Hi all I am a soap making newbie. I have used soap made from crafters and love it. Would like to be able to make my own. My question to you all is I have heard skin experts say never to use bar soap because it is the harshest on the skin. Is this type better than the store bought. My skin is very dry especially in the winter. I appreciate all the answers and hopefully after more education I can also make my first bar of soap. P.S. i get what eo's are but what does the FO's means.
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heartsong
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hi there!
natural bar soap is both rich and mild and great for dry, sensitive skin types. commercial bar soaps can be harsh because they are made with chemicals and detergents-not ours.
f/o's are fragrance oils.
fyi: near the top right of the forum page, you can click on search and keyword cold process, or anything you're curious about and it will bring up every post in the forum regarding that topic. i suggest you read some of the previous posts and get familiar with the many types of sooapmaking there are. then you can choose the direction you wish to go.
welcome to the forum!
hi there!
natural bar soap is both rich and mild and great for dry, sensitive skin types. commercial bar soaps can be harsh because they are made with chemicals and detergents-not ours.
f/o's are fragrance oils.
fyi: near the top right of the forum page, you can click on search and keyword cold process, or anything you're curious about and it will bring up every post in the forum regarding that topic. i suggest you read some of the previous posts and get familiar with the many types of sooapmaking there are. then you can choose the direction you wish to go.
welcome to the forum!
Hi Sheri,
I am one of those people whose skin is very sensitive to absolutely everything and allergic to FO's, perfumes & EO's. I have found with the home-made/hand crafted soaps that I can actually use a bar soap. This is actually what got me into making my own bath products - I started out making milk baths and salt baths years ago & I recently got into making soap. By not adding scent to my soap I find the bars are light smelling and don't bother my allergies. I've also found that my skin is no longer itchy and dry. From the time I was a baby I would get so itchy that I would literally rip my skin off (my mom had to put gloves on me as a baby).
So I think you will really be pleased with the results you get from your hand-made soaps.
I know, I know - it's a little hard to tell that I believe in this product.....
I am one of those people whose skin is very sensitive to absolutely everything and allergic to FO's, perfumes & EO's. I have found with the home-made/hand crafted soaps that I can actually use a bar soap. This is actually what got me into making my own bath products - I started out making milk baths and salt baths years ago & I recently got into making soap. By not adding scent to my soap I find the bars are light smelling and don't bother my allergies. I've also found that my skin is no longer itchy and dry. From the time I was a baby I would get so itchy that I would literally rip my skin off (my mom had to put gloves on me as a baby).
So I think you will really be pleased with the results you get from your hand-made soaps.
I know, I know - it's a little hard to tell that I believe in this product.....
Commercial bar soaps are typically made out of detergents whereas hand made soap is typically "real" soap. Also, some commercial "real" soaps have less glycerin in them and so may be more drying.
Some folks are sensitive to detergents, so those products aren't good for them.
Some folks are sensitive to "real" soap - it has a high pH which can be problematic for some. Also, if you live in a hard water area you may have a lot of soap scum which can leave you feeling less than clean with "real" soap (and can leave your tub less than shiny!).
Both types of product are made of chemicals. So is the universe, everything in it, and everything beyond Both types can have synthetic components (fragrances, colorants). Even essential oils can be problematic for some.
There is no cut and dry answer that one is better than the other for everyone everywhere.
My family has a lot of skin and food allergies and we don't tolerate detergent products well. We have found that hand made genuine soap is much better for our skin than even the most moisturizing body wash on the market. But that's us. We do fine with scents and colorants of any kind I've come across over the past several years.
Some folks are sensitive to detergents, so those products aren't good for them.
Some folks are sensitive to "real" soap - it has a high pH which can be problematic for some. Also, if you live in a hard water area you may have a lot of soap scum which can leave you feeling less than clean with "real" soap (and can leave your tub less than shiny!).
