Teach Soap

Ok, so I just read a post about how we should be more careful with EO's as opposed to FO's. I've looked all over and not found much info on Black Pepper EO use in soap. I guess I'm a weirdo, but I LOVE the smell of pepper, so I ordered the EO from BB. I'm planning to use this in CP soap at 1/2 oz per pound with coarsely ground black pepper added at trace. Any of ya'll experienced soapers see a problem with this? BTW, I don't have sensitive skin and this soap is just for me.

The therapeutic properties of black pepper include; analgesic, antiseptic, anti-spasmodic, anti-toxic, aphrodisiac, digestive, diuretic, febrifuge, laxative, rubefacient, tonic (especially of the spleen) and it has muscle relaxant properties as well.
It may cause irritation to sensitive skin, and using too much could over-stimulate the kidneys. It should be avoided in pregnancy due to its possible skin sensitizing effect.
It is invigorating and good for calming and grounding. It's used a lot in the perfume industry for the oriental touch that it adds to floral blends. It can be used in blended massage oils, or diluted in a bath to assist with circulation, bruises, rheumatoid arthritis and muscular aches and pains. In creams its used for tired aching limbs, sore muscles and rheumatoid arthritis.

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Ground black pepper in soap could irritate the skin. I would use the EO, but maybe in a blend.

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