Natural Colorants – Yellow and Gold Many soapers and crafters got into their craft because they wanted to make and use the most natural products possible, and to be able to control what ingredients are in the products they use. One way to do that is to use herbs and other natural colorants in products. They can be a bit unpredictable, but are also fun to use and can yield some very beautiful results. Here are some natural colorants to use that will yield yellow and gold tones to your product: Acacia flowers (dried) – maize yellow to golden brown Agrimony flowering tops (dried) – butter yellow Annatto seed (infused in oil – 2 Tbs seed in 100-150 ml of oil – use drained oil as colorant) - yellow (light), orange (medium) to red (heavy), depending on amount of seeds used and length of infusion Black-eyed Susan petals (dried) – yellow when mixed in lye water Butterfly bush flowers (dried) – orange gold to golden brown Calendula petals (dried) – yellow. Retain color in soap. Carrots (shredded or ground) – yellow to orange due to beta carotene Chamomile flowers and heads (dried) – yellow. Retain color in soap. Cornmeal – Pale yellow, gritty/scrubby in soap and scrubs. Curry powder – yellow Dandelion flower (dried) – from yellow to orange, depending on amount used. Fades over time. Elderberry leaves (dried) – yellow Fennel – mustard yellow Grape leaves (dried) – intense yellow Licorice Root – earthy yellowMugwort – greenish gold Palm or palm kernel oil (unrefined) – yellow to orange/red, depending on amount used Paprika – pale pink to orange, depending on amount used. Patchouli essential oil – light yellow to amber Queen Anne’s Lace (dried flower) – yellow Safflower petals (dried) – yellow to deep orange. Saffron (ground or infused in oil) – yellow. Ground petals produce a warm yellow. Seaweed (dried, infused or powdered) - yellows to greens Soapwort powder – starts bright lime green, but fades to a muddy, earthy greenish yellow. St. John’s Wort (dried, infused or powdered) – yellow Turmeric – Gold to amber Walnut hulls and leaves – Persian walnut – yellow/brown. Dried leaves of American walnut produce brown. Yarrow (leaves and flower heads, dried) – yellow gold Yellow illite clay – light yellow

Natural Colorants – Red, Orange and Pink Many soapers and crafters got into their craft because they wanted to make and use the most natural products possible, and to be able to control what ingredients are in the products they use. One way to do that is to use herbs and other natural colorants in products. They can be a bit unpredictable, but are also fun to use and can yield some very beautiful results. Here are some natural colorants to use that will yield red, orange and pink tones to your product: Alkanet root (dried, infused in oil) – maroon to indigo. Begins mauve/lavender, turns pinkish. Very pH sensitive. Beet root (dried) – soft pink to red to purple, depending on amount used Cabbage, red – pretty rose color, but can stink in finished product Citrus essential oils – light to deep orange Cochineal powder – deep red Dahlia (dried) – intense yellow to orange French pink clay – bright, rosy pink Lady’s bedstraw (root, dried) – coral pink Madder root (dried, infused in oil) – pink to rosy red to purple to rich tomato red, depending on amount used and pH of product. Moroccan Red Clay – Brick red Mulberries, black (pureed or dried) – red violet to dark bluish purple Myrtle berries (pureed or dried) – maroon to purple Paprika – pale pink to light peach to orange/salmon, depending on amount used and pH of product. Pumpkin (dried or pureed) – medium brown to orange Rosehips (boiled, mashed and strained) – added to rebatch, will yield red. (Brown if used in CP). Safflower petals (dried) – yellow to deep orange. Petals retain color. Sorrel (root, dried) – soft pink Sweet potato (dried, ground) – pale to dark orange

Natural Colorants – Blue, Purple and Gray Many soapers and crafters got into their craft because they wanted to make and use the most natural products possible, and to be able to control what ingredients are in the products they use. One way to do that is to use herbs and other natural colorants in products. They can be a bit unpredictable, but are also fun to use and can yield some very beautiful results. Here are some natural colorants to use that will yield blue, purple and grey tones in your product: Alkanet root (dried, infused in oil) – maroon to indigo. Begins mauve/lavender, turns pinkish. Very pH sensitive. Beet root (dried) – soft pink to red to purple, depending on amount used Bentonite (clay) – beige to green to grey Blackberries (dried or pureed) – purple to blue Blue Chamomile essential oil – robin’s egg blue to light green Glacial clays – grey to brown Hibiscus, red (dried or powdered) – purple Indigo root (infused in oil) – deep blues. Caution – can stain Mulberries, black (pureed or dried) – red violet to dark bluish purple Myrtle berries (pureed or dried) – maroon to purple Oregon grape berries (pureed or dried) - purple Pumice, ground – grey. Adds abrasiveness to scrubs, gardener’s soaps, kitchen soaps, etc. Spirulina/blue-green algae – bluish green Woad leaves (dried, infused in oil) - blue

