S Seemedford Member Joined Sep 19, 2014 Messages 5 Reaction score 1 Sep 19, 2014 #1 Does anyone have a recipe using fresh figs in a melt and pour soap?
Hazel Supporting Member Joined Jan 31, 2009 Messages 12,667 Reaction score 1,778 Location Ohio Sep 19, 2014 #2 Fresh fruit isn't recommended for MP because it molds. There are fig fragrances you could buy if you want the scent.
Fresh fruit isn't recommended for MP because it molds. There are fig fragrances you could buy if you want the scent.
Ellacho Supporting Member Joined Dec 11, 2013 Messages 1,136 Reaction score 543 Location Northern CA Sep 19, 2014 #3 What Hazel said. I would not add any fresh fruit or vegetable purees in MP soap. It would go bad and grow mold. Other than dried calendula flower petals, I don't like to add anything live in MP soap. Every thing else will turn brown in soap.
What Hazel said. I would not add any fresh fruit or vegetable purees in MP soap. It would go bad and grow mold. Other than dried calendula flower petals, I don't like to add anything live in MP soap. Every thing else will turn brown in soap.