Polarity Hot Process Soap

Icy rosemary & peppermint opposite a hot rasp of cinnamon bark & pepperberry

I've been thinking a whole lot about the yes-and, about two things being true at the same time, and about how the same situation or season can look completely different depending on what direction you're coming from, so I brought both ends of the quintessential holiday scent spectrum together! Deep green rosemary and fresh peppermint leaves, coated in sleet, dance with a heated swirl of cinnamon-scented pine cones, peppercorns, allspice, and clove. The result is hot & cold, sweet & spicy, and intensely festive. (Note: the cinnamon bark and pepper notes are within skin-safe range, but I highly advocate doing a wee patch test if you're historically sensitive to those things.)

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 in cellophane, with all ingredients clearly labeled for your peace of mind:

Water, Olive Oil, Organic & Sustainable Palm Oil, Sodium Hydroxide (saponifying agent), Mango Seed Butter, Castor Oil, Organic Palm Kernel Oil, Avocado Oil, Rice Bran Oil, Sugar, Fragrance Oil, Mica, Cinnamon, Biodegradable Cosmetic-Grade Glitter

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/