Ultimate Natural Soap Colorant Guide

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Turmeric – Golden Yellow
Oil Weight Usage (tsp) Usage (g)
1 lb (16 oz / 454 g) 1/2–1 0.5–2
1 oz (28 g) 1/8–1/4 0.5–2
Annatto Seed – Bright Yellow
Oil Weight Usage (tsp) Usage (g)
1 lb (16 oz / 454 g) 1/2–1 0.5–2
1 oz (28 g) 1/8–1/4 0.5–2
Saffron – Deep Yellow
Oil Weight Usage (tsp) Usage (g)
1 lb (16 oz / 454 g) 1/4–1/2 0.5–1
1 oz (28 g) 1/16–1/8 0.5–1
Chamomile Powder – Soft Yellow
Oil Weight Usage (tsp) Usage (g)
1 lb (16 oz / 454 g) 1/2–1 0.5–2
1 oz (28 g) 1/8–1/4 0.5–2
Calendula (Marigold) – Pale Gold
Oil Weight Usage (tsp) Usage (g)
1 lb (16 oz / 454 g) 1/2–1 0.5–2
1 oz (28 g) 1/8–1/4 0.5–2
Lemon Peel Powder – Bright Yellow
Oil Weight Usage (tsp) Usage (g)
1 lb (16 oz / 454 g) 1/2–1 0.5–2
1 oz (28 g) 1/8–1/4 0.5–2
Gold Mica Powder – Metallic Gold
Oil Weight Usage (tsp) Usage (g)
1 lb (16 oz / 454 g) 1/4–1/2 0.5–1.5
1 oz (28 g) 1/16–1/4 0.5–1.5
Paprika – Orange
Oil Weight Usage (tsp) Usage (g)
1 lb (16 oz / 454 g) 1/2–1 0.5–2
1 oz (28 g) 1/8–1/4 0.5–2
Carrot Powder – Soft Orange
Oil Weight Usage (tsp) Usage (g)
1 lb (16 oz / 454 g) 1/2–1 0.5–2
1 oz (28 g) 1/8–1/4 0.5–2
Beetroot Powder – Deep Pink
Oil Weight Usage (tsp) Usage (g)
1 lb (16 oz / 454 g) 1/2–1 0.5–2
1 oz (28 g) 1/8–1/4 0.5–2
Madder Root – Pink/Red
Oil Weight Usage (tsp) Usage (g)
1 lb (16 oz / 454 g) 1/2–1 0.5–2
1 oz (28 g) 1/8–1/4 0.5–2
Hibiscus Powder – Deep Red
Oil Weight Usage (tsp) Usage (g)
1 lb (16 oz / 454 g) 1/2–1 0.5–2
1 oz (28 g) 1/8–1/4 0.5–2
Rosehip Powder – Warm Red
Oil Weight Usage (tsp) Usage (g)
1 lb (16 oz / 454 g) 1/2–1 0.5–2
1 oz (28 g) 1/8–1/4 0.5–2
Red Clay – Rust Red
Oil Weight Usage (tsp) Usage (g)
1 lb (16 oz / 454 g) 1/4–1/2 0.5–1
1 oz (28 g) 1/16–1/8 0.5–1
Pomegranate Powder – Deep Red
Oil Weight Usage (tsp) Usage (g)
1 lb (16 oz / 454 g) 1/4–1/2 0.5–1
1 oz (28 g) 1/16–1/8 0.5–1
Cranberry Powder – Bright Red
Oil Weight Usage (tsp) Usage (g)
1 lb (16 oz / 454 g) 1/4–1/2 0.25–1
1 oz (28 g) 1/16–1/8 0.25–1
Raspberry Powder – Raspberry
Oil Weight Usage (tsp) Usage (g)
1 lb (16 oz / 454 g) 1/4–1/2 0.25–1
1 oz (28 g) 1/16–1/8 0.25–1
Alkanet Root – Purple
Oil Weight Usage (tsp) Usage (g)
1 lb (16 oz / 454 g) 1/2–1 0.5–2
1 oz (28 g) 1/8–1/4 0.5–2
Indigo Powder – Blue
Oil Weight Usage (tsp) Usage (g)
1 lb (16 oz / 454 g) 1/2–1 0.5–2
1 oz (28 g) 1/8–1/4 0.5–2
Red Cabbage Juice – Blue-Purple
Oil Weight Usage (tsp) Usage (g)
1 lb (16 oz / 454 g) 1/2–1 0.5–1
1 oz (28 g) 1/16–1/8 0.5–1
Grape Powder – Purple
Oil Weight Usage (tsp) Usage (g)
1 lb (16 oz / 454 g) 1/4–1/2 0.25–1
1 oz (28 g) 1/16–1/8 0.25–1
Blackberry Powder – Deep Purple
Oil Weight Usage (tsp) Usage (g)
1 lb (16 oz / 454 g) 1/4–1/2 0.25–1
