Question about Cocoa Butter

craftgirl08 · Jul 18, 2011

Does the regular cocoa butter affect any scents in CP? I usually use the deodorized but never used the regular.

newbie · Jul 18, 2011

I've used non-deodarized CB. I think it can leave a slight scent, dependent on the percentage of oils used. I wouldn't say it scents the soap, but I can detect a whiff in certain recipes. Some people don't smell it at all. It's not a substantial smell, at any rate.

craftgirl08 · Jul 18, 2011

Thanks for the reply.

That helps alot.

Dragonkaz · Jul 19, 2011

I use the regular at a low % and haven't been able to detect any lasting aroma.

carebear · Jul 19, 2011

I soap it at 48% of oils, and no - no lasting chocolate scent. I get a hint of it when the soap is fresh from the mold, but it doesn't last through the cure.

MsSharLee · Jul 19, 2011

I use a high percentage of CB in my soap and don't add any FO. I can detect what I describe as a very mild "sweet" scent to the soap but no lasting cocoa scent

sudsysarah · Jul 19, 2011

I was wondering this same thing. I use it in lotion bars and I can smell it in those. But I guess it would be pretty much like anything that is mixed with lye.