New to coloring bar soap, looking for help

[DrewsSoaps]

Hey,



I am new to bar soap, and I really want to find a way to color my bar soap red, but I am overwhelmed by all the red colorant options. If anyone has any ideas I would love to hear them.



The main reason why I’m being picky with what I use, is because I try to use ingredients directly from Mother Nature and a lot of my customers have sensitive skin.



I’ll also attach my recipe in case that helps.



Thanks so much!

 

[ackosel]

Getting red from natural colorants is a bit of a trick. The closest I've gotten (and I am by no means an expert on natural colorants or soapmaking) is Moroccan red clay. It's definitely not a Christmas red, but comes out more of a reddish brown. A very little goes a LONG way with that one.

I did purchase some Himalayan rhubarb to infuse in olive oil to try for a truer red, but havent tried it yet. I've seen other soapmakers online get more of a red color with that, but again, it won't be a Christmas red - more of a pink red.

I know there are several soapmakers here who know a lot about using natural colorants. Hopefully someone else can give you some better suggestions. I'll definitely be paying attention!