Chai

Warm spice, infused in oil rather than dropped in whole

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This one isn't written up yet — it's on the way

Spice in soap is mostly a problem of restraint. Cinnamon in particular is a skin irritant well before it smells like much, so the warmth here comes from an oil infusion and a blend that leans on cardamom instead.

The colour is the spices themselves rather than a mica, which means it deepens over the cure rather than fading.

Batch: 1100g oils · 9 bars
Method: Cold process
Level: Beginner
Cure: 6 weeks

What's inside

The full recipe as a printable PDF
Exact oil, lye and water weights in grams and ounces
Step by step instructions from setup to cutting
The equipment you need, and what you can do without
How to infuse the spice oil, and how long it keeps
Safe limits for cinnamon and clove on skin

Digital files can't be returned once downloaded, but if something is wrong — a broken link, the wrong file, a recipe that doesn't work for you — email me and I'll sort it out. Before you make anything, please read the lye safety guide.

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