18.9.09

pine soap


i should always remember this: "to expect the unexpected" .......
it was a real exciting moment, when i saw it !
the color of the soap turned out to a pretty one !!!! <--- but 1 week later, it turns to brown again.....sigh......

see what i wrote on 180909 :
"oh my....
i planned to make green soap.....
but the color turns out so ugly....... i almost throat up.....
i now announce matcha powder is not working in making green soap... so better save them for drinking only....."

after 2 days, i was like a little girl waiting to get the exam result,
never say never..... the color turns out to be very matcha (love it love it love it).
and the top layer turns from light brownish yellow to white !!!!
phew..... i think i will get the green clay next time.. want a lighter green tho'.

but it was a little bit difficult to unmold it, maybe due to adding the jojoba oil as superfattening.... still very sticky after 2 days, so i put it in the 4C fridge for an hour or so.
the fragrance of pine is so nice.... hope it will stay longer.

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batch size: 600g

camellia oil 360g 60%
castor oil 60g 10%
palm oil 60g 10%
coconut oil 60g 10%
shea butter 60g 10%

water : 233ml
NaOH : 84g
INS: 121

additives:
jojoba oil 25ml
pine essential oil 7ml
matcha powder 1.5 tablespoon


date: 18 Sept 2009

3 則留言:

  1. can't wait to see the photo. ^^

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  2. thanks for sharing, ashlee!
    i didn't know matcha powder will turn to brown!

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  3. i think it's probably due to the alkaline NaOH... which definitely change the pH & color of many natural substances....

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