Previously, you were able to understand how to perfume your candle and melt. No more wax creations, make way for soaps.
Soap is an essential product in our daily body care routine. But, did you know that it is possible to personalize your soap by adding your own fragrance ?
This allows you to obtain a unique soap that matches your personal preferences. However, it is important to know the different methods and dosages to avoid any alteration of the final product. In this article, we will explain how to perfume your soap according to its base and properties.
What dosage of perfume for my soaps?
It is possible to perfume your own soap to personalize it and obtain a unique product. Depending on the base chosen, it will be necessary to adapt the dosage of your fragrance.
For solid soaps, Melt and Pour bases or cold or hot saponification, it is best not to exceed 5% perfume. We invite you to check the IFRA certificate according to the class concerned to know the maximum dosage not to be exceeded.
For liquid soaps, we calculate on the weight of the product, on the other hand for saponification, we calculate the weight of the perfume on the oils and butters which will then be saponified.
It is possible to perfume your own soap to personalize it and obtain a unique product.
The choice of perfume
We will choose a perfume on an oily base in most cases except for liquid soaps.
Our liquid soap fragrances are on an aqueous base for better product stability. The consistency of the liquid soap base with a fragrance on an oily base can alter its viscosity.
For Melt and Pour bases and cold or hot saponified soaps, perfume on an oily base is perfectly suitable. It is also possible to use essential oils to perfume your soaps, in order to benefit from their properties.
Adding the fragrance
Regarding the liquid soap base, the perfume is incorporated cold into the base. Simply mix the perfume well with the base for perfect homogeneity.
For Melt and Pour bases, the fragrance is incorporated after the base has melted; you should stir the mixture for a few seconds to scent your future soap.
Regarding saponification
For cold or hot saponification , there are two possibilities: either incorporate the fragrance into the oils and butters before adding the soda, or add it at the trace (when the mixture forms the soap paste). The second possibility can hold surprises, especially if the added fragrance accelerates the trace, you will then not have much time to mold your soap.
In saponification, the addition of fragrance plays an important role beyond personalizing your product: fragrance can play a role in accelerating the trace. When you prefer to add fragrance to the trace, it is best to do so when it is thin. Fragrance can speed up the process and harden the soap paste quickly, changing from a custard to a pastry cream texture in seconds.
The properties of the perfume can change the final result.
Perfume can also color the soap , which is why it is interesting to know if the scent contains vanillin or ethyl vanillin . The presence of this component depending on its percentage can change the color of your soap from beige to dark brown.
Finally, some fragrances can be denatured during saponification, some notes can disappear during the process or even the fragrance in its entirety.
In order to optimize the hold of the perfume, it is possible to use clay which will play a role of perfume fixer in your soap in addition to bringing certain properties to it depending on the clay you choose.
Discover how to make scented soaps in a video tutorial
Conclusion
Perfuming your soap is an easy and fun way to personalize your body care product.
However, it is important to respect the dosages and methods to avoid any alteration of the soap base. It is also crucial to choose the fragrance that best suits your soap base, whether it is an oil-based, aqueous-based or essential oil-based fragrance.
Finally, using clay can not only help set the scent, but also add beneficial properties to the skin. With these tips, you are now ready to scent your own soap and enjoy a unique and personalized product.
You probably have other questions regarding fragrances for your creations.
