E.O. and seizing

[Soapman Ryan]

I have read that fragrance oils can seize soap.
Has anyone had essential oils seize soap?
What could I do to prevent seizing with e.o.?
Thanks

 

[pamielynn]

Citrus, florals and heavy spices (nutmeg, cinnamon, cardamom) are notorious seizers. It helps to use full water and soaping a bit cool when using those types of essentials oils.

 

[angelsthreeinc]

Gradient soap seized

How can I get some help with this mess! Have you experienced this ---?

 

[Soapman Ryan]

How can I get some help with this mess! Have you experienced this ---?

I have not. It looks like separation due to false trace. To fix, I'd suggest put in a crock pot and hot process it.

 

[angelsthreeinc]

I did! And thanks. I had to research hot to hot
process a soap. It took me all day just to crock pot cook
it and then mold this baby! Brought my ego back in line!

 

[new12soap]

Soaping cooler and using full water will help. Some people have had success adding the scent to the oils up front, before adding the lye. Personally I would just HP a soap that I wanted to scent with something finicky right from the beginning and avoid the hassles (but then again, I prefer HP soap).

 

[jenneelk]

I just used 4 citrus and 2 mint EO's with no problems. Maybe different brands work differently?

 

[kazmi]

maybe it's because I always soap cool but I haven't had an EO cause seizing for me. Now watch, it'll happen to me just cuz the soap fairy can do that :shh:

 

[jenneelk]

I soap cool too.. Always under 100.
I am
Impatient and always put lye and oils in the sink in ice water.

 

[paillo]

I've had seizing with white thyme, which has to be my favorite EO. Always HP if I'm going to use it -- and unfortunately it skyrocketed in price so I can't afford it any more anyway