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A deep-cleansing bar designed for oily and acne-prone skin. High coconut for maximum cleansing, palm for hardness, and a low 3% superfat to keep the bar from feeling greasy. Activated charcoal draws impurities.
Lye Type
NaOH (Sodium Hydroxide)
Batch Size
500g
Superfat
3.0%
Water Ratio
38.0%
NaOH Required
77.22g
Water
190.00g
| Ingredient | Amount | % |
|---|---|---|
| Coconut Oil | 175.0g | 35.0% |
| Palm Oil | 125.0g | 25.0% |
| Olive Oil |
| 125.0g |
| 25.0% |
| Castor Oil | 50.0g | 10.0% |
| Shea Butter | 25.0g | 5.0% |
Disperse 1 tbsp activated charcoal in 1 tbsp olive oil before adding to batter. Add at light trace. Work quickly — this recipe moves fast.
Tea tree and peppermint EO (2:1) at 3%. Pairs naturally with a detox bar concept.
Activated charcoal at 1 tsp/lb for jet black. Or split the batch for a black/white swirl with titanium dioxide.
4 weeks minimum. The low superfat and high cleansing make this usable early.
Iodine Value
49.5
Ideal: 41–70
INS Value
169.1
Ideal: 136–170
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