moon01945 Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Hi,I wanted to create a acne bar for my son that is having issues lately. I am thinking of a basic bar with Tea Tree oil added at trace. I wanted to know if anyone has a recipe that they have had luck with or if they have any feed back.Olive oil: 24 oz.Palm : 18 oz.Coconut: 18 oz.Water/Tea: 22 oz.Lye: 9 oz. Tea Tree oil at trace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuminousBoutique Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 I make a tea tree lavender bar for myself, I use coconut milk instead of water.I use mostly Olive (70), and add a bit of coconut oil for lather. I dont add any other oils, and I dont superfat this particular bar because my goal is for it to be a bit drying. It works for me! My skin cleared up in about a week and has stayed clear since using this particular bar. This recipe is 22oz of oils, it fits in a custom mold In use just for this batch of soap, usually my batches are much larger but I only make this soap for myself and family as we cannot make medical claims like "for acne" or "cures acne" and so on.(please note my recipe has a water reduc of 25%) so my recipe is:4.2 oz coconut milk2.1 oz water (I disolve my lye in this, then add it to the coconut milk when room temp, then add to my room temp oils.)3.3oz lye6.6oz coconut15.4oz olive1.5 oz tea tree.5 oz lavender oilI add the EO's at trace, and since I soap at a low temp anyways (room temp lye and room temp oils) they stand up to the process very well. Its a nice, dense, heavy white bar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandleMama6 Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 (edited) Anyone have one without lye? I don't have any and would love to try something for my daughter. Or would you be willing to sell me a bar for her to try?? Edited February 2, 2010 by CandleMama6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuminousBoutique Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 cant make soap without lye. Where in Utah are you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandleMama6 Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Oh duh!! CP soap huh. I don't do CP. I am in Salt Lake. Just noticed you were in Ogden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuminousBoutique Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 hehe well Hi neighbor!! I'm probably going to do another batch of this in the next few weeks because my stock is running low, I can send you one for your daughter, I always make more than I need Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in KY Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 I always heard salt bars were great for acne. Maybe make one with Tea Tree EO's. I really like the mostly Coconut oil salt bars the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moon01945 Posted February 2, 2010 Author Share Posted February 2, 2010 (edited) Thanks for all the the feed back! I am going to try yoru recipe since you had good results. I like the idea of using coconut milk with the water/lye mix. I actually purchased coconut milk this weekend to make a regular (non acne) bar with it. I will use it for his bar instead.He is 13 almost 14 and has started struggling with break outs for the last 6 month. He is definitly struggling the most with his chin area . He plays hocky and i think the chin strap is to blame. I've been cleaning it now after every time he plays, but I think his skin needs extra TLC also during his teen hormone spurts. Edited February 2, 2010 by moon01945 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuminousBoutique Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 yeah, hormones are hell on the face. I also use a store bought bar, called PanOxyl, 2-3 times a week. Its super drying... too drying to use everyday for me... but I like to use it if I decide to wear foundation or cover up that day because its the only thing I truly feel removes all the makeup.If hes not opposed to trying a facial mask, you can buy a great one at the drugstore called "Queen Helene Mint Julep mask" its a green clay mask. I use that once a week, and then use it for spot treatment overnight too. Its less than $3.00 for a HUGE tube that lasts a really long time, and it really really works. I attempted to make my own version but its so cheap and works so well there really is no point!! I get it at Walgreens but I know some walmarts and RiteAids have it too. Drugstore.com is another place to get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inherowndominion Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 This is totally IMO but I've noticed that acne bars tend to do better on skin thats oily if the olive oil is kept to a minimum, not more than about 15-20% of the bar. I generally use more coconut oil and add tea tree and some kind of gentle exfoliant. I think that's part of why salt bars work so well on acne, they are high in coconut and lots of exfoliants!If the acne is due to dry skin (I get that, dry skin clogs the pores and causes pimples), I will do a soap with coffee grounds and a little more olive oil. Works like a charm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moon01945 Posted February 2, 2010 Author Share Posted February 2, 2010 yeah, hormones are hell on the face. I also use a store bought bar, called PanOxyl, 2-3 times a week. Its super drying... too drying to use everyday for me... but I like to use it if I decide to wear foundation or cover