Regarding Making Face Soap with Avocado Oil, Tea Tree Oil, and Bamboo Charcoal

Thank you for your question and interest in creating a facial cleansing product using Avocado Oil, Tea Tree Oil, and Bamboo Charcoal.

Based on the information provided by the staff, it is generally not recommended to use traditional bar soap for washing the face. Bar soaps typically have a high alkaline pH, which can strip the skin's natural oils and disrupt its barrier function, potentially leading to dryness, irritation, and other skin issues.

Regarding the specific ingredients you mentioned:

• Avocado Oil: While beneficial for moisturizing the skin, adding oils like Avocado Oil to bar soap during the manufacturing process, which involves high heat, can degrade the oil's beneficial properties. Avocado Oil is better suited for formulations that do not require high temperatures, such as creams, lotions, or oil-based cleansers.
• Tea Tree Oil: Tea Tree Oil is known for its antibacterial properties and can be useful for acne-prone skin. However, like Avocado Oil, its effectiveness can be reduced when exposed to the high heat of the soap-making process. It is typically added to formulations at lower temperatures or used in products like serums, toners, or specific acne treatments.
• Bamboo Charcoal: Bamboo Charcoal is known for its ability to absorb impurities and excess oil, making it a popular ingredient in detoxifying and purifying skincare products. It can be incorporated into various formulations like facial masks, powder cleansers, or liquid cleansers. While it can technically be added to soap, the primary concern remains the high alkalinity of bar soap being unsuitable for facial skin.

Instead of a bar soap, consider formulating a facial cleanser with a more skin-friendly pH. Liquid cleansers, cream cleansers, or cleansing powders can effectively utilize ingredients like Bamboo Charcoal for purification. For the benefits of Avocado Oil and Tea Tree Oil, these can be incorporated into other steps of your skincare routine, such as serums, moisturizers, or targeted treatments, where their properties are preserved.

In summary, while Bamboo Charcoal can be a good ingredient for cleansing, traditional bar soap is not ideal for the face due to its pH. Avocado Oil and Tea Tree Oil are also best used in formulations that do not involve high heat to maintain their efficacy.