Rosehip powder is full of vitamin C, which makes it a popular additive for beauty recipes. Interestingly, it’s not the rosy color you’d imagine. Instead, rosehip powder is a mustard yellow hue that changes to burgundy in cold process and melt and pour soap.
This Rosehip Melt & Pour Soap contains both rosehip powder and rose clay. The combination creates a soft pink color with plenty of skin-loving properties. Poppy seeds add texture and exfoliation.
Rosehip powder is part of the new Exotic Naturals Collection, which includes a wide array of powders, oils and exfoliants. See all the new products here.
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DIY Rosehip Melt & Pour Soap
Silicone Column Mold
32 oz. White Melt & Pour Soap Base
4 tsp. Rose Clay
2 tsp. Rosehip Powder
2 Tbsp. Poppy Seeds
0.3 oz. Lavender 40/42 Essential Oil
0.3 oz. Lemongrass Essential Oil
99% Isopropyl Alcohol
8 oz. Spray Bottle
Optional: Crinkle Cutter
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COLOR PREP: Dispersing powders in alcohol helps them mix into the melt and pour soap without clumps. Mix 4 teaspoons of rose clay with 1 tablespoon of 99% isopropyl alcohol and 2 teaspoons of rosehip powder with 1 tablespoon of 99% isopropyl alcohol. The exact amount of alcohol is not extremely important – add more if necessary to create a thick paste. Set colorants aside. Pour alcohol in the spray bottle and set aside.
ONE: Chop 32 ounces of White Melt and Pour Soap Base into small uniform pieces. Place all the soap into a large heat-safe bowl. Place the bowl into the microwave and melt the soap using 30 second bursts. Between each burst, stir the soap to help it melt evenly and prevent overheating. Continue heating and stirring until the base is completely melted.
TWO: Add all of the dispersed rose clay and rosehip powder to the melted soap and stir to fully mix in the powders.
THREE: Add 0.3 oz. of lavender 40/42 essential oil, 0.3 oz. of lemongrass essential oil, and 2 Tbsp. of poppy seeds. Stir to fully mix in the ingredients.
FOUR: Once the soap is poured into the mold, the mold shouldn’t be moved or the seal could break. Move the mold to where you’d like it to fully cool and harden. Check the temperature of the soap. If it’s above 130° F, the poppy seeds may fall to the bottom of the mold. Once the soap is about 125° F, carefully pour into the mold. Use one hand to steady the mold as you pour to prevent it from falling over.
FIVE: Spritz the top with 99% isopropyl alcohol to get rid of bubbles. Allow the soap to fully cool and harden for at least 4 hours or up to overnight.
SIX: Once the soap is completely cool and hard, remove from the mold. Use a crinkle cutter to cut the soap into bars. Cut them as thin or as thick as you’d like. You can use a non-serrated knife if you prefer a smooth look. Wrap the soap in plastic wrap to prevent glycerin dew and enjoy.
- Silicone Column Mold
- 32 oz. White Melt & Pour Soap Base
- 4 tsp. Rose Clay
- 2 tsp. Rosehip Powder
- 2 Tbsp. Poppy Seeds
- 0.3 oz. Lavender 40/42 Essential Oil
- 0.3 oz. Lemongrass Essential Oil
- 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
- 8 oz. Spray Bottle
- Optional: Crinkle Cutter
- Chop 32 ounces of White Melt and Pour Soap Base into small uniform pieces. Place all the soap into a large heat-safe bowl. Place the bowl into the microwave and melt the soap using 30 second bursts. Between each burst, stir the soap to help it melt evenly and prevent overheating. Continue heating and stirring until the base is completely melted.
- Add all of the dispersed rose clay and rosehip powder to the melted soap and stir to fully mix in the powders.
- Add 0.3 oz. of lavender 40/42 essential oil, 0.3 oz. of lemongrass essential oil, and 2 Tbsp. of poppy seeds. Stir to fully mix in the ingredients.
- Once the soap is poured into the mold, the mold shouldn’t be moved or the seal could break. Move the mold to where you’d like it to fully cool and harden. Check the temperature of the soap. If it’s above 130° F, the poppy seeds may fall to the bottom of the mold. Once the soap is about 125° F, carefully pour into the mold. Use one hand to steady the mold as you pour to prevent it from falling over.
- Spritz the top with 99% isopropyl alcohol to get rid of bubbles. Allow the soap to fully cool and harden for at least 4 hours or up to overnight.
- Once the soap is completely cool and hard, remove from the mold. Use a crinkle cutter to cut the soap into bars. Cut them as thin or as thick as you’d like. You can use a non-serrated knife if you prefer a smooth look. Wrap the soap in plastic wrap to prevent glycerin dew and enjoy.
Hi,
I want to make and sell these soaps but i dont know at what price should i sell them for.Could you please suggest at what price should i sell?Also How much money do i need to buy the ingredients? I haven’t tried them yet and i am new in soapmaking.Sorry for asking many questions and bad english.I hope you guys understand what i am saying.
