It's a tricky one Maggie..there is nothing wrong with the palm oil itself..especially if it comes from the places where it is harvested legally. The real issue is not the oil but the way people are harvesting it illegally. Pity we don't know which area it comes from when we buy it. From: soapcraft-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:soapcraft-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Maggie Bath Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2010 10:55 PM To: soapcraft@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [soapcraft] Palm Oil Fellow Soapers.... With all the hoo haa about Palm Oil on TV/Radio these days, what say you all about using the product? I have a couple of soap recipes that use Palm Oil but am loathe to make them unless I can find a substitute for Palm Oil. Any suggestions? Maggie <http://www.incredimail.com/index.asp?id=54475> Add FUN to your email - CLICK HERE! __________ NOD32 4963 (20100321) Information __________ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com