Essential oils can be an important ingredient when making a soap. They can be… well, essential. However, it’s more essential to find the right essential oil and using it properly for your soap.

First, make sure the essential oil you are using is from pure, organic aromatic plant oils without diluents. Pre-diluted, inorganic essential oils might have harmful pesticides in them. When mixing it into your soap recipe, be sure you dilute it with organic vegetable oil, hydrosol, witch hazel, or alcohol in order to use it without overpowering the soap. A little bit goes a long way. For more information about using essential oils, click here:: 8 Tips for Buying and Using Essential Oils