EmpressC Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 Another newbie question. I want to buy some lavender for use in soaps (and candles too). Is there any particular kind that is what is normally used? Here are the different ones I've heard about:Lavender 40/42Lavender AustralianLavender BarremeLavender BulgarianLavender CroatianLavender FrenchLavender Mont BlancLavender PopulationThis is too confusing! Help!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 I use the Bulgarian Lavender from MMS but have heard others say the 40/42 is good in soap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carriegsxr6 Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 I use Lavender 40/42 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sudsnwicks Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 I use the 40/42 for both soap and B&B and like it a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountainmadness Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 I have always used the French Lavender. I have also heard good things about the 40/42. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beau's mama Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 What's the difference between the different kinds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinInOR Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 Lavenders vary *tremendously* in scent and in their chemical makeup. Even from year to year. Bulgarian smells sweeter to me. 40/45 is blended specifically to have standardized components. I use Bulgarian or Provence. In candles I use a blend of FO and EO, and sometimes use Lavendin hybrid instead of a lavender variety (more medicinal but sticks better)You really have to try different suppliers until you find something you like, since there's such a range. Bulgarian from one supplier can smell completely different than Bulgarian from another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asheebeans Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 I use the 40/42 from Lebermuth and at .5 oz per lb of oils it is super strong in CP!!! LOVE the stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josie1091 Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 Lavender Fields from Oregon Trails smells just like the plant. No soapy smell. It is very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marilyna Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 I use Lavendin Grosso. $10.70 a pound at Royal Aromatics! And it smells really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoapLady Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 I use Lavadin Grosso as well. It's great in soap and very inexpensive. Just remember to use a scent anchor so it will stick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmpressC Posted March 12, 2007 Author Share Posted March 12, 2007 I use Lavadin Grosso as well. It's great in soap and very inexpensive. Just remember to use a scent anchor so it will stick!What's a "scent anchor"??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asheebeans Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 I use the 40/42 from Lebermuth and it is awesome!!! I only use .5 oz ppo and it practically runs me out of the house. Great stuff, I highly recommend it!Edited to add: Oh, what a nitwit! I just realized I posted twice to the same thread! Well, 40/42 is THAT GOOD!! heehee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmpressC Posted March 12, 2007 Author Share Posted March 12, 2007 Hey asheebeans, since you posted perhaps you can help me out. Does your scent last? I made some cute li'l m&p with lavender eo and the scent has faded considerably...I don't even think it's been a week yet! That's why I was asking about the "anchor scent." How does yours hold up? If your's lasts, perhaps I need to give your supplier a try (must be good since you posted twice!! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorrie Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 Hey asheebeans, since you posted perhaps you can help me out. Does your scent last? I made some cute li'l m&p with lavender eo and the scent has faded considerably...I don't even think it's been a week yet! That's why I was asking about the "anchor scent." How does yours hold up? If your's lasts, perhaps I need to give your supplier a try (must be good since you posted twice!! )I use the 40/42 and I made some in cp a month ago and it is still strong. What kind of Mp are you using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmpressC Posted March 12, 2007 Author Share Posted March 12, 2007 I used SFIC goat's milk and SFIC clear (it was layered), both scented with 1tsp pp of Lavender 40/42. It was extremely strong when I mixed it and for a day or two after...but I sniffed it today and could barely smell anything! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sudsnwicks Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 EmpressC, 1 tsp works out to be less than 0.2 oz pp, so that is why it was too weak after your soap was cured. I usually use about 3 times that much and the scent stays strong for a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmpressC Posted March 13, 2007 Author Share Posted March 13, 2007 EmpressC, 1 tsp works out to be less than 0.2 oz pp, so that is why it was too weak after your soap was cured. I usually use about 3 times that much and the scent stays strong for a long time.OK. I used such a small amount because I read that you need far less than fo equivalent....like only a tsp...maybe it should have been a tbsp. Not sure now. I didn't want to make it too strong and end up irritating the skin. I'll try again at 1tbsp to see how that works out. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sudsnwicks Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 I would use 1-2 tbs pp. 1 tbs weighs approximately 0.3-0.4 oz depending on how full to the brim you fill it. I would say that 0.5 oz pp is a good starting point, which is still less than what you would use for an FO normally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmpressC Posted March 13, 2007 Author Share Posted March 13, 2007 I would use 1-2 tbs pp. 1 tbs weighs approximately 0.3-0.4 oz depending on how full to the brim you fill it. I would say that 0.5 oz pp is a good starting point, which is still less than what you would use for an FO normally.Really? :embarasse I've been using .5 oz per pound of FO, which is why I thought I should be using so much less EO. LOL!I thought typical usage rates for FO in soap was 3%. That's .48oz. Are people really going higher than that?? I'm afraid that would melt my skin off! LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sudsnwicks Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 It also does depends on the EO. I use them anywhere from 0.3 oz pp to 0.7 oz pp for most EOs. For lavender you could use 0.5 oz as a starting point and see how you like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sudsnwicks Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 EmpressC, I forgot to mention yesterday that for leave-on products you do need to use less EO than FO, usually about 1/2 will do. For soap the reduction isn't quite as much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmpressC Posted March 13, 2007 Author Share Posted March 13, 2007 Thanks for the tips, sudsnwicks. I have to remember to make that differentiation from "leave-on" versus "rinse-off" products. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asheebeans Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 Hey asheebeans, since you posted perhaps you can help me out. Does your scent last? I made some cute li'l m&p with lavender eo and the scent has faded considerably...I don't even think it's been a week yet! That's why I was asking about the "anchor scent." How does yours hold up? If your's lasts, perhaps I need to give your supplier a try (must be good since you posted twice!! )Hi there! I use the 40/42 Lavender EO from Lebermuth. It's great stuff! I use 0.5 oz. ppo and it is super strong! I highly recommend it. The scent sticks wonderfully in CP. Maybe you can get someone who is ordering from there to order the essential oil for you, to beat the minimum order, then they can ship it you. I haven't made CP since December and the batch of lavender that I made still smells as strong as the day I made it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmpressC Posted March 13, 2007 Author Share Posted March 13, 2007 Thanx for the info, asheebeans. I just checked their site and I see they have a pretty high minimum order. I know I won't need to place an order that big. Darn!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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