Hi, thank you guys! Yes yes yes yes! :-) So yes I'm buying from a reputable wholesaler (mysticmoments.co.uk) and yes exactly the same recipe with a lower amount of essential oils overall does not give me the same reaction. I've used different blends without lemongrass :) the same soap recipe...
Thank you for your lovely reply :) I've made a few blends and each is the same when I go passed a certain amount of overall essential oils. So I imagine that these do not fade over time as the scent does? Thanks!
Hi guys, thank you for your replies! Regarding the essential oils, I have checked the usage rates of each but thank you for the EOcalc recommendation (this makes things much easier!). I only meant that as a rule I would stay at around 3% or less of total essential oils. For example for a total...
Hi everyone! I've been soap making for 2 years and it's been a long road. I've only just found a recipe I'm happy but in the last few batches I've added too much essential oil for my over-sensitive skin. Although I used less than 3%, my skin becomes dry and irritated. After much experimenting I...