AnitaB
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I do know that FO's have so many more choices over EO's. Since I'm very new to soap & lotion making whch one would you say the scent lingers on more-so?
I am very new myself, so I'll be following this thread. I've only made 3 HP batches of soap myself. I'm still pretty confused about EO's and FO's at this point. The batches I've made, I can smell the scents on the soap, but they don't smell like anything on me. I'd rather have a smell left behind. I'm wondering whether I didn't make it strong enough (didn't use enough EO) or maybe I should use FO's instead.
I do know that FO's have so many more choices over EO's. Since I'm very new to soap & lotion making whch one would you say the scent lingers on more-so?
I also will only use EO's.
I have found quite a few that leave a lingering scent, but i also tend to use more than 3%.
Where did this 3% rule i have read a few times on this forum come from?
Patchouli is an earthy scented EO. The best I can describe it is that it smells like dirt...lol. A good dirt though! It is a base note so it sticks around longer and is considered an anchor due to that. I blend it with orange and it is really popular. People tend to either love it or hate it. Think of the sixties!
If you don't like lemon then you won't like lemongrass. It is a stronger version of lemon and can be quite overpowering.
Before delving into adding in EO's I would recommend lots of reading. People tend to forget that they aren't strictly for scenting and have medicinal properties - all things misused or overused can have repercussions - especially with sensitive skin.
Hey AnitaB! I found a very interesting read and wanted to share with you!
http://www.essentialoils.co.za/blending_fragrances.htm
I think I did two things wrong with my soap batch. Firstly, I only used lemon and geranium EO's. These are top and middle notes, and I had no base note. Secondly, in order to get 3%, I should have used 28 grams. I only added 12 grams of EO's to my soap batch. Live and learn!
It comes from research and knowing the product they are using. Some eo's it is safe to use higher than 3% (but not many) - some are only safe at 1% or less - some are not safe at all. Knowing which ones are which is key to making a safe product.
Anyone making any kind of product should read, research and learn the products they are using so they are safe and the people using the end product they make are safe as well.
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