Newby wanting to experiment

[Jane Jacobsen]

I have read that many infused oils cannot hold up to the rigors of the CP method. But I want to experiment anyway. Does anyone have experience with making homemade infusions and using them in soap? I have a large jasmine vine in my front yard and it perfumes my whole yard in the spring. I want to make an infusion of jasmine oil and use it in one of my soaps. Will the smell hold up?

I'll fill a pint jar with the flowers, pour in a neutral oil like maybe grapeseed and set it on the window sill for several weeks. Our hot Florida sun will keep it hot.

Any thoughts from the experts?

 

[jcandleattic]

Will the smell hold up?

Most likely not. Even most floral EO's don't stick longer than a few months.

 

[dixiedragon]

Nope. You may have some luck making a lip balm, a lotion, etc with it. But the lye monster is a fierce beast!

 

[shunt2011]

I’ve never had a infused oil carry any scent. As others said lye just eats it.

 

[Cellador]

In my early days, I tried to infuse many things in my oils. Nothing held scent-wise. Some colors may stick for a while though.
If you decide to try it, maybe choose a sturdier oil with a longer shelf-life (olive, sunflower, etc.) Grapeseed typically doesn't last long, especially if you're storing in the warm sunlight.
Good luck!