Coconut Lemongrass Soap

This is the best batch of soap I've made all year! Not only is it palm-free, but I actually love the way it looks! This soap was not made with a P-free fragrance oil (at least the bottle or web description doesn't indicate that it is.) I can't describe how coconut lemongrass smells. I really can't smell the coconut because the lemongrass is so dominant. Actually the description says it's got pineapple, lily of the valley, peach, and sandalwood. Whatever it is, I really like it. I was going to attempt some of the fancy-schmancy swirl techniques I've read about in Saponifier, but by the time I made the green and yellow portions, I said eff it, and stuck with my free-form rigmarole. This is also the most ingredients I've ever used in a soap: olive oil, coconut oil, cocoa butter, sweet almond oil, and shea butter. Shea butter is really expensive, so I'm reserving what I have for certain batches.

I also let this soap sit in the mold for about 3 days before un-molding and cutting. I'm learning to be patient. Besides, I always end up with smudged soap when cutting it too soon after un-molding. I'm off to make more soap. I'm dipping my toe into the pool of micas and oxides. I find them a little intimidating because they always clump when I use them. I'll post more pics in the coming week!