SOAPFREAK Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 I have searched everywhere on this site, of course probably not good at it. lol Can someone give me an idea what the percentage of fragrance oil should be per lb. of lotion bar recipe? It's been ages since I have made them. TIA, Kristy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 Generally 0.5-1% depending on the FO (and IFRA rating for the leave on category). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOAPFREAK Posted March 27, 2019 Author Share Posted March 27, 2019 Thanks Shannon, I went ahead and did 5% and can hardly smell it in the product. I had to get busy because I had a deadline. lol 1% sounds like it would be really weak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 13 minutes ago, SOAPFREAK said: Thanks Shannon, I went ahead and did 5% and can hardly smell it in the product. I had to get busy because I had a deadline. lol 1% sounds like it would be really weak. Give it a chance to settle. At 1% many leave ons are overwhelming to those who don’t deal with the aromachemicals daily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shari Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 I have found that like many things it takes time for the scent to blend through and come to it's full potential. I generally scent my lotion bars at 1%-2%. After sitting for a week I find the fragrance strengthens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktaggard Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 I do mine at 4% - 5%. All of my FO and EO are skin safe at that %. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 I always double check the IFRA % notes for leave on products likes lotions and butters for each FO I use by the supplier I bought it from. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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