Natural/Organic Soap and Cream Formulation for Different Skin Types

Question

I would like to make soap and cream that are entirely natural or organic.

Please recommend ingredients for:

1. Soap
2. Cream (specifically cream texture)

Could you provide ingredient suggestions for two skin types?

1. Combination or dry skin formulation
2. Oily skin formulation

Answer 1

Recommended Natural/Organic Ingredients for Soap and Cream

To make soap and cream from natural or organic ingredients, you can choose key ingredients and adjust them to suit different skin types.

Soap

You can use a natural soap base like African Black Soap (Ghana), which has deep cleansing properties suitable for all skin types. Alternatively, you can make liquid soap from scratch using gentle natural surfactants such as Potassium Cocoate (30%) and Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, which provide good lather and are mild on the skin.

Cream

For Combination to Dry Skin: Focus on highly moisturizing ingredients such as natural butters like Avocado Butter or Sweet Almond Butter, and nourishing oils like Argan Oil (Organic - Virgin - Deodorized) or NaturalProfile™ Wheat Germ Oil (Cold-Pressed). Choose a natural emulsifier such as Emulsifying Beeswax (Non-Ionic, Natural) or LeciCream™ to help combine the water and oil phases.
For Oily Skin: Opt for lighter oils like Argan Oil (Organic - Virgin - Deodorized) in moderation, and potentially reduce the amount of butter. Use an emulsifier that provides a lightweight texture, such as Sucrose Cream Maker™.