2 questions,2 topics

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Dear or Maurice-As a proponent of cosmetic research into the benefit of

herbs and botanical extracts,I am curious. I do not chooose to do lotions at

this time but am trying to ascertain any topical benefits that may make it

through the saponification process. Many commercially distributed products

advertise claims such as " enriched with 17 aquatic botanicals " or " includes

the strengthening power of herbal extracts " .As a home cp soapmaker,how can I

capitalize on the claims of these amazing benefits and still remain within

ethical and legal boundaries?

And now ,part 2-unrelated. I am careful to separate those items used in the

process of cp soap in my home.i wouldn't use any pots or utensils, previously

used for soap, for food preparation.I assume the reasoning is that

microparticals of lye and end chemicals remain on the surface structure of

those items and could be reintroduced with the addition of heat,etc.Does this

mean I should not place these items in the same dishwasher load-or for that

matter-the same dishwasher with items intended for food prep? To further

meditate,should I isolate my sink when cleaning these items,or use only a

sink,like a utility sink for this purpose?(Which I do not have) Exactly how

much transferrence do I need to be concerned with? I am sure that to ask this

of a person as yourself with ideal lab conditions must seem preposterous but

I don't have ideal conditions available to me at this time.

Thank you for your input into these concerns.It is important to me......Jo Ann