Dried orange and rose use as decoration on top of soap turned moldy

[gimmegoodskin]

I have been making cp soaps at 40% lye concentration and yet my soap decoration are growing mold. I see people using these to decorate their soaps without any problems but mine aren’t working. Should I add an preservative? Please help me

 

[artemis]

I have been making cp soaps at 40% lye concentration and yet my soap decoration are growing mold. I see people using these to decorate their soaps without any problems but mine aren’t working. Should I add an preservative? Please help me

Lots of people have trouble with plant material turning moldy on their soaps. Lavender, rose buds, dried fruit, it's all at risk for getting moldy.