dried_botanicals
Botanicals
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Alkanet Root
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Infuse as follows to make a medium purple colourant:
  • Crush 3 teaspoons of alkanet root with a mortar and pestle.
  • Place the alkanet and 5 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a heat-proof jug.
  • Sit the jug in a pan of water and bring to a simmer.
  • Infuse the alkanet for around 40 minutes
  • Leave to cool completely then strain through a sieve into a clean jug.
  • Transfer the oil to a clean, sealable glass bottle and add a label.

Use less alkanet/more oil for a paler shade.

INCI name: Alkanna tinctoria

Anise Seed Powder
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A spice with a lovely licorice scent. Use in soaps as an exfoliant and for a great zingy aroma.

INCI name: Illicium verum

Anise Stars
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INCI name: Illicium verum

Arrowroot Powder
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INCI name: Maranta arundinacea

Beetroot Powder
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Infuse in vegetable oil for a redish-brown natural colourant.

INCI name: Beta vulgaris

Benzoin Gum - Crushed
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Popular for use in soaps as a fixative for fragrance and natural additives. Grind to a powder before use.

INCI name: Styrax Benzoin Gum

Blue Poppy Seed
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INCI name: Papaver somniferum

Calendula (Marigold) Petals
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INCI name: Calendula officinalis

Chamomile (Roman) Flowers
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INCI name: Anthemis nobilis

Chamomile Flowers - Fine Cut
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INCI name: Matricaria recutita

Chamomile Flowers Powder
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INCI name: Matricaria recutita

Cinnamon Powder
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Elderflowers
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Green Tea - Organic
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INCI name: Camellia sinensis

Heather Flowers
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Hibiscus Flowers - Fine Cut
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INCI name: Hibiscus sabdariffa

Irish Moss - Fine Cut
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INCI name: Carrageenan

Jasmine Flowers
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Exceptional quality, tiny whole flowers

INCI name: Jasminum officinale

Juniper Berries
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INCI name: Juniperus communis

Kelp Powder
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INCI name: Ascophyllum nodosum

Lavender Flowers - Angustifolia
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INCI name: Lavandula angustifolia

Lavender Powder
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INCI name: Lavandula angustifolia

Lemon Peel - Fine Cut
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INCI name: Citrus limonum

Lemon Peel Powder
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INCI name: Citrus limonum

Lemon Verbena
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INCI name: Aloysia tryphilla

Madder Root Powder
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Marshmallow Root Powder
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Lovely in soaps, bath fizzies, bath teas and bath milks.

INCI name: Althaea officinalis

Nettle Leaves - Cut
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INCI name: Urtica dioica

Orange Peel - Fine Cut
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INCI name: Citrus sinensis

Orange Peel Powder
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This powder smells wonderful! Use in bath teas, body scrubs and facial masks.

INCI name: Citrus sinensis

Orange Petals
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INCI name: Citrus sinensis

Orris Root Powder
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INCI name: Iris Germanica

Peppermint Leaf - Fine Cut
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INCI name: Mentha piperita

Rose Buds - Pink
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INCI name: Rosa centifolia

Rose Hips - Fine Cut
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INCI name: Rosa canina

Rose Petals
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INCI name: Rosa centifolia

Rose Petal Powder
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INCI name: Rosa centifolia

Safflower Petals
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INCI name: Carthamus tinctorius

Walnut Leaves - Cut
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INCI name: Juglans regia