Orange Mocha Dream Garden Bars Formulation (Recipe)

Submitted By:

Jessica of Brossard, QC

Summary:

A deliciously scented exfoliating soap perfect for grubby garden hands. Smells just like an orange mochaccino

Ingredients:

1 lb opaque melt & pour soap
3 Tbsp food grade cocoa butter
1 Tbsp coconut oil
1/4 Cup finely ground coffee
1 Tbsp fragrance oil blend (see recipe below)
Cocoa powder or umber oxide to color the mixture a light creamed coffee color
Orange Mocha Dream Fragrance Oil Recipe:
1 Tbsp orange essential oil
1 1/2 tsp cappuccino or coffee fragrance oil
1/2 tsp chocolate fragrance oil
Mix and store in dark glass bottle until ready to use

Instructions:

Melt soap and cocoa butter in a bain marie stirring gently until melted. When completely melted, remove from heat, stir in coconut oil and coffee grounds. Make sure coffee grounds are evenly dispersed. Add coloring and fragrance oil. Pour into molds and let cool.
To give as gifts, wrap them in brown recycled paper, tying the top with jute. Attach a dried orange slice to the tie.

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