cinnamon leaf

[honor435]

has anyone used cinnamon? i heard it irratates skin, could i mix w something else?

 

[andreabadgley]

I've used cassia bark, cassia leave, cinnamon leaf, and cinnamon bark EO's in cold and hot process soaps, and I have never had any complaints of irritation. That being said, the maximum amount of cinnamon or cassia EO that I've used in a 4.5 lb batch of soap is probably 0.5 oz. I've never made a pure cinnamon bar - I've always mixed with other EOs.

 

[rszuba]

i put just a bit of cinnamon in with a coffee bar, it turned out great for the kitchen. no irratation.

want to make a chai bar, yumm

 

[IanT]

I've used cassia bark, cassia leave, cinnamon leaf, and cinnamon bark EO's in cold and hot process soaps, and I have never had any complaints of irritation. That being said, the maximum amount of cinnamon or cassia EO that I've used in a 4.5 lb batch of soap is probably 0.5 oz. I've never made a pure cinnamon bar - I've always mixed with other EOs.

I agree , I think its great as long as you dont go overboard with it!

 

[blue hill]

My first batch was with cinnamon EO , but of course i just used only a few drops and then a tsp of ground cinnamon. I didnt know better, just luck i suppose. I just got a soping book from the library and the author says you should use cinnamon leaf and NEVER cinnamon bark EO. Dont know why but ill follow instructions on this one!