I'm not what you'd call an allergy prone type of person, unless you're talking about the usual seasonal airborne pollens like ragweed. I don't even react to mosquitoes or poison ivy, so why am I having trouble with soap that has even a tiny fraction over 5% of castor oil? Without getting too graphic, shall we say it's... er... irritating to tender vegetation?

I ask because I'm hoping it's just me. I've checked with everyone who has been given any of my soap and they report no trouble at all. Is there something specific to castor oil that I should beware of in other oils too? I test recipes with no colorants or fragrance first so I know it's not anything in the additive department, and my soaps are always cured for four to six weeks before use. I typically superfat between 5% or 7%. It took awhile to nail it down to the castor but I am 100% positive it's the culprit. Has anyone else had this problem before or am I just the oddball? (Don't say it.

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