Lime Oil Alternatives for Soap & Using Brand Perfumes in Body Oil

Question

I am making a Lime-Vanilla soap and need alternatives for Lime Oil. What options are available?

Additionally, I would like to know if perfumes from the "Brand" category can be used in body oil formulations similar to essential oils. If so, what are the requirements, such as the need for an emulsifier, to ensure proper formulation and prevent separation?

MySkinRecipes Expert · Accepted Answer

Lime Scent Alternatives and Brand Perfumes

Regarding alternatives for Lime Oil for your Lime-Vanilla soap, the staff has confirmed that Lime Oil will be back in stock by the end of this week. If you cannot wait, here are some alternatives:

Orange Oil: This offers a sour note but is less intensely sour than Lime Oil, with a sweeter undertone. You can consider products like Orange Therapy or Orange (Phase) Oil (Italy, Colorless).
Fragrance Components: For a strong sourness similar to or exceeding Lime Oil, you can use components from the fragrance ingredients category with high citrus content. Examples include Dodecane Nitrile (with 84% citrus) or Citral (with 91% citrus).

Regarding perfumes in the "Brand" category, they are oil-based. You can use them in body oil formulations similar to essential oils, provided your formulation includes an emulsifier to prevent separation. Examples of perfumes in this category include Awakening, Healing Spa, and Dealmaker.