Best Red (crimson)

[bpnoonan]

I am looking for a colorant that will turn my CP Goat Milk Soap a dark red (like Harvard Crimson).
Suggestions are much appreciated!

 

[Moody Glenn]

Hello! Several suppliers have various powdered and liquid colorants in various shades of red. To get a deeper or darker color you can also add some dark colored clays or even a little bit of Activated Charcoal powder. Bear in mind, if you go too deep in color you run the risk of turning your lather into "Psycho" shades of red or a horrible gray.

Sorry, I don't have any one specific colorant in mind - hopefully others will know of one or more for you.

 

[Barbara AL]

merlot Mica from Brambleberry gorgeous Crimson color.

 

[savonierre]

I second the merlot mica..

 

[CatQuirion]

The Conservatorie's "Ruby Red Mica" worked well for me, but may be a little brighter than you're looking for.