Rosewood Cedar

I tried to recreate the lovely pink color of the first batch



I won't be sure if I succeeded until later in the curing process. I love the smell of rosewood, not too floral.


Approximate due date: 05/17/09

Soundtrack: Vampire Weekend, Vampire Weekend

Grapefruit Peppermint

I am making this again because it is popular with many, sort of an old standby. Very green this time around with French Green Clay and a touch of oxide. This soap is made with a ton of Flax Seed Oil, which contains high levels of Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids (linolenic and linoleic) all of which provide numerous health and skin benefits. It is said that these essential fatty acids are vital for various health functions: digestion, brain development, circulation, skin and anti-aging and to combat inflammation.

Approximate due date: 05/17/09

Soundtrack: Ladytron, Velocifero

Bolivian Salt Scrub Soap

I am currently using the last of this in the shower and I love it. Its got this quality that I have to describe as drying but in a really good way. It doesn't make your skin dry but it takes off all of the oil and grime and leaves behind softness. Unscented and made with special pink Bolivian sea salts, its white and pretty.



Approximate due date: 05/17/09

Sountrack: Devendra Banhart, Cripple Crow (its a long album!)

Chamomile Lavender

I've never made this before but its a nice combination. Made with Chamomile Tea instead of water and a ton of Chamomile Extract, this soap is a pretty light yellow and soothing but a tad spicy too.

Approximate due date: 05/17/09

Sountrack: Devendra Banhart, Cripple Crow

Calendula Oatmeal

I decided to mix it up a bit with my unscented Calendula soap. I added Colloidal oatmeal, for the ultimate in gentle healing soap. I think this is going to be a great, great, soap. This soap starts off surprisingly yellow but then cures to a white soap with yellow calendula petals throughout.

Approximate due date: 05/16/09

Sountrack: Death Cab for Cutie, Narrow Stairs