Depending on which kind of soap you are making, coloring your soap is by choice. Some people add color, while some people choose to keep their soaps completely natural.
There are many ways to color your soaps. Newbies sometimes begin their journey with colorants from the craft store as they are the easiest to begin with. Make sure the color is for soaps and says non-bleeding on the package.
Others use more natural methods for adding color such as :
Paprika - for orange or peachy tones
Chlorophyl, Spirulina, or Alfalfa powder-makes green colors
Clays - makes shades of pinks or reds depending on the clay
Annatto seeds make a yellow color
Some people swirl a crayon through their soap to make swirling designs that temps the eyes.
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A GREAT RECIPE
Always use caution and your safety equipment when necessary
use about 3 0z of melted white glycerine soap base cut into chunks and melt
melt in microwave safe measuring cup or heat in a double boiler pan on stove top(buy at craft store)
add: a few drops of non-bleeding red colorant (or your other choice)
stir in: 6 drops cinnamon fragrance oil
6 drops ginger fragrance oil
shaved cinnamon optional for appearance , can also add vitamin E from a capsule too !!
Pour into mold, let cool, use
Another good colorant which also adds a great aroma is Cinnamon, and when added to Cardamon, makes a nice bar of soap.
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