Poppyseeds

[Candybee]

What would happen if I put poppyseeds in my CP soap? Are they scratchy? Will they make a nice exfoliating soap or be too scratchy? I'm thinking of adding them to my lemon scented soap.

[Candybee]

Also, who has a kick butt Lemon Verbana for CP? I am sooooo tired searching for a good lemon. I have Elements Blueberry Lemon Verbana. They promised it smells heavenly in CP but I barely notice the scent after only 2 weeks curing and its not very lemony. I have another lemon from them I will try soon but I really, really, want a super lemony Lemon Verbana that sticks and smells great.

[Craftyone]

I make a Lemon Poppyseed cp soap using Lemon Pucker FO from BCN. It is a wonderful exfoliating soap, and holds its scent well.

[Candybee]

Thanks. If this next lemon I try doesn't work I will look into the Lemon Pucker.

But still looking for that perfect Lemon Verbana for CP.

[TallTayl]

Poppy seeds are pretty in moderation. They can become exfoliating if used with a heavy hand. Try Aroma Haven for your Lemon Verbena.

[Candybee]

Oh thank you TallTayl!! You know, I never ordered from AH before. Funny how you tend to keep using those suppliers you are used to using.

[TallTayl]

Oh thank you TallTayl!! You know, I never ordered from AH before. Funny how you tend to keep using those suppliers you are used to using.

YWVM. Theirs has performed exceptionally well in every wax (eeswax, soy and palm) and B&B application (soap, lotion, balm, butter, bath fizzie, bubble bath, shampoo, conditioner, you name it) I have tried.

[soycrazy]

I love them in soap a little goes a long way

[lmc]

I second TallTayl...AH/RE's Lemon Verbena is amazing. I used to use poppyseeds, I find them scratchy and harsh.

[Guest OldGlory]

I also have made Lemon Poppyseed soap with BCNs Lemon Pucker, sold out every time I made it. I add poppyseeds sparingly. Too many and it does get too scratchy and rough. I also grind oatmeal in a coffee grinder until it's almost powder for soap. I'm picky about soap that doesn't feel good against my skin.

[Noodle]

I agree that you need to use the poppyseeds in moderation. I have used the Lemon Pucker FO and it smells great. I do not like it much OOB, but it smells so good in my buttermilk soap.

[Candybee]

Thanks for all the replies. I will try the poppyseeds but need to know what is moderation? 1 tsp pp? I make 3.35 lb batches. How much (in moderation) do you suggest I use? I don't want an exfoliating soap. I just want to use the poppyseeds for eye appeal and a bit of texture.

[TallTayl]

1 tsp PPO is a good start. Can't wait to see what you come up with!

[Candybee]

It may be a couple weeks before I make the soap. I have some orders to fill first... then I'll make the lemon poppyseed soap!

[IwantItgreen]

Lemon poppyseed soap sounds yummy! Thanks for the inspiration. I put it on my agenda too

[cmzaha]

For me all seeds are to scratchy. I do make a super scrubby mud oatmeal bar that I love because it is scrubby but not sharp like seeds can be.

[Candybee]

One of the seeds I really like using for an exfoliation bar are strawberry seeds. I just puree some fresh strawberries (about 1-2 oz pp of oils) along with my milk and add it into my soap at light trace. The seeds look nice and the scrub is fairly mild. Customers seem to really like my strawberries and cream soap.

[IwantItgreen]

One of the seeds I really like using for an exfoliation bar are strawberry seeds. I just puree some fresh strawberries (about 1-2 oz pp of oils) along with my milk and add it into my soap at light trace. The seeds look nice and the scrub is fairly mild. Customers seem to really like my strawberries and cream soap.

Do the strawberries turn brown? and do you count the puree as part of the water?

Just wondered how the strawberries react with lye.

When i make cucumber soap, I count the puree as part of my water, but add the puree to the batter after trace. No discoloration then.

[Candybee]

Not sure if its the strawberries or the FO I use but my strawberries & cream soap does turn a light tan. I use CS Med Fig. I do count the puree as part of my liquid. I just split my liquid so half goes to lye solution and the other half I can play around with, milks, juices, fruit purees, etc.