The ingredients below can be infused in vegetable oil to produce natural shades for use in soaps.
Basic method:
- Place your chosen colourant and the vegetable oil in a heat-proof glass jug and heat in the microwave for two minutes on medium.
- Alternatively, place the heat-proof jug, or a small stainless steel pan, inside a larger pan of water and heat on the cooker for three minutes.
- Leave to cool and infuse.
- Strain the liquid through a sieve into a clean jug.
- Pour the oil into a clean sealable glass bottle and add a label for reference.