Infusing Oils
We absolutely love the herbal goodness we get from calming lavender and soothing calendula. Here we made an oil infusion of lavender and calendula.
Calendula (also known as marigold) is said to have soothing properties and a gorgeous golden color.
Lavender is said to be calming.
We hope to incorporate this rich infusion in our body care products!
Fresh New Look: Lavender Breeze
Check out this new fresh design of Lavender Breeze!
I wanted to try something different with our best-selling Lavender Breeze soap. Same size, same scent but a fresh look. I wanted to make sure that this would be a hit so as usual I made a 1 pound test batch. Why 1 pound? It is a controlled measured batch while still being able to incorporate the fresh white swirls on this soap.
I made the same basic recipe of olive oil, coconut oil, palm oil, mango butter and castor oils, fragrance lavender and skin-safe colorant. The only tweek to this recipe was the added pinch of titanium dioxide to do the white swirls and top white layer. When it was time to pour my soap I decided to pour it ounce by ounce and in different angles in my mold. That’s the beauty of the incredible art form of making soap – you can’t get it wrong!
Once I was finished pouring all the oils like a Mama Bear I covered, wrapped and placed my soap to nestle for 24 hours to cure and do it’s magic. When I unmolded I was excited to see how it looks in its entirety.
So imagine how excited I was when it was time to cut this block into bars….and….the FINAL REVEAL!
Only 4 bars were made and will be ready to sell in our Online Shop: www.brooklynbath.etsy.com
Mark your calendars! Ready Date: 9/29/11
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