Candybee Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Tomorrow I am planning to try out a couple new EOs I got-- spearmint and rosemary. Anybody know a good blend for the two? Should I use 50/50% or split them differently. Can't tell OOB if one is stronger than the other. Also, should I add anything to sweeten or mellow it out? Trying to get an idea of a good blend. I would like a slightly sweet minty herbal blend. The spearmint smells so good OOB!I already tried the spearmint last week mixing it with eucalyptus EO and yowzer! its an awesome CP soap and my new favorite. I should take some pics as it came out really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Candybee the Rosemary is VERY strong, so I would start with 1 part Rosemary to 2 parts Spearmint and go from there. If you do 50/50 the rosemary will overpower your spearmint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara AL Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Yes Rosemary is very strong I do 3 parts Spearmint to 1 part Rosemary.I also do one that is 3 parts Spearmint to one part Patchouli. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted September 2, 2013 Author Share Posted September 2, 2013 Thanks for the tips on how much rosemary to use. Anything else you add to the blend you like? What about a little lavender or chamomile? Will they make a nice blend? I mostly want an herbal mint but am thinking a touch of floral might work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonshine Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Lavender blends amazing with spearmint and rosemaryI also love Lemongrass with the 2 but like the rosemary it's super strong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted September 2, 2013 Author Share Posted September 2, 2013 Lavender blends amazing with spearmint and rosemaryI also love Lemongrass with the 2 but like the rosemary it's super strongOooooh! I have both these EOs. I will try up a little blend first to see how I like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted September 3, 2013 Author Share Posted September 3, 2013 I ended up blending it with a little chamomile FO. I used 3 parts spearmint and one part rosemary EOs for half of the scent, and the other half was SPL's Blue Chamomile.Its curing right now. I can really smell the spearmint and the rosemary is so mellow but there. My guess about blending with the blue chamomile paid off. It smells heavenly. Now just waiting to see how it holds out after a good long cure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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