My nose knows a good scent when it smells one but until recently I never knew what went into the formulary. Because I've been experimenting lately with scent blending, I've done a lot of reading and have learned about top notes, middle notes, and base notes. I came up with a new essential oil blend that has gotten rave reviews from family, friends, coworkers, and people at my church. Feel free to use any base recipe and add the scent at the end, but for all intents and purposes I'm providing the entire recipe I used:
Lavender Sunrise
14.4 oz coconut oil
14.4 oz olive oil
7.2 oz palm oil
7.2 oz palm kernel oil
4.8 oz avocado oil
18 oz water
7.48 oz lye
Follow basic soapmaking instructions, taking all proper safety precautions. At trace, add 2 tablespoons of castor oil and 2 tablespoons of sweet almond oil. Incorporate completely, then add 1.5 tablespoons lavender essential oil, 2 tablespoons orange essential oil, and .5 teaspoon patchouli essential oil. Pour into molds and let set 24-48 hours. Unmold and cut to desired size. Let dry and cure 4-6 weeks. Enjoy!
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