Q. What is a carrier oil?
Q. Why can I not use the essential oils directly on the skin?
Q. What is the difference between Fragrance Oils and Essential Oils?
Potpourri |
Candles |
Incense |
Light bulb rings |
Diffuser |
Candle diffuse |
Potpourri cooker |
Sachet's |
Steam (3 to 6 drops in 2 cups water in pan.) |
Room Sprays |
Body Sprays |
Perfumes |
Soaps |
Lotions |
Shampoo |
Hair Treatments |
Scented Towels |
Laundry |
Bathes |
Massage oils |
Household Cleaning agents |
Closet Scenting |
Drawer Scenting |
Smelling |
Facial steams |
Office atmosphere |
Atomizers |
Body Spritzer |
Q. What is the flash point of your fragrance oils / are they gel candle compatible?
A. For gel candle production we suggest our Manufacturers grade fragrance oil. This grade, regardless of fragrance, has a flash pointabove 175 degrees. Hundreds of gel candle manufacturers use our manufacturers grade fragrance oils in their gel candle production with favorable results.
Q. Are your fragrance oils suitable for soap making?
A. The amount used will vary from scent to scent as well as the strength desired of the final product. The table below is intended to give you a starting point only. Please conduct your own in house testing.
Premium Grade |
Manufactures Grade | |
Candles |
1.0 oz. - 1.5 oz. per pound |
1.25 oz. - 2.5 oz. per pound |
Soap |
3/4 oz. - 1.0 oz. per pound |
1.0 oz. - 1.5 oz. per pound |
Bath & Body Lotions |
1.0 oz. - 1.5 oz. per gallon |
1.5 oz. - 2.0 oz. per gallon |
Q. What are the differences between Manufactures, Cosmetic and Premium grades?
A. The Manufactures Grade fragrance oils are specifically designed for scenting products. They are used by Soaps Makers in both Melt and Pour and Cold Processed soap making; Candle Makers for use in Paraffin, Gel, and Soy wax; Incense manufacturers and Toiletry producers to scent their lotions, gels and more. This grade of oil will not seize or separate in most formulas as they contain NO Glycol (DPG), Alcohol or other cheap diluents. They are a thinner viscosity, geared for blending. This grade of oil may be applied to the skin, when blended with other ingredients but is not suggested for direct application to the body as a perfume oil. No additional or artificial coloring is added to the Manufacturers grade oils. These highly fragrant oils will yield long lasting aroma with clear bold notes.
The Cosmetic Grade fragrance oils were created with one purpose in mind, for use directly on the body as a skin safe perfume oil. This grade is not designed for scenting cosmetic products, as for this purpose we offer the Manufactures grade. However, for those who wish to offer their customers a fragrance oil that is worn on the skin as a cologne or perfume the Cosmetic grade is ideal. This oil is thicker than the Manufactures grade and contains FD&C Coloring. Therefore, Apple is Red, Blueberry is Blue and so on. This does not effect the scent or quality, yet enhances the appearance on a retail level. These oils may also be used on Light Rings, Simmering Pots and more! They are 100% oil with NO Alcohol, Water, Surfactants or other cheap diluents. Cosmetic grade fragrances are not suggested for use with melt and pour soap, cold process soap or candle making please use either the manufactures grade or premium grade fragrance oils.
Q. Do you have instructions on how to scent the incense?
A. Below is a general guideline and may vary depending on equipment used and level of desired strength.
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For best results, use our Manufacturers Grade Oil
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Completely submerge incense in oil
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Soak Incense for a minimum of 6 hours
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Best results achieved when soaked for a 24 hour period
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After scenting, allow Incense to dry for 1 full day
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Add 20-30% DPG to avoid soot.
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One pound of Fragrance Oil will scent between 500 and 800 Incense Sticks / Cones
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Q. Do you suggest cutting fragrance oil prior to soaking the incense?
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A. Yes, we suggest adding D.P.G. This is known to cut down on the black smoke that is emitted from incense. The ratio will vary and in house testing is suggested, however, a 70% fragrance and 30% D.P.G. is a normal cutting ratio. We do sell D.P.G.