Carrier Oils for Soap Making

Should you use fragrance oils or essential oils when making soap with carrier oils?

The choice between fragrance oils and essential oils for soap making depends on personal preference and desired outcomes.

Essential oils are derived from natural plant sources and offer potential therapeutic benefits, but they can be more expensive and have a limited scent range.

Fragrance oils are synthetic or blended fragrances, often offering a broader selection of scents at a slightly lower cost.

What other products do I need for soap making?

Most kinds of soap will also require some sort of natural butter base or liquid wax on top of the nourishing carrier oils.

Some of the more popular choices include shea butter and cocoa butter, which can easily be found without the use of palm oil.

You can also refer to our beginner's guide to soap making for more information on which products you might need.