CBE Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 Question.... and this is kinda stupid.... but believe me, there is a reason behind it. How many oz. per lb do you put in a body butter? Let's say you are doing a 1lb. batch.... is .5 oz. considered alot???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherri in Canada Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 How many ounces of what?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meridith Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 oz per pound of what? FO? if so, I use 1%. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meridith Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 How many ounces of what??Posted at the same time. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBE Posted July 3, 2007 Author Share Posted July 3, 2007 OOPS... my bad. LOL Excuse me. LOL Yes... Fragrance Oil. I guess I am losing my mind!! heheheheI didn't have my coffee yet this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandmaArial Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 OOPS... my bad. LOL Excuse me. LOL Yes... Fragrance Oil. I guess I am losing my mind!! heheheheI didn't have my coffee yet this morning. :laugh2: !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I know that feeling... I say as i stat my third cup and still just starting to function... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinInOR Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 One pound of product is 16 oz, and 1% is .16 oz of fragrance. So your .5 oz is about 3%. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBE Posted July 3, 2007 Author Share Posted July 3, 2007 So... is 3% considered a high amount of FO in a 1lb. batch of product? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandmaArial Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 All of the FOs I've looked at say 3% to 5% for CP, but for my first batch I only used 2% (Crafter's Choice "Clean Laundry") and I can't stand it it's so strong. That'swhy I started useing infused oils. I have since read some reviews on the FO i used and seems it's particulary strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBE Posted July 4, 2007 Author Share Posted July 4, 2007 All of the FOs I've looked at say 3% to 5% for CP, but for my first batch I only used 2% (Crafter's Choice "Clean Laundry") and I can't stand it it's so strong. That'swhy I started useing infused oils. I have since read some reviews on the FO i used and seems it's particulary strong.Grandma... if you don't like harsh smells, ya need to try Cashmere and Pearls from Backwoods. It's a very light scent. Smells VERY feminine. I love it in body cream. I usually use 1 oz pp in CP... but for body butter... I was just wondering if .5 oz of FO pp of body butter was considered too much for some people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meridith Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 I typically stay at 1% since I don't want my B&B to be overpowering. To me, 3% would generally be too strong. Its funny since I love my candles strong but not my B&B. Body scents in my opinion should be subtle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandmaArial Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 OK... my coffee wore off... you weren't talking about CP but butter... of course, you have the fragrence down in yu CP... I'm the one who hasn't figured that out yet!Hmmm... is it to late to drink a pot of coffee? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBE Posted July 4, 2007 Author Share Posted July 4, 2007 OK... my coffee wore off... you weren't talking about CP but butter... of course, you have the fragrence down in yu CP... I'm the one who hasn't figured that out yet!Hmmm... is it to late to drink a pot of coffee?Nah... it ain't too late... LOL I can drink a pot at 10:00 at night! LOL Of course I'd be up till 3am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBE Posted July 4, 2007 Author Share Posted July 4, 2007 I typically stay at 1% since I don't want my B&B to be overpowering. To me, 3% would generally be too strong. Its funny since I love my candles strong but not my B&B. Body scents in my opinion should be subtle.I think I will start everything over... I've never flubbed a body butter in my life... well, on purpose I did... LOL...being a mad scientist and all... LOL I think I will take some of the batch out the bowl, and add more shea and oils. You think that will cut the fragrance down quite a bit? I think I'll try!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugenia Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 It really depends on what fragrance it is, and just how strong or overpowering it might be. I'd just chalk it up to experience and stick to 1% next time.e Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meridith Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 I agree with eugenia that it depends on the fragrance - that is why I say typically use 1% and can go to 2% with very light FOs but more often than not, I don't. I can not think of any fo I use at 3%. Adding more shea and oils to your mixture might tone down but more than likely, IME, I end up with a larger batch of butter that isn't that amount that I wanted. I have so many tubs (more than I need or want) of my experiments around the house for family use. Thank goodness for the animals they have fur or they would have it used on them just to use it all up. LOL I would start over with a new batch and stick to 1%. But it is so much fun to play, experiment and learn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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