Rosehip Melt and Pour Soap Project
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.
The recipe is made with poppy seeds add texture and exfoliation and scented with a fresh combination of lemongrass essential oil and lavender essential oil.
What You Need:
Silicone Column Mold
Lemongrass Essential Oil - 1.5 oz
Lavender 40/42 Essential Oil - 1.75 oz
Rose Clay - 1 oz
Poppy Seeds - 3 oz
99% Isopropyl Alcohol - 1 bottle (16 oz by volume)
Crinkle Cutter
SFIC White Melt And Pour Soap Base - 1 lb
Recipe
INGREDIENTS:
- Lemongrass Essential Oil - 1.5 oz
- Lavender 40/42 Essential Oil - 1.75 oz
- Rose Clay - 1 oz
- Poppy Seeds - 3 oz
- SFIC White Melt And Pour Soap Base - 1 lb
EQUIPMENT:
- Silicone Column Mold
- 99% Isopropyl Alcohol - 1 bottle (16 oz by volume)
- Crinkle Cutter
Instructions
You will need:
- Silicone Column Mold
- 32 oz. White Melt and 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 in a Spray Bottle
- Optional: Crinkle Cutter
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. Set colorants aside. Pour alcohol in the spray bottle and set aside.
Follow these steps:
1
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.
2
Add all of the dispersed rose clay and rosehip powder to the melted soap and stir well.
3
Add 0.3 ounces of lavender 40/42 essential oil, 0.3 ounces of lemongrass essential oil, and 2 tablespoons of poppy seeds. Stir to fully mix in the ingredients.
4
Move the mold to where you’d like the soap to cool and harden. If it's moved after the soap is poured in, the seal can break and cause a leak.
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.
5
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.
6
Unmold the soap and use a crinkle cutter to cut it into bars. 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.
Tutorial credits
Photographer: Amanda Kerzman
Rosehip Melt and Pour Soap Project
- LEVEL Beginner
- TIME 30 minutes
- YIELD 2 pounds of soap
Project Description
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.
The recipe is made with poppy seeds add texture and exfoliation and scented with a fresh combination of lemongrass essential oil and lavender essential oil.
You will need:
- Silicone Column Mold
- 32 oz. White Melt and 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 in a Spray Bottle
- Optional: Crinkle Cutter
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. Set colorants aside. Pour alcohol in the spray bottle and set aside.
Follow these steps:
1
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.
2
Add all of the dispersed rose clay and rosehip powder to the melted soap and stir well.
3
Add 0.3 ounces of lavender 40/42 essential oil, 0.3 ounces of lemongrass essential oil, and 2 tablespoons of poppy seeds. Stir to fully mix in the ingredients.
4
Move the mold to where you’d like the soap to cool and harden. If it's moved after the soap is poured in, the seal can break and cause a leak.
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.
5
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.
6
Unmold the soap and use a crinkle cutter to cut it into bars. 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.
Tutorial credits
Photographer: Amanda Kerzman