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15 contributions to Natural Formulations
Just to let you know the step by step it’s up.
Hi everyone. First I wish to welcome the new members. I’m very excited to have you on board. To the existent member I do apologise for the delay but you need to be aware uploading videos here been a challenge. I’m not the only one but finally I managed and it’s available on the classroom tab. Would love to get to know better and anxious to see your creativity. The video has no effect so ever and like I explain the real Castile soap doesn’t have colour. Just thought would be a good addition so you can see how easy can be to turn a simple soap to something more attractive too. Hope you enjoy this journey. This is a free basic course but I can guarantee you once you learn the basic, you half way to be a pro. And this is the original picture of the end result of my Castile soap. I may used AI for post but never with my creations. Stay tune as few posts been added. Happy formulations Love Petra
Just to let you know the step by step it’s up.
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@Kathy Adler thank you dear. It’s an easy technique and you can doi it too. Been through your course notes?!? Let let me know if you need further helo
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@Danielle Pring thank dear. It’s foams good which typical Castile soap normally doesn’t but I put my secret blend which makes all soap bubbles like crazy.
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@Sherrie Davis dear a pure Castile soap can take longer than another soap but here are important factors nobody talk about it. The correct answer is depends the purity and quality of the olive oil, the amount of water you use and the room temperature you will leave your soap to be cure. According to many peole and old soap makers they say 6 to 12months. And I did this soap with an olive oil I bought from the shop so I know deep down the oil isn’t pure 😁 but i did it to prove this point. Many people do say cold process must be ratio 2:1 and dear again, that is a myth another myth cause in reality all you need to do soap it’s 1:1. This recipe I used 1.5:1 so let see. You believe me or not I never done a Castile soap and you know why?!? Always thought was a boring soap to wait 6 months aahahah. Even when I was making the soap, my brain could not take it 🤭. I don’t know how many recipes I done but need to stop now. But done with a purpose for this community. And one of them it’s to stop the myths in soap making. The video is finally up in the classroom tab. Enjoy.
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@Mahpara Mahir thanks you dear. The advance course will cut down the myths in soap making and you can be a pro if you learn the basic and put into practice. Happy formulations dear
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Hello everyone, To share a new idea. What you thinks?!? Tomorrow showing the results. Happy formulations
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Why Using the Right Ratio & Ingredients Matters in Formulation
Hi everybody. Why Using the Right Ratio & Ingredients Matters in Formulation When creating skincare, haircare, or soap products, the right ratio and the right ingredients make all the difference. Many beginners believe that if an ingredient is natural, they can use any amount. But in formulation, balance is everything. ✔ Correct Ratios Ensure Safety Too much of certain ingredients (like essential oils, acids, or active ingredients) can irritate the skin or scalp. ✔ Proper Function of the Product Each ingredient has a role , some moisturize, some stabilize, and others preserve the product. If the ratio is wrong, the formula may not work as expected. ✔ Product Stability Incorrect ratios can cause separation, spoilage, or reduce the shelf life of your product. ✔ Professional Results Using the correct ingredients in the correct percentage is what separates a homemade mixture from a professional formulation. As formulators, we must respect the science behind every ingredient. The beauty of natural formulation is not only in the ingredients we choose, but in how we combine them. ✨ Remember: Great products are created with knowledge, patience, and precise formulation. ✨Always make sure your scale its working properly. Sense the Castile soap I formulated 4 new recipes soaps. Now have soaps till 2040 🤭. Happy formulations. Can’t wait to see your creations. Stay tune Love Petra Afro-Beauty Academy❤️❤️
Why Using the Right Ratio & Ingredients Matters in Formulation
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@Sherrie Davis hi how you doing?!? Dear I made 4cp soaps, one hot and yesterday I was playing with M&P cause I made the soap base but i think I don’t have the “drill” for M&P:
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@Sherrie Davis I posted few results but nobody interacts I thought you all lost the interest🫶🏾
Not happy with your soap for any reason?!?
Hi new friends how you all doing?!? For newbies in soap formulations here it’s a tip. For some reason you not happy with your soap results, please don’t bin them. The solution it to re-batch it. Re-batch it’s a term that is used in soap making terminology which basically means put into a crockpot, let it cook for 30/45 minutes and remould it. Did it a couple of time cause if I’m not happy I try again. And will do it again cause I ruined a soap with the design so will share the results with you, soon. I still anxiously waiting for y’all. Please if any enquiry, feel free and to send me a message. I got my inspiration mode turned on today. So will play with some M&P. 🫣 Happy soaping❤️. Love Petra
Not happy with your soap for any reason?!?
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@Mahpara Mahir thank you dear. Will be a pleasure to teach you all about soap making. Once you know the basics of health and safety, you will learn how to write your own soap formula. It’s easy and you can make an extra income with an hobby. Pleasure to have you on board🫶🏾. Stay tune for more as we only starting .
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@Mahpara Mahir plus learning this you can save money too cause can be the answer to fix a cold process soap. Will share my next experience. By accident cut the soap wrong so now will re-batch took The soap it’s amazing but the design 🤣🤣, no thanks. Happy soaping
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Petra Ferreira
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I am Petra, aromatherapist with 24 years’ experience, teaching natural soap making with simple, safe, creative methods. Certified natural formulator

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Joined Jan 19, 2026
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