Dry skin

[Katsbe]

Well it seems that the only soap I've made that doesn't dry out my skin was with 3oz cocoa butter(so expensive) and a 15%super-fat(too soft). Maybe i just have ultra sensitive skin I dont use clays anymore since some of them feel drying. I dont want to break the bank but also dont want to be dry as the deserts. Any advice for my base recipe?

 

[Barefoot Farm Girl]

Well it seems that the only soap I've made that doesn't dry out my skin was with 3oz cocoa butter(so expensive) and a 15%super-fat(too soft). Maybe i just have ultra sensitive skin I dont use clays anymore since some of them feel drying. I dont want to break the bank but also dont want to be dry as the deserts. Any advice for my base recipe?

Have you tried using lard?

 

[AliOop]

Shea butter is another option, although high-shea soaps need a long cure. Are you able to use avocado oil, and any coconut oil at all? If so, what about:

40-45% shea butter
40% avocado oil
10-15% coconut oil
5% castor oil

 

[Katsbe]

Have you tried using lard?

No I have not tried any lard hmm

 

[Barefoot Farm Girl]

No I have not tried any lard hmm

I’m really in love with my lard soaps, I replace the palm with the lard, and keep the super fat at 2-3%.

 

[Katsbe]

I’m really in love with my lard soaps, I replace the palm with the lard, and keep the super fat at 2-3%.

Ooh thank you so much that does sound nicer

 

[Barefoot Farm Girl]

Ooh thank you so much that does sound nicer

I don’t know if your using coconut oil in your recipe, after getting a ton of advise, it is recommended to keep that at 20% or lower, some skin can tolerate higher. Personally I can’t without feeling that tight dry feeling.