1 oz (28 g) 1/16–1/8 0.25–1
Blueberry Powder – Blue
Oil Weight Usage (tsp) Usage (g)
1 lb (16 oz / 454 g) 1/4–1/2 0.25–1
1 oz (28 g) 1/16–1/8 0.25–1
Elderberry Powder – Deep Purple
Oil Weight Usage (tsp) Usage (g)
1 lb (16 oz / 454 g) 1/4–1/2 0.25–1
1 oz (28 g) 1/16–1/8 0.25–1
Concord Grape Powder – Purple
Oil Weight Usage (tsp) Usage (g)
1 lb (16 oz / 454 g) 1/4–1/2 0.25–1
1 oz (28 g) 1/16–1/8 0.25–1
Purple Carrot Powder – Purple
Oil Weight Usage (tsp) Usage (g)
1 lb (16 oz / 454 g) 1/4–1/2 0.25–1
1 oz (28 g) 1/16–1/8 0.25–1
Violet Mica Powder – Violet
Oil Weight Usage (tsp) Usage (g)
1 lb (16 oz / 454 g) 1/4–1/2 0.25–1
1 oz (28 g) 1/16–1/8 0.25–1
Spirulina – Green
Oil Weight Usage (tsp) Usage (g)
1 lb (16 oz / 454 g) 1/2–1 0.5–2
1 oz (28 g) 1/8–1/4 0.5–2
French Green Clay – Muted Green
Oil Weight Usage (tsp) Usage (g)
1 lb (16 oz / 454 g) 1/2–1 0.5–3
1 oz (28 g) 1/8–1/4 0.5–3
Spinach Powder – Leaf Green
Oil Weight Usage (tsp) Usage (g)
1 lb (16 oz / 454 g) 1/2–1 0.5–2
1 oz (28 g) 1/8–1/4 0.5–2
Matcha Powder – Vibrant Green
Oil Weight Usage (tsp) Usage (g)
1 lb (16 oz / 454 g) 1/2–1 0.5–2
1 oz (28 g) 1/8–1/4 0.5–2
Wheatgrass Powder – Green
Oil Weight Usage (tsp) Usage (g)
1 lb (16 oz / 454 g) 1/2–1 0.5–2
1 oz (28 g) 1/8–1/4 0.5–2
Kale Powder – Green
Oil Weight Usage (tsp) Usage (g)
1 lb (16 oz / 454 g) 1/2–1 0.5–2
1 oz (28 g) 1/8–1/4 0.5–2
Parsley Powder – Green
Oil Weight Usage (tsp) Usage (g)
1 lb (16 oz / 454 g) 1/2–1 0.5–2
1 oz (28 g) 1/8–1/4 0.5–2
Chlorella Powder – Green
Oil Weight Usage (tsp) Usage (g)
1 lb (16 oz / 454 g) 1/2–1 0.5–2
1 oz (28 g) 1/8–1/4 0.5–2
Green Tea Powder – Green
Oil Weight Usage (tsp) Usage (g)
1 lb (16 oz / 454 g) 1/2–1 0.5–2
1 oz (28 g) 1/8–1/4 0.5–2
Basil Powder – Green
Oil Weight Usage (tsp) Usage (g)
1 lb (16 oz / 454 g) 1/2–1 0.5–2
1 oz (28 g) 1/8–1/4 0.5–2
Cocoa Powder – Brown
Oil Weight Usage (tsp) Usage (g)
1 lb (16 oz / 454 g) 1–2 1–4
1 oz (28 g) 1/4–1/2 1–4
Walnut Powder – Earthy Brown
Oil Weight Usage (tsp) Usage (g)
1 lb (16 oz / 454 g) 1/2–1 1–3
1 oz (28 g) 1/8–1/4 1–3
Coffee Grounds – Dark Brown
Oil Weight Usage (tsp) Usage (g)
1 lb (16 oz / 454 g) 1–2 2–4
1 oz (28 g) 1/4–1/2 2–4
Almond Meal – Light Brown
Oil Weight Usage (tsp) Usage (g)
1 lb (16 oz / 454 g) 1/2–1 1–2
1 oz (28 g) 1/8–1/4 1–2
Hazelnut Powder – Brown
Oil Weight Usage (tsp) Usage (g)
1 lb (16 oz / 454 g) 1/2–1 0.5–1.5
1 oz (28 g) 1/8–1/4 0.5–1.5
Pecan Powder – Brown
Oil Weight Usage (tsp) Usage (g)
1 lb (16 oz / 454 g) 1/2–1 0.5–1.5
1 oz (28 g) 1/8–1/4 0.5–1.5
Oatmeal Powder – Beige
Oil Weight Usage (tsp) Usage (g)
1 lb (16 oz / 454 g) 1/2–1 0.5–1.5
1 oz (28 g) 1/8–1/4 0.5–1.5
Cinnamon Powder – Reddish Brown
Oil Weight Usage (tsp) Usage (g)
