An attempt at swirling, something I would really like to perfect... this is a soap I made over a month ago and have now tried out.... Vanilla Clove... and really love it. Slow starting but rich creamy & bubbly lather. Shea & Goat's Milk included. All natural colours (cocoa powder). I am crazy about Shea but may be using too much... It's all part of the experiment in perfecting recipes!!
Ohhhhh this instantly made me crave chocolate jaffa's!!! Mmmmmm chocloate covered orange slices- yum!
ReplyDeleteWhat percentage of Shea have you been using? I use certified organic, unrefined Shea in all my soapies at around 3-5%. It's not so much that it breaks the bank, but adds extra hardness to the bars and silky creaminess to the lather :D
Kat :)
Kat, I have am still experimenting with various quantities of Shea. I have used as high as 15% and lower like around 5%. Shea is wonderful. I have a few favourite recipes so far but have yet to decide on my fundamental basic recipe. I am leaning away from Palm, like you. Where do you get your organic shea butter? I would like to order two bars from you - 1) Your absolute favourite & 2) Your best seller. Let me know which those are... xo Jen
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