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P A O S E D A M D N A H � E R U P F O Y T U A E B E H T
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The Beauty of Pure, Han H anddmade So Soap
C H A P T E R �
Using Herbs Other Natural Ad Additiv tives
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H E U S E O F N AT AT U R A L I N G R E D I E N T S
in body care products, long a
popular commercial trend, continues to increase. Adding herbs and other natural additives can increase customer demand, label
appeal, and overall aesthetics. Additives such as herbs and flowers, coffee and tea, nuts, chocolate, oatmeal, silk fibers, and even tobacco can be
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added for many different reasons. For starters, many of them have excellent antioxidant properties, which can help to increase the skin-loving traits of your bar. Others Others make for great use as exfoliants. They T hey can also help to color your soap or add texture. Before You Start When adding natural products to soap� there are a ew things to take into consideration�
i using any o these� �See Considering Nut Allergies� page ����
Will it discolor? While some herbal additives produce beautiully colored soap� most others will eventually turn brown and discolor the final product� Some cause a “halo” effect where the color spreads out rom the herb particles in the soap� eventually taking over most o the bar� You’ll You’ll want to plan pl an or this when wh en creating your soap design� Or just use those soaps up more quickly!
Shoul d I use the herb Should h erb itself or o r make an infusion? When using herbs to color your soap� you’ll need to make an oil inusion to extract as much colorant as possible� To use them as an exoliant� to add texture� or or aesthetic purposes� adding the actual herb directly at thin trace is fine� �See pages ����� or directions on making herbal inusions��
How scratchy scratc hy will it be? I you’re using additives as an exoliant� you’ll want to do some testing to find the correct “scratch actor�” A product that is ground too finely or used in very small amounts will be unnoticeable� using larger chunks or adding too much o it could potentially cause harm� �Nobody wants to lose a layer o skin!� Is this additive addit ive a possible poss ible allergen? all ergen? Additives like nutshells could cause an allergic reaction in some sensitive people� You’ll want to make sure you add a warning to your label
How long will wil l natural natu ral colors colo rs last las t in soap? How long color lasts depends on the ingredient� Natural green colors tend to ade airly quickly �within a couple o weeks� to brown or gray or even become almost non� existent� Shades o orange and red� such as the tomato color in Layered Tomato Swirl Bars �page ���� will ade� but not as drastically or as quickly as the greens� Keeping your soap out o direct sunlight can help extend the lie o the color� A good alternative to natural colorants is to use nature� identical oxides� which are ofen called or in this book� They hold their color much better� ��
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CHAPTER �
Al All Abo About Simplicity A P T E R � H C
Alll abo A about Si Simplicity R E C I P E S
Comfrey & Spirulina Multicolored Cubes
Comfrey Spirulina M U
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Makes � bars
Spirulina is a dark-green algae that grows in lakes. It is rich in essential fatty acids, such as Omega-3s, -6s, and -9s, that are great for the skin. Comfrey leaves contain allantoin, which is said to protect the skin and promote new cell growth. growth. The addition of refreshing rosemary and peppermint essential oils cools the skin and awakens the mind.
Mold and Special Tools
Oil Amounts
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��bar silicone cube mold
��� ounces palm oil �����
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Heating pad
��� ounces coconut oil �����
Colorant and Additive Amounts Amount s
��� ounces oun ces avocado butter ����
Lye-Water Amounts ��� ounces o unces lye ��� superfat� ���� ounces distilled water � teaspoons sodium lactate �optional�
���� ounces olive oil pure ����� ��� ounce castor oil ���� ��� ounces rice bran oil �����
Essential Oil Blend ��� ounces rosemary essential oil ��� ounce peppermint essential oil� �nd distill
� tablespoon tablespoo n comfrey powder dispersed into � tablespoon rice bran oil � teaspoon spirulina powder dispersed into � tablespoon rice bran oil � teaspoon rose clay dispersed into � tablespoon distilled water � teaspoon alkanet root pow� der dispersed into � table� spoon rice bran oil
Note: This mold creates beautiful bars, but it can be tricky to remove them if sodium lactate is not included.
Safe Soaping! Wear proper safety gear the whole time� Work in a well�ventilated space� No distractions �keep kids and pets away��
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S D N U O R G E E F F O C H T I W B U R C S R E N E D R A G
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Gardener Scrub with Coffee Grounds
Pale Ale with Cocoa Powder
Goat Milk Sunset Burst
