A key characteristic of soap is the scent and it's often the feature that influences how the bar is composed and ultimately marketed. Of course, when it comes to scents, we all have different preferences and what some will find perfection, others will not be able to tolerate. It's for this reason that I aim to have a broad range of scents in my soap and even include some scents that I'm not so keen on myself!

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Perfumes

Perfumes are created from scent extracts and blended to perfection to give endless options of aromatic perfection. They tend to be stable in soap and, as the scent molecules have been isolated from the original sources, they are generally allergen free.

 

Essential Oils

One of life's delights is finding a new essential oil blend to try in soap. While some essential oils, including lemongrass and Egyptian geranium, can stand alone wonderfully, the act of blending and balancing essential oils can truly enhance the overall result. 

 

Essential oils are a complete extract from the source and contain many compounds in addition to the scent molecules. Certain essential oils are used in skin care for their beneficial qualities e.g. tea tree essential oil is known for it's antibacterial properties and is widely used for treating acne prone skin. However, it is not know if these qualities survive the saponification reaction and so the same benefits can not be claimed for soaps that contain essential oils.

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As complete plant extracts, there are some essential oils that contain allergens that might be problematic for people with certain health conditions including pregnancy and may cause skin allergies. It is, therefore, important to check with you doctor if you are not sure.

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