Natural color cocoa powder??

[katshe]

has anyone tried adding cocoa powder to m& p soap to color it or something that adds a more earthy color to the white bases.

Also is cinnamon safe to add to m& p soap??

Thanks

[LuminousBoutique]

cinnamon is safe... but some people can have a reaction to it so you have to watch the amounts.

I've not used cocoa powder in M&P but I use it in CP and its lovely!

[elfcat]

I use cocoa powder all the time. Works really well but you have to stir a lot. Otherwise it tends to clump. I also use cinnamon and powdered clove but in small amounts.

[katshe]

thanks for the responses...elfcat do u use it in M&P?

what sorta color are you getting using cinnamon or cocoa powder?

[Candybee]

I use cinnamon and nutmeg in several of my soaps for texture. I just sprinkle the ground spice using one or two shakes of each at the most. It doesn't color the soap just adds nice flecks of color. For a nice natural cinnamon color use paprika. Paprika will definitely color your M&P.

Adding cocoa powder to M&P sounds like a lovely idea. I had thought of it while I had cocoa powder but ended up putting it in milk and drank it instead.

So I made chocolate scented soap instead. The best cocoa fragrance for soap I have found is Cocoa Therapy from Fillmore Container. Smells just like the cocoa powder and is awesome in soap-- definitely not a chocolate fudge type scent.

[elfcat]

thanks for the responses...elfcat do u use it in M&P?

what sorta color are you getting using cinnamon or cocoa powder?

Yes, I use it in MP soap. I use the cinnamon and clove in a "oatmeal Spice" soap. It just gives the soap a slightly warmer tinge.

[katshe]

sounds good...the stark white base is kinda killing me...Gotta get going on some additives here. thanks elfcat for the info.

My best selling scent here is Almond and maybe with a hint of cocoa powder It will look scrumptious ...Well gonna get on that tomorrow and then...I'll post some pics in the gallery.

thanks all for you help and advise !!!