Stable fragrance oils

[Soulboy1973]

I was wondering if anyone knew of a stable frag oil available in the UK for using in CP soaps?
I have only tried one and it seized my batter both times. Any help appreciated. Ta,

 

[LilyJo]

Tbh there are loads, florals are often the culprit. Best advice is make sure you buy from a reputable supplier, where have you tried?

 

[Soulboy1973]

Hi, thanks for the reply. Apart from Essential oils so far I have only tried Mystic Moments fresh linen oil from Amazon. Both times it seized my batter, I got use from the soap but it destroyed my working times. Just a recommendation will be fine for now please?

 

[KiwiMoose]

Try to find a source where they actually give reviews of the FO in cold process soap. I always read the reviews from people before choosing a new FO. E.g: https://www.fragranceoil.co.uk
If you can't do that, I would at least opt for oils that are not known accelerators, such as citrus ( but the smell fades) or fruity scents - lemongrass, may chang, bergamot are quite good ones.

 

[Soulboy1973]

Thank you @KiwiMoose I will check out the web site you have given me.

 

[Soulboy1973]

I thought I may have had a solid answer to my question by now. Maybe fragrancing CP soap is a total minefield so no soaper wants to commit. All I want is a fragrance oil that doesn't seize, smell is less important as it is only for my own personal use, I'm not selling or producing large quantities. I started soaping to reduce my plastic consumption, various soaps, shampoos and toothbrushes all replaced. I only wash with my soap and use Bamboo tooth brushes. I feel better than when my bathroom was full of single use plastic.

 

[PrairieLights]

Have you explored the fragrance oil review chart under the fragrance oil section? It might give you the answers you are looking for regarding fragrance oils. I have found that sometimes the recipe can make the difference, as well as the fo.

 

[Soulboy1973]

Hi
No I haven’t but I will now, thanks.

 

[LilyJo]

There are loads of good fragrance suppliers

Soap kitchen
Livemoor
Grapefruit
Just a soap
Soap posh

Its hard to recommend a fragrance without knowing what you like!

 

[Soulboy1973]

Hi,
Thanks for the answer. Honestly I really do not care what fragrance it is, I can work all that out later all I really need is an oil that will not accelerate my batter so I can practice my colours and swirls without it seizing which as you all know makes it impossible.

 

[SoapSisters]

Try to find a source where they actually give reviews of the FO in cold process soap. I always read the reviews from people before choosing a new FO. E.g: https://www.fragranceoil.co.uk
If you can't do that, I would at least opt for oils that are not known accelerators, such as citrus ( but the smell fades) or fruity scents - lemongrass, may chang, bergamot are quite good ones.

I am desperately looking for good FOs from companies that ship internationally. On your recommendation, I just checked out https://www.fragranceoil.co.uk/. I randomly checked about 20 FOs, and none of them had been reviewed. I also didn't see where I could find the "highest rated" products. Is there an FO from that supplier that you like and recommend? Any recommendations would be very welcome!

 

[lenarenee]

There are UK soapers on YouTube, such as FuturePrimitive Soap Company and Eden's Secret that mention where they get their supplies from. They may give you suggestions.

 

[Soulboy1973]

Thank you so much.

 

[SoapSisters]

There are UK soapers on YouTube, such as FuturePrimitive Soap Company and Eden's Secret that mention where they get their supplies from. They may give you suggestions.

Thanks! I'll take a look.