MsDammit Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 I am trying to simply melt some MP and add a few EO's, no color, sounds simple eh? Well no matter how much I mix and mix the EO's are not blending in, everytime I check the mold the oils seem to be sitting on top. What am I not doing?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapmom25 Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 I can't speak from experience on this one since I've never used EO's, but a few times I have gotten oil spots if I didn't blend enough. If I see this happening before I pour in the molds (puddles), I simply let the soap sit (I heat in pyrex measuring cups), and let it almost cool, stir like crazy, and then zap again in the microwave.Maybe the soap just wasn't hot enough to blend?Another thought would be to stir with a whisk if the oil is difficult to blend.hth .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsDammit Posted July 11, 2006 Author Share Posted July 11, 2006 Hmmm perhaps that is my problem? I just heat it until it's all melted, are you supposed to heat it to a certain temp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovelyLathers Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 I use lavender eo and a few others all the time with out a problem. I add it to a teas. of castor oil or Jojoba oil before I add it to the m&p. May be you can try that. Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapmom25 Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 Hmmm perhaps that is my problem? I just heat it until it's all melted, are you supposed to heat it to a certain temp?I don't measure temp anymore (used to years ago, but don't feel the need now) so I can't quote numbers. I heat till practically all liquid because I don't have time to do lots of stirring lingering chunks like some tutorials say to do.The "time" will depend on your microwave wattage, but for a 16 oz. pyrex I'll usually set on 90 sec., then stir ~ another 20-30 sec if needed, then add FO and let sit to skim. If I have oil puddles I wait to pour, otherwise, will pour after skim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsDammit Posted July 11, 2006 Author Share Posted July 11, 2006 I use a double boiler to melt it, I tried the microwave before and over zapped it. T/G that was the last of the MP I had cuz me and MP just cannot seem to get along, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sockmonkey Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 Is it possible you could be adding too much EO? Remember, you only use a fraction of EO compared to FO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsDammit Posted July 11, 2006 Author Share Posted July 11, 2006 This is the recipe I used: 1 lb. M&P base 1 oz. liquid shea butter 1/4 TSP Teatree essential oil 1/4 TSP Lavender essential oil 1/4 TSP Lemongrass essential oil 1/4 TSP Eucalyptus essential oil 1/4 TSP Peppermint essential oil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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