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Madder Root Powder is an herbal powder that has been used for thousands of years to produce a red color that ranges from pink to scarlet. Add this powder to your melt and pour soaps and cold process soaps to produce an intense natural color. More details
Madder Root Powder is an herbal powder that has been used for thousands of years to produce a red color that ranges from pink to scarlet. Add this powder to your melt and pour soaps and cold process soaps to produce an intense natural color.
Common Uses:
Soap.
Points of Interest:
Madder Root is an herbaceous plant that comes from the Rubia Tinctona plant. Used as a dye since ancient times.
Physical Form:
Burgundy Powder
Solubility:
Soluble in Water
Country of Origin:
India
Storage:
Room temperature. Air tight container.
Best Used By:
One year from date of purchase.
Shelf Life Once Used in Manufacturing:
One year from manufacturing date.
Approved Cosmetic Uses & Our Test Results:
MP Soap Only: No
General: Yes
Mixes Best In: Water, Oil
Lip Products: Yes
Bath Water: Yes (Use Poly 80)
Migrates: No
Finish: Matte
Eye Products: No
CP Soap Stable: No
Nails: No
UV Fade: Yes
This product is not on the CA Prop 65 list of toxic chemicals.
This product conforms to the reporting requirements of California Proposition 65 (Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986). We are conforming to the regulation by reporting the existence, or lack thereof, of ingredients deemed reportable by the above mentioned regulations via a Safety Data Sheet (SDS), in Section 15 "Regulatory Information." Ingredients from Natural Food Sources (NFS) and are exempt from reporting in accordance with Title 27, § 25501(a).
International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients (INCI): Rubia Tinctona (Madder) Root Powder
Common Name Ingredient Listing (FDA Approved): Madder Root
Directions:
DIRECTIONS: Incorporate into formula, amount as desired. Common use levels are 1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon per pound of base. Test your final product to insure optimal performance and no staining. Not recommended for leave on products.
STORAGE: Store in an airtight, cool, dark location. When stored properly, best used within 1 year from date of purchase. Keep out of reach from children and pets.
CAUTION: For external use only. Keep out of reach of children and away from eyes. Do not inhale.
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COMMENTS: Great for a natural soap colorant. turns a light to dark pink
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Cold Process
Lucretia • Georgia
Date Submitted: 04/05/2017
I Recommend This Product!
"Natural is good."
COMMENTS: I use natural ingredients in my soaps whenever possible. My customers love the choices I offer. Madder root has many applications. Be sure to do your research and enjoy using the finely ground powder.
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Hot Process
THINGS I LIKE
THINGS I'D LIKE TO CHANGE
• Economical • Good quality • Great finished product
Nanette • California
Date Submitted: 03/26/2017
I Recommend This Product!
"Burgundy Color"
COMMENTS: I really experimented with madder root powder to determine its consistency in yielding a burgundy color. It was added before and after adding the lye to the distilled water. It was added after the lye solution cooled. It was added to oils. It was added to the soap batter at very light trace. It was mixed with the fragrance oil and incorporated into oils prior to adding the lye mixture. Each effort produced a burgundy soap. The color was perfect for my holiday soap gifts. I will definitely use the madder root powder as a natural colorant again and again.
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Cold Process
Wanda • Florida
Date Submitted: 10/18/2016
I Recommend This Product!
"Excellent "
COMMENTS: I get a very pretty pink with this powder, and very Intense too!, it even colored my last rebatch beautifully, even though it has different colors soaps, the pink was homogeneous.
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Cold Process
Darlene • Pennsylvania
Date Submitted: 09/22/2016
I Recommend This Product!
"Madder Root"
COMMENTS: Used in cold process soap making, added Anise Star EO and it looks beautiful.
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Cold Process
Karen • Texas
Date Submitted: 03/25/2016
I Recommend This Product!
"what a neat color!"
COMMENTS: tried it in two different CP recipes - soft pink to deep maroon - very cool effects
was easy to use - there's a lot in the bag - nice soft powder
worked great in our recipes - no problems
wasn't as pleased w/it in MP but it did work very well - sifted it well b4 use and the colors were very interesting
customers like the idea of using natural coloring and so do we - will order again soon
• diff. shads of color available • so easy to use • customers love the idea of using this
• nothing
Kristina • California
Date Submitted: 11/16/2015
I Recommend This Product!
