When to add FO?

[Morganst]

Does the majority add FO after trace? I read somewhere today that you can add fragrance to the lye solution - I've never heard of that. I've always added my fragrance oils post-trace.

Is this something new or have I been living under a rock?

Thanks

Sharon

[Meridith]

You can add it at trace or with your oils and butters. It helps to add it with your oils and butters if you are soaping a difficult one (and soap cool). I do it either way depending on my recipe and FO I am using.

[Morganst]

hmmmm.....i'll have to try it and see what's the difference. So you don't lose anything (scent-wise) by adding pre-trace?

Thanks for answering my hundred questions

S

[CareBear]

I add mine to the oils - that way I make sure it's well incorporated, which can be important if you have an FO that makes the soap thicken really fast. Plus I don't forget it in the fun of the swirl!

ETA - if the FO discolors the soap and I want a swirl without that - then I can't add it to the oils and add it after I pull out the soap for the swirl (very light trace, or even at emulsification).

[cindym]

I always add my fo to the oils. Even the easy ones. I masterbatch and mix the lye the night before and soap at RT.

[SueH]

I've always add my FO at trace, maybe I'll try adding to the oils.

[ExtasyPunq]

I always add it to the oils so i don't end up with a super thick mess that is possible if added after trace.