I know that some FOs discolor CP soaps, and for the most part I'm ok with that. After all, brown Espresso scented soap seems reasonable. But brown Wildflower Honey? Not so much. I'm trying to limit my use of additives. I'm not opposed to chemicals, per se, but I don't like to add things just because it's easy and the internet says so. So with that being said, I have some questions.
1) If you split your soap into two batches and use FO in half, then swirl/layer/what have you, will the whole batch discolor? I know this would be a simple test, but I hate to waste ingredients on an experiment when I know very well that some of you have already done this and know the answer! My gut says that the FO would bleed through into the unscented portion during cure and the swirls would be muddied more than I would like.
2) Clearly if the FO discolors to dark brown, then dark brown is what I'll get. But if a FO discolors to tan, does it overpower any oxides or micas that you might add? Or can you successfully overcome minor discoloration?
I've been baking cookies nonstop (I swear DH eats them as fast as I can make them) and I'm getting antsy to get back to soaping! I am dying to try some of the FOs that I have on hand, but a bit hesitant to battle the dreaded vanillin monster:twisted:.
1) If you split your soap into two batches and use FO in half, then swirl/layer/what have you, will the whole batch discolor? I know this would be a simple test, but I hate to waste ingredients on an experiment when I know very well that some of you have already done this and know the answer! My gut says that the FO would bleed through into the unscented portion during cure and the swirls would be muddied more than I would like.
2) Clearly if the FO discolors to dark brown, then dark brown is what I'll get. But if a FO discolors to tan, does it overpower any oxides or micas that you might add? Or can you successfully overcome minor discoloration?
I've been baking cookies nonstop (I swear DH eats them as fast as I can make them) and I'm getting antsy to get back to soaping! I am dying to try some of the FOs that I have on hand, but a bit hesitant to battle the dreaded vanillin monster:twisted:.