ButtahBalm

This is a facial soap I make once in a while to help with cheek breakout. It’s gentle, soothing, and perfect for sensitive skin that still needs help with blemishes. By combining tea tree essential oil and activated charcoal with nourishing oils like baobab , shea butter , and herbal-infused sunflower oil , you get a facial bar that cleanses deeply without stripping your skin. Why Tea Tree & Charcoal? Tea tree essential oil naturally supports blemish-prone areas, while activated charcoal helps draw out impurities without harsh abrasion. A soothing herbal water made up of  chamomile, calendula, green tea, and ginseng which adds calming, antioxidant benefits to keep this bar kind to sensitive skin. Ingredients Cold Process Tea Tree & Charcoal Facial Soap (for Sensitive Skin) Oil Name % of Oils Grams Coconut Oil 20% 194.0 g Baobab Oil 25% 242.5 g Chamomile & Lic...

When planning your soap batches, calculating the right amounts of oils, lye, and water is essential for perfect saponification. Whether you’re using a standard rectangular mold or an irregularly shaped one, precise measurements are crucial. In this guide, I’ll walk you through three proven methods to calculate your batter-mold with step-by-step examples: Method 1: Measure your rectangular or square mold by its dimensions. Method 2: Use water displacement for odd-shaped molds. Method 3: Base your calculations on the number of soap bars you want to produce. Accuracy is key, small errors can impact your final product so it is always a good idea to double-check your numbers with a reliable soap calculator. I personally use Soap Calc to verify my measurements. Choose the method that best suits your mold or production goals, and enjoy creating your perfect batch of soap! Method 1: Measure a Rectangular or Square Mold by Dime...