momof4kids Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 Is there a certain amount of FO you are not supposed to exceed when using it in B&B Products or is it ok to use as much as you want? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinInOR Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 For CP, even though it's a rinse off product, you'll find that using too much will just turn your batch to mush. Not only that, but fragrances are the number 1 skin irritating/allergy factor, so too much isn't good. The max I've seen in CP soap is 1 oz per pound of oil. When I do facial products I stick to 1% or less. Lotions I scent about the same - 1%. If you're using a lotion base there will be a recommended amount of additive to use that you can't go over - check with the vendor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momof4kids Posted August 30, 2006 Author Share Posted August 30, 2006 Thanks! What about m & p is it about the same as CP? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pamperme Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Thanks! What about m & p is it about the same as CP?1 Tablespoon per # as well or you may not have good lather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momof4kids Posted August 31, 2006 Author Share Posted August 31, 2006 Thanks! So to much just effects the lather and it's not deadly? I just don't want to make someone sick by putting to much fragrance in the products. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linnyeg Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 As Robin stated, too much fo can be a skin irritant. So while it's probably not deadly, you could give someone a nasty rash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smacky Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Always follow the usage rate on the site you got it from! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam W Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 YES, you can get too much FO. If I get too much, then it absorbes thru my skin and I get a really nasty chemical taste in my mouth....makes one feel really crappy for a while. Some carrier oils can draw the FOs right into the blood stream. So, I'd suggest you stay within the recommended usage to be on the safe side. If you're using the soap for your own personal use, then you can do whatever you want but if you're giving them to family/friends, use caution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapermom Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 when I have added to much to MP or lotion I have gotten no visable skin reaction but had burning and itching on skin... not pleasant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodle Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 I have never had any irritations at all when I have added too much FO to MP soap. However, if you add too much FO to MP, not only will the lather be poor, but you may have a "rubber" bar of soap that disappears in half the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momof4kids Posted September 1, 2006 Author Share Posted September 1, 2006 Thanks for everyones help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luci Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 Thanks! What about m & p is it about the same as CP?I used over 6X too much fo in a goat milk M&P. It was STRONG, but I'm using it. The lather is still great, no skin irritation, etc. It's just very strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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