Exploring Soap Colorants: Natural vs. Synthetic, Micas, Pigments, and LabColors Explained

In episode 22, Anne-Marie Faiola delves into the world of soap colorants, providing a comprehensive guide for soapmakers. The episode kicks off with an introduction to the various types of colorants, distinguishing between natural and synthetic options. Anne-Marie offers an in-depth exploration of micas, both natural and synthetic, and discusses the use of herbs and botanicals for soap coloring. She explains the concept of bleeding colorants and their impact on soap design. Listeners receive valuable tips for incorporating pigments and micas in cold process and melt and pour soap. The episode also introduces LabColors, with techniques for using natural colorants highlighted. It concludes with encouragement to experiment with colorants in soapmaking.