Embrace the Art of Scent: Using Fragrance Oils for Soap, Candles, and Wax Melts
Australian Fragrance Oils: Perfect Scent for Soap, Candles & Bath Bombs
Body-safe, chemist-crafted in Australia — with exact usage rates, timing, and stability tips
Fragrance transforms — turning soap into a sensory ritual, candles into ambiance, and bath bombs into luxury. Our new Australian-made fragrance oils are 100% body-safe, IFRA-compliant, and crafted by expert chemists. This complete guide covers usage rates, timing, stability, and pro tips for cold process soap, liquid soap, candles, wax melts, and bath bombs.
Why Choose Soapmaid Fragrance Oils?
- Made in Australia — supporting local industry
- Body-Safe — skin, lip, and bath compliant
- Clear Labelling — exact % per application
- Stable in High pH — no morphing in CP soap
Pro Insight: All FOs are phthalate-free and vanillin-tested for discoloration.
Fragrance Oil Usage Guide
| Product | Usage Rate | Add At | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cold Process Soap | 3–6% | Light trace | Test for acceleration |
| Liquid Soap | 1–3% | After dilution | pH stable |
| Candles (Soy) | 6–12% | 77–85°C | Cure 48 hrs |
| Wax Melts | 8–12% | 71–77°C | Strong throw |
| Bath Bombs | 1–2% | With liquids | Low vanillin |
Application-Specific Tips
Cold Process Soap
- Add at light trace — prevents seizing
- Test in 100 g batch — check acceleration/discoloration
- Use stick blender sparingly after FO
Liquid Soap
- Add post-dilution — before thickener
- Use 1–2% — high pH stable
Candles & Wax Melts
- 185°F (85°C) max — preserves top notes
- Cure 1–2 weeks — max scent throw
Bath Bombs
- Mix with polysorbate 80 — prevents oil rings
- Choose low vanillin — no brown spots
Pro Tip: Weigh fragrance (not drops) — 1 mL ≈ 20 drops, but varies by oil.
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50+ Scents | Body-Safe | Made in AU
50+ Scents | Body-Safe | Made in AU