Acne Soap
Recipe Instructions
This recipe is for a 1.2kg (1200 g) batch of soap
Base Oils (Total 825 g):
1. Beef or Mutton Tallow – 40% (provides a hard, conditioning bar)
2. Coconut Oil – 26.7% (adds cleansing and lather)
3. Sunflower Oil – 13.3% (gentle and conditioning for the skin)
4. Castor Oil – 13.3% (boosts lather and provides moisturising)
5. Shea Butter – 6.7(nourishing, moisturising, and gentle for acne-prone skin)
Lye Solution:
1. Distilled Water – 25%
2. Sodium Hydroxide (Lye) – 9.26% (carefully measured based on oils to achieve proper saponification)
Additives (Super Beneficial for Acne):
1. Calamine Powder – 40 g (soothing, anti-inflammatory, great for acne)
2. Moringa Powder – 15 g (anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory)
3. Turmeric Powder – 10 g (anti-inflammatory, helps with pigmentation and acne scars)
4. Orange Peel Powder – 15 g (brightens skin, gently exfoliates)
Step-by-Step Process:
1. Prepare the Lye Solution:
In a well-ventilated area, carefully add 133 g of sodium hydroxide (lye) to 320 g of distilled water (never add water to lye, always lye to water). Stir until dissolved. Let the lye solution cool to around 35-40°C.
2. Melt the Oils and Butters:
In a separate pot, gently melt the tallow, coconut oil, olive oil, castor oil, and shea butter until fully liquid. Let the oil mixture cool to around 35-40°C as well.
3. Mix the Lye Solution with the Oils:
Once both the lye solution and oils are at the same temperature (35-40°C), slowly pour the lye solution into the oils, mixing gently.
4. Blend Until Trace:
Use a stick blender to blend the mixture until you reach "trace" (a thick, pudding-like consistency where the soap leaves trails on the surface when you lift the blender).
5. Add the Additives:
At trace, add the calamine powder, moringa powder, turmeric powder, and orange peel powder. Stir thoroughly to evenly distribute the powders throughout the mixture.
6. Add Essential Oils (Optional):
7. Pour into the Mold:
Pour the soap mixture into a prepared mould, smoothing the top with a spatula.
8. Cure the Soap:
Let the soap stay in the mould for 24-48 hours. Once it's firm enough, remove it from the mould and cut it into bars.
Cure the bars for 4-6 weeks in a well-ventilated space, turning them occasionally to ensure even curing. The longer they cure, the milder the soap will be.
Tips:
Handling Lye: Always wear gloves, and goggles, and work in a ventilated area when handling lye.
Soap Mold: Use silicone moulds or a lined loaf pan for easy removal.
Curing Time: Make sure to allow the soap to cure for the full period to ensure it's mild and safe for use on acne-prone skin.
This recipe should result in a firm, cleansing bar with ingredients that are soothing, anti-inflammatory, and beneficial for acne-prone skin.
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Soap Properties
Highlighted gray ranges represent recommended ranges for each property.
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INS: 156.41 (ideal)
iodine: 53.79 (ideal)
Calculated Values for Oils and Preferences
| Superfat % | 5% |
| Saturated | 393.17 Gram(s) |
| Mono-Unsaturated | 290.55 Gram(s) |
| Poly-Unsaturated | 103.22 Gram(s) |
| Saturated:Unsaturated Ratio | 50.04:49.96 |
| Lye concentration | 100% |
| Weight Unit | Gram(s) |
| Soap type | solid |
Fatty Acid Profile
| Oleic | 23.22% |
| Linoleic | 11.78% |
| Linolenic | 0.73% |
| Ricinoleic | 12% |
| Lauric | 12.80% |
| Myristic | 6.79% |
| Palmitic | 14.99% |
| Stearic | 13.08% |
Recommended Additive Amounts
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For Advanced Soapmakers
| Sodium Lactate (60%)
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| Recommended Essential/Fragrance Oil | 36.09 Gram(s) | ||||||
| Ascorbic Acid
| 8.25 Gram(s) | ||||||
| Extra Lye to Neutralize Ascorbic Acid for A.A. | NaOH: 1.67 Gram(s) | ||||||
| Lactic Acid
| 6.19 Gram(s) | ||||||
| Extra Lye to Neutralize Lactic Acid for L.A. | NaOH: 3.66 Gram(s) | ||||||
| Tetrasodium EDTA
| 6.27 Gram(s) | ||||||
| Sodium Citrate
| 10.73 - 32.18 Gram(s) | ||||||
| Potassium Citrate
| 13.20 - 39.60 Gram(s) | ||||||
| Rosemary Oleoresin (ROE)
| 0.33 - 0.41 Gram(s) | ||||||
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Citric Acid Powder (anhydrous) |
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Extra Lye to Neutralize Citric Acid Powder for C.A. |
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