jaybyrd Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 Named in honor of the grocery clerk's reaction when I bought the baby food. Organic carrot puree & borage flower honey, scented with sweet orange eo & a dash of yuzu fo. The freckles are from a tsp of salt I added in hopes of making it a bit harder; don't know if it worked but at least it adds a little visual texture. I really wish I could post how this smells - nothing is identifiable on its own, but everything softened & blended into this wonderful, comforting, warm fragrance. Every time I go to turn the bars I have to hold one and inhale for a few minutes. Can't wait to try one in the shower - have to wait until late August, wah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 Nice golden bars there. OK what's the point of carrots? You've got me wishing I had scratch and sniff to take a whiff of these too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaybyrd Posted July 29, 2007 Author Share Posted July 29, 2007 Nice golden bars there. OK what's the point of carrots? You've got me wishing I had scratch and sniff to take a whiff of these too.Carrot oil has all kinds of goodies like vitamin A & Beta-carotene that keep your skin supple. You likely get max benefits using the pure oil in a lotion or some such medium, but I figure the puree should make a nice, gentle soap, too. Also, as you say, it's worth it for the coloring factor alone. Here's a brief info article: http://www.articleinsert.com/Article/Benefits-Of-Carrot--Carrot-Seed-Oil-And-Carrot-Root-Oil/3759 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tychels Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 What a pretty color, wish I could sniff them..lol I have been wanting to try carrot or pumpkin soap. Thanks for sharing..Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meridith Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 This soap sounds just wonderful. The color is great for fall too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meridith Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 Carrot oil has all kinds of goodies like vitamin A & Beta-carotene that keep your skin supple. You likely get max benefits using the pure oil in a lotion or some such medium, but I figure the puree should make a nice, gentle soap, too. Also, as you say, it's worth it for the coloring factor alone. I think the addition of the pureed carrots adds great label appeal as well IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandmaArial Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 Beautiful gold color! and the scent sounds yummy too. Looking at this... you experts... would it be possable to swirl gold mica through a soap like that? Or does the mica only show on top? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaybyrd Posted August 12, 2007 Author Share Posted August 12, 2007 Thanks for the kind words, ladies, it really means a lot to me.:awww: Yesterday was 4 wks, & I just tried it out in the shower - feels great, lathers well, scent has faded a wee bit but still pleasant. Definitely a keeper, though I think my cucumber soap still feels best of all my "food" recipes.G'ma, I haven't experimented with micas yet, so I'm speaking without any personal experience, but maybe swirling at fairly thick trace would keep it from migrating? It's a cool idea - anyone else who actually knows what they're talking about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBShafeena Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 I LOVE the color!!! Very nice soap. I am going to try pumpkin soon. I have some pumpkins in my garden and plan on trying this . I am going to add some spices, like cinnamon, nutmet, just like a pumpkin pie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaybyrd Posted August 12, 2007 Author Share Posted August 12, 2007 I LOVE the color!!! Very nice soap. I am going to try pumpkin soon. I have some pumpkins in my garden and plan on trying this . I am going to add some spices, like cinnamon, nutmet, just like a pumpkin pie. Oo, yum, that should be nice! I'll be interested to see how the color varies. Wonder how much difference there would be between fresh vs canned vs baby food, if any . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBE Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 Your soap looks delish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandmaArial Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 I have dreamed about this soap... with gold swirls... and called "solid gold soap"... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaybyrd Posted August 13, 2007 Author Share Posted August 13, 2007 I have dreamed about this soap... with gold swirls... and called "solid gold soap"...Whoa, very cool idea!("dreamed"? golly . . .:embarasse ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaybyrd Posted August 13, 2007 Author Share Posted August 13, 2007 Your soap looks delish Thanks! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandmaArial Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 ("dreamed"? golly . . .:embarasse )I hven't soaped in over two weeks... so yeah... I dreamed about it... Yeah... I'm seriously addicted!Lye will be here tomorrow... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepperi Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 Carrots are supposed to be very beneficial for your skin and can double as a gardening soap! Looks yummy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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