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  • CAPB is a huge trigger for eczema is oat or apple a more gentle alternative

    Posted by MaidenOrangeBlossom on April 21, 2025 at 12:16 am

    Most of my current lineup was formulated for myself due to having far too many triggers and reactions to store brand and pharmaceutical grade medications. I’ve noticed that in most of the benchmark brands that I rely on use CAPB prominently in their washes. Does anyone have experience formulating with Oat Foam or Apple Foam? Would that be a suitable alternative?

    MaidenOrangeBlossom replied 7 hours, 4 minutes ago 2 Members · 2 Replies
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  • Hollis-Whyte

    Member
    April 21, 2025 at 8:14 am

    I have used both in oily/combination/acne prone/sensitive skin cleansers with success but I can’t comment on dry skin conditions except to say that apple extract is supposed to be good for dry skin. However, have you tried Shea Butter Surfactant? Please note that I’m not a qualified Chemist yet.

    • MaidenOrangeBlossom

      Member
      April 21, 2025 at 4:19 pm

      Not yet but that sounds luxurious. I’m leaning towards foaming oats due to the benefits of oats on sensitive or reactive skin. Its just becoming increasingly more expensive to experiment with the tariffs affecting prices.

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