Cloudy due to FOs/EOs

[Mommysoaper]

I have been experimenting with liquid soaps for awhile and was wondering what the best way to clear up cloudy liquid soaps would be? I have a recipe that after dilution is crystal clear, but after adding certain FOs or EOs can get cloudy. What's best to use? I have used glycerin as a sequestering agent with minimal results. I know in Failor's book she mentions trying alcohol and a sugar solution as well. I was just wondering what works best for y'all.

 

[lsg]

"Raspberry Dimethicone WS will also help to solubilize essential oils/fragrance oils into surfactant based systems."

http://www.theherbarie.com/Raspberry-Dimethicone-WS.html

 

[Mommysoaper]

Is that what you use lsg? The raspberry dimethicone? Even though my recipe isn't surfactant based? It's just a regular ol' KOH recipe. Willing to give it a try if it works! Does this hinder thickening? Thanks for your help!

 

[lsg]

I don't use it in my liquid soap, but I do love it in my surfactant-based shampoo. Makes my hair feel really good. I don't really know if it would work in your soap, just a guess. I probably wouldn't buy it just to try it for that.

 

[Mommysoaper]

ok. thanks for helping. I guess I'll just have to keep playing around!