I need to make more shampoo bars this spring... the in-laws have been asking for them again.. so I think this time around I may need to double them up on shampoo bars when I send the next boxes of goodies!
but a lot of companies sell EO's as being pure when in fact they aren't... which was my point
You can't go by the labeling so testing is your best bet
edited to add:
There are a few companies which also sell different "grades" of EO's.. if you compare their prices they will vary because...
And, unfortunately not all brands of EO's are created equal
You may be able to use one brand of EO without any issues... then try the same kind or "fragrance" of EO from another brand and have issues. Most of that depends on the manufacturing process and what they are using as a "base"
Plus...
It's the EO's that are causing your soap to seize... some herbs / spices will cause it as well.. but 99% of the time it's the fragrance oils or EO's that are being used
Have you tried mixing a little oil (like olive oil) into the EO's before adding them to the traced mix? Occasionally that...
I have several batches to make in a month or so (cold process) .. as soon as I hear back from my sister in law letting me know what kinds / fragrances she wants.