"Red"
COMMENTS: Beautiful earthy red, love the natural color
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Cold Process
Patricia • Massachusetts
Date Submitted: 10/19/2015
I Recommend This Product!
"Great for soaps"
COMMENTS: Gives a great color to my soaps. Still experimentibg with the range of color I can get, but I've gotten a lovely cranberry by mixing 3 parts Madder with 2 parts Moroccan Red Clay. Will be aiming for a more reddish tone in future experiments. Love this natural colorant!
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Cold Process, Soap - CPOP, Soap - Hot Process
Emily • West Virginia
Date Submitted: 10/01/2015
I Recommend This Product!
"Deep earthy red"
COMMENTS: This has a deep earthy red color when added to the cold process soap. It had some darker specks after mixing directly into my soap base, which I don't mind because I was going for a more natural earthy appeal. I wasn't sure how to use this (mix with water or oil before adding to soap) but I just threw it right in.... might explain the darker specks.
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Cold Process
THINGS I LIKE
THINGS I'D LIKE TO CHANGE
• Rich color
jamie • Illinois
Date Submitted: 09/22/2015
I Recommend This Product!
"Cold process soap "
COMMENTS: Made a beautiful deep purple in cold process soap. Very happy with the color turnout.
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Cold Process
THINGS I LIKE
THINGS I'D LIKE TO CHANGE
• color
• nothing
Rachelle • Colorado
Date Submitted: 09/03/2015
I Recommend This Product!
"Will Use Again"
COMMENTS: I just used this in a CP recipe. I like the color and the healthiness of using an all natural product. And wow! This 2 oz. bag is going to last me a little while.
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Cold Process
THINGS I LIKE
THINGS I'D LIKE TO CHANGE
• Little goes a long way • Natural color
YTS • Texas
Date Submitted: 08/18/2015
I Recommend This Product!
"love it"
COMMENTS: I use it on all my "all Natural Soaps"
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Cold Process, Soap - CPOP
Lori • Florida
Date Submitted: 07/27/2015
I Recommend This Product!
"Natural Color"
COMMENTS: I use this in my soap for a natural colorant. Works great and adds a bit of exfoliation depending on how much you use.
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Cold Process
Jennifer • Oklahoma
Date Submitted: 07/14/2015
I Recommend This Product!
"Madder"
COMMENTS: This is my absolute favorite additive for a natural pink color. Really stunning in hot process soap and holds its color beautifully.
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Hot Process
Catherine • North Carolina
Date Submitted: 07/13/2015
I Recommend This Product!
"Madder Root Powder"
COMMENTS: Wonderful product. My new favorite natural additive for giving soaps a pretty pink hue.
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Cold Process
Sandy's Card • Florida
Date Submitted: 06/24/2015
I Recommend This Product!
"Excellent!"
COMMENTS: The color in the bag is deceiving. I bought 2 oz and expected to use almost all of it pretty quick, but it stretches more than you think. I should have put more, but was afraid it would get toooo dark. Used maybe half an oz and it gave me a nice pink color with some dark flecks throughout. It's definitely not a smooth color, but I like the way the flecks look.
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Cold Process
angela • Georgia
Date Submitted: 04/27/2015
I Recommend This Product!
"Nice Color"
COMMENTS: After reading the reviews I decided to buy this for my Pink Grapefruit CP Soap. I was worried when I got it because it doesn't look pink in the bag at all. When I used it in my batch it turned into a beautiful light pink color that's perfect for the scent. Soap has cured for about 8 weeks now and looks great! Very pleased and will continue to use.
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Cold Process
THINGS I LIKE
THINGS I'D LIKE TO CHANGE
• Doesn't take much to achieve color
• Nothing
Laura • Indiana
Date Submitted: 04/24/2015
I Recommend This Product!
"excellent color"
COMMENTS: This powder is a wonderful alternative to synth etc color, but be sure to stir it well. It may give a gritty feel and appearance to product if not evenly dispersed.