1 lb (16 oz / 454 g) 1/4–1/2 0.25–1
1 oz (28 g) 1/16–1/8 0.25–1
Chestnut Powder – Brown
Oil Weight Usage (tsp) Usage (g)
1 lb (16 oz / 454 g) 1/2–1 0.5–2
1 oz (28 g) 1/8–1/4 0.5–2
Brown Clay – Brown
Oil Weight Usage (tsp) Usage (g)
1 lb (16 oz / 454 g) 1/4–1/2 0.25–1
1 oz (28 g) 1/16–1/8 0.25–1
Activated Charcoal – Black/Grey
Oil Weight Usage (tsp) Usage (g)
1 lb (16 oz / 454 g) 1/2–1 0.5–2
1 oz (28 g) 1/8–1/4 0.5–2
Kaolin Clay – Creamy White
Oil Weight Usage (tsp) Usage (g)
1 lb (16 oz / 454 g) 1/2–1 0.5–2
1 oz (28 g) 1/8–1/4 0.5–2
Titanium Dioxide – Bright White
Oil Weight Usage (tsp) Usage (g)
1 lb (16 oz / 454 g) 1/2–1 0.5–2
1 oz (28 g) 1/8–1/4 0.5–2
Bentonite Clay – Light Grey
Oil Weight Usage (tsp) Usage (g)
1 lb (16 oz / 454 g) 1/2–1 0.5–2
1 oz (28 g) 1/8–1/4 0.5–2
Iron Oxide Black – Black
Oil Weight Usage (tsp) Usage (g)
1 lb (16 oz / 454 g) 1/4–1/2 0.25–1
1 oz (28 g) 1/16–1/8 0.25–1
Silver Mica – Silver
Oil Weight Usage (tsp) Usage (g)
1 lb (16 oz / 454 g) 1/4–1/2 0.25–1
1 oz (28 g) 1/16–1/8 0.25–1
Copper Mica – Copper
Oil Weight Usage (tsp) Usage (g)
1 lb (16 oz / 454 g) 1/4–1/2 0.25–1
1 oz (28 g) 1/16–1/8 0.25–1
Graphite Powder – Grey
Oil Weight Usage (tsp) Usage (g)
1 lb (16 oz / 454 g) 1/4–1/2 0.25–1
1 oz (28 g) 1/16–1/8 0.25–1
Zinc Oxide – White
Oil Weight Usage (tsp) Usage (g)
1 lb (16 oz / 454 g) 1/2–1 0.5–2
1 oz (28 g) 1/8–1/4 0.5–2
Calcium Carbonate – White
Oil Weight Usage (tsp) Usage (g)
1 lb (16 oz / 454 g) 1/2–1 0.5–2
1 oz (28 g) 1/8–1/4 0.5–2
Iron Oxide Red – Red
Oil Weight Usage (tsp) Usage (g)
1 lb (16 oz / 454 g) 1/4–1/2 0.25–1
1 oz (28 g) 1/16–1/8 0.25–1
Iron Oxide Yellow – Yellow
Oil Weight Usage (tsp) Usage (g)
1 lb (16 oz / 454 g) 1/4–1/2 0.25–1
1 oz (28 g) 1/16–1/8 0.25–1
Iron Oxide Brown – Brown
Oil Weight Usage (tsp) Usage (g)
1 lb (16 oz / 454 g) 1/4–1/2 0.25–1
1 oz (28 g) 1/16–1/8 0.25–1
Ultramarine Blue – Blue
Oil Weight Usage (tsp) Usage (g)
1 lb (16 oz / 454 g) 1/4–1/2 0.25–1
1 oz (28 g) 1/16–1/8 0.25–1
Malachite Powder – Green
Oil Weight Usage (tsp) Usage (g)
1 lb (16 oz / 454 g) 1/4–1/2 0.25–1
1 oz (28 g) 1/16–1/8 0.25–1
Lapis Lazuli Powder – Blue
Oil Weight Usage (tsp) Usage (g)
1 lb (16 oz / 454 g) 1/4–1/2 0.25–1
1 oz (28 g) 1/16–1/8 0.25–1
Ruby Oxide – Ruby Red
Oil Weight Usage (tsp) Usage (g)
1 lb (16 oz / 454 g) 1/4–1/2 0.25–1
1 oz (28 g) 1/16–1/8 0.25–1
Emerald Powder – Emerald Green
Oil Weight Usage (tsp) Usage (g)
1 lb (16 oz / 454 g) 1/4–1/2 0.25–1
1 oz (28 g) 1/16–1/8 0.25–1
Jade Powder – Jade Green
Oil Weight Usage (tsp) Usage (g)
1 lb (16 oz / 454 g) 1/4–1/2 0.25–1
1 oz (28 g) 1/16–1/8 0.25–1
Ultramarine Green – Green-Blue
Oil Weight Usage (tsp) Usage (g)
1 lb (16 oz / 454 g) 1/4–1/2 0.25–1
1 oz (28 g) 1/16–1/8 0.25–1

