Babassu salt bar?

[osso]

Has anyone made a salt bar and substituted babassu for (100% of) the coconut oil they would have used? Couldn't find a thread referencing a batch like this. I love salt bars and was interested how this would turn out.

 

[Nevada]

Babassu is $12/lb Try this search click here

 

[osso]

That's the search I did, just didn't quite find what I was looking for. I realize it wouldn't be the most economical bar in the world, but I'm interested in the effect of a salt bar with a typical (high) super fat level with non-comedogenic oils (babassu vs coconut), especially for use as a facial soap.

If no one else has tried this I might experiment at some point and share.

 

[Obsidian]

I think its a good experiment to try. I've also wondered about babassu.

 

[FGOriold]

I use Babassu in my salt bars. I replace 1/2 the coconut oil I would use with babassu and they come out great. I do not do 100% CO bars though, mine are about 40% coconut oil, 40% babassu oil and the other 20% other oils and butters.

 

[cmzaha]

Babassu would work fine. It is higher in myrsitic and lauric than coconut. Btw have you noticed that salt is considered comedogenic...can't say I believe it. My skin loves salt

 

[osso]

Btw have you noticed that salt is considered comedogenic...can't say I believe it. My skin loves salt

Interesting, I have not seen that before. Thanks for sharing. I've seen lots of posters here say they use salt bars as their facial soap of choice. I agree, the feel is fantastic.

 

[cmzaha]

Babassu is $12/lb Try this search click here

I pay approx $4 per lb for Babassu from Cibaria

 

[new12soap]

Soaper's choice for me. $3.92/lb

http://www.soaperschoice.com/cgi-soaperschoice/Web_store/web_store.cgi

I love babassu in everything, I've thought about adding it to salt bars. I will be interested to hear if you try this and how it works.

 

[Dennis]

Babassu is $12/lb Try this search click here

I thought it was expensive at 3 bucks and change compared to CO. $12/lb!? Does it have flakes of gold in it? :shock:

 

[paillo]

Soaper's choice for me. $3.92/lb

http://www.soaperschoice.com/cgi-soaperschoice/Web_store/web_store.cgi

I love babassu in everything, I've thought about adding it to salt bars. I will be interested to hear if you try this and how it works.

Ditto!

I've read that, like coconut, babassu lathers in salt water. Does it lather as well? I haven't yet tried it in salt bars either, but plan to in my next batches.

 

[osso]

I don't have any on hand atm, so next time I order oils I'll be giving this a try

 

[SoapMakingTommy]

soaperschoice is my new best friend, I spent a lot of money on oils form other suppliers that i could of payed a lot less for.
It would be awesome if soaperschoice had some essential oils for low prices or other things besides carrier oils.
I will have to buy some babassu oil next time.

 

[Lin]

I'm really interested in hearing how this works out. I'm wanting to make some coconut free bars for people with coconut allergies/sensitivity, but avoiding palm products.