Where is a good place to buy needs and tea tree oil?

[A1will]

I'm looking to create an acne face soap that focuses on antimicrobial properties. As part of the formulation I'd like to add needs oil and tea tree oil but am having a hard time finding a cost effective reliable supplier.

Also at what percentages would you recommend using these two oils?

 

[judymoody]

Do you mean neem oil?

What part of the world do you live in? That will influence who the best suppliers might be.

 

[A1will]

Darn autocorrect. Yes, neem oil. I live in the US.

 

[lsg]

I buy from several suppliers. Soapers Choice, Camden Grey, Essential Wholesale and several more. You can build up reward points with Camden Grey.

 

[cmzaha]

I buy from several suppliers. Soapers Choice, Camden Grey, Essential Wholesale and several more. You can build up reward points with Camden Grey.

Soapers Choice is the best price I have found for neem. You will have to buy a gallon so not sure you want to purchase from them if you are new to using neem oil. A lot of people do not like the smell of it and it can be tricky to work with. I happen to be one of the oddballs that happen to like the smell of neem soap after it has cured. I make a lot of high percentage neem oil soaps. It is a great oil

 

[eyeroll]

I bought a lb. of neem from Bulk Apothecary and made a 20% neem oil facial bar, which I love. I also don't mind the smell. Good luck!


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[judymoody]

If price is a factor, try Camden Grey.

 

[A1will]

I think I'll get 1lb from Camden Grey and if my gf likes the soap and I need to make more I'll buy bulk from Soapers Choice.
Thanks for the help!

Now I need to come up with the base oil formula!