Crafters Choice™ Ocean Water Type Fragrance Oil 439

To Determine The Amount of Fragrance Oil Used In A Product:

The amount of fragrance that should be used in a formulation depends on three factors:

1) The maximum amount of scent the product base will accept .
2) The maximum IFRA skin safe level.
3) The amount of fragrance that smells good in your product.

You will look at these three maximum guidelines and use the LOWEST percentage.

For example: Desired smell is 5%, making MP soap is 3%, and the IFRA max use is 15%. You should not use more than 3% in your product. This 3% is the lowest of all of those numbers.

Maximum Product Base Guidelines:

MP Soap: 3%
CP, HP, CPOP Soap: 6%
Lotions and Scrubs: 1 – 2%
Bath Salts, Fizziest & Tub Soaks: 5-10%
Candle Wax: 6-12% (see specific wax for exact levels)

To Determine The IFRA Guidelines:

IFRA is a self-regulating trade organization that together with the industry's scientific center RIFM (the Research Institute for Fragrance Materials), establishes usage safety standards for materials that comprise fragrance and essential oils. Each year IFRA updates their standards based on sound science.

Wholesale Supplies Plus updates IFRA documents annually so that customers can stay up-to-date with the latest science. If you find IFRA levels have changed for your formula, it is standard to take 2 years to update products in the market. You can find Wholesale Supplies Plus IFRA documents on the “documents” tab of this product page.

Additional Information:

Fragrance oils that contain vanilla or vanillin will change color. The color change can take days, weeks, or months and can vary from a light ivory to dark brown. Our Crafter’s Choice Vanilla Color Stabilizers and Crafter’s Choice Vanilla Color Neutralizer will prevent some products from changing color. Oils that are dark in color, contain floral notes or spices may in time naturally change color.

This fragrance oil's exact ingredients are protected by US Federal Trade Secret laws. To properly list this product on your ingredient label, use the INCI:

Fragrance.

   • MSDS Sheet (US, UK & EU Reach Compliant)
   • Declaration Of Conformity
   • Animal Testing Statement

Average Customer Rating:

(19 Reviews)

PRODUCT REVIEWS

Jeanea • Indiana Date Submitted:  11/02/2014 I Recommend This Product!

"Request by my men" COMMENTS:  My husband and my son love this fragrance. Surprisingly a lot of women like this one as well. It worked wonderfully in cp. I used 1 oz ppo and could have used a little less. I had plenty of time to play around with no ricing or discoloration. PRODUCT USED IN:   Soap - Cold Process

suzanna • California Date Submitted:  10/15/2014 I Recommend This Product!

"man smell" COMMENTS:  I really like this scent for men's soap. It has a very manly scent and holds well in my melt and pours PRODUCT USED IN:   Soap - Melt & Pour THINGS I LIKE   THINGS I'D LIKE TO CHANGE • smells nice

Jen • Washington Date Submitted:  10/14/2014 I Recommend This Product!

"Ocean Water Type Fragrance Oil" COMMENTS:  Started off with a 2oz sample of this and made a 2 lb test batch for the summer. People are still ordering it through the fall!! The refreshing scent appeals to both men and women. I highly recommend this! PRODUCT USED IN:   Soap - Cold Process

Amber • Indiana Date Submitted:  10/08/2014 I Recommend This Product!

"Very Strong" COMMENTS:  This is not a week scent by any means. If you love Ocean Water smells, this one is for you. PRODUCT USED IN:   Candles, Votives, Tarts - Soy

Teresa • Indiana Date Submitted:  07/03/2014 I Recommend This Product!

"Love this scent" COMMENTS:  Great scent but does accelerate trace PRODUCT USED IN:   Soap - Cold Process

Melissa • New Hampshire Date Submitted:  04/19/2014 I Recommend This Product!

