Coloring with spices

by C. Ray
(Louisville, KY)

When coloring with spices such as cinnamon, turmeric, paprika, etc, do you just add the dry spice to the soap at trace, or does it need to mixed with gycerin or something else?

Answer:

I just add a small amount at a light trace and stick blend the colour in. I've not had any trouble doing it this way.

Use a sparing hand when adding spice for colour. It can be quite abrasive on the skin even though it feels really soft on its own. Small amounts are best.

Good luck,
Cathy