Kymber Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 I made soap yesterday using a Lemongrass FO. I always add my fragrance to my oils ... so when I added the lye it went from liquid to solid in 3 seconds. Holy crap...first time I have seen that happen. Anyway I threw it on a super low burner on the stove and proceeded to heat it and cook it down to a transparent looking glob of mashed potatoes. I then poured it into a mold. Since this has never happened before and I have never done this before....would that be similar to HP? OR more like rebatch...LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel91805 Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 ....would that be similar to HP? OR more like rebatch...LOLYes.I'm not sure where the deliniation is. If you get soap, and it cures....is it then rebatch? Like I had Peak's Ocean do cottage cheese on me. I got it in the mold and the next day I cut it into bars. The second day it started weeping lye..... ....so I chunked it up and HP'd it in the crockpot. So, was that HP or a rebatch? I'm sure your soap is fine. I've not used Lemongrass FO, but I've used EO and had plenty of time to work....just for future reference.Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kymber Posted January 3, 2008 Author Share Posted January 3, 2008 Thanks Donna!Did the Lemongrass EO stick well? I have thought about buying the EO and trying that but afraid it will lose it's scent. I haven't worked with EO's in soap much at all but have that on my to do list this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 Lemongrass EO sticks like crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel91805 Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 Thanks Donna!Did the Lemongrass EO stick well? I have thought about buying the EO and trying that but afraid it will lose it's scent. I haven't worked with EO's in soap much at all but have that on my to do list this year.It sure does! A bit too well....hehe (read that as: I put a bit too much in my first batch!). I use it in my kitchen soaps and it's great. I was using the EO from Soaper Supplies (she's about 4 miles from my house) but recently got some from Essential Oil University....and it ROCKS OOB. Haven't soaped it yet. Maybe this weekend....Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 I mix lemongrass and litsea and that scent barely fades after 6 months. For lemongrass, go for EO but be aware that citrus eo's can be photosensitizing. I only use it in wash off applications Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidsngarden Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 Carrie,I was under the impression that lemongrass is not a citrus, therefore not photosensitizing. I think it is a green plant...Bethany Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tall Blonde Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Carrie,I was under the impression that lemongrass is not a citrus, therefore not photosensitizing. I think it is a green plant...BethanyFrom what I've read it is considered non-toxic, but can cause some skin sensitivity. I've found it to be an extremely strong eo, so I try to use a minimum amount and cut it with vanilla. I'm not that crazy about it, but it's one of my best sellers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Sorry, that should have been 2 sentences. For lemongrass go with the EO. Citrus EO's can be photosensitizing. The Litsea Cubeba that I use with it is a citrus EO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinInOR Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Actually, both lemongrass and litsea aren't citrus, so their photosensitizing elements are very small - no where near true citrus (bergamot, lemon, lime, orange) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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