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F.G.O. by Ruth Taylor
My soap is for the Zen category; it is called F.G.O (for guys only). Sorry I realise most on the list are gals, but even I enjoy using this soap.
My inspiration for this soap started off as something I made for my husband, who is feeling neglected with my soap addiction.
I included Avocado oil for his battered farming skin, and since the first batch I have only tweaked it once to add castor oil. However, my son had returned home and he loved the soap, so much so that when we were away overseas he used my total stock, taking it to the beach, and now on his OE has taken it in his pack. So I guess this soap transports him somewhere!!
Base Ingredients
- 1092 g Olive oil
- 371 g Coconut oil
- 60 g Avocado oil
- 45 g Castor oil
- 22 g Beeswax
- 506 g Water
- 217 g NaOH
The scent combination is
- 14 g Avocado oil
- 16.5 ml Patchouli essential oil
- 13 ml Cedarwood essential oil
- 5 ml Cinnamon essential oil
- 7 ml Musk fragrance oil
Method
I brought the lye and water to 47°C and oils were heated to 47°C, mixed to a very light trace and added the scent combination. These I had mixed together and placed them in a water bath to warm while oils and lye reached their temperature.
I hope you enjoy this.
regards, Ruth
Blue Moon Soaps, New Zealand
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