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    Natural Colourants for Handmade Soap

    Posted by angus on Sep 3, 2009 3:27:15 PM
     
     
     
     
    beta carotene = yellow (less than 1/4 tsp. will colour over 15 lbs of soap!)
    cinnamon = orange to brown
    turmeric = yellow
    paprika = red to brown
    cocoa = brown to chocolate
    chlorophyll = green
    sage = green/musty to grey/green
    beet = pink to rose
    hibiscus = rose to purple
    orange peel = yellow
    fennel = green
    dill = light to dark green
    rosemary = green to brown
    ginger = light caramel
    blackberry = light mustard
    blueberry = light mustard
    lettuce = very pale green
    carrot = light orange
    rosehips = light to deep pink
    cilantro = pale green at first, then brown
    Marigolds = bright yellow or orange
    Aloe Vera = pale green
    rose petals = yucky brown
    dandelions = faded yellow to brown flecks
    cucumber = pale green
    yellow cornmeal = light yellowish tan

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