"Nice strong, clean scent but very manly" COMMENTS:  I liked this in both cold process and deodorant. It is very strong and shines through in applications. It is more on the manly side. It has a scent of men's cologne. Which is not bad, just different. Doesn't really smell at all like the ocean. PRODUCT USED IN:   Soap - Cold Process, Lotions, Creams & Body Butters THINGS I LIKE   THINGS I'D LIKE TO CHANGE • Strong • Clean • Manly • Manly, maybe a little too much • doesn't really smell like the ocean

Stephanie • Louisiana Date Submitted:  04/06/2014 I Recommend This Product!

"Great strong scent" COMMENTS:  This smells awesome, two oz in the 2 lbs batch I made smelled strong even after curing. Speeds up trace so mix carefully. PRODUCT USED IN:   Soap - Cold Process

Linda  • North Carolina Date Submitted:  01/31/2014 I Recommend This Product!

"This scent got my attention" COMMENTS:  When first being introduced to goat milk soap, this was one of the scents that I loved. It is a great unisex and clean scent. I smell it and can imagine a blue ocean. I have a number of male clients who ask for this. PRODUCT USED IN:   Soap - Melt & Pour, Lotions, Creams & Body Butters THINGS I LIKE   THINGS I'D LIKE TO CHANGE • Nice clean scent • Not overpowering

Pamela • New Jersey Date Submitted:  01/06/2014 I Recommend This Product!

"It's okay." COMMENTS:  Not a bad fragrance wish it was a tad bit stronger. But it's okay. PRODUCT USED IN:   Soap - Cold Process

Lauren • Delaware Date Submitted:  12/16/2013 I Recommend This Product!

"Great unisex scent" COMMENTS:  Love this for any spa like soaps. Great clean notes for unisex products too. 5 star! PRODUCT USED IN:   Soap - Melt & Pour, Lotions, Creams & Body Butters

JoAnne • Maine Date Submitted:  11/12/2013 I Recommend This Product!

"Excellent Product" COMMENTS:  I totally love this fragrance. Very little is required to get a wonderful scent in all products! Once again, thank you WSP! PRODUCT USED IN:   Room & Linen Sprays, Candles, Votives, Tarts - Soy

Kristy • Arizona Date Submitted:  11/09/2013

"Yuck!" COMMENTS:  I tried this in two different applications and it was disgusting! I absolutely hate this smell and will definitely not carry this even with others who may like it, though I haven't a clue who would. PRODUCT USED IN:   Soap - Melt & Pour, Bath Fizzies & Salts, Candles, Votives, Tarts - Soy

Debbie • Pennsylvania Date Submitted:  08/31/2013 I Recommend This Product!

"AMAZING!" COMMENTS:  Everyone that smells this scents loves it! I constantly use it in lotions, scrubs and shower gels. PRODUCT USED IN:   Liquid Soap & Shower Gels, Exfoliants & Sugar Scrubs, Lotions, Creams & Body Butters

Carrie • Virginia Date Submitted:  06/07/2013 I Recommend This Product!

"LOVE LOVE LOVE" COMMENTS:  I love this scent! It is the best ocean scent I have found! I want to make EVERYTHING out of this! PRODUCT USED IN:   Soap - Melt & Pour, Soap - Cold Process, Soap - Shampoo Bars, Soap - Shaving & Shampoo, Liquid Soap & Shower Gels, Bath Fizzies & Salts, Body Sprays & Perfume, Exfoliants & Sugar Scrubs, Hair Care, Lotion Bars & Sticks, Lotions, Creams & Body Butters, Massage Oils, Room & Linen Sprays

Cassandra • Texas Date Submitted:  04/11/2012 I Recommend This Product!

"Fresh and Clean" COMMENTS:  I really like how fresh this scent is. I use it in CP soap and the rest of my body care line. Customers really like it, and it's a great clean, unisex scent. A definite keeper. PRODUCT USED IN:  Soap Products

Rose • Massachusetts Date Submitted:  11/18/2008

"Mm...." COMMENTS:  I didn't love this, it was really chemically, and didn't dry well. Almost soapy... Not horrible, but not great for a body spray, which was what I used it for. PRODUCT USED IN:  Bath Products

Rhonda • California Date Submitted:  04/04/2008 I Recommend This Product!

