ladysj Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 Okay ladies you have me wanting to use charcoal in my soaps. I am totally loving the outcome. How much do you use? Do you add it to the warm oils or at trace? Do you have to dissolve it first?I think I remembered reading it has to be activated charcoal. Where can I find it? PURTY PLEASE!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meridith Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 I added 1 tsp PPO at light trace. We'll see how it turned out later today when I unmold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbren Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 I also used 1 tsp PPO and stick blended into my oils before my lye solution.Here is minehttp://www.craftserver.com/forums/showthread.php?t=69120&highlight=black Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarieJeanette Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 I just made my second batch of charcoal soap 2 days ago. I use 1 teaspoon ppo and I stir it straight into my warm oils before I add the lye. It mixes in quite readily with no fuss. I use activated charcoal from the health-food store. I love how black the soap comes out. At 1 tsp. ppo, I don't get black lather either. MarieJeanette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soycrazy Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 How did yours get so black? I used 1 tablespoon for a 2lb batch and mine was still gray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sudsnwicks Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 I used 1 tablespoon (added at trace) for a 2 lb batch as well. It turned out black: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soycrazy Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 Maybe it was my recipe then I did cphp and used yogurt so maybe that did it, I'm not sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DONNAMAC Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 What are the benefits of charcoal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 well, for one thing you can get an amazing black color with no bleeding! really - very slightly gray lather, no black goo on the washcloth!As far as skin benefits, they are probably imaginary but charcoal is supposed to be purifying and deodorizing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sudsnwicks Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 What are the benefits of charcoal?The main benefit for me was that I was able to make DH a black soap to match his black towel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugenia Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 The main benefit for me was that I was able to make DH a black soap to match his black towel. LMAO, that's reason enough for me!e Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digit Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 I read somewhere that the charcoal would eliminate any fragrance. Has anyone experienced this?Digit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbren Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 I read somewhere that the charcoal would eliminate any fragrance. Has anyone experienced this?Digitno, not at ALL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digit Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 no, not at ALL.Thanks! Now my mind is churning on a white and black swirl. Digit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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