COMMENTS: Great way to color your soaps naturally and achieve beautiful results!!!
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Cold Process
Constance • Montana
Date Submitted: 02/28/2015
I Recommend This Product!
"Crafters Choice™ Maddar Root Powder"
COMMENTS: Without boring everyone with my high admiration for the different herb powders offered by WSP, let me just suffice it to say that if you don't give these a try, you'll never know what you're missing. So far, I've only ordered the 2 oz packages. Even with using them regularly, I won't have to purchase more for a very long time as a little goes a very long way. Not only will they give your products that extra "something", you'll feel good about offering them to your customers.
COMMENTS: Pleased with this-have yet to test it out. It came packages very nicely with the rest of my stuff and shipping was fast and I'm very happy pleased with this and WSP :)
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Melt & Pour, Soap - Cold Process
Debra • Virginia
Date Submitted: 01/26/2015
I Recommend This Product!
"great product"
COMMENTS: One of my favorite products for soap making. It produces a variety of pink shades, mixes well and no scent noted. I mix it in some oil from recipe or soap mixture before trace and then add at trace.
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Cold Process
THINGS I LIKE
THINGS I'D LIKE TO CHANGE
• color-lots of variety • no scent • mixes well
• nothing
Krista • California
Date Submitted: 12/28/2014
I Recommend This Product!
"A little goes a long way"
COMMENTS: So far I have only used this madder root to infuse in olive oil. I really like the reddish color the madder root turns my olive oil. The color turns almost brick red in CP soap. I actually used this to create red hearts using the heart mold I purchased from WSP.
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Cold Process
debra • Nevada
Date Submitted: 11/20/2014
I Recommend This Product!
"Another great natural coloring"
COMMENTS: A great natural way to color my soaps. It adds a pinkish orange brown to my soaps. Love it.
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Melt & Pour
Tracy • Missouri
Date Submitted: 10/16/2014
I Recommend This Product!
"Beautiful color every time!"
COMMENTS: Love using this to achieve beautiful natural color in my soaps. Get pretty pink color using alone but if mixed with Rosehip powder - BAM - you get rockin red which is impossible to obtain with other natural colors in my experience. Love, LOVE, LOOVe this product!
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Cold Process, Soap - CPOP, Soap - Hot Process
THINGS I LIKE
THINGS I'D LIKE TO CHANGE
• All natural • No dyes • Able to obtain colors within range
• Nothing - I love this!
Karen • Tennessee
Date Submitted: 09/26/2014
I Recommend This Product!
"Great Product"
COMMENTS: Bought this to color soap with a loved it. The color is really nice and like that its a natural ingredient.
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - CPOP
THINGS I LIKE
THINGS I'D LIKE TO CHANGE
• color • natural
Bryan • Illinois
Date Submitted: 09/17/2014
I Recommend This Product!
"very nice red and pink!"
COMMENTS: I love using maddar root to give my soap a natural red color! Infuse in olive oil and use at 15% of total oils for a nice pink shade too!
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Cold Process
Brandi • Delaware
Date Submitted: 09/15/2014
I Recommend This Product!
"Maddar Root"
COMMENTS: I used this in CPS for a natural colorant. I initially added 1 tsp to 1 tbsp Almond oil and whisked in a small glass jar to have ready for future use. When I used them this weekend, I was very happy to see the vibrant colors of nature and how well they held up through the gel phase. I am so glad I chose the natural route, these are wonderful.
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - CPOP
THINGS I LIKE
THINGS I'D LIKE TO CHANGE
• Natural colorant • Blends easily into CPS
Amber • Indiana
Date Submitted: 09/04/2014
I Recommend This Product!
"Rich Pink"
COMMENTS: I used one tablespoon of madder root powder in approx. 2.5 pounds of soap that resulted in a deep, rich pink. The soap is still curing now, but so far I am very pleased.
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Cold Process
THINGS I LIKE
THINGS I'D LIKE TO CHANGE
• bold color with natural ingredients
Samantha • Georgia
Date Submitted: 09/02/2014
I Recommend This Product!
"Fantastic"
COMMENTS: This powder creates a wonderful color and many wonderful benefits to my products. I love it!
