TAH Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 (edited) I am planning a charcoal soap and I'd like to scent it but I know that charcoal is often used to deodorize. I have enough trouble with scents fading and don't want to do something really dumb like make scented soap with a natural odor neutralizer. So will the charcoal make my scent fade/disappear? On the other hand the scent I'm thinking of is a tea tree essential oil and it smells pretty strong and medicinal so maybe its the perfect combo Edited January 16, 2016 by TAH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 I haven't had trouble using it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAH Posted January 16, 2016 Author Share Posted January 16, 2016 I haven't had trouble using it.Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 (edited) I've used activated charcoal in several soaps and haven't had trouble with scent fade at all. But, you do need to watch how much you use as too much will product greyish lather. I use no more than 1 tsp PPO. More than that and I get grey lather. It is enough to produce a nice black thou. Others may have different experience but that is what works for me. This is a little off topic but I found that the only way I can work with charcoal was to transfer it to a small wide mouth jar and use a teaspoon to get out what I need. Once its in the jar I have little to no mess. Charcoal wants to drift all over when you open it in a baggie or ziploc bag. When it gets on anything it can create such a mess! Its so light it almost floats. So when you open a bag it poufs out and spreads. Edited January 16, 2016 by Candybee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAH Posted January 17, 2016 Author Share Posted January 17, 2016 Thanks Candybee that was very helpful information. I think I'm going to make the soap tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 By the way-- if you ever do transfer charcoal powder to a jar it's a messy affair. The good news is its a one time messy event whereas if you continue using a bag its always messy. At least it is for me!! Let us know when you make your charcoal soap. I would love to see a pic of it. I should take a pic of my salt bar with charcoal in it. Its white, copper, and black colored. When I get time I will post a pic. (If ever get time!) These days I am so busy getting ready for spring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara AL Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 I use Lavender and tea tree e.o. In mine for facial soaps. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAH Posted January 19, 2016 Author Share Posted January 19, 2016 Thanks everybody. I made it! Used 1 tsp ppo of charcoal and I did add lavender to the tea tree oil like Barbara does. I just don't like the smell of tea tree by itself. I can't wait to cut!! I'll post a picture here for sure. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAH Posted January 21, 2016 Author Share Posted January 21, 2016 Just posting a picture of my charcoal soap. Charcoal, Tea Tree Oil and Lavender Oil. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Oh! That is soooo pretty! Really nice job for your first charcoal soap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAH Posted January 22, 2016 Author Share Posted January 22, 2016 Thanks Candybee. I'm pretty happy about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Just posting a picture of my charcoal soap. Charcoal, Tea Tree Oil and Lavender Oil. Your soap looks very pretty and sometimes that doesn't work with black Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAH Posted January 23, 2016 Author Share Posted January 23, 2016 Thanks Scented. It was really fun making this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara AL Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 How do you like the blend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAH Posted January 26, 2016 Author Share Posted January 26, 2016 How do you like the blend? The blend is amazing! I think its the best one I've done yet. Thanks for sharing that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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