Alkanet root experiment

[justsomeguy]

The purples are mellowing quickly...

Comparison between the first and second (second is on the bottom)...

I'm liking the 3.5% more and more. It's got a pink/mauve things going on around the gel'd edge too

 

[justsomeguy]

So, I wanted to see just how purple I could get ZNSCS (Zany's no slime castile soap) as well as how it turn out if I used sea water aquarium salt water as well as how 3 different fragrance oils would perform at 5% usage rate.

I infused 1.46oz of Alkanet root powder into 15 ounces of olive oil using an Anova sous vide machine programmed from 150°F for 2 hours.

Mixed up the faux sea water. Froze it. Then added the lye.

When I combined the lye water and the oil it was black. So I stick blended expecting it to change color or lighten up and it never did. Then I realized I was at thick Trace

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Ended up with blue soap so far

And the neroli fragrance oil is potent.
The oatmeal milk and honey is not.
The sandalwood fragrance oil is nice and mellow.

I was able to unmold them after 2.5 hours.


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A month has gone by. Showered with a bar this morning and added it into the rotation. White lather, no purple streaks in the tub, I use an African net sponge so I couldn't tell if it'll mark a washcloth (but earlier testing showed that it will mark but not stain).

I think this experiment was a success. Learned that the aquarium sea water salt can be used for the faux sea water. And Alkanet root can do a man purple

 

[curlycoat2]

Just a quick tip - I have found over the years salt will extend the plant color in cp.

 

[justsomeguy]

Just a quick tip - I have found over the years salt will extend the plant color in cp.

Great to know!
Thanks!

 

[justsomeguy]

I forgot about the mango butter!

Here it is!

It got very very light as time went on. Initial cut on top, picture from today on the bottom. Ylang ylang complete is strong and long lasting in soap. As is lemongrass.

 

[curlycoat2]

Oh yes it definitely has faded! Did you keep it in the dark? It looks like it might have been in the light.

Also did you get your alkanet from a reputable supplier? I also don't suggest using less than 15% infusion in your recipe for alkanet.

 

[justsomeguy]

Oh yes it definitely has faded! Did you keep it in the dark? It looks like it might have been in the light.

I kept them in the dining room. All of them. In the winter time it's dark, but now it's getting bright. So the really purple brine bar didn't fade or anything. And it was in the same place.

Also did you get your alkanet from a reputable supplier?

I got a good batch. The really purple brine bar is proof

I also don't suggest using less than 15% infusion in your recipe for alkanet.

Thanks! I'm going to try mixing rhubarb root and Alkanet root to get a lavender-y purple as well