angielyn Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 I have never made any but would love to try. My biggest question is that there are sooo many recipes etc. I don't know what to try. Second is I have Sjogrens which causes dryness. I would like to try something that holds a lot of moisture. I guess that's what I'm trying to say... I would be my own guinea pig (not sure that's a good thing or not haha) but basically I would like anyones thoughts or ideas on something that is very moisturizing.Thanks for any and all help :smiley2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deena Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 There are some good recipes here.I am still trying a different recipes to find one's I really like. I love really moisturising soaps too, so far I have found my most moisturising have had tallow, grapeseed oil in, that is two different recipes. I also like some shea nut butter in mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissMori Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 I'm one of those people who doesn't think soap itself can be moisturizing. I come at it from the other side: it can be gentle enough so that it doesn't strip the skin, and I think that's what you are really looking for. As for moisture, drink lots of water and use a lotion that acts as a barrier to keep moisture in the skin.For ingredients in soap that don't strip the skin, try olive oil at a high percentage. It is easy to find and relatively inexpensive. I also like camillia oil, but more $$$. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angielyn Posted March 27, 2011 Author Share Posted March 27, 2011 Thanks, I will look those things up and see which I feel would help me out more.As for drinking, this also causes everything to go dry (mouth) so drinking is a pretty constant thing for me, just it's not enough to help with the itchy skin I get all over Once again thank you and hopefully I come up with something that helps :smiley2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitn Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 A bastile is very very gentle, add some heavy cream for moisture and it is fabulous soap.75% OO25 % Co or PKOHeavy cream to your taste, decrease your water by the amount of cream you use. Let it cure at least 4 weeks , 6 or 8 is better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lsg Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 My aloe cream soap may not be moisturizing but is a favorite with users. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissMori Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Are you sure the itchy is caused by dry skin? I'm itch and have oily skin. I started using my own soap and now don't have the itch. For me, the itch was caused by surfactants and detergents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angielyn Posted March 29, 2011 Author Share Posted March 29, 2011 Yes the itchy is from dry skin. Sjogrens causes anything in your body that produces moisture to dry up such as eyes, mouth, nose etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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