The Perfect All Natural Cold Process Face Soap

I am super excited to share this all-natural cold process face soap DIY with activated charcoal and French green clay. This all-natural soap is one is our favorite soaps and the one we use in our daily routine for the face. It is a perfect face soap because of the wonderful properties of the ingredients.

For this all-natural cold process soap, I chose to make a simple design with most of the soap in black with the activated charcoal and a hanger swirl using French green clay. Both ingredients are perfect for an all-natural face soap that is not only practical but also a gorgeous piece of art.

This all natural cold process face soap is not only a staple at home. My family requests it all the time. While this soap was formulated specifically for face use, it can be used as an all-over-the-body soap as well.

How to make Cold Process Soap for the face

Additives for the cold process face soap

Activated Charcoal

French Green Clay

Activated charcoal is great for the skin because it can absorb toxins and draw out impurities like oil, dirt, sweat, and makeup. Activated charcoal is recognized in the cosmetic industry and through research as highly beneficial for detoxing all skin types, and it does not cause allergic reactions or irritation. Activated charcoal is also great for gently exfoliating the skin surfacing beautiful and lovely skin.

French green clay is renowned for its ability to absorb toxins and impurities from the skin. It helps purify the skin by drawing out excess oils and pollutants, leaving the skin feeling clean and refreshed.

Benefits of Activated Charcoal and French Green Clay in Soap

Here are some benefits of using activated charcoal and French green clay in soap and skincare products:

Activated Charcoal:

1. Deep Cleansing and Detoxification: Activated charcoal is highly effective at drawing out impurities, toxins, and excess oils from the skin. It binds to dirt and oil on the skin’s surface, helping to deep-clean pores and reduce the likelihood of acne and blackheads.
2. Exfoliation: The fine, gritty texture of activated charcoal makes it a gentle exfoliant, helping to remove dead skin cells and promote a smoother, brighter complexion. This exfoliating action can leave the skin feeling refreshed and revitalized.
3. Oil Control: Activated charcoal is particularly beneficial for oily skin as it helps to absorb excess sebum. Regular use can help balance the skin’s oil production, reducing shine and the appearance of greasy skin.
4. Soothing Irritation: Activated charcoal has calming properties that can help soothe irritation.

French Green Clay:

1. Skin Tightening and Toning: This clay has natural astringent properties that help tighten the skin, reducing the appearance of pores and giving the skin a more toned and firm look.
2. Exfoliation and Cell Regeneration: French green clay provides gentle exfoliation, removing dead skin cells and promoting cell regeneration. This can result in a brighter, more radiant complexion and a smoother skin texture.
3. Oil Regulation: Like activated charcoal, French green clay is excellent for controlling oil production.
4. Soothing Inflammation and Irritation: French green clay has soothing properties that can help calm irritated or inflamed skin.

In summary, both activated charcoal and French green clay offer powerful cleansing, exfoliating, and balancing benefits for the skin, making them ideal ingredients in soaps and skincare products for a wide range of skin types and concerns.

Additional materials needed for cold process soap making

• Mixing pitchers
• Immersion blender
• Silicone spatulas
• Funnel pitchers
• Infrared thermometer
• Digital scale

Essential oils used in this cold process face soap

For this all natural cold process face soap, I decided to use some of my favorite essential oils that are great for the skin. I used lavender essential oil, tea tree essential oil, frankincense essential oil, and peppermint essential oil. Depending on the size of your soap batch, you can determine the amount to use using a simple calculator similar to eocalc.com.

You can find this face soap formulation and 24 additional cold process soap recipes in my ebook, linked below. Also, hover over the menu bar on Skin Care, and I share several more recipes for free in my various cold process soap DIYs.

Do you want to learn more about cold process soap, find new design ideas, and learn why cold process soap is better than store-bought soap? Head over to my all questions answered post to learn so much more!

Cold process soap most common questions answered in one place.

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