{"product_id":"alkanet-root","title":"Alkanet Root","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is alkanet root used for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlkanet is a herbaceous plant and is part of the borage family. The root is a deep purple, ruby colour with a strong musky aroma. The roots are dried and made into small wood pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlkanet root is most commonly used as a natural dye in soap making, lip balms, lip sticks, lotions, blushes and other formulations. Its natural colour creates varying shades of purple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use alkanet root in cold process soap?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlkanet roots needs to be infused in a carrier oil so it can dye the soap mixture. The dried roots can be infused in carrier oils such as almond oil, olive oil or jojoba oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe longer the dried roots are left to infuse in the oil, the darker the shade of purple will be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the desired colour has been reached, strain the root from the oil and add this to the soap mixture when needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry our alkanet root soap recipe to create a beautiful purple soap:  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesoapery.co.uk\/blogs\/news\/alkanet-soap-recipe\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Alkanet Root Soap Recipe\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eAlkanet Root Soap Recipe UK | Beginner's Guide | TheSoapery\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ's\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere does alkanet root originate from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur alkanet root originates from Albania.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the INCI name for alkanet root?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe INCI name for our alkanet root is alkanna tinctoria.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TheSoapery","offers":[{"title":"25g","offer_id":39952487219294,"sku":"ALKROOTCUT25","price":4.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g","offer_id":39952487252062,"sku":"ALKROOTCUT50","price":4.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":39952487284830,"sku":"ALKROOTCUT100","price":5.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200g","offer_id":39952487317598,"sku":"ALKROOTCUT200","price":10.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":39952487350366,"sku":"ALKROOTCUT500","price":18.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":39952487383134,"sku":"ALKROOTCUT1000","price":31.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1269\/7925\/products\/Alkanetroot_clipped_rev_3-276662.jpg?v=1712747204","url":"https:\/\/www.thesoapery.nl\/en\/products\/alkanet-root","provider":"TheSoapery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}