Are all fragrance oils clear?No, fragrances can vary greatly in color. They can be dark brown, amber, yellow, orange, green, clear. The color is related to the combined ingredients.Are EOs safer than FOs?Not necessarily. Since EOs are all natural...

<div>Are all fragrance oils clear? No, fragrances can vary greatly in color. They can be dark brown, amber, yellow, orange, green, clear. The color is related to the combined ingredients. Are EOs safer than FOs? Not necessarily. Since EOs are all natural and not chemically manipulated, they may not be as stable in some applications. You will also find that if someone has an allergy to a certain plant, the reaction may be exaggerated with the essential oil since it is a concentrated form of the plant material. Can all fragrances be used in soapmaking? In most cases, fragrance oils can be used in soapmaking. If a fragrance contains a high percentage of alcohol, it will cause cold process soap to seize. Some fragrance oil ingredients may cause melt and pour soap to cloud. Above all, the fragrance oil ingredients need to be RIFM approved for skin contact. Can any fragrance oil be used in any application? You really want to use a fragrance that has been approved and formulated for your specific application. For example, oil based fragrances will float in a linen spray. Candle fragrances may contain ingredients that are not approved for skincare products. Following a particular fragrance oil&#x2019;s guidelines will help protect you from liability claims. Can I blend my own fragrance oils? Yes! This is a great idea and allows you to have a scent that is 100% all your own. To blend your own scent, gather several plastic droppers and paper towels. Drop different fragrances next to each other on the paper towel. Allow the towel to sit for 1 hour. Take the towel to another room and this is how your blend will smell. Using this technique will save you money because it allows you to tweak your blend without using large amounts of fragrance oil. What is the difference between fragrance oils and essential oils? An essential oil is derived from a fruit, leaf, root, stem and/or flower. It can be steam distilled or cold pressed. Some companies use solvents to extract their oils. An essential oil&#x2019;s description will tell you the country of origin and the extraction process. How much fragrance do I use in soap? The amount of fragrance oil will vary from scent to scent. Each of our fragrance oils have a maximum use level assigned. This is based on the ingredients in the fragrance. It is important that you follow this as it will decrease your liability in the event of an allergic reaction. I want to know the specific ingredients of my FO. Fragrance oil formulas are proprietary. This means that the specific formula and ingredients are the property of the fragrance manufacturer and do not legally need to be disclosed to the public. Most companies will not disclose them because they do not want another manufacturer duplicating them.</div> <div>What are &quot;Extreme&quot; fragrance oils? There are many terms that have popped up over the last few years. They include, among others &quot;Extreme Concentrates&quot;, &quot;Manufacturers Grade&quot;, and &quot;Perfumers Grade&quot;. These are terms not generally recognized by the flavor and fragrance industry. They are terms that have been utilized by online distributors in attempt to explain different fragrance dilution percentages and price structures. What does EO mean? EO is a common abbreviation for Essential Oil. What does flash point mean? Every flammable liquid has a vapor pressure, which is a function of that liquid&apos;s temperature. As the vapor pressure increases, the concentration of evaporated flammable liquid in the air increases. The flash point is the minimum temperature at which there is enough evaporated fuel in the air to start combustion. The fire point of a liquid is the temperature at which it will continue to burn after ignition for at least five seconds. What does FO mean? FO is a common soap making abbreviation for Fragrance Oil. What is Fragrance Oil? Fragrance Oils can be a mixture or combination of mixtures of natural and synthetic materials. Synthetic ingredients are manufactured through chemical process. They are &quot;man made&quot;. Who is RIFM? RIFM stands for the Research Institute of Fragrance Materials. This agency performs independent testing to see if the ingredients that go into fragrance oil produce allergic reactions. They make recommendations on what levels these ingredients should be used in products. They list and &quot;delist&quot; ingredients each December based on their research. Manufacturers follow their studies closely. Who is IFRA? IFRA stands for the International Fragrance Association. They are the official representative body of the fragrance industry worldwide. Its main purpose is to ensure the safety of fragrance materials through a dedicated science program. This focus is on fragrance safety helps both the consumer and the environment. Reputable manufacturers follow their recommendations closely. They work hand in hand with RIFM. Why are some fragrance oils so expensive? A well formulated fragrance contains balanced top, middle and base notes. This balance provides a complexity and character to the scent. The depth and complexity of a fragrance affects the price of the oil. Sometimes a fragrance formula requires deep base notes that are actually essential oils. These are often more expensive. Substituting them for less expensive synthetic ingredients can produce a fake backdrop to the aroma. Oils can be formulated to different price points. Some oils on the market are &#x201C;cost reduced&#x201D; which often this means &#x201C;diluting&#x201D; the original formula. Wholesale Supplies Plus does not have expensive formulas diluted. Instead, we encourage customers to use a lesser amount of a good, more expensive oil. Why are some fragrances stronger than others? A good fragrance has a blended aroma of top, middle and bottom notes. Fragrances can smell strong out of the bottle but not perform because they are &quot;top heavy&quot; and lack the depth that your nose cannot detect. On the other hand, a fragrance can smell less than impressive out of the bottle but perform wonderfully because it is well balanced. Why do some fragrances discolor a product? Fragrances have ingredients and some of those ingredients have a natural color. Why do some fragrances turn brown? Vanilla based fragrances will always turn color...the more vanilla, the more likely the soap will eventually turn dark brown. The color change can occur from days to weeks to months. It is most often associated with the vanilla level in the fragrance oil. It is an inherent property of the vanilla. We developed a product called Crafter&apos;s Choice Vanilla Color Stabilizer. This product is added to MP Soap and it will stop a vanilla fragrance from turning brown. It does not work in CP or HP Soap.</div>

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