Does lemongrass EO overheat easy?

[cmzaha]

This was my last batch that overheated and got pockets. I ended up rebatching which made me sad since it was such a pretty swirl but the finished bars are really nice. Only the yellow parts overheated and the consensus is the carrot puree I added was the cause.

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I cannot be sure what is overheating for you, but I have never had carrot overhear. One soap I make is carrot juice, puree and carrot infused sunflower oil. Btw if you add in some litsea to your lemongrass it will help anchor the lemongrass in your soap and the fragrance will last much longer. Bergamot will also help anchor it, but I prefer the litsea. Can't live without either!

 

[dixiedragon]

I've never had problems with lemongrass. I think perhaps the temp on your oven was too high? Usually I just insulate and don't have to put the soap in the oven. When I do, I turn the oven on to the lowest setting, put in the soap and turn the oven off. You don't want to "cook" the soap (unless you are doing OP), you just want your oven to be toasty warm. Like if you are letting bread dough rise.

 

[Lindy]

I've never had trouble with Lemongrass EO either...