Marigold Soap my way

[mostho]

One of the last soaps we made, a "simple" marigold soap, made with a strong base of nice Extravirgin Olive oil, plus coconut oil, rice bran oil, castor oil. A very delicate soap I think, and smells good.


* 35% OO 350gr
* 35% Marigold infused in EVO 350gr
* 10% Sweet Almond Oil 100gr
* 15% Coconut Oil 150gr
* 5% Castor Oil 50gr
* Water 200gr
* Soda 133gr (about -6%)


Al trace Litsea Cubeba, Lavander and Lime, plus a tblsp of dried marigold flowers and rice starch.

Feel free to comment, any feedback is well appreciated.

cheers

 

[WomanInTheWoods]

Oh! These are so pretty

Very nice!

 

[raynedanser]

This looks absolutely terrific, but can you explain the soda (like what kind and why?)

Litsea Cubeba, Lavander and Lime?? - Why? Are these necessary or can they be left out? How much? What IS Litsea Cubeba??

Thanks!

 

[Maythorn]

It looks and sounds nice but wouldn't 80% liquid oils make a very soft bar? I thought never go over about 40% unless you're using a lot of hard oils like cocoa butter, palm kernel or coconut oil.

 

[carebear]

70% of that 80% liquid oils is olive oil, which ends up brick hard. no worries with that!

 

[Maythorn]

70% of that 80% liquid oils is olive oil, which ends up brick hard. no worries with that!

Oh, true, I'm learning! I bet this is a great facial bar being nearly Castile and I love how the calendula or marigold as it's called stays a nice gold color.

 

[agriffin]

Looks good!