Pepperi Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 Do I need to dilute essential oils when adding to olive oil soap. I was rebatching some castile soap and added ground calendula and ground lavender. I also added some Lavender essential oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carriegsxr6 Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 No you dont need to dilute it, but I would definatley add much less then you would in an original batch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepperi Posted April 18, 2007 Author Share Posted April 18, 2007 Thanks for your response. I only added 10 drops of lavender eo in a 2 1/2 lb batch was that too much? I'm not going to sell this batch was just experimenting for my own use. I'm not sure if I really like castile but it was fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady_Sudz Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 hehe.. Have fun!!!! It sounds great!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheilaW Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 I usually add .5 oz eo per lb of oils for a fresh batch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepperi Posted April 19, 2007 Author Share Posted April 19, 2007 Great ty sheila Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carriegsxr6 Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 I usually add .5 oz eo per lb of oils for a fresh batch.So do I when making fresh soap, but she is rebatching, which is pretty much like M&P.So i belive she would use a lot less since it wont be diluted or burned off during the soaping process. It would stay much more potent.does this sound right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepperi Posted April 20, 2007 Author Share Posted April 20, 2007 Well to rebatch does take a little bit more work than mp but I understand about not adding too much to it! Thanks guys:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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