netje Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 I need some suggestions. A lady bought some soap from me (that had lard) AND without thinking - she gave it to an East Indian Lady Doctor. She later found out that the doctor gave it away, because her religious practices don't allow them to associate with pork. So, my customer said this doctor is retiring and the nicest doctor in the world and she wants me to make a custom soap log for her. Does anyone have any ideas of a good blend that an East Indian lady doctor would like? I know vegan is good BUT is there any inside information that anyone might have knowlege of - like spices or oils specific to that region??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scent Cellar Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Vegan soap scented with patchouli should do the trick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netje Posted June 6, 2008 Author Share Posted June 6, 2008 Do you thing a woman would like Patchouli? That is kind of a manly scent - don't you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scent Cellar Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 It's one of my favorites and I AM WOMAN (hear me roar). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netje Posted June 6, 2008 Author Share Posted June 6, 2008 Thanks so much...How much should I add to a 3 pound loaf, so as to not make it overpowering for a woman? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scent Cellar Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 If you have essential oils I would use 1 oz of Patchouli and 1 oz of either sweet orange or 5 folded orange. It's a blend that I love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netje Posted June 6, 2008 Author Share Posted June 6, 2008 WOW! That does sound good. I have both essential oils and LOVE Sweet Orange.Thank you so much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Neem if you are going therapeutic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meridith Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Nag Champa - Tony's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netje Posted June 7, 2008 Author Share Posted June 7, 2008 I don't have any Neem and I have never in my life heard of Nag Champa.What is Nag Champa??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 Do you thing a woman would like Patchouli? That is kind of a manly scent - don't you think?Hear me roar too! You know, Southern SOapers has a Caravan sent and a Cashmeran that might give you some ideas. Oh and a maharani padparadasha or something similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sudsnwicks Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 If you don't know what type of scent they like, using something clean & fresh would be a safe way to go.Just because they are from a certain culture doesn't mean they'll necessarily favor scents from that region. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 A lady bought some soap from me how long have you been soaping anyway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netje Posted June 7, 2008 Author Share Posted June 7, 2008 Scented - you are too funny. Carebear - I have been soaping for 9 years, but only seriously this past year. I really want to dig in and learn a lot of things I never knew.Mostly, I just throw stuff in a pan and cross my fingers. The calculator I have has really kept me out of trouble. I think I found it on millersoap.com. It is a good one though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stacien Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 Believe it or not they are a very herbal culture. Therapeutic is considered Ayurvedic in their culture. Ginger, Almond, Licorice or Anise. Aloe Vera, Frankincense, Myrrh and basil. There are several more but off the top of my head those are some of the English names. They tend to rename their herbs in their native tongue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deb12c Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 I would use some Rose Clay in the recipe or some kind of clay. Something "Earthy" and all vegan. Maybe this site will give you some ideas http://store.indianfoodsco.com/?Cat=2&countryid=&countryname=&countryorderid= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjb31apb Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 If you have essential oils I would use 1 oz of Patchouli and 1 oz of either sweet orange or 5 folded orange. It's a blend that I love.I totally agree!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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