Candybee Posted December 26, 2016 Share Posted December 26, 2016 I'm wanting to make a soap with neem oil. Can someone tell me what a good % of my oils recipe I should use neem at? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrazeKelly Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 I'm out of town but will look when I get home next weekend what % I use 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted December 27, 2016 Author Share Posted December 27, 2016 Thanks KrazyKelly! I've never used it before so just looking for an idea of where to start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindym Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 I use 20 percent, It has been awhile since I have made neem oil soap, I believe I read info on it on Modern Soap Making. Hope that helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrazeKelly Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 I only used 3% in my soap. I almost forgot about this!! ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted January 6, 2017 Author Share Posted January 6, 2017 (edited) Thanks for the tips. I did a search and found I had asked this same question about 3 yrs ago. Will be trying out some neem oil this spring. But I am finding such a wide range of usage % I will have to play around with it. Those who use it do you blend with other EOs and if so why? Edited January 6, 2017 by Candybee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrazeKelly Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 Neem will be part of your oils in your recipe. It's not like an essential oil. My bars were specifically made for acne. I used Tea tree essential oil, Dead Sea mud and activated charcoal in them also. With Neem only at 3% of my oils I didn't get any nasty smell from it. And I only used 3oz of tea tree oil for a 10lb batch of soap. Anyway, here is my recipe. ? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted January 7, 2017 Author Share Posted January 7, 2017 Awesome! Thanks Krazekelly! This is very helpful! I have my recipe together I just needed a good starting point for adding in the neem oil. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nursenancy Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 gosh I have a lot of Neem - maybe I should make some 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponiebr Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 On 1/6/2017 at 1:43 PM, KrazeKelly said: Neem will be part of your oils in your recipe. It's not like an essential oil. My bars were specifically made for acne. I used Tea tree essential oil, Dead Sea mud and activated charcoal in them also. With Neem only at 3% of my oils I didn't get any nasty smell from it. And I only used 3oz of tea tree oil for a 10lb batch of soap. Anyway, here is my recipe. ? I'm just look'n at the numbers here Kelly... How'd it turn out as soaps go? It looks like a soft low, low, lather bar. I'm just wondering, as I see the note for PKO up there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrazeKelly Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 6 hours ago, Sponiebr said: I'm just look'n at the numbers here Kelly... How'd it turn out as soaps go? It looks like a soft low, low, lather bar. I'm just wondering, as I see the note for PKO up there. It turned out great!! It is not soft and lather is great for facial cleansing. I do use Sodium Lactate in all my soaps. It really does help harden them up. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 I have psoriasis and a very sensitive face & make a neem bar for myself with 25% neem, avocado, olive oil, PKO & mango butter that's wonderful. It actually got rid of the rosacea I had on my face! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonstar Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 2 hours ago, ChrisR said: I have psoriasis and a very sensitive face & make a neem bar for myself with 25% neem, avocado, olive oil, PKO & mango butter that's wonderful. It actually got rid of the rosacea I had on my face! I would love to attempt to make this for my grandson who has eczema. Is your recipe top secret lol ! if so, I understand Did you add essential oils ? I noticed theres no coconut oil in there. From what Ive researched many have CO allergies along with shea so babassu oil is a good substitute for CO ??? Ive also read that if you have latex sensitivity or allergy you might also have a reaction to shea ??? Wonder why that is ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 20 hours ago, Moonstar said: I would love to attempt to make this for my grandson who has eczema. Is your recipe top secret lol ! if so, I understand Did you add essential oils ? I noticed theres no coconut oil in there. From what Ive researched many have CO allergies along with shea so babassu oil is a good substitute for CO ??? Ive also read that if you have latex sensitivity or allergy you might also have a reaction to shea ??? Wonder why that is ? Give me a few days to dig out my recipe and I'll post it for you. Absolutely not a top secret LOL!! As far as coconut oil, I personally always found it very drying, so usually use PKO or babassu oil with no problems. My son can't use any soap with shea butter as it makes him break out terribly and he's 33, but mango is a nice replacement. