Darbla Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 (edited) I have a friend who loves a specific scent I have, so I'm thinking when I make her Christmas batch I'll make a huge batch at once to carry over to Valentine's Day and her birthday in March. Will m&p bars lose their scent or dry out or warp over that period of time? I'll wrap them in Saran wrap first, then wax paper, then store them in plastic boxes to keep as much moisture out as possible. Also I use goat milk in my soaps so what is the chance of that spoiling and causing problems?Part of the reason I want to do a huge batch is to use up the can of goats milk when I open it, and not have to throw it out like the last one. And using up my supplies in general to get rid of them. Edited November 11, 2012 by Darbla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacktieaffair Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 (edited) Darbla, I can only speak for myself and for the recipe I used ( prarieannie's gm mp in the mp recipe thread)I made some, back in Feb. , wrapped it in Wal Mart professional type saran wrap, nothing else. It's sitting now, and has been, on an open shelf, since the day I made it and wrapped it. I opened a bar about a week ago to start using, and it is even better lather wise and scent wise as it was the day I made it.I have no scent loss, no moisture problems.Between the recipe, and the wrap, if it can handle the crazy humidity and temps of Tn and south Alabama ( we had the windows and doors open most of the summer so it was NOT in a controlled environment) I'd be willing to say that, at least in my case, all's good! Edited November 11, 2012 by blacktieaffair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B@BlissStreet Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 I freeze my GM in 1 oz ellipso cups and store it in the freezer for months; just pull out enough for the size batch I am doing. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmc Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 I freeze my GM in 1 oz ellipso cups and store it in the freezer for months; just pull out enough for the size batch I am doing. HTH Great tip...thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitn Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 it should be just fine if it is well wrapped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapbuddy Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 I use ziploc bags. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DebM Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 I have been testing long term storage, but can't say about GM that's been added to the base. Synthetic fragrances or EO blends can alter over time. That said I have a couple bars at 3 yrs and 2 yrs still in my closet - wrapped in saran wrap then stuck in a zip lock. "Straight" EO still smells good although a little weaker. I do not color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carol k Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 I store mine in polypro bags. They smell the same as when I first made them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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