Earth Day MP Soap Recipe

About This Recipe:

Celebrate Earth Day by making some Earth Day soap! The text on this soap says, "PEACE ON EARTH • GOODWILL TO ALL," making this soap perfect for multiple seasons. Add it to your product line in April for Earth Day, September for Peace Day or December for the holidays. This recipe was used in the Simple Secrets video "Using Powder Colors": 
https://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/handmade101/watch-to-learn-videos/using-powder-colors-mp-soap.aspx

Shopping List:

(1) 2 lb Premium Ultra White MP Soap Base - 2 lb Tray

(1) 2 lb Premium Crystal Clear MP Soap Base - 2 lb Tray

(1) 2.5 gm Bag Shimmering Light Gold Mica Powder

(1) 2 oz Glycerin - Natural

(1) 2.5 gm Bag Matte Cobalt Blue Ultramarine Powder

(1) 2.5 gm Bag Matte Woodland Green Pigment Powder

(1) 2 fl. oz Mother Earth - Natural Fragrance Oil (Special Order)

(1) 1 Mold Peace Globe Soap Mold (Special Order)

(1) 1 Each Hairnets - 24 inch Disposable

(2) 1 Piece Scoop - 0.15 ml (Micro Size)

(2) 1 Piece Beaker - Natural Polypropylene

(1) 1 Set Mini Mixer - Cordless

(2) 1 Piece Droppers (Pipettes) - Plastic

Recipe Ingredients:

• 13 oz. Premium Ultra White MP Soap Base - 2 lb Tray
• 2 oz. Premium Crystal Clear MP Soap Base - 2 lb Tray
• 1 Teaspoon(s) Shimmering Light Gold Mica Powder
• 1 Teaspoon(s) Glycerin - Natural
• 1 .15 ml Scoop Matte Cobalt Blue Ultramarine Powder
• 1 .15 ml Scoop Matte Woodland Green Pigment Powder
• 12 ml(s) Mother Earth - Natural Fragrance Oil (Special Order)

Equipment From Home:

• (1) Measuring Spoons
• (1) Microwave
• (1) Thermometer - Digital
• (1) Soap Cutter & Cutting Mat
• (1) Microwave-Safe Measuring Cup (16 oz.)
• (1) Child's Paintbrush
• (1) Aerosol Hairspray (optional)
• (1) Plastic Wrap
• (1) Rubbing Alcohol - 99%

Directions:

NOTE:  If you are making these products for sale, good manufacturing practices recommend you wear a hairnet, gloves and a mask.  We also recommend a clean apron and workspace.

1. To a plastic beaker, add 0.50 oz. of Crystal Clear soap base. 
2. In another beaker, add 1/2 teaspoon of glycerin and one 0.15 ml scoop of Matte Woodland Green Pigment Powder. Mix the glycerin and green powder well. We recommend using a mini mixer, but a spoon works as well.
3. Melt the crystal clear soap in 5-second increments until completely melted.
4. Add the green color mixture to the melted soap, and mix well. Spritz the inside of each mold cavity with rubbing alcohol. Using a plastic dropper, carefully pipe the green melted soap into the "land" grooves on the mold.
5. Into a clean beaker, add 1.5 oz. of Crystal Clear soap base.
6. In another small beaker, add 1/2 teaspoon of glycerin and one 0.15 ml scoop of Matte Cobalt Blue Ultramarine Powder. Using a mini-mixer, blend until powder is well mixed in.
7. Melt the crystal clear soap in 5-second increments until completely melted.
8. Add the blue color mixture to the melted soap, and mix well.
9. When the temperature of the soap has cooled to below 130ºF, spritz the hardened green soap in the mold with rubbing alcohol.
10. Carefully pour the blue soap to fill the "world" in each mold cavity. Be sure to stop before you reach the flat part of the mold as this will be filled with another color.
11. To a microwave-safe measuring cup, add 13 oz. of Ultra White soap base. Heat in microwave in 30-second increments until completely melted.
12. Add 12 ml of Mother Earth-Certified 100% Natural fragrance oil to the melted soap. Mix well to incorporate the fragrance.
13. When the soap has cooled to below 130ºF, spritz the hardened blue soap generously with rubbing alcohol.
14. Fill each mold cavity to the top with the melted white soap. Spritz with rubbing alcohol to pop any bubbles. Let soap harden.
15. Unmold soaps and set on a flat surface. 
16. Using a child's paintbrush, lightly brush gold mica powder along the rim of each soap bar. If desired, lightly spray mica area with aerosol hairspray to set the mica in place.    
17. Wrap each bar of soap in plastic wrap to prevent glycerin dew from forming.
18. Label the product accordingly.

To Use: Lather onto wet skin and rinse with warm water.