GailC Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 My daughter finds a lot of unique ingredients at the International stores she frequents, and just now gave me a few ounces of tumeric.I also bought some kelp powder which I haven't tried yet.Do any of you use spices like paprika, dill, etc. to color your soap?I found a blog where someone used curry powder, chili powder and other kitchen spices.http://thesageblog.wordpress.com/2010/08/Here's the page with the tumeric powder soap and others.http://thesageblog.wordpress.com/2010/09/page/3/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck_35550 Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 I don't but it's the boards' fault, because they are always talking about clays and mica and swirling and charcoal......thanks for the info. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitn Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 kelp smells to high heaven in soap. I have read many people have lots of success with turmeric, paprika to color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlancaD Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Hi Gail, I also use natural colorants, but some morph into a different color completely because of the alkaline..natural colorants product sometimes produce unstable results, but by all means have fun, just one hint, some botanicals will turn black in the some such as lavender and some mints, but chamomile and calendula look very pretty in cp soap as does a little green tea leaves.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coconut Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Wouldn't hot chili pepper or hot paprika be a no-no in a skin application? Just askin'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorseScentS Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Turmeric is amazing! In India, the brides apply a turmeric mask to their faces for the 7 days leading up to their weddings, and it fixes everything: acne, brown spots, wrinkles, dark circles, etc. It has amazing health benefits if you take it as a supplement, too, like anti-cancer, anti-inflamatory, prevents alzheimers and arthritis, etc. Here's the mask: The oral supplement is called Curcumin, I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 (edited) It has amazing health benefits if you take it as a supplement, too, like anti-cancer, anti-inflamatory, prevents alzheimers and arthritis, etc.Ummmm... I doubt that. People have tried this repeatedly with desperate conditions like Alzheimer's Disease and it honestly makes no appreciable difference in the progression of their disease. There are no conclusive, replicated studies to back up this blanket claim. Researchers ARE interested in turmeric's active ingredient, curcumin... http://www.cancer.org/Treatment/TreatmentsandSideEffects/ComplementaryandAlternativeMedicine/HerbsVitaminsandMinerals/turmeric Edited January 19, 2012 by Stella1952 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasBrat Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Wouldn't hot chili pepper or hot paprika be a no-no in a skin application? Just askin'.I agree, ouch...burn! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravens Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 I've heard about turmeric's effects on cancerous conditions, Alzheimer, etc. However, there is not enough solid evidence to convince me - yet. Turmeric is approved by Commission E (Germany).Studies suggest it has positive effects on conditions like ulcerative colitis and dyspepsia. It does show good anti-inflammatory properties. Several studies concluded that turmeric is as effective as many OTC meds, without the side effects usually associated with anti-inflammatories. However, it takes longer (an average of 4 days) before it "kicks in".If my old brain remembers correctly, some studies results may be available from the University of Maryland Medical Center. Personally I do not like the taste; I've tried it as a tea and I just don't care for it, so I put it in capsule form; problem fixed Turmeric is amazing! In India, the brides apply a turmeric mask to their faces for the 7 days leading up to their weddings, and it fixes everything: acne, brown spots, wrinkles, dark circles, etc. It has amazing health benefits if you take it as a supplement, too, like anti-cancer, anti-inflamatory, prevents alzheimers and arthritis, etc. Here's the mask: The oral supplement is called Curcumin, I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam W Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 I want to try some beet juice for coloring. Have beets growing in the garden and everytime I prepare them, everything in my kitchen gets turned a bright red color...counters, hands, towels, etc........a shame to waste such beautiful color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coconut Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 I want to try some beet juice for coloring. Have beets growing in the garden and everytime I prepare them, everything in my kitchen gets turned a bright red color...counters, hands, towels, etc........a shame to waste such beautiful color.Hm, now that's a thought. Let us know what happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravens Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 If it works, the addition of beet juice is a great idea. Please post some pics if you give that a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorseScentS Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 I've heard about turmeric's effects on cancerous conditions, Alzheimer, etc. However, there is not enough solid evidence to convince me - yet. Turmeric is approved by Commission E (Germany).Studies suggest it has positive effects on conditions like ulcerative colitis and dyspepsia. It does show good anti-inflammatory properties. Several studies concluded that turmeric is as effective as many OTC meds, without the side effects usually associated with anti-inflammatories. However, it takes longer (an average of 4 days) before it "kicks in".If my old brain remembers correctly, some studies results may be available from the University of Maryland Medical Center. Personally I do not like the taste; I've tried it as a tea and I just don't care for it, so I put it in capsule form; problem fixed My daughter did the turmeric mask a couple of days in a row, and WOW! It made a huge difference! I'm wondering if it can be used in soap and body butter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravens Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 I don't see why not; perhaps do a skin patch test and wait 72 hours. If you do, please let us know how it worked out for you. Also, do you have the recipe for the face mask? Thanks!:smiley2: My daughter did the turmeric mask a couple of days in a row, and WOW! It made a huge difference! I'm wondering if it can be used in soap and body butter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IwantItgreen Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 I'm guessing beet juice is going to cause some major staining to wash clothes! Let us know how it works out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorseScentS Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 I don't see why not; perhaps do a skin patch test and wait 72 hours. If you do, please let us know how it worked out for you. Also, do you have the recipe for the face mask? Thanks!:smiley2:Ravens, the recipe for the turmeric mask is in this video, but she calls it a "beady mask": Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravens Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Thank you very much, HorsescentS; going to watch it now! :smiley2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorseScentS Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Thank you very much, HorsescentS; going to watch it now! :smiley2:Ravens, I'm wearing the turmeric mask right now, and boy does it feel good! My face had broken out, and it feels like it's just eating up all the blemishes. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovelyLathers Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 I want to try some beet juice for coloring. Have beets growing in the garden and everytime I prepare them, everything in my kitchen gets turned a bright red color...counters, hands, towels, etc........a shame to waste such beautiful color.Beet juice will fade fast and morph. Beet powder is better but morphs also into any color between yellow to deep purple, depends on the recipe. There is a list of different colors that herbs and natural colorants produce. I disagree with some of the info based on testing so make sure you test thoroughly. I think a lot depends on your recipe and colors of oil you use.http://candleandsoap.about.com/od/soapmakingbasics/a/natcolors.htmThis one is a little more accuratehttp://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art50548.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam W Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Ravens, I'm wearing the turmeric mask right now, and boy does it feel good! My face had broken out, and it feels like it's just eating up all the blemishes. lolI had to try it too...lol. It did make a nice mask but it can stain..duh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorseScentS Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 I had to try it too...lol. It did make a nice mask but it can stain..duh!The garbanzo/chick pea flour, called "gram" flour, will keep it from staining your skin yellow, but if you mix it just with yogurt, it may stain your skin. I researched it more, and learned that in India, they cover the entire body of the bride and groom with a paste mixture of turmeric and sandalwood powder many times leading up to the wedding in order to make their skin all perfect for the wedding night. Turmeric would make soap a pretty yellow color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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