tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2154037979145920986.post3790158307356564443..comments2023-07-13T03:44:45.158-04:00Comments on Back Porch Soap Company: Top Five Essential Oils for Soap Makingbackporchsoaphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08661523111553693136noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2154037979145920986.post-22065202888463442252018-05-29T18:10:25.469-04:002018-05-29T18:10:25.469-04:00EmilyC, apple cinnamon is challenging using just e...EmilyC, apple cinnamon is challenging using just essential oils. Cinnamon essential oil can be an irritant and I personally don't use it in my blends. Winter scents can be achieved by using Fir or Spruce essential oils and blending in some Cedarwood. Smells just like a winter forest!backporchsoaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08661523111553693136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2154037979145920986.post-9522536472882931412017-12-03T02:47:14.535-05:002017-12-03T02:47:14.535-05:00Hi! I am new to soap making. I will be using a cry...Hi! I am new to soap making. I will be using a crystal white melt and pour soap base. I want to achieve an apple cinnamon scent or a winter scent. What oil combinations can I use to achieve this? ThanksEmilyChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10513785128347849197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2154037979145920986.post-11696075465355539402017-12-03T02:43:45.431-05:002017-12-03T02:43:45.431-05:00Hi! I am new to soap making. I’m starting out with...Hi! I am new to soap making. I’m starting out with melt and pour. I am wanting to make an apple cinnamon or winter scents. I will be using a crystal white soap base. How can I achieve this? What oil combinations should I be using? ThanksEmilyChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10513785128347849197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2154037979145920986.post-78602630550999110742015-11-21T14:32:45.573-05:002015-11-21T14:32:45.573-05:00Excellent blog post! Thanks for the recipes. I'...Excellent blog post! Thanks for the recipes. I've been making handmade, all-natural soap for quite a while and I find my biggest challenge is getting the aromas from the essential oils balanced. Do you have any suggestions on making the recipes? It takes me forever to do it, drop by drop until it smells ok...Gary @ Saltaire House Cleaninghttps://www.saltairehousecleaning.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2154037979145920986.post-25921918840703716212015-10-03T19:25:57.141-04:002015-10-03T19:25:57.141-04:00Good question about the rosemary essential oil. In...Good question about the rosemary essential oil. In a wash-off product like soap, rosemary essential oil becomes very diluted. It is more the exposure to undiluted rosemary essential oil or application of a leave-on product where the greatest risk occurs for those who are pregnant or are prone to seizures. Hope that helps!backporchsoaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08661523111553693136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2154037979145920986.post-14103398029595769412015-05-18T11:15:53.126-04:002015-05-18T11:15:53.126-04:00I keep seeing comments about rosemary not being go...I keep seeing comments about rosemary not being good for people who are pregnant or have seizures. My question is... Is it the rosemary essential oil in its undiluted form that causes harm? For example, if just rubbing essential oil on your skin would cause issues as opposed to using a rosemary soap. When the essential oil is put in cold process soap, doesn't it become diluted through the process of curing? Should a person that is pregnant or have seizures stay away from rosemary soap all together?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2154037979145920986.post-43761466380628757112015-03-08T12:13:50.151-04:002015-03-08T12:13:50.151-04:00Hi Karisa, you can use as many essential oils in a...Hi Karisa, you can use as many essential oils in a recipe as you'd like. I keep my blends to five maximum for cost reasons.<br />For coloring suggestions, try ground herbs to start if you like natural colorants. Then you can move into oxides, ultramarines and micas if you don't mind synthetic ingredients.backporchsoaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08661523111553693136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2154037979145920986.post-19695885109967336842015-03-02T15:23:09.633-05:002015-03-02T15:23:09.633-05:00I am in the process to start making soap for the f...I am in the process to start making soap for the first time and I was wondering how many essential oils are to be used at one time when making soap. I love the smell of lavender, so my first attempt would be with lavender. Also, how do you get different colors of soap?<br />Karisanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2154037979145920986.post-31490558368905085782014-10-28T12:23:27.825-04:002014-10-28T12:23:27.825-04:00That'a a wise recommendation for a newby. I ha...That'a a wise recommendation for a newby. I have to admit, I have a bit of an essential oil fetish and have purchased over 50 differetn varieties of oils to use in my soap making. Even with all that variety, I find myself gravitating towards most of the 5 that you indicate. Don't make the mistake I have. Keep in mind, you not only have to put up the money to have all those oils, if you are soap making for retail, you now have to label and keep inventory of all those soaps as well. Brittanyhttp://www.soulsticesoaps.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2154037979145920986.post-54445743974624345742014-08-04T21:07:44.427-04:002014-08-04T21:07:44.427-04:00Thank you for the great information on specific bl...Thank you for the great information on specific blends. I was wondering what you like to blend with Eucalyptus EO and what ratios? I have made Frankinsence/lavender, lavender, lemongrass, lavender/rosemary/mint, rosewood, patchouli/mint and unscented Castille CP soap. I want to make more soon but I want to do something different.<br /><br />Thank you for sharing your knowledge!