Thanks.
You can find all the best soap and cosmetic ingredients at http://www.brambleberry.com. We’d recommend checking out some of your competitors to get a good idea of a fair amount to charge for your products. Here’s a great blog post we did that goes over how to price your products: https://www.soapqueen.com/business/much-charge-products/
Thank you for yr reply.
Wont these soap feel mushy when using with water?
AND Will M&P form lather?
Wont these soap feel mushy when contact in water?
If they sit in water they would end up feeling mushy but if you have something for them to set them in where water can drain they should remain hard and not mushy.
What are the benefits of this soap ? Could it be used as a facial bar ? Or both face and body ?
One of the perks to this soap is that it uses natural fragrances and colorants, rather than synthetic fragrances and dyes. You could use it both on the face and body.
Thank you . I just made this last night 😊
If I wanted to modify this recipe, and use French Green Clay and Bentonite in place of the Rosehip Powder and Rose Clay, do I use the same proportions as Roship Powder and Rose Clay? Does the powder and clay mix into the soap in the same way? Or does the clay disperse “thicker” if that makes sense.
You can substitute those clays at the same amounts as the Rosehip Powder and Rose Clay. Just keep in mind that clay does suck up the moisture in your soap a bit more than the Rosehip Powder would so that is the only amount you may want to reduce a little if you don’t want the soap to be too drying.
French Green Clay: https://www.brambleberry.com/French-Green-Clay-P6444.aspx
Bentonite Clay: https://www.brambleberry.com/Bentonite-Clay-P4059.aspx
What do you recommend I use to add to the melt and pour for added moisture. And how much per pound? The soap base feels a little dry? Thank you
We don’t normally recommend adding extras to the melt and pour bases since they are finished soap. This can change the consistency, reduce the lather, etc. If you do want to give it a try I would start at 1 tsp of extra oils or butters per pound of soap. If you’re looking for a moisturizing butter you may like Shea Butter.
Shea Butter: https://www.brambleberry.com/Shea-Butter-P3220.aspx
May I know what can I replace with poppy seed?
You can replace the poppy seeds with another exfoliant of your choice. The Cranberry Seeds would have a similar feel.
Cranberry Seeds: https://www.brambleberry.com/Cranberry-Seeds-P4089.aspx
Exfoliants: https://www.brambleberry.com/Exfoliants-C158.aspx
May I know how long can I keep the soap with poppy seed? will the poppy seeds or cranberry seeds turn rancid after the soap is set and wrapped with cling wrap? Thanks.
They soaps will last about 1 year, but do know that the seeds will turn black eventually in your products because of the water content.
Hi I love this soap and cannot wait to try but can I use Kaolin clay instead of rose clay. Thank you for your reply
I am a huge huge fan and don’t miss any updates. Thanks for being our inspiration
Kaolin Clay is a perfectly fine substitute since Rose Clay is a type of Kaolin Clay.
Hi, can you tell me please what is the benefit of this soap?
Also, can i add frankincense essential oil to the m&p soap ? Does it give the same benefit of cold process soap?
Sorry for many questions 🙂
You can add frankincense essential oil to the soap. You may want to use it instead of the other two essential oils or create a blend.
Thanks for replying ❤️
Can you leave out the white layer if you don’t want the swirl?
This soap doesn’t have a swirl, are you asking about another recipe?
Do you have any good soap recipes you can recommend using colloidal oatmeal? Any in the melt and pour category?
Yes, we have a few recipes made with colloidal oatmeal. I’ll link those below.
Oatmeal Bath Bombs: https://www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/mondo-oatmeal-bath-bomb-diy/
Gentle Oatmeal Soap: https://www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/gentle-oatmeal-chamomile-soap-tutorial/
Baking Soda Oatmeal Bar: https://www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/cold-process-soap/soothing-oatmeal-bath-bar/
We don’t have melt and pour recipes with colloidal oatmeal, but it’s easy to add. Just add the oatmeal to the melted soap and stir well. You can start with about 1/4 tsp. and add more from there.
I love all your ideas on your website!!! Do you know when you’ll have some new melt & pour soap ideas coming out? Any in the works? Also scrubs or soaks? Thanks!!!
Yes, we have some fun melt and pour and scrub recipes coming out the next few months. Look out for those here.
How would I break this recipe down so it only makes one soap?
First you’ll want to determine how much that bar will weigh – usually it’s how much your mold holds. Once you find that number, you can figure out how much soap to cut up. You can use the Fragrance Calculator to find out how much scent to add: https://www.brambleberry.com/Pages/Fragrance-Calculator.aspx
As for the colorants and poppy seeds, one bar of soap is a really small amount so it’s hard to give an exact number. Start with a pinch (around 1/8th of a teaspoon) and go from there.
My bar will weigh 100 grams
Sounds good, that’s how much you’ll need for the recipe.