About This Tool

Welcome to the Ultimate Natural Soap Colorant Guide—a comprehensive resource designed specifically for soap makers and creative enthusiasts. This tool offers an extensive library of natural colorants ranging from plant powders and clays to minerals and mica. Each colorant is detailed with its expected soap color, a color preview, and precise usage recommendations for different oil weights. The guide is ideal for both beginners and professionals looking to experiment with new hues and achieve consistent results in their soap recipes.

In addition to a user-friendly live search feature that allows you to quickly find a colorant by name or shade, this guide presents usage data in an easy-to-read table format. Usage is provided in multiple measurement units, including teaspoons and grams, for both 1 lb and 1 oz of oil, ensuring that you can convert and scale your recipes accurately.

Whether you're formulating a new soap recipe or fine-tuning your existing blend, this guide is your go-to resource for natural, high-quality colorants that add vibrancy and character to your handmade soaps. Enjoy exploring and experimenting with the wide array of ingredients available!

How to Use Soap Colorants

When it comes to adding vibrant hues to your soap, natural colorants offer versatile application methods. You can infuse these colorants into the oils or water used in your soap-making process, mix them directly into the soap base before it sets, or incorporate them into your lye solution. The best approach depends on your chosen method—whether it’s melt-and-pour, cold process, or hot process—and the other ingredients in your recipe.

If you’re experimenting with a new colorant or trying a recipe with an unfamiliar ingredient, it’s a good idea to start with a small test batch. This trial run will help you gauge the color intensity and behavior of the ingredient in your soap, ensuring that you achieve the desired effect before scaling up to a full production batch.