Using Food Flavorings in Soap

Food flavorings, such as strawberry or orange flavors sold in bakeries, are generally not recommended for use in soap making.

• Different Formulation: Food flavorings are designed for consumption and may contain ingredients or solvents that are not suitable or stable in cosmetic bases like soap.
• Performance Issues: They may not provide a lasting scent in soap, or the scent might change or disappear during the soap making process or over time.
• Potential Irritation: Some components in food flavorings could potentially cause skin irritation when used in leave-on or wash-off cosmetic products.

For adding scent to soap, it is best to use fragrance oils specifically formulated for cosmetic use, particularly those suitable for soap making. These fragrance oils are tested for stability and safety in soap bases.

Examples of suitable fragrance oils include:

• Strawberry (Fragrance Oil)
• Orange Therapy

Always check the product description or consult with the supplier to ensure the fragrance oil is appropriate for your specific soap making method (e.g., cold process, melt and pour).