Guest guest Posted October 31, 2004 Report Share Posted October 31, 2004 Hello All....I have been reading/learning a lot from the posts. Thanks! I have finally gotten brave enough to begin making some basic melt and pour soap bars with boughten scents. I figured it was a start and it really was a lot of fun. Now, I have a couple questions....it is possible to use your own herbal infusions in melt & pour soap? Also, all those great scents (oils) out there that say 'not' to place on skin and such....can they safely be used if placed in a soap base? I was just curious if that basically meant not to place them directly from the bottle onto your skin....I would appreciate any input... Hugz & Blessings, MisstyWaters ~Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming -- WOW--What a Ride! " ~Words of a famous author and outlaw biker~Hunter S. Thomson~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 31, 2004 Report Share Posted October 31, 2004 Missty, I have only done a few batches of M & P soaps, so I can't answer too much about them....I know that you cannot add alot to the Melt and Pour soap, as it will not harden up enough to be used. If you are talking about an oil infusion, then yes, you can add a minute amount to the soap, and it should still work. I mean like only a couple of tablespoons maximum added to 1 lb of soap base. About the fragrances....if these are the 'potpourri' type oils you are talking about....NO, they cannot be used on the skin.... You might could use them if you don't have sensitive skin, but I wouldn't chance it. If there is a Hobby Lobby or Michaels close to you, they sell small bottles of soap and toiletry safe fragrances for use in M & P soap and lotions and such. Do NOT get candle fragrances to use from either of these stores....they are not made for soaps and stuff. Also, check around online. You will find much better prices, for better fragrances. And you can use most of them for soaps, lotions and candles. Oh, and don't forget essential oils! They are heavenly in soaps! There are several folks here that sell EO's and FO's..... Perhaps they will have some more information for you! HTH a bit, Candy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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