Urban Scavenging & Other Postmodern Green Pursuits: Recent Comments

Comment on Super-Simple, Liquid Soap Making … No Lye!

MaggieBelize — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 07:48:22 GMT

Some years ago there was a health food store in San Ignacio (Cayo district), called the Green Dragon, that carried some basic essential oils ... If it's still there, let me know!

Comment on Super-Simple, Liquid Soap Making … No Lye!

MaggieBelize — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 07:44:56 GMT

No, I'm not using any preservatives, nor do I refrigerate my soaps. However, I make small batches that we use up within 6 months, and we live in a cool, dry climate. Under these conditions I haven't seen any problems with my finished products.

However, if you are concerned about this, perhaps you could blend in a bit of commercial liquid soap with antibacterial properties? I'd try it in place of some of the distilled water.

Comment on Super-Simple, Liquid Soap Making … No Lye!

Wynetta — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 07:33:14 GMT

I have been totally obsessed with finding soap that lathers well but doesn't cost tons of money. I have been mixing dollar store soap with little bits of more expensive soap to get better lather for less money. Then I thought "why not make my own" and I have looked all over the internet looking for natural soap recipes. I was not interested in dealing with th 'lye' issue either. Your advice is bar far the best that I have come across so far, thank you for posting it. I will be making my own soap very soon!!

Comment on Super-Simple, Liquid Soap Making … No Lye!

Angela — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 09:55:19 GMT

Hello, I am new to soapmaking and I am interested in trying this method. However, I was wondering if you use any preservatives to prevent bacterial/microbial growth in the finished product. This may not be an issue if you use the soap very quickly or refrigerate it, but I'm wondering what you think the shelf-life would be for the soap. I've read that homemade formulations should always have some amount of preservative to prevent spoilage or microbial growth. Thank you for this information. I really look forward to trying this!

Comment on Super-Simple, Liquid Soap Making … No Lye!

michele squires — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 09:19:13 GMT

Thank you Thank you Thank you!!!
To the point, love your sense of humor, easy to understand! A delight! I am lucky to have found you!!

Comment on Super-Simple, Liquid Soap Making … No Lye!

Denise — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 13:37:28 GMT

Enjoyable to read.I have been dabbling with all kinds of soapmaking for a while,done a lot of web research and read afew books.But, I did not know that one could use melt and pour base to make liquid soap!
Thanks Margaret for giving me something else to try.

Comment on Super-Simple, Liquid Soap Making … No Lye!

William Conde — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 07:46:13 GMT

Where can I find essential oils in Belize?

Comment on Super-Simple, Liquid Soap Making … No Lye!

Dakota — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 20:17:09 GMT

I was looking all over the net for this info! Thanks

Comment on Super-Simple, Liquid Soap Making … No Lye!

Taya — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 09:59:36 GMT

It's easy to understand what she try to say and a joy reading with a bit of humour. Thanks.

Comment on Post-Hurricane Dean Report - Corozal, Belize

Aleida Batista — Mon, 03 Sep 2007 13:00:27 GMT

Hello,
My name is Aleida and I live in Massachusetts since 1986 but I am a native of Corozal Town and my house is at #33 4th Avenue in Corozal Town. I am glad to have some kind of news from Corozal thrue your article, even though we live here in the USA, I am always very interested in knowing from home specially when we have this kind of natural disasters. I have spoke to my cousin who lives home in Corozal and he told me that part of the roof of my house blew away and water came in and damage our furniture and mattresses, happily they are all fine in health. Hope to hear more news thrue your article specially now that Belize is expecting another hurricane to hit them. Thank you for having this means of communication for people like me that is always looking to hear from our love ones and what is going on in our home town. Sincerely Aleida Batista