kinipela Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 I have a few ideas for some M&P I want to try that involve spices. Do they actually add any scent to the soap? Like nutmeg, cinnamon, etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairieannie Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 I have a few ideas for some M&P I want to try that involve spices. Do they actually add any scent to the soap? Like nutmeg, cinnamon, etc?I've not used nutmeg, but cinnamon didn't add any noticeable scent to my soap when I used it for coloring/speckling. HTH a little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinipela Posted September 12, 2007 Author Share Posted September 12, 2007 It helps, thanks. That takes care of one idea, oh well, no big deal But sounds like something I'd like to try still anyways, just have to remember it's for looks only... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovelyLathers Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 I have added them and did not notice the scent coming through. Be careful how much you add especially the cinnamon as it can be irritating to the skin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 I have added them and did not notice the scent coming through. Be careful how much you add especially the cinnamon as it can be irritating to the skin.Especially the more...sensitive parts...:tiptoe: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairieannie Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 Especially the more...sensitive parts...:tiptoe:Yes! As someone from this board so eloquently put it once, the "Picnic Area" :laugh2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 I hadn't seen that, thanks for the picture... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinipela Posted September 13, 2007 Author Share Posted September 13, 2007 I have added them and did not notice the scent coming through. Be careful how much you add especially the cinnamon as it can be irritating to the skin.I thought that was just cinnamon oil, not straight ground cinnamon powder? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinipela Posted September 13, 2007 Author Share Posted September 13, 2007 Yes! As someone from this board so eloquently put it once, the "Picnic Area" :laugh2: One of my equine professors in college called it the "naughty bits". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 I sometimes use ground cinnamon but not too much. Adds a nice texture. I have added nutmeg too but it can be scratchy so you want to add ground nutmeg very sparingly. I haven't noticed any spicey smell from either. Next I want to try adding cocoa powder but my local grocers only has the hot cocoa mix. I was looking for the old fashioned unsweetened cocoa powder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blazerina Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 I think it is because, if you add it into your soap, you have to realize- it's encapsualated. And then as it is exposed with use, it's wet. Opposed to an oil form (FO, EO, etc)- that you actually blend to be the base of the soap it's self. There is not enough saturation with this method either. You can't really sprinkle 30 grains of cinnamon into the palm of your hand and smell it. It has to be the whole bottle. Also, any kind of air exposure will quickly kill any scent you might be able to get from just topping the soap with the dried spice or herb. Only the super freshest will keep a scent for any amount of time. They are beautiful and creative additions either way though. But that's my theory why this doesn't really work. I realize that you are probably asking because you want to only need to use the natural items- but otherwise, it would be one beautiful soap if you added a spice for visual effect, and scented it with that spices namesake fo. It would come across as the 'real thing' so to speak. But again, if you are going for 'natural'- that wouldn't fly, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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