Dead Leaves on the Dirty Ground Hot Process Soap

The quiet, introspective side of fall... Woodsmoke, rustling leaves, & the dark chill of an autumn night

It's back, my little bark piles! After several years astray, I've finally been able to reformulate this PBSW OG. Dead Leaves on the Dirty Ground was one of my very first forays into atmospheric blends, and it remains a favorite to this day. The night's revelry has come to an end, & everyone has clustered near the fire as the coolness of the evening creeps in from the woods. The coals pop & sigh, & we each fall silent, lost in the dance of the flames & the whisper of the dry leaves in the trees. Deep leafy patchouli, smoke, fresh-cut wood, & a trace of frost.

This listing is for one (1) chunky 3.75-ounce bar of hot process soap, made from scratch by me in my own workshop. If you find glycerin soaps a bit too drying, this is the bar for you. I've spent several months developing a coconut- & shea-free, vegan formula that lathers beautifully & is packed with nourishing vegetable oils & butters. I make my hot process soap in small batches, & allow each batch to cure for 3 weeks to ensure a firm, mild bar. Each hand-cut bar measures 3x3x1 inches, & weighs approximately 3.75 ounces.

As always, your soap will arrive hand-wrapped, with all ingredients clearly labeled for your peace of mind:

Olive Oil, Organic & Sustainable Palm Oil, Sodium Hydroxide (saponifying agent), Water, Organic Pumpkin, Mango Seed Butter, Castor Oil, Organic Palm Kernel Oil, Avocado Oil, Rice Bran Oil, Fragrance Oil, Iron Oxide, Mica

Since I work in small batches, you may notice slight variations in color from bar to bar. Hot process soap has a marbled, natural appearance. Streaks, swirls & blobs are all part of the charm, & in no way affect the quality of your soap.

What the heck is hot process soap, anyway? Learn more at my blog: http://paintboxsoapworks.wordpress.com/2012/02/01/so-whats-this-hot-process-thing/