Citrus EO's and Liquid Soap

tank7900 · Sep 2, 2013

Hello All!

I hope everyone is having a nice weekend. I have a question regarding Citrus EO's and Liquid soap. When I use citrus EO's with my liquid soap, they always cloud, and even change the consistency of the soap. I was wondering what causes this to happen, and what can I do to make the soap more stable so I can use citrus EO's? Any ideas or suggestions? Thank you in advance!

Happy Soaping,

Tank

Yooper · Sep 2, 2013

It happens to me as well- a perfectly clear liquid soap will turn milky (and stay milky) the second I add orange EO. I decided to only use citrus EOs in soaps in a dispenser that are ok when milky looking, or for shampoos. I think some oils just do this.

kazmi · Sep 2, 2013

Tank, when you say it changes the consistency what does it do - make it thinner, clumpy, or something else? I'm making my first LS this coming weekend and was planning on using a citrus EO but now better re-think my scent. I don't care if it's milky looking as long as it still feels nice in the shower.

tank7900 · Sep 2, 2013

Kazmi,

It usally thins out the soap a good bit. Almost as if it is breaking it down. Still experimenting with Grapefruit, Lime, and Tangerine EO's

kazmi · Sep 3, 2013

Thanks for the heads-up! I'll probably try a little bit to see what happens if I add any citrus EO to a small batch when I get mine done. I'll post back when I do.