Natural Colorants – Green Many soapers and crafters got into their craft because they wanted to make and use the most natural products possible, and to be able to control what ingredients are in the products they use. One way to do that is to use herbs and other natural colorants in products. They can be a bit unpredictable, but are also fun to use and can yield some very beautiful results. Here are some natural colorants to use that will yield green tones in your product: Alfalfa (dried, powdered) – bright, medium green Basil – (dried, powdered or infused in oil) – green which eventually fades. Good scent! Blue Chamomile essential oil – robin’s egg blue to light green Chlorophyll – starts green and fades to gray Comfrey – add dried comfrey to melted oils. Dark green, more intense as you use more. Cucumber – (dried peel) – bright green Dill (dried, powdered) – Drab green. Small green specks when used powdered in product. Grass clippings (infused in water) – medium green, can fade to grey/brown Green clay – light to dark green, depending on amount used Hemp seed oil (unrefined) – medium to deep green Henna – olive to deep drab green with hints of brown Mugwort (dried, powdered or oil infusion) – greenish gold Oolong tea (dried, powdered) – dark green with shades of brown Parsley – green, fades to gray Peppermint - (dried, powdered) – soap will get green/brown over time. Soft minty scent. Rosemary – (dried, powdered) – green, turns green/brown over time. Sage – (dried, powdered or oil infusion) – olive green, turns green/brown over time. Sea kelp – green with hints of brown Soapwort (dried, powdered) – starts bright lime green, fades to muddy, earthy greenish yellow Spinach (dried, powdered) – light green Stevia – green, turns gray Spirulina/blue-green algae – bluish green

Natural Colorants – Brown Many soapers and crafters got into their craft because they wanted to make and use the most natural products possible, and to be able to control what ingredients are in the products they use. One way to do that is to use herbs and other natural colorants in products. They can be a bit unpredictable, but are also fun to use and can yield some very beautiful results. Here are some natural colorants to use that will yield brown tones in your product: Acacia flowers (dried, powdered)- maize yellow to golden brown Cinnamon (dried, powdered) – light to medium brown (go light, as this can irritate skin) Cloves (dried, powdered) – light to medium brown (go light on this one, too, as it can irritate skin) Cocoa powder (unsweetened) – brown with shades of gray Coffee (cold) and coffee grounds (used) – brown to black Comfrey (dried, powdered) – light brown Elderberries (steeped in lye solution) – light brown Glacial clays – grey to brown Honey – cream to medium brown. Will heat up soap reaction. Go light, as can be sticky Milks (goat and cow) – tan to brown, depending upon sugar and fat content. Many soapers add these partially frozen, in a slushy state, as they can heat up the lye reaction and brown the soap Mimosa leaf (dried, powdered) – warm brown or peachy tan Oolong tea (dried, powdered) – dark green with shades of brown Rosehips (dried, powdered) – pinkish tan Rosehip seeds (dried, powdered) – light tan to deep brown Staghorn sumac berries (dried, powdered) – caramel brown Walnut hulls and leaves – Persian walnut – yellow/brown. Dried leaves of American walnut produce brown.

Natural Colorants – Black and White Many soapers and crafters got into their craft because they wanted to make and use the most natural products possible, and to be able to control what ingredients are in the products they use. One way to do that is to use herbs and other natural colorants in products. They can be a bit unpredictable, but are also fun to use and can yield some very beautiful results. Here are some natural colorants to use that will yield black and white tones in your product: Kaolin clay – white Titanium dioxide – bright white Poppy seeds – (dried, powdered) – black. Cute small black polka dots when used whole © 2016 Camden-Grey Essential Oils, Inc. All Rights Reserved