Lackof choice in e/o?

[fumanchu]

Hi, I'm new to the forum but not new to M&P soaping. I've always used mainly f/o but am considering switching. Is it possible to get a wide enough range of soaps using only e/o? Compared to the huge choice of soap f/o there's not a lot of essential oils nice enough to want to wash in.. Could I have your ideas on it ? And ty

 

[lsg]

IMO, there are a lot of EOs that smell nice in soap. You an also make blends using EOs. Just Google EO blends for soap and you should come up with some combinations.

 

[fumanchu]

Will do, thanks

 

[TheGecko]

Is it possible to get a wide enough range of soaps using only e/o?

Heavens yes. Just because there are limited number of actual EOs, there are an unlimited number of 'blends' that you can make with them. ModernSoapMaking has an EO Calculator that allows you to choose three of 48 different EOs and then gives you a recipe containing them.

 

[fumanchu]

I only do M&P, would the calculator work for that? And ty!

 

[lsg]

I usually use the suppliers recommended percentages unless it is a blend and then you will need to divide the percentage into parts.

 

[fumanchu]

I've ordered today. Getting lavender, rose geranium, lemon, lime, sweet orange. And some wee 10ml bottles of spearmint bergamot & may chang. That should get me started

 

[AliOop]

I only do M&P, would the calculator work for that? And ty!

Yes, the calculator allows you to specify the type of product you are making.

 

[Jinxer]

Experiment with combos! Use cotton balls or makeup pads as inexpensive "test strips." Good Luck.