Hi…i want to knw about quantity used like for measuring..oz…pounds etc.how to measure
We recommend using a digital scale to weigh your ingredients. We’ve found that’s most accurate for recipes like this. You can place a container on the scale, zero it out, and then measure your ingredients in.
Find scales here: https://www.brambleberry.com/Scales-Thermometers-C207.aspx
Love the black dots on the pink! But will it be possible to substitute black sesame seeds as I don’t have poppy seeds at the moment? Also, black sesame seeds are said to be good for the skin. Or will it cause the soap to go bad? Thank you.
Yes, you can use black sesame seeds. That will work well and should exfoliate the skin.
Hello, can this soap be used on the face ?
Poppy seeds may be a bit harsh for the face. You can make a small test batch and give it a try. If it’s too much, you can leave them out or use a more gentle exfoliant like pumice or colloidal oatmeal. Learn more about exfoliants here: https://www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/all-about-exfoliants/
It also depends on your skin type. The clay and soap base are cleansing, so this works well for oily skin. If you have dry skin, you may like this recipe instead: https://www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/melt-and-pour-soap/cleansing-soap-dry-oily-skin/
Hi, Am I able to sub the Rosehip for anything else? I have the clay but Rosehip powder is almost impossible to buy in Australia. 😊
You can just use the rose clay in this recipe and add more, or swap the rosehip powder for another pink colorant. Any skin-safe soap color will work.
(Newbie Soaper Alert)
Would I be able to replace the melt and pour base with one of your quick mixes (including lye and water of course) while still using everything else in the above recipe?
You can definitely convert this recipe to cold process soap. Rather than mixing the clay with alcohol you’ll want to use distilled water, and for the rosehip powder you’ll want to use a lightweight liquid oil like sweet almond: https://www.brambleberry.com/Sweet-Almond-Oil-P3205.aspx
The essential oil amounts will be different as well. Find the usage rate with our Fragrance Calculator: http://www.brambleberry.com/Pages/Fragrance-Calculator.aspx
Stephenson Melt & Pour Bases are Best, After All this is aMelt & Pour recipe. If you want a Cold Process Soap using Lye to only have theskin dry out quicker, then search for Cold Process Soaps.
Hi, is it possible to use apple cider vinegar to mix the clay? Or would the soap mold if not preserved?
Soap has a pH level that doesn’t allow mold to grow, so you don’t need to use vinegar. The alcohol is ideal for melt and pour because helps the colors disperse without clumps and then evaporates.
Does this soap need to stay 4-6 weeks in air so we can use it?
They don’t, once the bars are cool and hard they’re ready to use. Melt and pour soap is ready right away, while cold process soap needs to cure for that 4-6 weeks.
Are all of the ounces listed as weight? My brain gets confused going from 32oz of soap to tablespoons to 0.3 ounces. Sorry for the lame question.
No worries, all of the ounces are listed are by weight. Everything in this recipe is measured by weight except the rose clay, rosehip powder, and poppy seeds. We use teaspoon and tablespoon volume measurements for those because it’s easier than weighing the light powders on a scale.
What is the shelf life of this soap?
This soap has a shelf life of about a year. It stores best tightly wrapped in a cool, dry place.
Learn more about storing soap here: http://www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/how-to-store-handmade-bath-products/
Can I use rosehip oil instead of rosehip powder? If so, how much would I use?
Rosehip seed oil is colorless, so it won’t color these bars. We also don’t recommend adding extra oil to the melt and pour bases, as it can make them oily or inhibit lather. If you do want to add the oil, we recommend about 1 teaspoon per pound. That should give you the properties of the oil without affecting the texture too much.
Rosehip seed oil: https://www.brambleberry.com/Rosehip-Seed-Oil-P6706.aspx
I would like to know if it’s possible to check the PH level while making your soap?
Yes, you can use pH strips to check it. This video shows you how: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxTXwxbpzLM&t=323s
pH Strips: https://www.brambleberry.com/pH-Strips-1-pack-of-50-P4434.aspx
I will try this recipe with water melon instead of clay. Stay tune for the result lol.
thanks
You’re welcome, have fun Marie.
Can I use the melt and pour SFIC Goats Milk SOap Base instead of what’s called for in the recipe?
Absolutely, Goat Milk Melt and Pour will work well in this recipe.
Goat Milk Melt and Pour Soap: https://www.brambleberry.com/SFIC-Goat-Milk-Melt-And-Pour-Soap-Base-P3184.aspx
Looks so good! Can I use Goats Milk Soap Base instead of White Melt & Pour Soap Base?
Thank you <3
Yes, that would feel really nice in this recipe.
Goat Milk Melt and Pour Soap: https://www.brambleberry.com/SFIC-Goat-Milk-Melt-And-Pour-Soap-Base-P3184.aspx
Looks great, love the poppy seeds!
Thanks Liz – they look pretty and they’re nice and scrubby.