Teach Soap

I've started using botanicals for color in my soaps, just made my first loaf with beet root last night! I'm wondering whether this will bleed or discolor at all over time or whether herbs/botanicals are generally well-behaved? It actually changed from burgundy to a kind of pink champagne color just during set up. Does that normally happen or was that because of the addition of the white?

I've attached a photo from my phone, sorry for the awful quality. My camera seems to have disappeared

Looks good! Most herbs and botanicals will oxidize and turn brown over time. For lasting natural color, you can try infusing paprika or use colored clays. Calendula petals would be another option. The petals stay yellow in soap.

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Irena
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That's too bad Any idea on the lifespan of beet root before it starts oxidizing? I also got acerola cherry powder and wheatgrass powder, but haven't used them yet. Thank you so much!

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Irena
Closed minds are like faulty parachutes; they refuse to open.