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonstar Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 54 minutes ago, ChrisR said: Give me a few days to dig out my recipe and I'll post it for you. Absolutely not a top secret LOL!! As far as coconut oil, I personally always found it very drying, so usually use PKO or babassu oil with no problems. My son can't use any soap with shea butter as it makes him break out terribly and he's 33, but mango is a nice replacement. Oh, thank you so much Chris. I would just love to make this and try it on my grandson, he's 7 and super cute, if I say so myself lol ! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 I would love to see this recipe too Chris, thanks.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted January 14, 2017 Author Share Posted January 14, 2017 (edited) On 1/12/2017 at 2:10 PM, ChrisR said: I have psoriasis and a very sensitive face & make a neem bar for myself with 25% neem, avocado, olive oil, PKO & mango butter that's wonderful. It actually got rid of the rosacea I had on my face! What soap properties does neem add to the bar? I'm talking about properties like hardness, conditioning, cleansing, etc? Trying to figure out how using a larger % (like your 25%) of neem in the recipe will effect the soap itself. Like does it effect lather, is the soap softer, harder, bubblier, creamier, etc? Also, I would love to see your recipe if you don't mind sharing. I am still working on my own recipe for a neem oil soap to help with sensitive skin, acne, rosacea, psoriasis, etc. I have also been researching additives that will work with the soap and not be affected by the lye in the finished soap. Edited January 14, 2017 by Candybee 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonstar Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Candy thanks for starting this thread - great topic and you asked good questions that I didn't think about until you asked Patiently waiting for ChrisR 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonstar Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Candybee ... do you know if neem oil leaves the soap with smell of the oil ? Its not a pleasant smell lol ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Where could you buy good neem oil? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 (edited) OK here's the recipe I use: Olive - 17.5% For my 59 oz. batch: Olive - 10 oz. Avocado - 15.8% Avocado - 9 oz. Neem - 25.4% Neem - 15 oz. PKO - 16.9% PKO - 10 oz. Babassu - 16.9% Babassu - 10 oz. Mango Butter - 8.5% Mango Butter - 5 oz. Lye Discount at 6% Water - 13.19 oz. Lye - 8.19 oz. Candy this is a pretty hard bar, moisturizing & lathers great after a 2 month cure. The higher amount of neem has helped my psoriasis a great deal and leaves my skin softer. It totally keeps my rosacea gone and my face nice and soft. I played with lower amounts of neem, but for me & my skin the higher amount works much better. The neem does have an earthy scent to it, but IMO it's not that strong. I occasionally will add some patchouli EO, but usually I leave it unscented. Have fun!! Edited January 15, 2017 by ChrisR 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonstar Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 57 minutes ago, ChrisR said: OK here's the recipe I use: Olive - 17.5% For my 59 oz. batch: Olive - 10 oz. Avocado - 15.8% Avocado - 9 oz. Neem - 25.4% Neem - 15 oz. PKO - 16.9% PKO - 10 oz. Babassu - 16.9% Babassu - 10 oz. Mango Butter - 8.5% Mango Butter - 5 oz. Lye Discount at 6% Water - 13.19 oz. Lye - 8.19 oz. Candy this is a pretty hard bar, moisturizing & lathers great after a 2 month cure. The higher amount of neem has helped my psoriasis a great deal and leaves my skin softer. It totally keeps my rosacea gone and my face nice and soft. I played with lower amounts of neem, but for me & my skin the higher amount works much better. The neem does have an earthy scent to it, but IMO it's not that strong. I occasionally will add some patchouli EO, but usually I leave it unscented. Have fun!! Thank you Chris, that's so nice of you to share this. Do you find that there's a difference in neem oil from different suppliers ? If one wants to adjust the amount was this recipe superfatted ? Your great results sound promising for my grandson ! thanks again 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonstar Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 8 hours ago, Terry said: Where could you buy good neem oil? This is what I'd like to know too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 I'm learning so much about neem oil, something I honestly knew nothing about it and I'd like to say thank you Chris and Kelly for the recipes and Candybee for bringing up the subjectl! The recipes sound great. I also have sensitive skin and not exactly rosacea but redness so I would imagine the recipe would be helpful. Mango butter sounds luxurious and I love earthly scents so right up my alley. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonstar Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 I have a question for anyone out there about adding activated charcoal to soap. Do you find this addition to be too drying for sensitive skin ? I know its good for acne/problem skin types but wasn't sure about sensitive skin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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