I cut a lengthwise strip/bevel off the corner. I know it's still green, but I couldn't help but rub it under water....white suds!!! I hope that holds true for the cure. As I understand it, the charcoal will remove toxins. The kaolin clay will help to retain moisture and the tea tree is antiseptic/healing. The lavender is supposed to be calming, but I suspect that's more of an aromatherapy affect. I get that's all theory, but that was the plan. Hopefully, this will be my first official sale to the banker lady who asked if I could make charcoal soap.Oh wow! Me likey very much!
I have not, but will label and list the ingredients properly since, while I’m not going to infer any therapeutic properties beyond getting you clean, many people who seek this product will do so because they have skin issues of some sort. Last thing I’d want to do is make them worse.It is beautiful soap, DW!
Did you check with her (the banker's wife) about allergies? Some people are allergic to lavender; and tea tree oil can produce skin reactions in some people as well.
I think the kaolin clay is supposed to give the soap a silkiness and creaminess. I haven't used it myself, so can't say from experience.
@Terri E Thank you, thank you for starting this ball rolling. I would never have even tried this if you hadn’t led the way. It really has a different texture, and I can see how it would work to draw out impurities (and moisture if you’re not careful). It feels a little like holding a charcoal briquette but without turning your hands black—sorta like how holding chalk makes your mouth feel dry. We often give activated charcoal to poison patients in the ED because toxins bind themselves to it. #amazingstuffVery nice! I know she will like them! White suds......perfect! Guess I will have to knock mine back a little
Well, the people with psoriasis sure do swear by it. I made it on a special request.I do find it funny that everyone Loves the Charcoal and says that it detoxifies............ but that is not true in a wash off product unless you are leaving it on the face for a long period of time.
I too make it only because it will sell. They joys of Soap making
Tea Tree, Peppermint and Eucalyptus are the top scents I see in these
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