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Can I use a higher percentage of EO to account for the added weight of the salt? I used one ounce EO per pound of oil weight and then just added 75% sea salt. But could I have used 1.5 ounce or more of EO? I like a strongly scented soap but want to remain safe.

I read that coconut is comedogenic. It is rated a 4 out of 5 on the scale. See link. I am also going to try and formulate a facial bar for myself. https://www.beneficialbotanicals.com/facts-figures/comedogenic-rating.html

How do you add them? at trace and just stir in or mix with something first?

Thanks for the replys. buying a bar to try it out first is a great idea.

I never tried one. What is the allure? Trying to decide if I want to invest time and material in making a batch.

Robert, I dont know you or your personality, but I recall reading the post where you were told to tone it down and stop being rude. I remember thinking what in the heck is this other person talking about. I didnt read that post of yours as rude. It was a bit odd.

Thank ya'll for the responses. PPO is was I was inclined to do as well, but then I saw a Brambleberry video that said per pound of finished product and it confused me. I also just recieved Ann Marie's new book (which is lovely by the way) and it said per pound of soap. Not PPO or even finished...

In reference to amount of scent to use, I have seen people state that they use whatever % that they use per pound of oil and I have seen others state that they use the % per pound of finished product. What do you think? Is there a right or wrong? I am fairly new to soapmaking (approximately 6...