<br /><br />ShawnaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2154037979145920986.post-42015313974868902562014-05-06T09:46:12.711-04:002014-05-06T09:46:12.711-04:00Glad you found the post helpful, Missy and Tara! I...Glad you found the post helpful, Missy and Tara! I really enjoyed my time in TN, Missy. Hope to get back to the AL conference next year and would love to see you!backporchsoaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08661523111553693136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2154037979145920986.post-2884040285916549552014-05-05T13:34:09.439-04:002014-05-05T13:34:09.439-04:00Thanks Marla for this post! You answered a questi...Thanks Marla for this post! You answered a question that I needed a refresher on. I hope you had a great time in Tn! MissyWelcomeHomeFarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11052371167234877292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2154037979145920986.post-89666594490446838162014-03-03T12:32:27.771-05:002014-03-03T12:32:27.771-05:00Thank you so much for posting this very helpful ad...Thank you so much for posting this very helpful advice. We're experimenting with different essential oil blends and it's very expensive! I'm learning that some EOs overpower others.Tarahttp://www.taraspersonalcleaning.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2154037979145920986.post-24044482123365555382013-02-19T20:38:22.630-05:002013-02-19T20:38:22.630-05:00Chamomile is very expensive, although I love it. I...Chamomile is very expensive, although I love it. I'm more apt to save it for use in a leave-on product like body cream. Have you tried that blend?backporchsoaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08661523111553693136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2154037979145920986.post-50775671861320239532013-02-19T20:34:25.532-05:002013-02-19T20:34:25.532-05:00How about lavender, chamomile and lemongrass?How about lavender, chamomile and lemongrass?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15193086899355963836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2154037979145920986.post-8464635605095363782011-02-13T20:01:31.753-05:002011-02-13T20:01:31.753-05:00The biggest essential oil culprits are cinnamon, c...The biggest essential oil culprits are cinnamon, clove and other spice-types. I've had some run-ins with floral oils. In addition, citrus oils can quickly accelerate trace.backporchsoaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08661523111553693136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2154037979145920986.post-74585531049218833582011-02-13T16:16:30.872-05:002011-02-13T16:16:30.872-05:00I have been making soap for several years, and hav...I have been making soap for several years, and have had two batches of soap seize. Once when using a fragrance, and once when using oregano essential oil. It happened when using the amount recommended, and normally only add by the drop. I am curious about which essential oils are the most likely to cause seizing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2154037979145920986.post-9458772471788465262010-04-12T05:59:58.517-04:002010-04-12T05:59:58.517-04:00Thank you very much for distributing the informati...Thank you very much for distributing the information about different kinds of oil forming soap.Their selection is really essential for improving the skin of us.Semi Permanenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09049361730564248465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2154037979145920986.post-61670352349807975472010-04-09T07:02:59.315-04:002010-04-09T07:02:59.315-04:00Thanks for this! Great tips. I'm a huge fan of...Thanks for this! Great tips. I'm a huge fan of lavenderBath Oilhttp://www.abahna.co.uk/shop/bath_and_body/bath_oilnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2154037979145920986.post-36143132403843596862010-03-24T02:52:57.226-04:002010-03-24T02:52:57.226-04:00Hello Marla, Thank you for the recommendations on...Hello Marla, Thank you for the recommendations on Essential Oils and blends. Of your recommendations, I use Lemongrass, Lavender & Peppermint a lot.... because I love them, but also because of their blending capabilities and lasting scent in my soaps. They stay strong right throughout the process. I have just begun trying Rosemary and Patchouli... I have issues with the citrus scents. I love them, but they just fade - lemon, orange, lime. Do you have any tips that may help? Also, when the soaps are finished, what helps hold the scent? My packaging leaves the soaps exposed. Should they be completely wrapped? Thank you for all the wonderful tips on your site. Gives me hope. Loved the Pangea Interview. Gave me even more hope. Soaping starting with creams and lip balms) is a hobby... need the money from my day job... but my fantasy would be to convert to full time one day. xo JenJennifer Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12759161260648931612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2154037979145920986.post-73561622409895959602010-03-11T12:56:42.626-05:002010-03-11T12:56:42.626-05:00You're welcome, Heather! T.A., Orange is a fav...You're welcome, Heather! T.A., Orange is a fav of mine too. I agree, Patchouli is a love or hate EO. I tend to blend only with it. Although my 83 year old dad loves a straight ol' patchouli bar!backporchsoaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08661523111553693136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2154037979145920986.post-56136604307192380502010-03-11T12:50:50.503-05:002010-03-11T12:50:50.503-05:00I have 4 essential oils that I love to use.
Laven...I have 4 essential oils that I love to use.<br /><br />Lavender, Orange, Patchouli, and Peppermint<br /><br />Patchouli is the one that I love to play with the most. I can mix almost anything with it and it smells awesome. But, it's one of those scents where you either love it or hate it. There's not really any in-between.T.A. Heltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07753659184326917301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2154037979145920986.post-27359555109271484112010-03-11T12:39:46.248-05:002010-03-11T12:39:46.248-05:00thanks for the great post, Marla! Lemongrass &...thanks for the great post, Marla! Lemongrass & patchouli caught my eye. Never did that combo before... off to try it! :)Heather@twinbirchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14287352570081212478noreply@blogger.com