SherriLynn Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 I've been wanting to try some mint or rosemary in M & P soaps as an exfoliant. When added, do those herbs change the soap to a green color or do they just look like little green flecks in the soap(which is more of what I'm looking for)I add poppy seed and coffee grounds to some of my soaps now. The poppy seeds keep their color, but the coffee ground dyes my soap a nice tan color, perfect for the mocha scent. I was worried that the herbs would dye my soaps all a green color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeAnna_EC Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 when i added rosemary i ground it up a bit and it just left flecks throughout my M&Pyou could always do a layered with the mint, like i do, i do a vanilla bottom, mint in the middle with mint leaves and a touch of green color and vanilla on the top, its very eye catching Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamtam Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 I make a Rosemary Mint soap quite often, with ground mint and rosemary and EO's . The herbs don't color the soap, and actually turn kinda brown, but I grind them up fine so it gives the soap that 'herbal' look. I color the soap a mint green. I'll post a pic when I can find one. I use ground herbs- chamomile, calendula, mint, lemon balm, rosemary, lemon verbena, etc.- in alot of herbal soaps, just for the look, they don't really add any color or scent. Although the calendula does hold its yellow color and looks really nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfcat Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 Most of the herbs I use eventually "bleed" a little a turn brown in the soap. It doesn't look bad. I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SherriLynn Posted October 7, 2008 Author Share Posted October 7, 2008 Thank you all for your help. Love the pic... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 I just started working with herbs and herb blends. I also use herbs straight out of herbal tea blends and mix those in my soaps. I love a nice chamomile and honey, lemon peel, hibiscus, orange peel, rose hips, etc. Its an easy way to get herbs in your soap. I also use a bit of ground spice like nutmeg, cinnamon, and paprika. I love the texture and the way it adds color. I love to go to my local health food store and try out their essential oils and herbs for soap making.My new fav is lemon and tea tree essential oils with dried lemon peel. The soap smells wonderful and the lemon peel makes a nice exfollient and the lemon is a natural astringement and good for relaxation.I have to see if they have any seeds. Those are also good for making exfoliating scrubby soaps. I am looking for strawberry, poppy, etc. because they are small seeds I don't have to grind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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