Acne is a common affliction that has bothered us during our pubescent years, and is still a source of nuisance for some teens and adults alike. It is caused by excessive production of sebum in the skin pores, especially on the face and on the back. Symptoms include scaly red skin, blackheads, whiteheads, and pimples. Adolescents are the usual targets because of the increase in testosterone production during the growth spurt years, which exacerbates the condition.
Here is a soap recipe to combat those pestering zits from Vinensia.com! The soap’s active ingredient is tea tree oil (Melaleuca alternifolia), a potent antiseptic and antifungal oil from Australia. Tea tree oil clears skin, cleans wounds, and relieves rashes when applied topically. Other important ingredients include PEG 400 which serves as moisturizer, and cocamidopropyl betaine which increases lather.
Ingredients:
Soap flakes – 75 gm.
Cocamidopropyl betaine – 10 cc.
PEG 400 – 5 cc.
Propylene glycol – 10 cc.
FD&C color (optional)
Germaben II ™ (preservative) – 0.22 c.
Method:
Measure all ingredients. Heat soap flakes, cocamidopropyl betaine, and PEG 400 in a crock pot and set it on the lowest temperature. Gently stir mixture with a wooden spoon, taking care not to make bubbles. Check mixture every 15 minutes and continue stirring until completely melted. Then add color intermittently while stirring. Blend tea tree oil, propylene glycol, and Germaben II ™and stir continuously until smooth. Pour mixture into a wooden mold. Cover the mold and leave overnight or until dry. Cut to individual pieces and let the bars cure for a week.
Reference:
http://formulation.vinensia.com/2011/03/anti-acne-transparent-soap-formula-and.html
Here is a soap recipe to combat those pestering zits from Vinensia.com! The soap’s active ingredient is tea tree oil (Melaleuca alternifolia), a potent antiseptic and antifungal oil from Australia. Tea tree oil clears skin, cleans wounds, and relieves rashes when applied topically. Other important ingredients include PEG 400 which serves as moisturizer, and cocamidopropyl betaine which increases lather.
Ingredients:
Soap flakes – 75 gm.
Cocamidopropyl betaine – 10 cc.
PEG 400 – 5 cc.
Propylene glycol – 10 cc.
FD&C color (optional)
Germaben II ™ (preservative) – 0.22 c.
Method:
Measure all ingredients. Heat soap flakes, cocamidopropyl betaine, and PEG 400 in a crock pot and set it on the lowest temperature. Gently stir mixture with a wooden spoon, taking care not to make bubbles. Check mixture every 15 minutes and continue stirring until completely melted. Then add color intermittently while stirring. Blend tea tree oil, propylene glycol, and Germaben II ™and stir continuously until smooth. Pour mixture into a wooden mold. Cover the mold and leave overnight or until dry. Cut to individual pieces and let the bars cure for a week.
Reference:
http://formulation.vinensia.com/2011/03/anti-acne-transparent-soap-formula-and.html
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