Exploring Soap Colorants: Natural vs. Synthetic, Micas, Pigments, and LabColors Explained
In episode 22, Anne-Marie Faiola delves into the world of soap colorants, providing a comprehensive guide for soapmakers. The episode kicks off with an introduction to the various types of colorants, distinguishing between natural and synthetic options. Anne-Marie offers an in-depth exploration of micas, both natural and synthetic, and discusses the use of herbs and botanicals for soap coloring. She explains the concept of bleeding colorants and their impact on soap design. Listeners receive valuable tips for incorporating pigments and micas in cold process and melt and pour soap. The episode also introduces LabColors, with techniques for using natural colorants highlighted. It concludes with encouragement to experiment with colorants in soapmaking.
Key Points
- Pigments, micas, LabColors, and color blocks are versatile skin-safe colorants that can be used in both soap and cosmetics.
- Natural colorants like spirulina, rose clay, tomato powder, and activated charcoal offer options derived straight from the earth without synthetic creation.
- Mixing techniques and the proper dispersal of colorants, whether in cold process or melt and pour soap, are crucial for achieving the desired soap color and consistency.
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Transcript
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