In episode 131 of Soapmaking 101 with the Soap Queen, Anne-Marie Faiola welcomes listeners to an informative discussion on the role of olive oils in soapmaking. She dives into the nuances of testing and using store-bought olive oils, offering practical advice for soapmakers. Anne-Marie shares her recommendations and conclusions from various olive oil tests, emphasizing the importance of choosing reliable vendors. The episode also explores all-olive oil recipes, highlighting their unique qualities. It concludes with a sponsor message from Bramble Berry, featuring their Castile soap products, providing listeners with additional resources for their soapmaking endeavors.

(0:00) Welcome and introduction to olive oils in soapmaking

(0:24) Testing and using store-bought olive oils in soapmaking

(2:24) Recommendations and conclusions from olive oil tests

(3:23) The importance of reliable vendors and all-olive oil recipes

(4:06) Sponsor: Bramble Berry's Castile soap products