DIY Coconut Oil Facial Soap for Acne Sensitive Skin Recipe

This coconut oil facial soap recipe for acne prone skin combines ingredients known for acne-fighting properties! As the name suggests, this coconut oil facial soap recipe is formulated with coconut oil so that it does not over-dry the skin. Neem oil, sea buckthorn oil and a blend of essential oils are also in this soap recipe to help fight acne and keep it away. This coconut oil facial soap recipe is also a great body soap for oily skin.

Ingredients coconut oil facial soap recipe

• 1020 gr coconut oil
• 335 gr distilled water
• 148 gr of lye/sodium hydroxide
• 51 gr neem oil
• 28 gr sea buckthorn oil
• 15 gr lavender flower powder
• 8 ml of tea tree oil
• 15 ml lemongrass essential oil
• 10 ml patchouli essential oil

Instructions coconut oil facial soap recipe

1. Start by measuring out the distilled water. Pour into a heatproof jug.
2. Then weigh the lye using a digital scale.
3. Slowly pour the lye into the water in a well-ventilated area and stir until all the lye is dissolved. Set aside to cool.
4. Now weigh the coconut oil using a digital scale in a stainless steel jar.
5. Weigh the neem oil and heat together with the coconut oil until melted, then remove from heat and set aside.
6. Weigh all remaining ingredients and set aside.
7. When the lye water and oils have cooled to about 32 to 35 degrees you are ready to make soap.
8. Start by adding the sea buckthorn oil and lavender flower powder to the melted oil. Blend with a hand blender until evenly distributed.
9. Now slowly pour the lye water into the melted oils. Blend with a hand blender to a light trace.
10. Add the essential oils and mix again to fully blend and bring the oils to a medium to full trace.
11. Then pour into the soap mold and leave the soap uncovered.
12. Set the soap aside for 24 to 32 hours before removing it from the mold.