Ingredients:
- 100g Distilled Water
- 50g Caustic Soda
- 160g Palm Oil
- 65g Coconut Oil
- 100g Castor Oil
- 115g Ethanol
- 32g Glycerin
- 60g Distilled Water with 77g Sugar
- 60 drops Lavender Essential Oil
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 24g Amber
- 2 tablespoons Shea Butter
- Rose petals
Recipe submitted to the "Saponi e buoi dei paesi tuoi" self-production contest. Why does it represent the proverb "Saponi e buoi dei paesi tuoi"? This soap draws inspiration from the beauty of Baltic amber, the roses of Polish gardens, and the natural honey from Polish bees. I would describe this soap with three adjectives: elegant, romantic, and delicate. It embodies the perfect combination of ingredients capable of awakening three senses of our body: the touch of amber powder, the scent of roses, and the taste of honey. Amber, attributed with magical characteristics, reminds me of the elegant and mysterious beauty of the Baltic Sea. The precious amber powder is used as a luxurious exfoliant, making the skin softer and smoother. Rose essential oil is known for its moisturizing, firming, and skin-repairing properties. Its wonderful scent will give you a feeling of happiness, thanks to its antidepressant properties. Additionally, rose petals create a refined composition with amber powder. Honey has relaxing, emollient, and soothing properties. This fantastic liquid gold will help keep your skin hydrated and fresh.
Preparation
Prepare the lye solution by mixing caustic soda with water. Allow it to cool to 45 degrees Celsius.
In another pot, heat the oils to the same temperature as the lye solution. Once they reach the same temperature, mix and stir for 5 minutes.
Combine the lye solution with the oil mixture.
Add the alcohol and continue to stir for another 5 minutes until you have a homogeneous solution.
Heat the pot containing the entire mixture in a double boiler. Within 5 minutes, the soap should begin to boil. Cover the pot at this point.
Adjust the stove temperature to slowly boil the solution. After two hours, add the glycerin and sugar solution. Stir for another 3 minutes.
Grind the amber into powder.
Melt the butter and honey in a double boiler.
Add the amber powder, honey, and lavender oil to the mixture.
Pour the resulting mixture into molds and decorate with rose petals. Allow the soap to rest for 2-3 days.
How to use
Use as a normal soap.