"LOVE, LOVE, LOVE THIS SCENT!" COMMENTS:  As a beachhead, I fell in love with this scent as it reminds me of the ocean. This scent is clean, fresh, sexy and slightly spicy. I make everything with this fragrance--soaps, salts, bath oils, body jellies, etc. This is a great unisex smell and one of my best sellers with the guys! You must keep this one! PRODUCT USED IN:  Bath Products

Janell • California Date Submitted:  06/30/2005 I Recommend This Product!

"Wonderful" COMMENTS:  Fresh, clean, crisp. Perfect scent........ PRODUCT USED IN:  Bath Products

Lee • California Date Submitted:  04/22/2005 I Recommend This Product!

"BEST ocean scent" COMMENTS:  This one is PERFECT. LOVE IT! PRODUCT USED IN:  Candle Products

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WSP Questions And Answers

"IN reference to calculating FO amounts for cold process soap; is it 6 percent of the total volume of oil used in a batch or 6 percent of the total volume of ingredients used in a batch?" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Melanie   |   January 29, 2015 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer Calculating fragrance for CP soap is either 3% of the entire batch or 6% of the oils only.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: January 29, 2015 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"I would like to use these jars as sample jars... However, I want to put fragrance oils and/or essential oils in them to send to my customers. Being that they are plastic, is the plastic going to affect the scent of the fragrance(s) I'm sending? And if so, what do you suggest for sending fragrance oil/ essential oil? Thank you." Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Laura   |   January 21, 2015 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer Fragrance and Essential oils should be packaged, shipped and stored in dark glass bottles only. Fragrance and Essential Oils can degrade plastics over time and may leak during shipment if packaged in a plastic container.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: January 27, 2015 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Can this be used in candles " Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Debbie   |   January 03, 2015 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer All of our fragrances can be used in candles. You will need to consult the manufacture of your candle wax for recommended usage rates.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: January 06, 2015 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"How do I dispose of fragrance oils?" Click Here To View 4 answer(s) Posted By:    |   June 25, 2014 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer You will need to contact your local waste disposal management company. Some may say for small quantities, flush it down the toilet. Some may say to bring it directly to a landfill. It is important to tell them that your oil is non toxic and not hazardous. They may want to know the flashpoint.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: June 25, 2014 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

Never put it down the sink. Oils + Sink = Big No No. (ie clogged mess)   Posted By: Heather   |   Date: June 30, 2014 (1) Found this helpful. Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

I would call your local waste disposal management company. If you only looking to get rid of them because you don’t like the specific scent, you may consider selling them on etsy or somewhere instead.   Posted By: Constance   |   Date: October 17, 2014 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

Maybe give them to a friend to enjoy in her own new hobby?   Posted By: Carolyn   |   Date: November 10, 2014 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"can this oil be added to body lotion? if so how much for 1ml?" Click Here To View 4 answer(s) Posted By: fourwheelengirl   |   August 31, 2014 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer All of our fragrance oils are approved for use in general cosmetics which would include body lotions. The usage rate for any fragrance can be found on the IFRA document. Our percentage conversion chart can help you convert the usage percent to a measurement. http://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/PDFS/ConversionChart.pdf Please feel free to call customer service for further assistance. 1-800-359-0944   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: September 02, 2014 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

I use this in my childrens body butter and lotions I make for them. My oldest has sensitive skin this does not irritate her at all. They love it and so does everybody else   Posted By: bobbie   |   Date: September 11, 2014 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

according to the IFRA Guideline you can use this fragrance in Body Creams, Oils, Lotions of all types (except baby products) at 4.3%. You can use less than that if you prefer just not more.   Posted By: Cheryl   |   Date: September 12, 2014 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

1ml is approximately .034 of an ounce. Find your percentage in ounces, then multiply by that ratio. Hope this helps!   Posted By: emmelou   |   Date: November 07, 2014 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Is it safe to add fragrance oil to homemade laundry detergent?" Click Here To View 3 answer(s) Posted By: Brookley   |   August 17, 2014 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer According to the IFRA application guideline, Hawaiian Breeze fragrance oil can be used in Hand wash Laundry detergent including concentrates at 9.6%.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: August 19, 2014 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