Both types of product are made of chemicals. So is the universe, everything in it, and everything beyond Both types can have synthetic components (fragrances, colorants). Even essential oils can be problematic for some.
There is no cut and dry answer that one is better than the other for everyone everywhere.
My family has a lot of skin and food allergies and we don't tolerate detergent products well. We have found that hand made genuine soap is much better for our skin than even the most moisturizing body wash on the market. But that's us. We do fine with scents and colorants of any kind I've come across over the past several years.
ChrissyB
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Welcome. You have started on your quest to produce a skinloving product that will nourish and protect your skin.
Speaking from my own experience:
Since making my own soap I have not had to use hand cream, in winter my hands and knuckles crack from the cold..this year nothing happened, my hands always felt soft and moisturised.
And yes I use the soap that I make on my face, and haven't had one problem, my husband has psoriasis and uses the soap I make and loves it.
Just you wait till you make some soap and try it, you will blow yourself away.
EO's is "Essential Oils", FO's is "Fragrance Oils", you can use either to scent your soap or use neither and leave it plain, or you can scent your soaps with natural botanicals. Read every thing you can in this website, you will learn soooooo much!!!
Good Luck, and we want to see the pictures when you're done!!
Speaking from my own experience:
Since making my own soap I have not had to use hand cream, in winter my hands and knuckles crack from the cold..this year nothing happened, my hands always felt soft and moisturised.
And yes I use the soap that I make on my face, and haven't had one problem, my husband has psoriasis and uses the soap I make and loves it.
Just you wait till you make some soap and try it, you will blow yourself away.
EO's is "Essential Oils", FO's is "Fragrance Oils", you can use either to scent your soap or use neither and leave it plain, or you can scent your soaps with natural botanicals. Read every thing you can in this website, you will learn soooooo much!!!
Good Luck, and we want to see the pictures when you're done!!
ChrissyB said:
Well, winter is here & the heaters are running at work & at home. Before I started making my own cp soaps, I had lizard skin legs unless I drenched myself several times a day in lotions, which never really worked.
Now, I seldom have to use any lotions on my body, legs & arms. I do use it on my hands, buy hey I'm getting old!!
I don't use any store bought soaps or lotions anymore. I've also gone poo free (no shampoo.) My hair is healthy again & stopped falling out.
Commercial soaps & shampoos all use the same detergents. So, what you use in your dishwasher has the same detergents that are in your bar soaps & shampoo!! Commercial soaps have the glycerin stripped out of them & sold. They strip your skin of oil & change the ph balance of your skin.
Once you start using your own handcrafted cp soaps, your skin will return to a normal ph level. Our cp soaps retain all the natural glycerin, too, so they don't dry out your skin, & our soaps are naturally milder.
Welcome to The Forum!!
carebear said:
Guess I'll consider myself very lucky then.
One other thing I do is use my emulisifed sugar scrub/body polish once a week. Maybe that's helping keep the lizard skin away, too.
My whole point being, I guess, is I just don't use store bought soaps, shampoos, lotions or scrubs anymore. Detergent is not MY friend!!!
Cleaning products & laundry detergent are next on my list. :twisted:
ChrissyB
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I also would like to banish cleaning and laundry products, by using more natural things, and making my own.
I know that lemon juice, bicarb, vinegar,and salt will clean just about anything. Oh yeah, and a bit of elbow grease. Tea Tree oil is great for cleaning, just put a capful in a spray bottle with some water, give it a shake, and voila, antibacterial (and natural), this one is great for cleaning the toilet and bathroom and makes every thing smell nice and clean.
I know that lemon juice, bicarb, vinegar,and salt will clean just about anything. Oh yeah, and a bit of elbow grease. Tea Tree oil is great for cleaning, just put a capful in a spray bottle with some water, give it a shake, and voila, antibacterial (and natural), this one is great for cleaning the toilet and bathroom and makes every thing smell nice and clean.
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