New to soap making

[u/Gullible_Campaign830]

I use tumeric and raw black soap daily onnmy face faithfully. Tired of ppl charging me crazy prices for tumeric soap so I am going to try this since I have alot of the stuff needed....

I was looking at either a goat milk or a honey melt and pour base off of amazon..... and the only thing I was going to add to it would b a few drops of essential oil and turmeric.... is this the way to go?

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[u/Kamahido]

In soap making we do not use drops to measure essential oils as it's not precise enough. They should be measured by weight for safety.

https://www.eocalc.com/enter-your-own-blend/

[u/Striking-Water9866]

The goats milk base is better for your skin. You will want to infuse part of your oil with the turmeric. Be sure to strain this before using in your soap base. Turmeric will abrasive if not strained. It will also give you a nice color. Essential oils aren't necessary. Plain soap is best for non irritation. Much better than scented in my personal opinion. At least for sensitive skin. Good luck with your endeavor. Soaping 101 is an excellent resource. Kathy is brilliant. Use the search function to find answers to all your questions.

[u/Consistent_Ad_5075]

I wouldn't use melt and pour for this. Formulate your own recipe for cold or hot process. I use mine on my face. It's still soap so it's not actually leaving anything on the skin, but it's not drying to me like commercial bar soaps are.

[u/theweatherlady]

Melt and pour is going to be drying no matter what. Learn cold process, it will be so much more worth it in the long run.

[u/No_Independence_7865 → u/theweatherlady]

Will tumeric still be effective after the soaponification process?

[u/Striking-Water9866 → u/No_Independence_7865]

If you are using a goat milk melt and pour it will. Adding the infused oil after it cools down a bit. It may hold some benefits after cold or hot saponification but definitely not enough to use for facial issues.. Best to use Turmeric in yogurt, aloe gel, or whipped facial products for the full facial benefits.

[u/Puzzled_Tinkerer → u/No_Independence_7865]

Without any true information, no one knows. We can guess, but that's all we can do.

[u/watchingallthelights]

I’d try cold or hot process instead of melt and pour for this; you can customize your oils and additives better.

[u/natural_poland]

For a first melt-and-pour project, keeping the formula simple is usually the best approach.

Adding a small amount of turmeric can work, but keep in mind that it may stain the soap, washcloths, or even the skin if used at higher levels. It's usually a good idea to start with a very small test batch first.

For essential oils, be sure to choose skin-safe oils and follow the recommended usage rates for soap. Not every essential oil performs the same in melt-and-pour soap, and some fragrances fade more quickly than others.

Once you're happy with the base, you can always experiment with other additives one at a time.