Looking to expand your options with natural colors? Maybe you’ve tried a few already but weren’t happy with the results?
Using natural ingredients to color cold process soap can be so rewarding. But it can also be a gamble. In the world of cold process soap, what you see is not always what you get. Soap ingredients are often exposed to very high pH levels and temperatures that can ruin the beautiful color of a juice or plant leaf. It can be a disappointing experience, costing not only money but also precious time. That was my experience, anyways.
When I wanted to color my cold process soap naturally, I went looking for information about natural colorants. But I found that I just couldn’t find the answers to all my questions. Or I found answers that contradicted each other. Or that were so vague that they didn’t really help. I decided I had to find out the answers for myself!
Don’t waste time and supplies hoping for a good outcome. I’ve done the testing for you!
To get the answers, I decided to systematically test ingredients that included leaves, roots, spices, petals, and clays. I tested them in soap that went through a gel phase, and soap that didn’t. I tested them when added at trace, in the lye, and as an infusion. I tested each ingredient in all the different ways that soapmakers make cold process soap.
Now all my results are presented in my new eBook, “Coloring Soap Naturally”!
This 51-page PDF digital book includes:
- Results of the 34 different natural ingredients that were tested
- Full-color photographs of all the results
- How the colorant looks when added at trace, in the lye and as an oil infusion
- The difference in color between each soap when it went through a gel phase and when it didn’t
- Clear descriptions of all the procedures used to do the testing (so you can do it, too!)
- List of suppliers of all the ingredients used
You can have bright, beautiful soap colored naturally!
“Coloring Soap Naturally” can show you how.
After purchasing this PDF-format digital book, you will receive an email right away with a link that lets you download the book directly to your computer. Because there’s no time to waste when there’s beautiful soap to be made!
Looks amazing! I can’t wait to read it.
This is such an amazing resource, Ruth! Love all the pictures & the comparison between the 3 methods.
Thanks so much! I hope I’ve saved some soapmakers some headaches. 🙂
I will be purchasing this e book today. I have been researching natural colorants.
Thank you so much for sharing.
Yolanda
Sounds like great timing, Yolanda! Thanks for checking it out.
Fantastic job Ruth!!! This has amazing info in it. Well done.
Thank you so much, bianca! I’m happy you found it helpful. I hope it inspires you to make some beautiful soap!
Ruth, you just made my day! Awesome project of yours and I will be happy to grab a copy soon!
That’s great, Dorothy! I’d love to hear what you think of it.
Love the book Ruth! You did all the work for me!
I’m so glad you like it, Angela! It was a great excuse to make a lot of soap! 🙂
I am so excited about this book. I am definitely purchasing this. Thanks so much for doing this Ruth.
That’s great! I hope you find it helpful.
I love you book so much, Ruth and I’m so super excited to carry it!
Thanks, Anne-Marie! I’m super excited, too! 😀
Congratulations on the book, Ruth! How exciting! I haven’t experimented much with natural colorants, but maybe I should – your results look beautiful!
Thanks, Jenny! I was surprised by some of the colors myself!
I love soap!!
LOL Me, too! 🙂
I can’t wait to read this! Thank you for making this as I want to start using more natural colorants to my EO soaps.
You’re welcome, Soap Ladies! I hope you find it useful. 🙂
Hi Ruth, what’s the best way to contact you about carrying this ebook in my online shop? I’d love to include it over at BathandBodyAcademy.com (we’re gearing up for a relaunch in July) and I know it’d be of great interest to our customers. Thanks!
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Hello Ruth, I recently came across your information and just purchased the e-book “Coloring Soap Naturally.” I’ve dabbled in soap making since early last year (2014) and was surprised that everyone (family & friends) love my soap. I’ve been looking in to natural colorants which is how I found your blog. I’m waiting anxiously for the e-book! Also looking at some of your classes. I’m in Southern California so not too far.