kidsngarden Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 I have never soaped a mint bar except a cucumber mint FO that while heavenly doesn't give a tingle, which is fine for that bar. BUTI want to make a tingley tea tree or spearmint, or some kind of minty thing. If I use EO's will it be minty? If not what should I add and how much PPO? I also would love to make a lotion that was tingley too.I make Goats milk CP.Thanks,Bethany Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountainmadness Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 Peppermint EO will give you a tingle.. I use .5 oz. per lb. of oils. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 Just warn people using your soap. Some tingly soaps can be an unpleasant surprise on bits and pieces. Don't know if it's the case with Peppermint, but I know Menthol can be an issue! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shutterbugg Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 Just warn people using your soap. Some tingly soaps can be an unpleasant surprise on bits and pieces. Don't know if it's the case with Peppermint, but I know Menthol can be an issue!Peppermint does that to!!! Dont ask me how i know!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoapDiva Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 I make a peppermint foot buttah, and it gives people the tingle. I use Peppermint FO. It stimulates blood flow to the surface of the skin, encouraging cell regeneration.I;m thinking of making a soap to match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidsngarden Posted March 5, 2007 Author Share Posted March 5, 2007 So peppermint FO would give the tingle, huh? Thanks for the suggestions!Bethany Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crafty1_AJ Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 Yup, my peppermint eo soap will tingle your more "delicate" skin areas. I never go above .7 oz ppo on that one or it will absolutely ZAP you. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoapDiva Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 Woopsie, that should be EO, no FO. Bad me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 I know peppermint foot cremes and lotions are popular. I put mine in the fridge to get cold. Great in the summer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBE Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 I use Spearmint for the tingly feeling. It smells like Doublemint Gum:drool: I make a Dry Body Scrub with a mixture of Spearmint and Peppermint, and I call it Mint Julep!! Leaves you feeling cool and tingly all over!! Feels fresh!! Just caution people if you use any kind of menthol. I accidentally got soap in my eyes one night with my Mint Julep Soap.... talk about burn your eyeballs!!! LOL I usually caution them to keep it away from mucous membranes... very irritating!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBE Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 Sorry... lol... forgot to add that I use EO's for the Scrub and soap. Not fragrance oils. :embarasse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sugarysweet95 Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 Hi, Just reading this post and am vey curious - would using peppermint FO give a tingley sensation in melt and pour soap, or would it have to be EO???I've only really just begun making soap, so do most of you use EOs for melt and pour soap or FOs??Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwahlton Posted March 10, 2007 Share Posted March 10, 2007 I've tried ones that people say were tingly, but I've never felt it. And I tried Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugenia Posted March 10, 2007 Share Posted March 10, 2007 Hi, Just reading this post and am vey curious - would using peppermint FO give a tingley sensation in melt and pour soap, or would it have to be EO???I've only really just begun making soap, so do most of you use EOs for melt and pour soap or FOs??ThanksI don't think FO will tingle. I love Peppermint EO at .5 oz per lb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alajane Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 Peppermint Ice from KY will definitely tingle! I wasn't expecting it since that was the first soap I ever tried making (M&P) and got a bit of a shock in delicate areas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaydensmom Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 I love using peppermint/Spearmint oils in my soaps but.........as a protection to any soaper using peppermint, spearmint or ginger oils in their soap - you may just want to add a little warning to each label as these oils are not recommended for people with extremely sensitive skin. I also add warning labels on all of my salt scrubs; I suggest they apply the salt scrub before shaving. Ouch.....salt on a razor cut is not good - especially in certain areas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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