HOW TO MAKE ANTI-ACNE SOAP AT HOME

Neem-Aloe DIY Soap

We have all been observing the upsurge of phrases like organic, all natural, toxin free and so on, in “commercial” beauty and skincare products for the past few years, particularly, after some very high profile lawsuits like Johnson & Johnson, Wen, Unilever cases where the big giants ended up paying multi million dollar settlements to people. So, the companies like Kiss My Face and EOS turned around and churned out brands under aggressive marketing campaigns, practically shouting “Your regular beauty routines contain very dangerous chemicals or use these organic products instead” and again ended up with lawsuits claiming false “organic” labeling.

Question here is, in this goose chase of “all natural” personal care industry who is to ensure consumers of the legitimacy and the safety required? Well, I’m waiting too for the answer because the sheer size and the power of beauty industry operating in collaboration with celebrity glamour world is a challenge invincible for anyone seeking the truth about products, manufacturers and endorsers alike.   

While we wait, let us experiment with this “organic” concept ourselves.

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Making your own “all natural” soap at home is quite easy, economical, and satisfying to have a natural alternative to chemical bars. The liberty to add and subtract ingredients per requirement, putting theories associated with herbs and oils to test and actually getting beneficial results is a joy that can only be topped by guilt-free eating! (A joke … not).

Today we’re talking about Neem and Aleovera homemade Anti-Acne soap. First of all, let’s get ourselves a little familiar with both plants so you will know why I decided on them to make my own anti-acne soap.

NEEM

Neem or (Indian lilac) shrub is native to Indian subcontinent. For centuries neem has been used in treating number of ailments such as leprosy, intestinal worms, skin ulcers, diabetes, fever, blood purification, liver and heart diseases, even birth control and early abortions through number of traditional remedies.

Neem leaf has countless skin benefits, antimicrobial agents present in neem leaf treats acne microbe,

blackheads, scars and pigmentation. The easy-to-make Neem leaf face pack leaves skin moisturized and supple due to its vitamins, fatty acids and antioxidant properties that maintain skin elasticity which in turn keep wrinkles at bay. Neem leaf paste has been used since forever as potent antibacterial agent against skin allergies or rashes and subsequent infections.

Neem seeds oil is used in variety of beauty products like soap, body and face creams, hair products and cosmetics,

Neem flowers are regular herb in south Indian cuisine, they are also used to treat nausea and anorexia. Neem flowers are used in aromatherapy techniques for calming effect.

Neem bark has been used as natural toothbrush for centuries, it maintains alkaline level of saliva, treat gum diseases and whiten yellow teeth.

ALOE VERA

Aloe vera is extremely vitamin rich plant species, containing (vitamin A, B, C and E), its benefits stem from antioxidant vitamin, enzymes, fatty acids and minerals that are effective in treating variety

of skin and hair conditions such as; psoriasis, acne, eczema, stretch marks, gum diseases like gingivitis, dandruff and scalp irritation. Aloevera’s health, beauty, medicinal and skincare properties has put it at the center of multimillion dollor beauty and health industry that extends from cosmetology to health juices and diet supplements as well as at the center of innumerable traditional home remedies.

Now,

How to make your own anti-acne soap at home

METHOD

There are four basic methods of soap making, each with its own pros and cons. Trying each will help you decide which method works best for you.

Melt and pour (I worked with pour and melt premade soap base, as it is easy and safe for beginners)

Hot process

Cold process

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What You Will Need

Medium size bowl full of Neem leaves

2 tablespoon raw aloe vera gel

2 bars of base soap (We will talk about making your own base soap in another post)

With melt and pour method you melt your soap base using double-boiler or oven until it is totally in liquid form and add neem leaves and aloe vera mixture obtained by blending both plants finely in blender, then add few drops of jasmine oil essence (you can use the one you like) and pour into previously greased (by Vaseline) molds. Now you wait for roughly 5 hours or until your soap is completely hardened before start using it.

I feel my skin to be tighter, softer and more aglow ever since I have been using my homemade Neem-Aloe (combination is especially good in summer) anti acne soap. No break out to report, no irritation, no flakiness. Nothing whatsoever that could be counted as side effect unless you have very dry skin to begin with, then use moisturizer because oil-control effect can be discouraging for you.  

Results have me convinced to try and improvise with methods and ingredients more, and keep on making my own homemade soaps rather than buying soaps laced with harsh chemicals.

If you have ever tried soap making at home, how did it go for you? Tell me in the comment section which soap you made and which method you applied.  

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