ROE powder

[Todd Ziegler]

I got a good deal on some rosemary extract powder and I want to add some to my oils but I need some advice.

Should I add it directly to my oils before I mix them or should I add it to my heated oils before I add the lye to it?

Should I use it dry or make a concentrate? What oil could I use for a concentrate MCT maybe or glycerin? Should it be a 70/30, 60/40, 50/50?

Any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

 

[AliOop]

@Todd Ziegler did you ever receive an answer about this? I am looking into this for my home-rendered tallow.

 

[Todd Ziegler]

@Todd Ziegler did you ever receive an answer about this? I am looking into this for my home-rendered tallow.

I never did get an answer. I did a lot of searching for the answer and didn't find anything. The only positive thing I found was in what I didn't find. I never found anything saying it can't be used this way. So I went ahead and used it and so far no problems.

 

[penelopejane]

Did you find out the strength of the carnosic if acid in your powder? That is the active ingredient that will tell you how much to use.
The only negative I have read so far is that the powder can be grainy and might effect the texture of your soap. I guess that depends on how much you use which depends on how strong the Carnosic acid is.

 

[Todd Ziegler]

Did you find out the strength of the carnosic if acid in your powder? That is the active ingredient that will tell you how much to use.
The only negative I have read so far is that the powder can be grainy and might effect the texture of your soap. I guess that depends on how much you use which depends on how strong the Carnosic acid is.

I will look and see. Had a small surgery this week so I have been out of it.

You are right about the grainy. I ran the powder through my ninja to help make it finer. I haven't used it yet because I am letting it soak and then I am going to run it through my ninja again before using it. I used high oleic sunflower oil for the carrier.

 

[Todd Ziegler]

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Did you find out the strength of the carnosic if acid in your powder? That is the active ingredient that will tell you how much to use.
The only negative I have read so far is that the powder can be grainy and might effect the texture of your soap. I guess that depends on how much you use which depends on how strong the Carnosic acid is.

They said there's 20% carnosic acid per dry weight of 500 grams.