Sliced Tomato Luffa Soap Recipe

About This Recipe:

The tomato powder in this "slice of tomato luffa soap", contains lycopene which is thought to have strong natural antioxidant properties, improve skin texture and is thought to protect cells from free radical damage. The natural luffa provides an exfoliating property to the soap.

Shopping List:

(2) 2 lb Detergent Free Clear MP Soap Base - 2 lb Tray

(1) 2 fl. oz Farmer's Market Vine Ripe Tomato Fragrance Oil 684

(1) 5 ml Stained Glass Santa Red Liquid Color

(1) 1 Block Matte Woodland Green Soap Color Blocks

(1) 2 oz Tomato Powder

(1) 12 Piece 7/8 inch Luffa Slices

(1) 1 Mold Round Basic Silicone Mold 1602

(1) 1 Each Hairnets - 24 inch Disposable

Recipe Ingredients:

• 48 oz. Detergent Free Clear MP Soap Base - 2 lb Tray
• 1.40 oz. Farmer's Market Vine Ripe Tomato Fragrance Oil 684
• 16 Drop(s) Stained Glass Santa Red Liquid Color
• 1/4 Piece(s) Matte Woodland Green Soap Color Blocks
• 2 Teaspoon(s) Tomato Powder
• 12 Piece(s) 7/8 inch Luffa Slices

Equipment From Home:

• (1) Microwave
• (1) Microwave-Safe Measuring Cup (32 oz.)
• (1) Microwave-Safe Measuring Cup (8 oz.)
• (1) Spatula
• (1) Soap Cutter & Cutting Mat
• (1) Scale - Digital Display
• (1) Thermometer - Digital
• (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 microwave-safe measuring cup, add 24 oz. of Detergent Free Clear soap cut into small chunks. Heat in the microwave in 30 second intervals until completely melted.
2. Add 0.70 oz. Vine Ripe Tomato Fragrance Oil to the melted soap. Stir well.
3. Add 8 drops of Stained Glass Santa Red Liquid Color to the melted soap and stir well.
4. Add 1 tsp. of Tomato Powder to melted soap. Stir well with wire whisk. Tomato Powder will not completely dissolve and some speckling is natural.
5. Place a luffa slice into each mold cavity. You may need to squish some of the slices so they fit into the cavities.
6. Pour the melted soap over the luffa, leaving about a 1/4 inch gap below the top of the mold. Allow to cool until firm.
7. To microwave-safe measuring cup, add 8 oz. of cut up Detergent Free Clear Soap. Heat in the microwave in 30 second intervals until completely melted.
8. Cut the Matte Woodland Green color block into 4 pieces. Take one of the 4 pieces and cut that in half once more. Place this into the melted soap and stir until color has completely melted. If necessary, place in microwave briefly to completely melt color. 
9. When your soap cools to 130°F, spritz the top of the red soap with rubbing alcohol. Pour the green soap on top of the red, filling up the cavities. Spritz with alcohol and let set up. 
10. Remove from mold and set aside. 
11. Repeat above steps to make remaining six soaps.
12. Wrap soaps in plastic wrap or packaging of choice. 
13. Label product accordingly.

To Use: Lather onto wet skin using luffa to exfoliate skin. Rinse off with warm water.