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“The Ultimate Guide to Making Bitter Gourd Soap for Effective Back Acne Treatment at Home”

Back acne is a common concern for many, especially for women. Today, Bach Hoa Xanh will reveal a unique solution - a bitter gourd soap recipe to tackle this issue.

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17 July, 2024

There are numerous acne treatment soaps on the market, but did you know that using natural soap can be more effective and affordable? Let’s explore this with Bach Hoa XANH!

1Bitter Melon’s Acne-Fighting Properties

Bitter Melon’s Acne-Fighting Abilities

Back acne is often caused by a combination of poor hygiene and overactive hormones, leading to clogged pores from excess sebum and dirt. Bitter melon, also known as bitter gourd, contains a compound called Alkaloid, which possesses anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. This is why soap made from bitter melon can be so effective in treating back acne if used consistently 2-3 times a week.

2Creating Bitter Melon Soap for Back Acne Treatment

Ingredients and Equipment

166 grams of frozen bitter melon juice
83 grams of NaOH (sodium hydroxide) pellets
Protective gloves and eyewear
Coconut oil, palm oil, and cocoa butter
Green food coloring
An electric mixer
Peppermint essential oil
A silicone mold

Ingredients and Equipment

Tip: You can easily purchase NaOH and cocoa butter online or from websites specializing in handmade soap and candle supplies.

The Soap-Making Process

Step 1 Prepare the NaOH Solution

Slowly add 83 grams of NaOH pellets to 166 grams of frozen bitter melon juice, making sure to wear protective gloves during this step.

Preparing the NaOH Solution

Step 2 Mix the Oils

Set aside the NaOH solution and create an oil mixture by combining coconut oil, olive oil, soybean oil, and cocoa butter in a bowl. Mix until the cocoa butter melts and the oils are well blended.

Mixing the Oils

Step 3 Add Color

While waiting for the NaOH solution to fully dissolve, add a teaspoon of green food coloring to the soybean oil and mix until the color is evenly distributed and there are no lumps.

Adding Color

Step 4 Thicken the Soap Solution

Pour the dissolved NaOH solution into the oil mixture and use an electric mixer to blend until the mixture turns opaque with a whitish hue. At this stage, add peppermint essential oil to fragrance the soap, along with and for added skin-whitening and smoothing benefits.

Thickening the Soap Solution

Step 5 Pour the Soap into the Mold

Use a flexible silicone mold and slowly pour the soap mixture into it. As you pour, gently tap the mold on the table to remove air bubbles and create a smoother surface.

Pouring the Soap into the Mold

Step 6 Cut the Soap

Cut the soap into bars approximately 3-4cm wide for easier use. And there you have it—your very own bitter melon soap for back acne treatment!

Cutting the Soap

The Final Product

Bitter Melon Soap for Back Acne Treatment

Now that you’ve created your bitter melon soap for back acne, remember to exfoliate your back before using it for enhanced results. Maintain a consistent routine of using the soap 2-3 times a week for faster improvement in your back acne condition!