When I was writing Pure Soapmaking, I knew I wanted a really unique looking bar of soap. I also wanted a recipe that included several techniques, including embeds and infusions. That’s where this Annatto-Yarrow Soap with Embeds comes in! It’s a fun and funky bar made with natural colorants and essential oils.
This recipe does require some preparation, and the embeds will need to be made at least 2 days ahead of time. They’re colored with spirulina powder and scented with fresh bergamot essential oil. Those embeds are placed into the base, which is colored with an annatto seed infusion. It also has poppy seeds, which adds exfoliating properties to the bar. Calendula is placed on top for a finishing touch. The combination of bergamot essential oil and rosemary essential oil creates an earthy and refreshing blend.
What You’ll Need:
10″ Silicone Loaf Mold
Embeds:
1 oz. Sodium Hydroxide Lye
2.3 oz. Distilled Water
1.8 oz. Palm Oil (25%)
1.8 oz. Coconut Oil (25%)
0.5 oz. Mango Butter (7%)
3 oz. Olive Oil Pomace (43%)
Spirulina Powder
Yarrow Powder
0.3 oz. Bergamot Essential Oil
Optional: Sodium Lactate
Base Soap:
4.7 oz. Sodium Hydroxide Lye
11.2 oz. Distilled Water
6.8 oz. Palm Oil (20%)
8.5 oz. Coconut Oil (25%)
10.2 oz. Olive Oil Pure (30%)
6.8 oz. Rice Bran Oil (20%)
1.7 oz. Chia Seed Oil (5%)
Poppy Seeds
Annatto Seeds
Calendula
0.8 oz. Bergamot Essential Oil
0.8 oz. Rosemary Essential Oil
Optional: Sodium Lactate
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