Mrs.Larios Well-Known Member Joined Nov 5, 2013 Messages 120 Reaction score 39 Nov 22, 2013 #1 I want to make a 2 pound batch of tea tree soap how much essential oil should I put?
Lion Of Judah Well-Known Member Joined Oct 10, 2012 Messages 711 Reaction score 430 Nov 22, 2013 #2 i use about .5 to .7 or 1 ounce ppo , but all in all the strength of the EO will kind of give you an idea of how much you would want to use because some EO's are strong. .5 is a good start
i use about .5 to .7 or 1 ounce ppo , but all in all the strength of the EO will kind of give you an idea of how much you would want to use because some EO's are strong. .5 is a good start
Obsidian Supporting Member Joined Jun 18, 2013 Messages 10,942 Reaction score 9,648 Location Idaho, USA Nov 22, 2013 #3 I just made a batch of tea tree soap and .5 oz PPO seems too strong. I really hope the scent fades some.
I just made a batch of tea tree soap and .5 oz PPO seems too strong. I really hope the scent fades some.
J judymoody Well-Known Member Joined Sep 28, 2010 Messages 4,979 Reaction score 1,294 Location US Southwest Nov 22, 2013 #4 I generally use 3% of my soaping oils' weight which is roughly .5 oz PPO.
R Rayan Member Joined Dec 12, 2013 Messages 20 Reaction score 4 Dec 13, 2013 #5 Getting the perfect scent, 3%-5% PPO is enough for 2 pounds soap. I usually use 0.4 oz PPO.
shunt2011 Moderator Emeritus Supporting Member Joined Apr 2, 2012 Messages 15,450 Reaction score 9,842 Location Michigan Dec 13, 2013 #6 Tea Tree is really strong. I would measure out .5 ppo and then add it until it's the strength you like it. I added it at .5 and found it too strong.
Tea Tree is really strong. I would measure out .5 ppo and then add it until it's the strength you like it. I added it at .5 and found it too strong.