up that day because its the only thing I truly feel removes all the makeup.If hes not opposed to trying a facial mask, you can buy a great one at the drugstore called "Queen Helene Mint Julep mask" its a green clay mask. I use that once a week, and then use it for spot treatment overnight too. Its less than $3.00 for a HUGE tube that lasts a really long time, and it really really works. I attempted to make my own version but its so cheap and works so well there really is no point!! I get it at Walgreens but I know some walmarts and RiteAids have it too. Drugstore.com is another place to get it.Thanks for the tip! I will look for it. I know for a fact that we have lots of Queen Helene stuff in my Walgreens and CVS's. He is not opposed to facials. i've done several on him to try and clean out the clogged pores and to help the skin healing.He is 13 and 5'10'' (and still growning like crazy) its the funnies thing to see him all relaxed out with steaming towel on his face. He my big softy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuminousBoutique Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Thanks for the tip! I will look for it. I know for a fact that we have lots of Queen Helene stuff in my Walgreens and CVS's. He is not opposed to facials. i've done several on him to try and clean out the clogged pores and to help the skin healing.He is 13 and 5'10'' (and still growning like crazy) its the funnies thing to see him all relaxed out with steaming towel on his face. He my big softy!LOL gotta love sons.. mines only 5 but hes already moms little trooper and I'm hoping he stays that way through the hard teen years!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soycrazy Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 I love Queen Helene Mint Julep mask too it works so quick & I can only use my salt bars on my face. They help with my breakouts. If only I had this stuff around when I was a teen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carriegsxr6 Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 Oh duh!! CP soap huh. I don't do CP. I am in Salt Lake. Just noticed you were in Ogden.Not sure what you mean by this. All soap, no matter what process you use, is made with lye at some point. Even if you use melt and pour, the soap you are remelting, used lye to get it that way. Lye is no longer an active ingrediant (if you used the proper amount) once the soap if fully cured. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuminousBoutique Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 I love Queen Helene Mint Julep mask too it works so quick & I can only use my salt bars on my face. They help with my breakouts. If only I had this stuff around when I was a teen.man no kidding, If I knew half as much then as I do now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoapDiva Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 I make a fantastic one, I call it Burnt Goat, basically its a goats milk bar with the addition of activated charcoal. Works wonders, I get stalked for this bar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandleMama6 Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Not sure what you mean by this. All soap, no matter what process you use, is made with lye at some point. Even if you use melt and pour, the soap you are remelting, used lye to get it that way. Lye is no longer an active ingrediant (if you used the proper amount) once the soap if fully cured.I am new to soaping so you'll have to forgive me for not knowing that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandleMama6 Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 I make a fantastic one, I call it Burnt Goat, basically its a goats milk bar with the addition of activated charcoal. Works wonders, I get stalked for this bar.Would you be willing to share the ratio of activated charcoal? My daughter has severe acne and I really need to find something that will work for her. Do you use the M&P goats milk? I have some of that coming from a recent co-op and was wondering if I could use that?Thanks in advance for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoapDiva Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 I use a tablespoon per pound of my formulation.A goats milk base would likely be fine.You really really need to ensure that you grind up the charcoal well. I mean, I tell customers to make a lather, rub it on the affected area, wait for a moment or two then rinse. That way if there are any sharp chunks of charcoal in the bar it won't scratch them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trishsmecca Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 I make an oatmeal bar with grapeseed oil - wonderful!For my own 13 yo, he uses a dead sea mud mask about once every few weeks and keeps his face clean and adds benzoyl cream after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carol k Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Jojoba oil works great on acne. I would try to add some of it in your soap. I just use it straight on my face. At night I just rub it on my face & go to bed. Any flare ups are usually calmed down by morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamazele Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 salt bars are THE BEST at clearing up acne. i would recommend almost 100% coconut oil with mint and tea tree essential oils. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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