I got an idea, liquid hand soaps are inexpensive and scented. Is it possible to make an addition of a liquid soap into a lard soap? I was thinking maybe it would incorporate right in, plus convey the soaps scent too??
Using liquid hand soap for scent?
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The short answer is no.... And then I have to ask why you would want to add a detergent to a natural soap? You're better off using the cheap fragrances from Michaels which I wouldn't do either...
judymoody
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If your goal is natural scented soaps, this is not going to get you there as well as possibly destabilizing your soap. I don't know if the scent would survive saponification.
Seriously, go get some essential oils from Camden Grey or ebay. Lemongrass is very inexpensive, easy to work with, and a little goes a long way.
Seriously, go get some essential oils from Camden Grey or ebay. Lemongrass is very inexpensive, easy to work with, and a little goes a long way.
solid!
I'm not looking to do natural, that would be OK but not a goal, just looking for cheap easy way to add a faint scent if possible. I did buy an ounce of FO this weekend to try out.
Obsidian
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Liquid soap is completely different from CP soap, especially the store bought kind. If you tried mixing the two, you would end up with a mess. I get FO from the candle source and its quite inexpensive and shipping is very reasonable.
If going for cheap that's probably what you'll get as far as scent. I would go for at least good quality scent and just add a little.
If there is a hobby store close to you, or even a WalMart you can find cheap FO's to play with.....
And do you mean to incorporate by rebatching, or mixing it before saponif'n?
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Lots of suppliers have samples at .99 cents an ounce. I tried some "cheap" stuff when I was starting out, I don't think you will be happy with them. You really do get what you pay for and it does affect your finished product.
Kellie isn't that the truth....
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It really is Lindy but I think a lot of "try" these things and learn the hard way 
It really is Lindy but I think a lot of "try" these things and learn the hard way
Ya'll saved me from an ordeal thanks! I won't try.
