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Zen Soap by Sharni Holmes
I had difficulty coming up with a 'Zen' blend, as I have very few bulk essential oils on hand, and didnt have time (or money) to purchase any more. I took what I had and thought about what 'Zen' means to me and did the best I could. I hope I have accomplished that with my blend. To me, 'Zen' is an Asian style scent which is uplifting and spicy and refreshing. I imagine it as being very 'cleansing to the mind'.
Base Ingredients
- 700 g Rice Bran oil (35%)
- 800 g Palm oil (40%)
- 500 g Coconut oil (25%)
- 600 ml Water
- 280 g NaOH (6-7% superfat)
Scented with
- 30 ml Lemongrass essential oil
- 20 ml Australian Lemon Gum essential oil
- 10 ml Patchouli essential oil
- 5 ml Pine essential oil
- 5 ml Australian Peppermint Gum essential oil
Additive
- Approx 2 tsp Yellow Clay
Note
I used yellow clay to get a very subtle swirl, as I knew the EO blend would colour the soap yellow.
Sharni
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