COMMENTS: This is a lot of fun to play around with! Stir it in with the lye and water you get one color, stir it in at trace and it's different. I love the red and orange hues it lends to the soap...never have to use anything artificial when you have this! I am hooked :)
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Cold Process
THINGS I LIKE
THINGS I'D LIKE TO CHANGE
• nothing!
Michael • Washington
Date Submitted: 08/25/2014
I Recommend This Product!
"Maddar Root"
COMMENTS: This powder offers great tints of red. It's an excellent natural colorant.
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Cold Process
Kathryn • New Hampshire
Date Submitted: 07/25/2014
I Recommend This Product!
"Madder Root Powder"
COMMENTS: Used as a natural colorant, this gives soap and lotions a very lovely pink tone. I think it's perfect, particularly for lotions if you want to add color.
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Cold Process, Soap - Hot Process, Lotions, Creams & Butters
Valerie • Arizona
Date Submitted: 07/24/2014
I Recommend This Product!
"Pretty pink"
COMMENTS: I have used this several times now, infusing 2 tbsp into 16 oz of olive oil for a couple weeks. Just a few ounces of the infused oil in a 40 oz batch leaves a pretty pink color. I used this for pink baby soap, it is very pretty.
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Cold Process
Kristina • Florida
Date Submitted: 07/03/2014
I Recommend This Product!
"Great pink tones"
COMMENTS: I used this in two batches of my grapefruit peppermint soap, and it behaved like a dream. I use 2tsp for 3 pounds of oil. I've both stick blended with some reserved batch oils, as well as just dumped it into my whole batch and stick blended that, and both were fine, it's very forgiving. ALERT: This will turn a beautiful dusky purple grey in CP soap as it gets fully incorporated. Don't fret, it will turn back to a brilliant dark pink as it sets. Went through gel phase both times and ended up with a great dark pink with small reddish flecks. If you want a great natural pink, this is it!
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Cold Process, Soap - CPOP
Laura • New York
Date Submitted: 06/05/2014
I Recommend This Product!
"Beautiful Color"
COMMENTS: This powder gave a beautiful color to my hot process soap. It wasn't what I was expecting but much better. It turned out to be a light raspberry color. This is a must in my collection!!
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Hot Process
Mona • Alabama
Date Submitted: 05/27/2014
I Recommend This Product!
"Not too much unless you want a deep crimson red"
COMMENTS: I love the deep crimson Maddar provided, I used the 1T to 2lbs Hemp MP and it was perfect for my TruLuv,my True Blood fan soap, amazing color, and application. non-staining
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Melt & Pour
missy • Pennsylvania
Date Submitted: 05/15/2014
I Recommend This Product!
"I Love Natural Colors"
COMMENTS: So far in my soapmaking, I have only used natural products like madder root, and will be buying more.
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Cold Process, Soap - Hot Process
Gretchen • Virginia
Date Submitted: 05/02/2014
I Recommend This Product!
"OMG!"
COMMENTS: I have always used natural colorants such as micas and pigments, but never a botanical colorant. OMG this color is SO beautiful! I used the recommended percentage and it is a beautiful burgundy right now in my molds. I'll be anxious to see if the color changes, but right now I LOVE it!
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Cold Process
THINGS I LIKE
THINGS I'D LIKE TO CHANGE
• Quality product • Price • Easy mixability
Pierre • Michigan
Date Submitted: 04/25/2014
I Recommend This Product!
"Great range of colors"
COMMENTS: I enjoyed using this color in my grapefruit blend. I used only a little bit and got a nice pink color. A little does go a long way, I would start with using a 1/2 Tsp at light trace and then adding little by little to achieve the shade of red you want.
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Cold Process
THINGS I LIKE
THINGS I'D LIKE TO CHANGE
• Natural • Good Price
Marissa • Ohio
Date Submitted: 04/22/2014
I Recommend This Product!
"Nice pink or red color"
COMMENTS: Just a hint of this powder gave my whipped body butter a lovely pale pink color, and using a little more turned my sugar scrub a dark dusty rose color. I really like having the all-natural option for colorants.
