gloworm Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 Where do you gals recommend getting EO's at the best price for quality product? Was going to get at WSP then checked prices and they were almot twice the price as some other suppliers. On the other hand I don't want inferior Oil either so what do you all think??Glo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunshineSundries Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 I get my oils from Essential Oil University ( essentialoils.org ). I get grade 2 (or sometimes better) for the majority of my stuff but if you are just making soap, you can get away with the grade 1. I make massage oils and I am an amature aromatherapist so I get the higher grade oils for those purposes. I just can't see the reason for having two grades of the same oil in my shop taking up room for more oils! The cost usually balances out in the long run (buying bulk and only having to purchase one bottle instead of two helps more than ya think!). They also have good customer service and fast shipping to go along with their reasonable prices (at least I think they are!). HTH!Life & Light!Tish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carriegsxr6 Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 MMS has a great selection of EO's and they arent too pricey either. I use them in CP soap and they hold great. For a 2lb batch of soap I use 2 - 3 tablespoons of EO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gloworm Posted October 16, 2006 Author Share Posted October 16, 2006 Thanks girls. I maybe am too heavy handed with my EO's. I was using more than 2-3 tbls per 2 #. Is this the amount most use? I hope so, mine will be lasting me longer LOL. I haven't done a great many EO soaps but I haven't noticed they were overly scented with my increased amounts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carriegsxr6 Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 It depends on what type of EO you are using, lemon or mint EOs are way too stong to be using more than .5oz pp. That is just my opinion. I am sure someone else here may chime in and say they use a full oz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gloworm Posted October 22, 2006 Author Share Posted October 22, 2006 Ok what does anyone think of Royal Aromatics for EO's. They were recommended to me and the prices are definitely quite good. How about quality?? Anyone use them?Glo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 The BEST quality is from Essential Oil University.......best price and best quality don't always go together!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mystical_angel1219 Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 Essential Oil University is the best, I will add that once again... LOL!But I have used oils from The Sage with great results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindym Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 Get samples from RA, I use their Lavender Abrialus, sp and it is great holds well an is not medicinal at all. Carrie is the one I deal with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stacien Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 EO's tend to be like FO's they are all different weights. You don't want to use too much in B&B products or else you could cause irritation with some EO's. Speariment, Peppermint and Eucalyptus can irritate if too concentrated. I believe with CP soaps its equivalent to candles because of the chemical reation with the lye. Weighed at 1 ounce per pound I usually use 1 ounce per 3-4 pounds and have had no problems depending on the oil. I thought I noticed that MP uses even less because its already stabilized chemically. You should be weighing your oils. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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