Thursday, March 28, 2013

Goats Milk and Oatmeal

Just the other night I was quietly admiring my latest batch of Goats Milk soap when I received a notice on my mobile for a new post in my Facebook page.  I took a peek and was excited to see that Bramble Berry was starting the search for this year's S.O.A.P. panel team.  How exciting!  Since I started this addiction (which I blame entirely on Anne-Marie from Bramble Berry!) I have followed the posts of the selected members.  A panel is selected to try out new fragrance oils. Last year I thought..."next year I will build throw my name in the hat".  Well, here is the official notice!!! Bramble-berry-news-spring-2013-s-o-a-p-team-search/


and here I am!  just in time, as I was unmolding my new soap which I made with one of my favorite wooden molds! :)  The 5 Lb Wooden Mold from Bramble Berry:


Not only does it allow me to make large batches of my favorite Goats Milk and Oatmeal soap recipe, but I also have the handy silicone liner that makes it a breeze to unmold my soap.

This batch I decided to fragrance with Oatmilk and Honey Fragrance Oil.  For some reason not a lot of people like this fragrance.  I must admit in the beginning I had my doubts but it has definitely grown on me :).  Now I make a special batch for me and share with my little sister who has pretty sensitive skin and enjoys the oats in the soap.

 
 
Here are the final results:

 
I really like how the swirl turned out.  I added a little bit of titanium dioxide to lighten part of the soap.  This one has honey in it and I can tell that it was at risk of overheating.  Luckily I stored it in the freezer overnight, but I can see a little bit of gelling in the middle of the soap.

 
loving my soap!



Thanks for checking out my blog! 
 
Happy Soaping!!!
Roxana
 

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12 comments:

  1. LauraMarch 28, 2013 at 8:06 PM

    That's gorgeous Roxana! Good luck getting into SOAP panel, it's so much fun!

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    1. RoxanaApril 4, 2013 at 1:22 PM

      Thanks Laura! I may need some tips from you now that I have found out I made the cut!!!

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  2. CeeMarch 28, 2013 at 10:05 PM

    Gorgeous Roxana, OMH is one of my faves all-time soaps, and yours is so pretty! Good luck with the SOAP panel, I sooo wish I could apply, but I'm in Canada :( I'll root for you!

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    1. RoxanaApril 4, 2013 at 1:24 PM

      Awww, I am sorry to hear that you were not able to apply. You would be amazing at it! Maybe I'll sent you a PM to get some tips and suggestions from you!

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  3. Diva Prirodna KozmetikaMarch 29, 2013 at 4:44 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous,Roxana! The design and colours suit perfectly to f.o. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you,hope you'll be part of S.O.A.P. team this year!

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  4. ChrissyMarch 29, 2013 at 4:03 PM

    Looks beautiful! And those are great pictures of your soap! Best of luck to you with the SOAP panel - it looks like it'd be such a fun opportunity!

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  5. SoapSudsationsMarch 29, 2013 at 5:20 PM

    That is a gorgeous soap and fingers crossed for you being part of the S.O.A.P panel! Like Cc, I'm in Canada, so we're not eligible (total bummer) but I hope you get to be in it so I can live vicariously. :)

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    1. RoxanaApril 4, 2013 at 1:25 PM

      What a bummer! I am sorry that you, Cee and others from Canada can't be a part of it. That's sad to hear :(

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  6. LatherBeSoapingMarch 30, 2013 at 2:34 PM

    Beautiful, Roxana! I love BB's OMH FO. Best of luck with the SOAP panel - I hope you are chosen to join! I might put my name into the hat in the fall if they do another one then.

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    1. RoxanaApril 4, 2013 at 1:25 PM

      Jenny! You would be perfect for the panel! and with your videos I would be glued to the screen watching them!

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  7. NataliaApril 2, 2013 at 1:33 PM

    You get always gorgeous swirls, Roxana!
    I really hope you get to be in it!

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    1. RoxanaApril 4, 2013 at 1:21 PM

      Awww! Thank you Natalia. That's very nice and sweet of you to say :)

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