RHUBARB ROOT

The root can color things differently than the stalk.

Every ingredient has a story—and a practical reason to be here.

What Is It?

Rhubarb root is a botanical material long associated with warm, earthy dyes. Certain species have roots with naturally occurring colorful pigments.

Why We Chose It

Its botanical pigments can contribute warm, earthy color to handcrafted soap.

Fun Fact

Rhubarb has a bizarre historical dye connection: some old alchemical recipes used rhubarb-root color to make silver appear gold. The plant was moonlighting as a fake-gold artist.

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