text: It really depends on what you feel confident & happy making I feel. Some people are unsure of CP soap to start with. M&P soap is very easy & you have no caustic soda to worry about. I went straight in at the deep end & started off with CP soap though 😂. I do occasionally use melt & pour but I can't use it unless it's the very moisturing types as I find the SLS very drying. There are lots of Stephenson's bases available though, some with added milks & butters which are nice. I think it's horses for courses in what you & your customer base prefer. There is no shortage of sales in m&p soap versus CP or HP soap. Both have their place in the craft. Good luck & happy to help if you need it. Xxx