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Not sure if this will be of interest, but this laundry soap : http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0073LGECW/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1BJ3DNIBBHXRX has a very basic ingredient list, yet seems to work enough for many people.

-sodium carbonate
-sodium
bicarbonate
-magnesium sulfate (heptahydrate)
-unrefined sea salt
-mentha piperita oil

I’m quite interested in attempting a similar version of this myself. Something with sodium percarbonate could be added when more cleaning power is needed.

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Thanks so much for the replies! That recipe is enormously helpful. I also had no idea the definition of the term was quite so broad. My aim is for something with a very minimal surfactant percentage, since it will be a no-rinse application.

I’m learning a ton and have done some more searching. If anyone has thoughts on this latest version of a recipe, I’d be much obliged. I’m thinking of:

86.48% Filtered Water
10% Caprol Micro Express (INCI: PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides (and) Polyglycerol-6 Dioleate (and) Glyceryl Caprylate/Caprate)
2.5% Willow Bark Extract
1.0% Vegetable Glycerine
0.02% Disodium EDTA

I’m eying the willow bark extract for it’s preservative function and its ß-hydroxy acid content. Would that be enough on its own? Again this is only for personal use/testing at the moment.

Using 10% CME is a guess based on LotionCrafter’s suggestion, but of course if it’s possible to used less, I’m open to that as well.

Thanks in advance!

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Hello, I’m Wendy.

I am here looking to learn as much as possible, primarily by reading the existing discussions. No professional background to speak of, I’m curious in formulating things for personal use. I have some questions to ask as well, but I’ll do my best to give thorough attention to all the readily info available here first

Many thanks in advance!