Teach Soap

I finished my second batch of M&P soap the other day. I used the low sweat M&P because I wanted to be able to display it. I added 1/4 cup coconut oil ( I know, I can just hear the collective gasps! ) and about teaspoon of olive olive. I've got REALLY really dry skin and I was trying to come up with a very moisturizing soap. The soap is very pretty and doesn't ooze oil but it also doesn't seem to be very moisturizing either. I told Tina that I was used to Caresse body liquid to shower with and that seems to help with the dry skin. Is cold process better or more moisturizing than M&P? Is the fact that it is Low sweat making it a less moisturizing soap? I still have to slather on thick body cream or oil just to keep from itching, no matter what I shower with.

I am also allergic to Ivory Soap... which is supposed to be 100% pure soap, maybe it is the fragrance they put in it?


Can you guys give me pointers as a newbie? I would really appreciate it.

BTW - the Sample of the Month - Moonlight Pomegranate is AWESOME.

Thanks in advance - Debra

Yes, the low sweat is less moisturizing. And adding that much oil to the soap will just make your bar soft and kill the lather, it won't actually add to the moisturizing properties of the soap. Oil has to go through the saponification process in order to add moisture to the soap. I would try the shea butter or goats milk base if you're looking for moisture. Or even just the plain white or clear base would probably be better than the low sweat base.

Bramble Berry has a sample pack of different types of MP for a very reasonable price. That may be a good way for you to try different bases to see which works best for you.

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Linda
I know the voices in my head aren't real, but they sure have some great ideas!

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Commercial Caresse is a syndet bar with surfactants that has a lower pH. Some skins cannot tolerate MP soaps, even with all the extra goodies added.

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Irena
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Almost bought that sample pack of soaps before I ordered the low sweat....might have to try that next. Are the cold process soaps better for dry skin?

Debra

Try a cold process soap and see how you like it.

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Irena
Closed minds are like faulty parachutes; they refuse to open.