Yes, just check the maximum usage rate and make sure not to go over it. Essential oils also provide a nice scent in home made laundry detergent, along with benefits like being antibacterial and bug repelling, depending on which oils you use, which comes in handy during the summer.   Posted By: Constance   |   Date: October 17, 2014 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

Yes, as long as you follow the safe usage guidelines under IFRA. Keep in mind each fragrance oil has different ingredients so it could be different on another fragrance oil.   Posted By: emmelou   |   Date: November 07, 2014 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"does a low flash point mean it might flash off during gel phase of cold processing?" Click Here To View 5 answer(s) Posted By: Sarah   |   August 30, 2013 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer Flash point is simply the point at which it may ignite when exposed to a flame.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: September 01, 2013 (1) Found this helpful. Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

A low flash point simply means that when you add your oil it should be below that degrees. I've done CP and HP with this product and I AM IN LOVE. It's the richest vanilla and the smell "sticks".   Posted By: Jamie   |   Date: September 18, 2013 (3) Found this helpful. Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

I have never had a fragrance oil ignite or combust in soap during gel phase, but you can choose not to insulate your soap if you like. That will bring your overall temperature down.   Posted By: Heather   |   Date: July 01, 2014 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

Some people use flash point to determine if they should gel or not gel their soap. If you're unsure, just place your soap in the freezer overnight, than let it sit out for a couple days. Soap takes longer to become firm enough to cut when it doesn't gel, but it will help to ease any concerns you have about how heat might impact your fragrance.   Posted By: Melissa   |   Date: September 05, 2014 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

if you use a low flashpoint FO and insulate it, it may create not so good looking heat tunnels in your soap :(   Posted By: nyanyaboxx   |   Date: November 05, 2014 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"This Fragrance Oil has a "Flashpoint" listed. What is this, and should I be concerned with it?" Click Here To View 4 answer(s) Posted By: Payton   |   February 14, 2013 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer Flash Point is the lowest temperature at which a liquid will generate enough vapor to ignite when exposed to a source of ignition such as a spark or flame. Flash points below 100º F require special storage and handling because they can ignite with static, sparks or the flame of things such as a hot water tank or stove top.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: August 19, 2013 (10) Found this helpful. Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

It's the temperature in which the oils are combustible... and YES, you should be very concerned with it.   Posted By: Tristan   |   Date: November 20, 2013 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

The flash point is the temperature at which the oils will ignite; so yes... you would want to be concerned/aware of :)   Posted By: Susannah   |   Date: August 01, 2014 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

yes you want to be concerned, if you over insulate a CP soap that has an FO with a low flash point, it could create heat tunnels in your soap.   Posted By: nyanyaboxx   |   Date: October 31, 2014 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"How high does the vanilla content (%) need to be before this product is necessary?" Click Here To View 4 answer(s) Posted By: erica   |   October 17, 2013 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer Fragrances containing vanilla (vanillin)can brown. This can be a light tan color all the way to a dark brown depending on how much vanilla it contains. You can use the Vanilla Color Stabilizer to prevent any change from occurring.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: October 17, 2013 (3) Found this helpful. Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

Vanilla causing your creation to turn brown can happen with even the slightest amount of vanilla. In other words, the content does not have to be a certain amount for it to cause a change in color. BUT, if your FO is more than 10% vanilla content, make sure you're using the vanilla stabilizer at a 1 to 1 ratio. Also, make sure not to let the "stabilized" FO sit around. Use it when it's ready. WSP vanilla color stabilizers are the best!   Posted By: Denise   |   Date: October 18, 2013 (5) Found this helpful. Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

Staff Answer We see a color change begin a 1-2%. This change tends to be more ivory than brown.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: October 22, 2013 (21) Found this helpful. Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

That depends on how much of a color change bothers you. If I were you I would use vanilla color stabilizer for prevention, or titanium dioxide to lighten up whatever color change may happen without the vanilla color stabilizer.   Posted By: Constance   |   Date: October 17, 2014 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Can you blend you own fragrance oils for your own unique scent? " Click Here To View 15 answer(s) Posted By: Kamryn   |   May 06, 2013 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Absolutely! Fragrance oils can definitely be blended to your liking. I have quite a few scents that are my own unique mixes and customers love them! The possibilities are nearly endless.   Posted By: Christina   |   Date: August 23, 2013 (7) Found this helpful. Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

