Teach Soap

Vanilla is one scent I would love to use, but I don't see any way of getting a natural vanilla that will stick in CP, short of say, rebatch. Even Zum uses a synthetic vanilla, and they are otherwise all EOs. Any experience out there that you're willing to share? There are times when I'd really love to have that note!

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Lesli Sagan
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While a folded vanilla oleoresin isn't very strong in CP (barely there, sometimes not there at all), you could use it in a rebatch. I remember The Sage did an experiment using their 20 fold vanilla oleoresin. They used it at 1%, 2% & 3% in different CP batches and at 3% you could kind of smell it when the soap was being used, but they said barely. You could use vanilla absolute, but that would be a very expensive experiment to see if it actually sticks. Or, if you don't need a straight vanilla, Peru Balsam has a vanilla-like scent.

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Genny

Yeah, I read that Sage experiment, and that's when I figured I wouldn't waste my money. On the other hand, at least one online soapmaker uses all natural, and says she uses vanilla absolute and resins for her vanilla scent. so maybe there's a way to add at least a subtle bottom note.

I've noticed that when people buy, the look of a soap attracts them, but the first thing they do is put it to their nose, so it's really important to have an attractive scent! I so want vanilla in my lineup! I think I'll try the Peru Balsam...

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Lesli Sagan
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I agree about the scent. I can work and work at the appearance of my soaps: fancy swirls, unique tops, designs to mimic the fragrance, special wrappings but the comments always come back to the scent of it. Rarely one of my friends will choose a soap by the color of the bathroom or kitchen. Hope you can come up with an option that works for you. I have just started using a few more EO in my soaps, but doubt I would give up some of the FO I have fallen in love with.

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Susie
Sometimes A Mistake is so much fun, You just have to do it again!

Benzoin essential oil (another oleoresin, I believe) is all-natural, and smells VERY much like vanilla, and seems to stick pretty well in CP soap, from what I've read (reviews on another site). I've got some but haven't tried it yet, so am not sure if it discolors or causes any other issues.

Benzoin is a known sensitizer. If you decide to use it, please list it in your ingredients. It makes me itch.

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Irena
Closed minds are like faulty parachutes; they refuse to open.

That's why I avoided benzoin. I guess I could try it and list, but maybe peru balsam first.

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