COMMENTS: This stuff packs a punch! Very little is needed unless you want deep brown/maroon. I was hoping for more reddish than brownish, but still have some experimenting to do with the amount.
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Hot Process, Soap - Shampoo Bars
THINGS I LIKE
THINGS I'D LIKE TO CHANGE
• Herbal • Concentrated color • No red lather
Alysha • Florida
Date Submitted: 04/16/2014
I Recommend This Product!
"Beautiful color in CP soap"
COMMENTS: This maddar root powder worked extremely great for an all natural colorant in my shampoo bars. In cold process soap, I add the powder when the soap has reached a light trace; turning the soap a beautiful warm pink almost light red color. The price is great and depending on what color you're after a little goes a long way. Will definitely be ordering this again!
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Cold Process, Hair Care
THINGS I LIKE
THINGS I'D LIKE TO CHANGE
• Consistent color • Price
Hunter • Mississippi
Date Submitted: 03/27/2014
I Recommend This Product!
"A Little Goes A Long Way!"
COMMENTS: A little bit of this goes a loooong way. I used it in a third of a 2lb batch wanting to achieve a peachy pink color. Apparently 1 tsp is way too much because I wound up with a raspberry red. Very beautiful colorant though.
COMMENTS: I used this product in hot process soap and I was going for a light pink. I got more of a maroon/burgandy color. It was still pretty though. I would recommend you playing around with the madder root. The more you put in, the darker in color it is and it will be lighter by putting in less. I think I was a little heavy handed. The amount of madder root for the price was great and I will be purchasing again.
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Hot Process
P.O. Box 40 • California
Date Submitted: 03/05/2014
I Recommend This Product!
"Great natural color for CP soap"
COMMENTS: This color produces a nice shade of light to med. red in CP soap. Great for all natural soap!
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Cold Process
Michelle • Tennessee
Date Submitted: 12/06/2013
I Recommend This Product!
"Maddar Root coloring"
COMMENTS: I used this to color my CP soap. It turned the soap a warm orangey color with little speckles. It was a nice touch.
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Cold Process
Jennifer • California
Date Submitted: 11/29/2013
I Recommend This Product!
"Pink, pink, pink"
COMMENTS: I used this in CP soap. I added a tsp. to the lye water and it turned my soap the loveliest shade of pink. This is a great natural colorant and I will be ordering again.
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Cold Process
Kristy • Arizona
Date Submitted: 10/25/2013
I Recommend This Product!
"Good Color"
COMMENTS: This is a great way to use bright coloring in 100% Natural Soaps.
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Melt & Pour, Soap - Cold Process
Elizabeth • Pennsylvania
Date Submitted: 10/21/2013
I Recommend This Product!
"Beautiful natural color"
COMMENTS: The maddar root makes a beautiful range of pink to red depending on how much you use. I would definitely order this again. Prices can't be beat thanks.
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Cold Process, Soap - CPOP, Soap - Hot Process
THINGS I LIKE
THINGS I'D LIKE TO CHANGE
• Packaging • Prices
amanda • Michigan
Date Submitted: 09/19/2013
I Recommend This Product!
"pretty color"
COMMENTS: Makes a very pretty burgundy/red color when used in hot process soap. Doesn't have a scent that transfer to soap. Very fun to use.
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Hot Process
Elizabeth • Texas
Date Submitted: 06/12/2013
I Recommend This Product!
"Really nice color"
COMMENTS: I purchased this colorant when I got tired of getting colored bubbles with mica's. My soap came out a very nice pinkish color. It blended nicely into my raw soap. My hand blender easily took care of any clumps. You get a good amount for the price, too. I would most definitely purchase again. :)
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Cold Process
Liz • Missouri
Date Submitted: 06/09/2013
I Recommend This Product!
"Awesome natural colorant"
COMMENTS: Once I tried madder root to color my soaps, I was hooked. It produces such a lovely pink in lower concentrations added directly to the soap. I have since infused it in oil and am wanting to try it in lotion as well. If added directly to soap, it will have a little grittiness to it, but nothing to worry about.
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Cold Process
THINGS I LIKE
THINGS I'D LIKE TO CHANGE
• So pretty in soap!
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