Poppy seed Oil

Poppy seed oil is extracted from the seeds of the poppy flower by pressing. The oil from this seed contains 40%-50% fatty oils. It is rather rich in linoleic acid, oleic acid and unsaturated fatty acids. It has a very slight aroma and has very little scent characteristics of most carrier oils.

It absorbs in the skin at medium speed but leaves behind an oily film over the skin. It has moisturizing properties that make it suitable for all skin types. And it is used widely in skin care products like creams, soaps, bath gels, etc. here are a few recipes for making soap containing poppy seed oil in the safety of your home:

Hard Poppy seed Bar:

Ingredients:

• 6.4 oz Poppy Seed Oil
• 3.2 oz Palm Kernel Oil
• 1.6 oz Shea Butter
• 3.2 oz Lard
• 1.6 oz Aloe Butter
• 6.08 oz Water
• 2.27 0z Lye

Method:

Melt oils in a pan and set aside to cool. In a double boiler heat water and add lye then set aside and let it cool. Combine both mixtures at the same temperature, stirring constantly. At trace add EO or FO if you desire. Then pour in mold and let it harden. Remove from mold and cut into bars. Cure for a couple of weeks before use.

Tea Seed Cleansing Soap:

Ingredients:

• 8 oz Poppy Seed Oil
• 3.2 oz Beeswax
• 3.2 oz Coconut Fractionated Oil
• 1.6 oz Camellia – Tea Seed
• 6.08 oz Water
• 2.17 oz Lye

Method:

Heat water in a container and add let. Keep stirring and let lye dissolve completely. In a separate container heat oils and set aside. Then add oil mixture to water-lye mixture and stir. At trace pour into mold and let it stiffen. Then um-mold soap and cut into bars. Cure for 4 weeks before use.

Bubbly Poppy Soap:

Ingredients:

• 8 oz Poppy Seed Oil
• 3.2 oz Beeswax
• 6.08 oz Water
• 2 oz Lye
• 1.6 oz Coconut 76 Degree Oil
• 1.6 oz Olive Oil
• 1.6 oz Palm Kernel Oil

Method:

Melt oils in a pan and set aside to cool. In another container, heat water and mix lye into it. Then combine both mixtures and stir till trace. Pour in mold and un-mold after 48 hours. Cut into bars and cure for 3-4 weeks. Now your Bubbly Poppy Soap is ready for use.

Poppy seed oil is also rather famous in aromatherapy blends. Due to its moisturizing properties it is favored by many massage therapists. Here is a recipe for making a very special aromatherapy blend with poppy seed oil:

Special Aromatherapy Blend:

Ingredients:

• 8-10 drops Rose Essential Oil
• 1 oz Poppy Seed Oil

Method:

Blend the oil together and store in a bottle. Apply into skin but be careful not to use on sensitive areas.