I have not found a singular fragrance oil that my husband likes so I blend his body spray fragrance myself. And then of course it's something that I like to smell on him also! It's very fun to experiment and find something new.   Posted By: Lisa   |   Date: August 23, 2013 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

Sure! It's really fun to come up with new blends!   Posted By: Wendy    |   Date: August 24, 2013 (3) Found this helpful. Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

Of course! I love to blend and mix different FO's and EO's from WSP! That way I get my own personal and unique scent!   Posted By: Jamie   |   Date: September 23, 2013 (4) Found this helpful. Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

Yes you can blend, I suggest adding more peach and white jasmine.   Posted By: Constance   |   Date: September 24, 2013 (6) Found this helpful. Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

I usually blend mine unless it is a great scent on it's own. My best sellers over the years have been ones that I have blended using more than two different blends. This makes it more of a one-of-a-kind.   Posted By: Diana   |   Date: October 04, 2013 (1) Found this helpful. Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

Yes!! It's a ton of fun to combine OOAK fragrances just for you :)   Posted By: Rose   |   Date: October 04, 2013 (1) Found this helpful. Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

I absolutely love using fragrance and essential oils to come up with my own one of a kind fragrances. It's nice, too, to know that your customer can't find your fragrance anywhere else! enjoy creating! {make sure you keep good notes of the formulas you like!}   Posted By: Heather   |   Date: October 11, 2013 (2) Found this helpful. Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

Sure you can... just make sure that your finished product follows the standards for the products you are making based on fragrance load. Blending unlike oils may also effect the load you can use on finished products as well. For example, fragrance oil A may have a safe load of 3% but fragrance B might have a safe load of 2%, when you combine them together, the percentage of your new oil will be 2.5%.   Posted By: Tristan   |   Date: November 18, 2013 (8) Found this helpful. Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

Yes, BUT - I recommend not blending more than 2. I've done it and it ends up smelling confusing.   Posted By: Binyomin   |   Date: December 01, 2013 (3) Found this helpful. Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

YES! Mixing scents is one of the best parts about making your own product. You get to create something unique that people may not be able to find elsewhere. Try to keep mixing simple and fragrances that compliment each other notes. Such as a chocolate/peppermint could be nice for a fall scent.   Posted By: Samantha   |   Date: February 08, 2014 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

Yes! The best way to test a new blend without wasting too much product, is to dip a small paper test strip (you can make your own) into each fragrance then sealing them into a ziplock bag. I like to stick the strips on top of each other after dipping and leave them in the bag for a couple days before sniff checking, so the fragrances really blend. If you want more of certain scent to come out, you can do several test strips of that fragrance.   Posted By: Heather   |   Date: June 25, 2014 (2) Found this helpful. Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

Yes you can! I love mixing scents!! You can do it with EO as well. Most of our soaps we have blended scents!!   Posted By: Susannah   |   Date: July 26, 2014 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

You can! That is probably my favorite part. Try mixing different FOs on cotton balls, put them in a plastic baggy and smell them later. That way you can kinda get an idea of the blend pre-soaping.   Posted By: Steffanie   |   Date: August 20, 2014 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

Yes, you can blend you own fragrance oils for your own unique scent. You can also blend fragrance oils with essential oils, and essential oils with other essential oils.   Posted By: Constance   |   Date: October 17, 2014 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"On the ingredient listing page it says the Lavender EO should be used depending on 3 different factors. What are those factors?" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Emagine That Hair   |   September 14, 2014 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer The information should read as follows: The amount of fragrance that should be used in a formulation depends on three factors: 1) The maximum amount of scent the product base will accept . 2) The maximum IFRA skin safe level. 3) The amount of fragrance that smells good in your product. You will look at these three maximum guidelines and use the LOWEST percentage. For example: Desired smell is 5%, making MP soap is 3%, and the IFRA max use is 15%. You should not use more than 3% in   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: September 15, 2014 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"What is the best time to add fragrance oil in the candle making process?" Click Here To View 8 answer(s) Posted By: andrew   |   August 30, 2013 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer We recommend adding fragrance just before pouring wax.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: September 02, 2013 (6) Found this helpful. Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

