Can extract be used in Castile LS

[katp9906]

I’ve been making liquid Castile soap for quite a while, I’ve been having a hard time finding peppermint EO. I have extract(now mind you I know it can’t be added to cold process….) can I use peppermint extract in diluted Castile soap instead of EO?

 

[DeeAnna]

Have you added some to a sample and see how it goes? That's what I'd do.

 

[katp9906]

Have you added some to a sample and see how it goes? That's what I'd do.

I haven’t yet, my new batch is in my crockpot now. Will be diluting tomorrow. I’ll try then. I guess I was curious if there’s the same reaction that happens in CP(which is equivalent to a soap volcano )

 

[Zany_in_CO]

can I use peppermint extract in diluted Castile soap instead of EO?

Watkins Mint Extract & McCormick Peppermint Extract are 88% alcohol by volume. As alcohol can be used as a solvent/clarifier after dilution in LS, I see no reason why it wouldn't work. A lot would depend on the quality of the extract and the amount used -- you might need a whole 1 or 2 ounce bottle to get enough fragrance. ???

I’ve been having a hard time finding peppermint EO.

I buy mine on Ebay from Sun Pure Botanicals -- 2 gals in NM who have been in business ever since I can remember. They have a 99.6% rating.

Peppermint Essential Oil