Palm Free Herbal Eucalyptus CP

[Zany_in_CO]

This CP recipe from Tanya of Lovely Greens produces a lovely blue to green (speckled with crushed eucalyptus leaves) palm free soap.
If you don't already do so, it's always a good practice to run a recipe through SoapCalc (or whatever you use) before starting. Use the printout to make notes and keep track of how the soap cures and performs over time.

Herbal Eucalyptus Soap Recipe

DIY Instructions for this natural eucalyptus soap recipe. Eucalyptus essential oil opens airways making this a great soap for winter

lovelygreens.com

If you try it, be sure to post results for all to enjoy.

HAPPY SOAPING!

 

[Blufuz]

I tried, it was one of my firsts. My “crushed” leaves were too big, so uncomfortably scratchy, the scent faded fairly quickly, and I started getting DOS, I think related to the leaves which may not have been dried enough. It was all right as soap, but maybe I’ll wait to hear others’ experience before trying again.

 

[Zany_in_CO]

Thanks for sharing!

It looks quite lovely to me. I love the look of herbal soaps.

My “crushed” leaves were too big, so uncomfortably scratchy,

YES! I experienced the same thing when I first added herbs and spices to my soaps. So I switched to infusing them in olive oil and strained them out while adding to the batch. I "powdered" some of the herb/spice with a mortar and pestle, then sprinkled in a smidgen, just for the look.

the scent faded fairly quickly, and I started getting DOS,

No worries...The scent will come back when you start using it after the 6-week cure.
I'm so sorry. I have no idea how to prevent DOS. I've never experienced that problem. Others may have an answer. ???
Cure the bars in a cool place away from sunlight. It is just an esthetic issue. You can still enjoy using the soap. It will get better the longer it cures.
HAPPY SOAPING! and keep up the good work!

Nothing seemed amiss when I ran the recipe through SoapCalc.