EarthScents Posted September 30, 2006 Share Posted September 30, 2006 Hello everyone. I wanted to thank everyone for all their wonderful posts as they have been very helpful to a NEWBIE! I am going to attempt my first batch of hp this weekend and feel pretty good so far with the instructions. I just have a question about essential oils...when is the best time to add them? I have made m&p a couple of times and don't feel my fragrance is strong enough. I have ruled out the burning ? of how much to put in per # of soap, I have even put in a little more. But I am wondering if it could be "burning off" as can happen with making candles or I am just an idiot and don't know what I am doing. I normally add the fo right before pouring and make sure it is mixed good. The soap I have made smells great and you can smell it when you are using it. But I want to be able to also smell it on me after I am done using it and the smell just doesn't stay with me. Sorry if this is a dumb ? but as of now, this is the only major problem, knock on wood, that I have encountered. Sorry for the length of this posting but I felt the need to ramble on and get this off my chest with you all who hopefully understand my problem and/or could offer some advice. Thanks to you all who have been extremely helpful to me! Also, I believe I am using good, strong eo's. Maybe suggestions for good eo's also would be helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugenia Posted September 30, 2006 Share Posted September 30, 2006 The scent is not going to linger on your skin for hours. Typically, you can smell the bar dry and the scent wakes up when it gets wet. I use 3/4 to 1 oz per lb of oils. For HP, add the FO after the cook (last step).HTH,e Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarthScents Posted September 30, 2006 Author Share Posted September 30, 2006 Thanks for your reply...wish me luck. I guess a few batches under my belt will help me work the kinks out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny Posted September 30, 2006 Share Posted September 30, 2006 Welcome to the boards! We have a few experts on M&P, and I'm sure they'll be able to guide you in your usage. Which EO's are you using? That might be able to help them determine how much you can safely use, as each one is different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crafty1_AJ Posted September 30, 2006 Share Posted September 30, 2006 Patchouli eo is about the only one with any lingering scent after bathing, IME. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarthScents Posted September 30, 2006 Author Share Posted September 30, 2006 Hello Bunny! I am using eo's from NuScents. They have a good, strong fragrance. I bought eo's and regular fo's from them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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