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Wbsoaps

Post subject: Rice Bran Oil vs Olive Oil

Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2014 7:21 am

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I've been doing some research on Rice Bran Oil and Olive Oil. I've seen many posts that say they two are similar in properties in CP soap, but I've seen some that say that Rice Bran gives the soap a silky, creamy feeling.

What's your preference? Olive, rice bran, or both?

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soapbuddy

Post subject: Re: Rice Bran Oil vs Olive Oil

Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2014 12:22 pm

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A couple of years ago when the price of olive oil skyrocketed, I subbed half of my olive oil with rice bran. I didn't care for the final texture and feel. I went back to olive. I no longer use rice bran in my recipe.

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ShaShea

Post subject: Re: Rice Bran Oil vs Olive Oil

Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2014 1:17 pm

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Location: North Carolina

I use both in my recipes, about 10-20% more OO than RBO though. I've never made a soap without OO.

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peachy1

Post subject: Re: Rice Bran Oil vs Olive Oil

Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2014 3:07 pm

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Interesting. I'm working my way through 7 lbs of Rice Bran Oil. I have to shake it up before I use it. I like Olive Oil better and would rather keep it simple. Simple is good.

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ShaShea

Post subject: Re: Rice Bran Oil vs Olive Oil

Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2014 3:16 pm

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Location: North Carolina

Where did you buy yours from Peachy? I haven't had to shake mine before use. I usually get it from Soapers Choice, but I ran out recently and didn't need to order anything else from them just yet, so I picked some up from a local international store and saved shipping costs.

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Wbsoaps

Post subject: Re: Rice Bran Oil vs Olive Oil

Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2014 5:36 pm

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Thank you guys for your input! Sounds like Rice Bran doesn't really offer something drastically different than what Olive Oil already gives me.

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peachy1

Post subject: Re: Rice Bran Oil vs Olive Oil

Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2014 5:39 am

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ShaShea, I purchased mine from Bramble Berry. It seems to get cloudy, so I give it a swirl before pouring. This is my first time purchasing it so I thought it was normal, no?

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ShaShea

Post subject: Re: Rice Bran Oil vs Olive Oil

Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2014 12:45 pm

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Location: North Carolina

Hmm, I haven't noticed cloudiness. But I do use it frequently, so maybe it can go cloudy if sitting for a longer period?

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ljm1180

Post subject: Re: Rice Bran Oil vs Olive Oil

Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2014 8:23 am

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Location: Jefferson City, TN

I've had mine go a bit cloudy when it got really cold in my house.

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peachy1

Post subject: Re: Rice Bran Oil vs Olive Oil

Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2014 11:08 am

Joined: Mon Feb 10, 2014 10:15 am
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Then it might have something to do with being in Massachusetts. I'd prefer to think that BB wouldn't sell me old products (since they're my primary supplier).

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Mellifera

Post subject: Re: Rice Bran Oil vs Olive Oil

Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2014 10:37 am

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Location: New York

I use both and like both. Rice bran makes a more lathery bar, I think, and it's also harder out of the mold. I also like rice bran in leave-on applications, because it has some nice vitamins, anti-oxidants, and supposed anti-aging properties. (And I'll take 'em wherever I can find 'em!)

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ljm1180

Post subject: Re: Rice Bran Oil vs Olive Oil

Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2014 8:37 am

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Location: Jefferson City, TN

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