Beauty formulation
Honey & Tiger Nut Milk Cleansing Bar
Tiger nut's high oleic acid content, allergen-friendly profile (no tree nut), and honey's humectant pull combine here for an especially hydrating melt-and-pour bar suited to anyone avoiding tree nuts who still wants a rich, oil-boosted soap experience.
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Ingredients
- Phase A (Meltable Soap Base)
- 1 lb (454g) White Glycerin or Goat Milk Melt-and-Pour Soap Base
- Phase B (Active Additives)
- 2 tbsp (15g) Tiger Nut Milk Powder
- 1 tbsp (15 mL / 21g) Raw Honey
- 1 tbsp (15 mL / 14g) Sweet Almond Oil
Method & application
- Dice soap base into uniform 1-inch cubes and melt in a double boiler over low heat (approximately 60°C).
- In a small cup, slurry tiger nut milk powder, raw honey, and sweet almond oil with 1 tsp warm water until smooth.
- Remove melted soap base from heat (approximately 55°C) and whisk in the active slurry until fully blended.
- Pour into silicone molds. Spritz tops with 70% isopropyl alcohol to clear air bubbles.
- Allow to cool undisturbed for 2 hours before unmolding.
- APPLICATION
- Work into a warm lather between hands or on a washcloth. Lather over body and rinse thoroughly.
Kitchen note
If making this bar for someone with a tree nut allergy, substitute sunflower oil for sweet almond oil, tiger nut milk itself is allergen-safe, but almond oil is not.
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