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panzerakc

Post subject: Info on using ginger eo

Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2012 12:22 am

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Any info or tips anyone would like to share? Usage rates? Is it a sensitizer? Does it accelerate trace?

Someone has requested some ginger soap, and I've never used this EO before.

Thanks.

Anita

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Genny

Post subject: Re: Info on using ginger eo

Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2012 6:10 am

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Ginger eo's slightly phototoxic, not as bad as citrus eo's though. It can be a skin irritant, but not too bad in soap.

The ginger that I've used has always been pretty strong, so a little goes a long way. I usually start at 3.5 grams per lb of oils and then if need be I up it from there. I've never had any problems with acceleration, but I soap cool. It does discolor. Also, not all ginger eo's are the same. Some are more earthy smelling, some are more spicy smelling and some are more sweet smelling.

Also, it's a great anchor for orange & grapefruit eo's

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judymoody

Post subject: Re: Info on using ginger eo

Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2012 10:06 am

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As Genny said, not all ginger EOs are the same. The good stuff that smells like fresh grated ginger is sold as fresh or CO2 process, I believe. It is expensive. The cheaper stuff is distilled from dry ginger and can smell musty or even like dirty socks to some noses.

There is a gingergrass EO which is worth trying as a cheaper alternative.

Or you could go with a nice FO. Brambleberry's Ginger Fish (I think it's been renamed - Ginger Ale, maybe?) is pretty realistic smelling.

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Genny

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Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2012 11:25 am

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soapbuddy

Post subject: Re: Info on using ginger eo

Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2012 12:29 pm

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Genny

Post subject: Re: Info on using ginger eo

Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2012 1:09 pm

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VanessaP

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Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2012 1:27 pm

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ljm1180

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Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2012 1:51 pm

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panzerakc

Post subject: Re: Info on using ginger eo

Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2012 8:51 pm

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Dirty socks, huh? :shock:

I'm delivering some lip balm to a co-worker of the ginger-soap requester early next week. I may take the bottle of EO with me and let her smell it.

I don't know her that well, and for all I know, she may be a big fan of dirty socks! :lol:

Thanks, everyone.

Anita

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soapbuddy

Post subject: Re: Info on using ginger eo

Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2012 10:47 pm

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I love hydrodiffused ginger EO the best. It smells like fresh ginger.

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panzerakc

Post subject: Re: Info on using ginger eo

Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2012 2:03 pm

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soapbuddy

Post subject: Re: Info on using ginger eo

Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2012 3:02 pm

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panzerakc

Post subject: Re: Info on using ginger eo

Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2012 10:01 pm

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Liberty Natural has a couple of fresh, steam-distilled versions. Is that what I should be looking for?

I didn't see the word "hydrodiffused" on either Liberty Natural's or the other site you recommended.

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Anita

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soapbuddy

Post subject: Re: Info on using ginger eo

Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2012 10:11 pm

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panzerakc

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Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2012 3:54 pm

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