AnnieD Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 I have several soaps that are wrapped in saran wrap and then in cello bags with ties. How long will the retain their scent? I got overly ambitious with Halloween soaps and don't want them to go to waste.:smiley2: Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 The soap can last for months or even a year or two. The scent may or may not. Unfortunately the only way to find out is save a bar for several weeks, months, etc. to find out if it lasts.Then sometimes the outer layer will lose scent. Then when you was with it the scent may come out. But again, it depends on the oil as some last longer than others.I have a gingerbread scent that only lasts for a couple months and a pine scent that lasts for months and months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieD Posted October 14, 2011 Author Share Posted October 14, 2011 Thanks, Candybee. I'll just check them in a few months. If anything, I tend to go light on the fragrances as I don't like heavy scent myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitn Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 I hope they last for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieD Posted October 15, 2011 Author Share Posted October 15, 2011 Thanks, Kitn! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 You can always remelt your soaps too. I do that all the time. I never waste M&P. Just remelt and make a new soapie!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieD Posted October 16, 2011 Author Share Posted October 16, 2011 I thought about that. Most of them are orange and have Halloween embeds in them. Hmmmm.....Maybe orange/clove for Christmas?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 (edited) ...or cranberry orange Edited October 17, 2011 by Candybee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodle Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 I agree about melting down the soaps again. You can mix orange with A LOT. Cinnamon also goes great with orange. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnvyCandles Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 As far as remelting, the soap is only temporarily heated in the microwave, I assume this does not really zap scent? Do you incorporate more FO? I have some FUGLY fish embed soaps that I was not sure what to do with... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodle Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 I forgot to mention that cello wrap is better than saran warp as far as retaining scent longer over time. The saran will stretch over time and in some cases actually adhere to the soap. I am guessing this is because of moisture build up. I don't really know exactly why. Sometimes I wonder if the saran is actually sucking out the scent. LOL! I think you should get that saran wrap off if you plan on preserving the soap longer. If you are only going to keep them for a month or so before remelting, then you are fine leaving the saran on. You also should store the soaps well.You can change the color. If the soaps are orange and you add red, you can achieve a lovely rose peach color that is wonderful for a variety of scents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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