Emulsified Sugar Scrub Recipe
Posted by Symphony Scents on 3/1/2017
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Changes coming up!
Posted by Symphony Scents on 2/13/2017
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We will also be moving out a few of our fragrance oils to make room for new ones. Currently on sale are Cucumber Melon and China Rain! New scents are on the curing rack to make sure they hold up. Keep an eye out for those in the near future!
Don't forget that we also carry a lot of books on soapmaking and aromatherapy. It's a good way to pass the winter months and gain some new inspiration!
Thank you for your business!
New Products!
Posted by Symphony Scents on 1/30/2017
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Pumice stones:
These pumice stones are each wrapped in shrink wrap. They measure approximate 3 x 2 inches. $1.00 each.
Waffle Wash Pads
Each pad is 6" x 4.5". Waffle pads are perfect for making lots of bubbles with soaps and body washes! One side has an elastic band to slide your hand through and use as a wash cloth. Border color is dark green. Only $1.50 each!
You can find these in the accessories section of our website.
We hope you are staying warm and as always, we appreciate your business!
New! Annatto Seeds and Powder
Posted by Symphony Scents on 1/9/2017
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Looking for a natural colorant for your soaps?
Annatto seeds come from the Achiote tree, which is native to South America. It is used in cooking to impart yellow color and also in makeup. The Achiote tree is also known as the "lipstick tree"!
Annatto yields a yellow to orange color depending on the method of infusion and the amount used. There are several ways to infuse for coloring.
Cold infusion: Add 1 to 2 teaspoons of seeds to a liquid oil and let it sit for a week or two. Strain seeds before use.
Heated infusion: Add 1 to 2 teaspoons of seeds to a liquid oil and heat very, very gently for about 2 hours. Strain seeds before use.
Lye solution: Add 1 to 2 teaspoons of annatto seeds to your lye solution (the color will appear dark orange). Strain seeds before use.
Replace the infused oil for the same oil in your soap recipe. For example, replace olive oil with infused olive oil. You don't want all of your oils to be infused as the color will be very deep and will tint your lather. Have fun experimenting with the wide range of colors you can get from this seed!
** Note - you can infuse the seeds several times. Each subsequent infusion will be lighter in color.
We also carry the powder, which can be used in the same way. There will be a little bit of texture in the soap from the powder, particularly if you add it at trace. You can also infuse the powder using a coffee filter or tea bag into your oil.
