I have used the gold glitter mica like that but many CP reviewers touted this as a better option than AC for a true black bar...I just don't get it.If the glitter micron size is high enough, it may be noticeable as flecks. I powder will give a more even color but some people like to get a sparkly effect in their colors. The glitter colors I've gotten seem to be designed for the top rather than for color because of particle size.
You should also be aware that this particular recipe will result in a bar that doesn't last as long as a different recipe might, even with proper cure.
It was a free sample from WSP.Where did you get that black mica? I don't think I would use it again (and am kind of curious now.)
So I was done for the day and remembered that the first batch I tried with the rosehip oil at 5% was 3 weeks old today, the only difference was that I used lavender EO. So I hopped in the shower and gave it a try. I didn't notice the tingling so characteristic while in the shower so I figured...well it didn't survive the lye. After drying off and sitting down for a while I did notice the tingling, very light but absolutely there. I checked for blotching...my skin is really sensitive....nothing. Ten minutes later, my arms, face and chest...the areas that usually blotch and are the most sensitive still feel the light tingling. Now keep in mind that I use exfoliating gloves when I shower, but with the results I just got I will respectfully disagree. It seems that rosehip oil at 5% does nourish the skin and isn't a waste in a CP lye soap.I would also argue that that 5% expensive rosehip oil is wasted in a wash off product - I would save that for a balm or body butter.
Thanks, I'm gonna order some. If I want a glitter effect I can add some gold mica, but right now I really just want to get a black bar.I've been using BB's Black Oxide Pigment...very black in CP soap. I premix at 1 tsp oxide per 1 Tbsp liquid glycerin, then add a few drops at a time to my batter until the color is what I want, it doesn't take much.
http://www.brambleberry.com/Black-Oxide-Pigment-P4044.aspx
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