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Chantell
Middle of, VA
(Zone 7a)
November 13, 2008
02:03 AM Post #5785288
| Was just going to ask you where you suggested purchasing essential oils...I've mixed my own bath oil for years...forget Calgon...give me lavender oil any ole time!! Great job, Jill!!! |
critterologist
Frederick, MD
(Zone 6b)
November 13, 2008
09:15 AM Post #5785706
| You're right! I've purchased inexpensive bath bubbles in an innocuous scent (like vanilla), squirted a bit under the running water, then added several drops of lavender oil as the bubbles start foaming up... oooohhhh... :-) |
Dutchlady1
Naples, FL
(Zone 10a)
November 13, 2008
09:43 AM Post #5785796
| Nice article; I will happily leave the making of these goodies to 'crafty' people... :-) |
Chantell
Middle of, VA
(Zone 7a)
November 13, 2008
10:12 AM Post #5785881
| I actually like the mix of vanilla and lavender. Wondering if our DG family could chime in on their fav vendors for essential oils - would be nice to have a "list" to choose from. |
summerkid
Rose Lodge, OR
(Zone 8b)
November 13, 2008
04:49 PM Post #5787277
| Rosemary is my favorite, lemongrass a close second, because of the "clean" smell.
Jill, it will never cease to amaze me how many things you not only dabble in, you master! |
critterologist
Frederick, MD
(Zone 6b)
November 13, 2008
04:53 PM Post #5787300
| Thanks, Summer... but I think I'm just a dabbler when it comes to making these soaps. They are fun, though! |
roybird
Santa Fe, NM
November 13, 2008
07:38 PM Post #5787823
| Nice, clear article. I am a big fan of essential oils and home made herbal products but I have never made soap. Now, I may try it! |
critterologist
Frederick, MD
(Zone 6b)
November 13, 2008
08:16 PM Post #5787959
| I hope you do... with the melt & pour products, it's really easy! :-) |
DriftingDude
Charleston, SC
November 17, 2008
05:17 AM Post #5800068
| Hi Critter,
I used liquid soap and usually add lavender and rosemary to the mix. The orange/lavender mix you used sounds nice. I gotta try it. I make melt & pour soap for Susan.
Sometimes for the base I use unscented Ivory soap mix with melt & pour base.Stretching those dollars. Here recently it is very difficult to find unscented Ivory soap. Bummer. |
critterologist
Frederick, MD
(Zone 6b)
November 17, 2008
11:35 AM Post #5800874
| Good tip about using the unscented Ivory (if you can find it) -- thanks! I'm with you on that lavender/rosemary combo. :-) |
Abutilon
Coal Center, PA
(Zone 6a)
November 17, 2008
02:10 PM Post #5801374
| Lavender has been my favourite scent since I was small and worked with my Grandma (who I was named for) and her lavender plants. I began to learn how to use lavender in wonderful ways then, and I remember she always smelled great .. even when working in the garden :-) From then I have continued to add to my knowledge pool in my own life experiences.
I like lavender mixed with other herbs, too. But the pure lavender scent is ever my favourite. |
critterologist
Frederick, MD
(Zone 6b)
November 17, 2008
04:32 PM Post #5802042
| I think you are right... I mix it with other scents from time to time, but I keep coming back to solo lavender. :-) |
