charcoal Soap

[cassy]

Okay I did my first batch of charcoal soap. I was wondering how to lable the charcoal part? Any fancy name that won't freak people out? LOL Thanks Cassy

 

[wendy_m]

You might just try "charcoal", I know people who seek it out because it's supposed to relieve some of the weirder skin fungi and yeast problems (also mechanics like it-- not sure why, but they do.)

Otherwise just translate into french (which usually sounds good on soap labels) : "savon de charbon de bois" (lit: soap of charcoal)

 

[cassy]

Ha ha... Funny. I have found people are not freaking out about it when I tell them.. Thanks for answering. My son thought I cleaned out the fire pit LOL.... I have sold a couple bars so far at work to a couple gals who have teenagers...

 

[cambree]

What type of charcoal did you use? Some soapmakers in Asia use bamboo charcoal. It's suppose to help remove toxins from your skin.

I just made my 1st batch of charcoal soap too. But still waiting for it to cure. I use "acitvated charcoal" found at health food stores.

Otherwise just translate into french (which usually sounds good on soap labels) : "savon de charbon de bois" (lit: soap of charcoal)

That sounds fancy!

 

[IanT]

oooh I like!

 

[cassy]

I just used the activated charcoal from the health food store. I put 1 tsp per pound, not sure. Is that enough? I also found at walmart activated charcoal in the fish section for like around five dollars. I wonder is it the same thing as in the health food store?

 

[cambree]

Other SMF members have used charcoal found it pet shops too. You'll find it in the older threads. So I think it's OK. I haven't tried that yet.

I used two capsules of activated charcoal with my 2 lb batch. I think that is about the same as your measurement. Althought I was thinking of using more, but it seem like that was enough.

My soap should be ready to use in a couple of days. Can't wait to give it a try!