bayougirl Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Hi all,I made a batch of soap with Doublemint (I add the f/o to the oils before lye/water) and it took forever to trace. This was a recipe I've used alot and I never have had it happen like that before. Then today I did some salt bars and used Peppermint e/o and the same thing happened. Is this something that happens with mint f/o's and should I just adjust and add them to the batch after reaching trace? TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 I can't associate it with the mint type FOs or EOs I've used seriously. Maybe trying your soap oils a little hotter. It has been taking longer for me at RTCP to reach trace and I find myself having to stick blend longer to get it to go. Are you discounting water at all? If not, try it then. I've used Polar Express from SS (which has mint in it) and can be leisurely around it. I've used patch and mint EOs together and it was still pretty leisurely to do. Trying to think if I've done other mints, but none come to mind. I want to try a lav and mint, but again, lav is still going to move slowly for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayougirl Posted March 31, 2010 Author Share Posted March 31, 2010 I generally mix my soap at around 90-100 degrees, I try to keep the oil and lye/water around the same temp. I'll have to keep an eye out the next time I use mint and maybe I'll change when I add it to see if it makes a difference. I made 2 batches of salt bars today and the Mint one took alot longer to trace, the other one, Creamsicle, mixed just fine. Thanks for the reply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitn Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 I haven't noticed mint slowing the trace down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meridith Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Mints have always moved quick for me and the recipe I normally use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuminousBoutique Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 (edited) I'm going to be using peppermint in a few days... I'll let you know if it moves quicker or slower for me... get at least another answer on this. Edited March 31, 2010 by LuminousBoutique Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
van_yulay Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 It is probably the menthol vapers in the mint. It might be high. When I make my msm creams with menthol it takes twices as long as the reg lotion. I think this is because it keeps the surface tention open. But that is just a guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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