Sliced Tomato Luffa Soap Recipe

The tomato powder in this "slice of tomato luffa soap", contains lycopene which is thought to have strong natural antioxidant properties, improve s...

The tomato powder in this "slice of tomato luffa soap", contains lycopene which is thought to have strong natural antioxidant properties, improve skin texture and is thought to protect cells from free radical damage. The natural luffa provides an exfoliating property to the soap.

Shopping List

(x1) 7/8 inch Luffa

1 pc

(x1) Round Basic Silicone Mold 1602

1 pc

(x1) Hairnets - 21 inch Disposable

1 pc

Tomato Powder

(x2) Detergent Free Clear MP Soap Base - 2 lb Tray

(x1) Farmer's Market Vine Ripe Tomato Fragrance Oil 684

2 fl oz

(x1) Matte Woodland Green Soap Color Blocks

1 block

(x1) Stained Glass Santa Red Liquid Color

5 ml

Directions

Step 1

To microwave-safe measuring cup, add 24 oz. of Detergent Free Clear soap cut into small chunks. Heat in the microwave in 30 second intervals until completely melted.

Step 2

Add 0.70 oz. Vine Ripe Tomato Fragrance Oil to the melted soap. Stir well.

Step 3

Add 8 drops of Stained Glass Santa Red Liquid Color to the melted soap and stir well.

Step 4

Add 1 tsp. of Tomato Powder to melted soap. Stir well with wire whisk. Tomato Powder will not completely dissolve and some speckling is natural.

Step 5

Place a luffa slice into each mold cavity. You may need to squish some of the slices so they fit into the cavities.

Step 6

Pour the melted soap over the luffa, leaving about a 1/4 inch gap below the top of the mold. Allow to cool until firm.

Step 7

To microwave-safe measuring cup, add 8 oz. of cut up Detergent Free Clear Soap. Heat in the microwave in 30 second intervals until completely melted.

Step 8

Cut the Matte Woodland Green color block into 4 pieces. Take one of the 4 pieces and cut that in half once more. Place this into the melted soap and stir until color has completely melted. If necessary, place in microwave briefly to completely melt color.

Step 9

When your soap cools to 130°F, spritz the top of the red soap with rubbing alcohol. Pour the green soap on top of the red, filling up the cavities. Spritz with alcohol and let set up.

Step 10

Remove from mold and set aside.

Step 11

Repeat above steps to make remaining six soaps.

Step 12

Wrap soaps in plastic wrap or packaging of choice.

Step 13

Label product accordingly.

To Use

To Use: Lather onto wet skin using luffa to exfoliate skin. Rinse off with warm water. 

Tags: Layering MP Melt and Pour Soap Making MP Techniques

Recipe Ingredients

12 Piece(s) 7/8 inch Luffa Slices
1/4 Piece(s) Matte Woodland Green Soap Color Blocks
1.40 oz. Farmer's Market Vine Ripe Tomato Fragrance Oil 684
16 Drop(s) Stained Glass Santa Red Liquid Color
2 Teaspoon(s) Tomato Powder
48 oz. Detergent Free Clear Melt & Pour Soap Base - 2 lb Tray

Equipment From Home

1 Microwave
1 Microwave Safe Measuring Cup (32 oz)
1 Microwave-Safe Measuring Cup (8 oz.)
1 Spatula
1 Soap Cutter & Cutting Mat
Scale - Digital Display
1 Thermometer - Digital
1 Rubbing Alcohol - 99%