Some New Soap-Lebermuth Co-op

I have not posted soap pictures in a very, very long time. Recently I participated in a co-op purchase of Lebermuth fragrances and essential oils. I've been making six bar test batches with each as time permits. So far each and every fragrance has been very well behaved allowing for plenty of time for delicate, multicolor swirls. All of the swirls were done using the ITP (in The Pot) method. Take a look!

First, is Egyptian Dragon. This one was a surprise to me. I had never experienced the fragrance before, but took a chance. it's a soft, perfumy scent. The scent description from Lebermuth is, "Tantalizing warm blend of myrrh, dragons blood, patchouli; with floral notes of rose and jasmine, kissed with base notes of woodsy musk, make this blend a must have for your wonderful is line." This one is colored with Bamboo Charcoal and Colorona Bordeaux mica. As the soap ages it is beginning to darken to a tan. I'm hopeful it will still be beautiful once it finishes discoloring.

Next is White Musk. I love musk. Out of the bottle it is a light musk scent. It is beginning to bloom now that it has been introduced to the soap. "An intriguing, complex floral musk. Fresh floral top notes with ozone, citrus, apple, strawberry, muguet and blueberry. Mid notes of jasmine, rose, lilac, gardenia, carnation, camphor and peach. Base notes include mossy amber, musk, orange flower and powder." It too is starting to darken as it ages. The colorant is pearl white mica.

Third is Blue Musk. It is softly feminine musk. "A delicate, light, floral musk. Top notes of lily of the valley. Mid notes of jasmine. Musk and vanilla form the base. " It is light out of the bottle and in the soap. It's nice though, even at 1 oz per lb of oils. The colorant is Ultramarine Blue. So far no discoloration.

Fourth in this line up is Tuberose. This fragrance went viral with the buyers. One person mentioned the greatness of the FO and suddenly everyone had to have it. :) "The tuberose is traditionally a night blooming plant famous in Hawaii to create long-lasting leis. Complex, sweet, exotic and elegantly floral." It was a well behaved floral. I used 1 oz PPO and it is very strong. I will probably back down to .7 for the larger batch. It is colored with Pearl Green and Pearl Pink for the swirls and a bit of Titanium Dioxide in the base. The tuberose, I learned, is a very white flower with a blush of pink occasionally and green foliage.

Finally two versions of Lemongrass. The first is the plain and simple essential oil with no extra colorant. It is fresh and delightful all by itself. I have test blended the EO with lavender and geranium rose and really like this lemongrass. This soap fits very well in my Pure Essentials lineup.

Here's the other Lemongrass. This one I chose to add pulverized lemongrass herb. It took a surprisingly long time to turn the dried herb into a powder. So far I like the effect. I'll be watching carefully for any discoloration from the herb. I imagine it will impart some scrubbiness to the soap as it cures.





These will be available at SweetTeagans.com and on my Etsy store once they're fully cured. Give them at least four weeks.