Question about Fragrance Oils and Allergens

[squigglz]

Hello again, soapies!

As I've said before, I've gotten into soapmaking because of mine and my son's allergies to almost everything (-_-).

I get my ideas for new bars of soap usually when I'm laying down to sleep (meaning I have to get up and get my notepad to write the recipe down, oi), and I had a really nice one last night, with one exception-I would need strawberry scented oils.

I checked around, and I see there's plenty of oils for sale that are strawberry, strawberries and cream, etc etc (you all know the drill there), but not a one told me if they used actual strawberries in the making of the oil. This is important, because strawberry allergies are actually pretty common. Also, I really like how strawberries smell and it drives me nuts that I can't eat them or even have body products made with them

I know that most products labelled as 'strawberry' or 'orange' or whatever don't actually have any of that in it, but it would be my luck to end up with the one that does.

Any suggestions for fragrance oils/brands that are NOT made with the title ingredient would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks! <3

 

[lsg]

If the ingredients are not listed then they are considered proprietary blends. The best thing to do is contact the company and ask them if any ingredients from a real strawberry are included.

 

[squigglz]

If the ingredients are not listed then they are considered proprietary blends. The best thing to do is contact the company and ask them if any ingredients from a real strawberry are included.

Yeah =/ Looks like I'll be contacting BB then. Thankfully, from all I've heard, they're really nice.

 

[eden.bodycare]

I would look into "phthalate-free" oils - they have a great selection here: www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com

 

[squigglz]

I would look into "phthalate-free" oils - they have a great selection here: http://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com

While I can see why it's an attractive notion due to everyone hopping on the phthalate-free bandwagon for the past few years, I'm afraid I don't understand how it relates to my problem of being allergic to completely natural things such as fruit. Can you explain further?

 

[eden.bodycare]

I misread your question - disregard!