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Gentle Rose Soap Recipe
Rose is a wonderful plant for your skincare routine. Start it off with this homemade rose soap.
Equipment
Safety gear (rubber gloves, face mask, apron, eye protection, etc.)
Kitchen scale
Infrared thermometer
Stainless steel double boiler
Pyrex or heatproof glass measuring cup
Immersion blender
2 large mixing bowls
Loaf soap mold (2 lbs)
Supplies
4.8
oz
lard
142 ml
8
oz
olive oil infused with rose
236.6 ml
3.2
oz
coconut oil
94.6 ml
2.2
oz
lye
65 ml
5
oz
distilled water
148 ml
10
ml
heartsong essential oil blend
10
ml
geranium essential oil
1
tbsp
madder root powder
Dried rose petals and rosebuds
Instructions
Put on your safety gear.
Weight ingredients on a kitchen scale.
Heat your olive oil, lard, and coconut oil over low heat in a double boiler until it reaches 115°F.
Mix lye and water together in a heat-proof container in a well-ventilated area. Let sit in an ice bath until it reaches 115°F.
Pour lye water into the oils when they're both at the same temperature. Use an immersion blender to help them reach a light trace.
Add essential oils and blend again.
Separate the soap batter into two bowls. Add madder root powder to one bowl and blend well.
Pour uncoloured soap into the soap mould. Add coloured soap on top. Use a chopstick to swirl the colours together several times.
Decorate the top with rose petals and rosebuds.
Let soap sit for 48 hours in a warm location.
After 48 hours, cut the soap. Let the soap cure for six weeks before you use it.