SatinDucky Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 Anyone have any suggestions as what to scent a soap made with calendula petals? I'm drawing a complete blank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindym Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 Chamomile Lemon or something citrus? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CranberryGirl Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 just a guess.. what about a honey or soft vanilla???Tara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tatortot Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 Chamomile is nice or how about sunflowers? Gina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairieannie Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 I would use an EO or EO blend. Maybe a relaxation blend? Tea tree? Or maybe White tea and ginger if you don't want to go EO. Calendula is known for it's antiseptic, pain relieving and anti-inflamatory properties and when used medicinally is also a wonderful skin healing and soothing herb if that helps at all. Good Luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniedb Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 My first thought was chamomile EO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlc26 Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 In the soap swap I got a bar scented with lemon something and it had calendula petals. It was very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted December 7, 2005 Author Share Posted December 7, 2005 Grrr.. don't know what key I hit but it posted in the middle of typing... LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted December 7, 2005 Author Share Posted December 7, 2005 I have a few EOs. One of them is Tea Tree. No chamomile though. I have dried chamomile flowers, but making a tea with them, I don't think any scent would come through. I'd like to put some of the calendula petals on top. Maybe mix them in the soap and put the chamomole flowers on top...lolThe other EO's I have are Euclyptus, spearmint(but I'm making a spearmint soap too), Anise and Lemongrass... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairieannie Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 ohhhhhhhh Lemongrass...do that one..I bet you'd be happy with the result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted December 7, 2005 Author Share Posted December 7, 2005 ohhhhhhhh Lemongrass...do that one..I bet you'd be happy with the result.Just by itself? Or with the tea tree?Just dawned on me. I've never even untaped the bottle, so I have no clue what it smells like. Probably why it never occured to me...LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairieannie Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 I would do it by itself..tea tree is a pretty distinctive strong smelling oil. But then again, I've never mixed the two, so ya never know... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted December 7, 2005 Author Share Posted December 7, 2005 I'll keep it in mind. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountainmadness Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 I am not sure what kind of soap you are using- I did a see a really cool clear M&P with calendula in it. It was scented cantaloupe.... the calendula looked like shavings of cantaloupe in it....Just a summer idea for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted December 7, 2005 Author Share Posted December 7, 2005 It's for CP, but thanks anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirloomoriginals Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 I have a baby bath that is Lavendar and Chammomile. once I get some time, I want to try some either CP or HP with that combo. I will probably use Lavender EO, but I do have some lavendar buds and some dried chammomile!Steph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michi Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 OMG how funny that you should ask about the calendula petals, I have a whole pound of them, and was trying to think what scent to use with them also. I have a lot of EO samples and I was thinking either camomille although this is very mild smelling, or one of the blends I have.The color of the petals (orange/yellow) kind of lends itself to a citrus scent I would think, so the lemongrass would be great.Tea tree oil is STRONG, go smell it girl, it's magic stuff (anteseptic properties) but it's kind of got a "dirt" scent to ME. It's supposed to be GREAT for helping with pimples. Anyway, I can't wait to try out my calendula petals, they are so very pretty.BTW- I also have TONS of yarrow flowers and eucalyptus leaves that I have NO idea what to do with!! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted December 9, 2005 Author Share Posted December 9, 2005 BTW- I also have TONS of yarrow flowers and eucalyptus leaves that I have NO idea what to do with!! LOLDo those turn brown? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michi Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 Turn brown when you use them or when they are dried? The eucalyptus leaves are a faded green color and the yarrow are a natural color (goldish brown I guess).I guess I'm not sure what you're asking.So did you smell yout TTO yet? What do you think? It's strong huh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted December 9, 2005 Author Share Posted December 9, 2005 I meant turn brown with cp. I try to stick to the very few that don't and always hoping to find more Yep, and boy is it strong. Not sure if I like it or not... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jodilock Posted January 14, 2006 Share Posted January 14, 2006 I think honey scent would be great! I buy a honey & calendula lotion from kiss my face and love the smell (so does my husband :smiley2:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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