aloe wheatgrass cakes

i made these aloe wheatgrass cake soaps just before the craft fair, so they did not make it to the sale.

i bought fresh aloe from the florist and made aloe juice with the blender. the aloe juice was a nice, transparent, green color. when it was used to dissolve the lye, it turned into a dirty, brownish color. i was a bit worried when i saw this. after it was mixed with the oils, it turned into this lighter, fleshy color. i wanted to remind people of the green color of the aloe, so i made a top layer with wheatgrass powder. i think the contrast is quite nice.

sunflower oil is used in this recipe. it has very high mosturising content and is said to add sheen to the skin and hair. castor oil and aloe oil are used for superfatting. castor oil is soothing and because of its dense texture, provides a protective barrier to the skin. aloe is known for its soothing properties against sunburn and other skin irritations.

the aloe wheatgrass cakes will be available in the shop soon.