personally I love Lush soaps but I can give this a shot.

[Wolfie]

I have a good friend I stay with when I go back east to take my daughter to see her grandparents. One day, I got to her place before she got off work, and she'd left me a note to take a shower. I did so, and, glasses off, grabbed a bottle of liquid body wash with a blue label, squirted a liberal amount on my washcloth, and, since I was very itchy and uncomfortable in my female parts, proceeded to immediately soap the kitty.

Needless to say, it was quite, quite tingly. It's been a joke between us ever since, and every time I go there, there is a bottle of Dr. Bonners waiting for me. :lol:

I was going to warn you about the peppermint soap "down there...."

Obviously, I've also been there, done that.

[Witsec7]

Just a reminder for those who are new to Bronners, on some folks it can be drying.

[apple1]

Apple - Links? I love good homemade soap! Even moreso when it's a fair price! :) Also--tips for soapmaking? I've been wanting to do it for years but haven't gotten around to it yet.

I don't want to use this board to advertise specific individuals (this may be a violation of TOU?) but I will PM you a couple of people who have awesome products you can purchase if desired.

As for learning soapmaking:

Best website (she has lots of good, and free, information)

http://www.millersoap.com/

Best books on soapmaking are by Alicia Grosso.

http://www.magicalsoap.com/MagicalSoapBooks.html

Best internet forum on soapmaking

http://www.thedishforum.com

[Wolfie]

Oh, I noticed in the co-op that Dr. Bronners is starting to carry some organic food items. I actually have a jar of coconut oil with their brand on it.

[Brainsample]

And anything with hemp in it has to be good.

[bananacat]

What happened to Miracle I soap? Did the first miracle not work out for some reason?

[Witsec7]

And anything with hemp in it has to be good.

I'd heard a bit on NPR a way back that they were also buying olive oil from a Palestinians who believe that they can live in peace with Israeli's on the same soil.

[The Archivist]

I really like the peppermint soap for the shower - tingly fresh!

[celestial]

This Bronner guy and his soap are from my hometown! And I've never even tried it. I'll have to do that at some point.

[BillyHill]

Waaay,though back in the sixties/seventies, when long deninm skirts and Birks were not fundie,DB's was essential from laundry to douche,to bathing the dog.

I would be afraid to let it touch my skin now though!

[Shirley MacLaine]

I'm obsessed with the peppermint soap. So tingly.

[Wolfie]

Waaay,though back in the sixties/seventies, when long deninm skirts and Birks were not fundie,DB's was essential from laundry to douche,to bathing the dog.

I would be afraid to let it touch my skin now though!

Since when are birks fundie? Even now all the people I know who are birk lovers are still on the hippie side.

[Jessica]

Unfortunately Zoo wears them...

I love mine. :)

[Sinister Rouge]

I loooove Dr Bronner's lavender soap. It makes my floors smell heavenly! Also, I love that it's safe enough to wash myself and my kiddo's in, so I don't worry at all about them ingesting or absorbing it accidentally like I used to with my old cleaning products (buh-bye, Mr. Clean!). OMG I sound like a commercial. But I just love it so!

I haven't tried the peppermint, but it looks like I'm going to have to. I like the idea of a peppermint-scented house for Christmas :)