Lavanchouli

This soap is made with essential oils in a recipe that is essentially, 1 part Lavender, 1 part Patchouli and 2 parts Vanilla Oil. Its is a tangy vanilla with a hint of earthiness. It was made this time with Colloidal Oatmeal so it should be very moisturizing because in addition to the oatmeal it was made with Unrefined Wheat Germ Oil.

Soundtrack: The Frames, Burn the Maps

Yuzu

I have not made this soap in a very, very long time. It is made with Yuzu fragrance oil, Yuzu is a Chinese citrus fruit that is part Mandarin and part a citrus fruit similar to grapefruit.

I made this soap with some Red Palm Butter at trace meaning that its properties will remain in the finished soap. It is the highest butter in the Omega Fatty Acids loaded with 2 kinds of Vitamin E and Beta Carotene. This butter hydrates the skin and helps to smooth out wrinkles. It also tints the soap a yellowish-orange color, but the color is very faint.

Soundtrack: Rogue Wave, Asleep at Heavens Gate

Bitter Orange Orchid

I have not made this one in years, but its a nice fragrance oil-based soap. Its not very floral rather spicy and a touch sweet. Many people think it smells a bit like Orange Pekoe Tea. Its not heavy at all and worth trying. I tried to make it a burnt orange color, unfortunately I think it ended up being more like a melon color.


Soundtrack: Klee, Honeysuckle

Muscle Relief

This is a soap I make pretty often, you could also call it Congestion Relief because it clears you out. Its a blend of Peppermint, Spearmint, Eucalyptus and Camphor. Made with Peppermint leaves throughout, it came out nicely this time. I thought it might seize but it did not.

Soundtrack: Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová, The Swell Season