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MrsPine09

Post subject: Re: Whats your favorite base?

Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2012 8:40 am

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Location: Massachusetts

What does SFIC mean? Also, are the LCP bases better for use on the body as opposed to regular MP bases? I want soap that can be used in the shower or is gentle enough to be used on the face...is the clear MP base from BB good for this or would I be better off with a goatsmilk base or LCP base?

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ljm1180

Post subject: Re: Whats your favorite base?

Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2012 10:04 am

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MrsPine09

Post subject: Re: Whats your favorite base?

Posted: Sun Jul 15, 2012 5:20 am

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ljm1180

Post subject: Re: Whats your favorite base?

Posted: Sun Jul 15, 2012 7:14 am

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Location: Jefferson City, TN

The LCP works the same was as the regular base, it just holds up better in hot and humid climates.

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MrsPine09

Post subject: Re: Whats your favorite base?

Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2012 2:22 am

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Location: Massachusetts

Oooh ok I was thinking the end result would be similar to CP

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soapbuddy

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Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2012 2:38 pm

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semplice

Post subject: Re: Whats your favorite base?

Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2012 7:57 am

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I order my bases from BB because it's cheaper for me to buy the 10-pound blocks instead of by-the-pound from a local supplier (both offer SFIC). My favorites are goat milk, Shea, honey, and hemp.

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MrsPine09

Post subject: Re: Whats your favorite base?

Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2012 3:37 pm

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soapbuddy

Post subject: Re: Whats your favorite base?

Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2012 3:51 pm

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amcdaniel1

Post subject: Re: I have been using a MP shea

Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2012 4:29 pm

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and when I melt it, it has a really funny smell. Its not BB. Has anyone else had any problems with any shea butter bases?

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soapbuddy

Post subject: Re: I have been using a MP shea

Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2012 4:56 pm

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Hestey

Post subject: Re: Whats your favorite base?

Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2012 4:58 pm

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Location: Southern NJ!

I've only had a bad smell if I've overheated and scorched the base. Ick! Doesn't LOOK different, but it smells bad and doesn't behave normally.

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MrsPine09

Post subject: Re: Whats your favorite base?

Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2012 6:13 pm

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Location: Massachusetts

Do all MP bases need to be wrapped in plastic wrap/shrink wrap except LCP? To prevent moisture from escaping?

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Hestey

Post subject: Re: Whats your favorite base?

Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2012 6:23 pm

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Location: Southern NJ!

Even LCP will sweat. It just sweats less in high humidity than standard base. My house is 16% humidity and LCP will sweat. After a day or two there are big ole beads of glycerin all over it. Have to wrap it too!

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MrsPine09

Post subject: Re: Whats your favorite base?

Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2012 8:45 pm

Joined: Sat Sep 10, 2011 8:12 pm
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Location: Massachusetts

Will hand sealers work in place of saran wrap and a heat gun? I'm trying to figure out a method that is more efficient/looks better than the saran wrap method.

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