Since this was my first time working with vanilla bean powder, I decided not to use a fragrance because I wanted to know if the vanilla bean scent would survive the saponification process.
When I unmolded the soap, there was no vanilla scent. My total weight of oils is 48 ounces. I used 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean powder per pound of oils. For this recipe going forward, I will use a vanilla essential oil fragrance because I truly would like a soap that smells like vanilla.
The vanilla bean powder adds the specks to the soap; the vanillin in the vanilla bean powder makes the soap have a tan or brown color.
Vanilla bean offers anti-aging benefits such as boosting collagen, preventing dryness, helping with hydration, and rejuvenation of the skin. The antioxidants in vanilla bean protect the skin from premature aging. The anti-inflammatory properties help with irritation.
Ingredients:
17 ounces Olive Oil
12 ounces Coconut Oil
12 ounces Palm Oil (Sustainable)
5 ounces Rosehip Seed Oil
2 ounces Castor Oil
3 teaspoons Vanilla Bean Powder
17.76 ounces Distilled Water
6.77 ounces Lye (sodium hydroxide)
Superfat 5%.
Water as percentage of oil weight 37%.
Instructions:
Weigh the oils and the butters in a pot and melt on low heat.
With your safety gear on, measure the lye and water in separate containers.
Add the lye to the water (never add water to the lye).
Once the lye water and the oils are at 100 degrees Fahrenheit, add the lye water to the oils and blend.
Add vanilla bean powder when you have a thin trace. Stick blend.
Pour batter into the mold. Unmold after 24 to 36 hours.
Cure for 4 to 6 weeks.
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