I use a parafin soy blend and I add my fragrance around 185 degrees. Much cooler and the fragrance may not blend in completely and it will settle at the bottom of your wax.   Posted By: Timothea   |   Date: September 03, 2013 (1) Found this helpful. Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

you should always add fragrance oils when the wax is around 180 to 185 degrees, nothing higher than that though.   Posted By: Rachael   |   Date: September 03, 2013 (2) Found this helpful. Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

Depending on if you are using soy or paraffin, add your F/O after you have melted your wax and additives, around 10 degrees above the recommended pour temperature, as adding your fragrance oil will drop the overall temp.   Posted By: Tristan   |   Date: November 20, 2013 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

JUST BEFORE you pour the wax, add the FO. BUT-if you are using one batch of wax to make different scents of candles- Pour the wax, and THEN add the FO. Either way, it turns out good (in my experience).   Posted By: Binyomin   |   Date: December 01, 2013 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

You can add it before you pour or around 180-185 degrees. It all depends on what's best for your wax. Be careful of the flashpoint, though because you may need to adjust the time you add the oil.   Posted By: Wendy    |   Date: August 11, 2014 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

I add my fragrance at the lowest temp I can before I pour that way it does not e evaporate   Posted By: bobbie   |   Date: September 11, 2014 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

In my soy wax candles I add fragrance in right before I pour my wax. I also make sure the wax is not too hot. Each Fragrance Oil has its own maximum heat warning.   Posted By: Cheryl   |   Date: September 12, 2014 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Can the fragrance oils be used in hair care products since they are sulfate free?" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Nicola   |   September 09, 2014 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer You would need to check the IFRA Document for each Fragrance Oil for the usage rate in hair care products   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: September 10, 2014 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Are your Fragrance Oils Sulfate Free?" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By:    |   August 12, 2014 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer Yes, all of our fragrance oils are sulfate free.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: August 12, 2014 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Is there any way to order a sample of Fragrance/Essential Oil?" Click Here To View 5 answer(s) Posted By: Jocelyn   |   July 05, 2013 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

To get an accurate assessment of what a fragrance/essential oil will smell like, it has been my experience to experiment with each fragrance out of the bottle. Oils do change slightly with different applications. I've had oils that I did not prefer in the bottle, but loved in a lotion or finished soap. The 2oz size is a perfect sample size to get a true sense of a new fragrance/essential oil.   Posted By: Christine   |   Date: August 21, 2013 (8) Found this helpful. Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

To be quite honest and blunt: I wait for sales and order 2oz bottles of FOs or EOs that I've never used before. I smell them in and OUT of the bottle and the same with in the product. That is the best way to sample at a good price.   Posted By: Jamie   |   Date: September 23, 2013 (9) Found this helpful. Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

When your order exceeds a certain $$ amount, you have the opportunity receive free samples of either colorants or fragrance oils. That is a great time to try new fragrance oils. By planning your orders, you receive free samples and you help WSP to continue to process orders in a timely manner. I totally appreciate WSP's reward system and their efficiency in filling my orders.   Posted By: Linda   |   Date: September 29, 2013 (3) Found this helpful. Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

Staff Answer No, we do not send out samples of fragrance or essential oils. We offer them in a 2oz for purchase. As a thank you to our customers, depending on your order invoice amount, we do offer a free sample of our fragrance oils.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: February 03, 2014 (2) Found this helpful. Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

The smallest size WSP offers is a 2oz for an average of $5 they are almost the only size I purchase (I make lotions so it will last for a while.) even with soap though, for SURE you will get 2 batches maybe more. (all that said, I have lately been wishing that WSP offered 1 oz bottles just so you could TRY it and not end up wasting it.)   Posted By: Susannah   |   Date: July 26, 2014 (1) Found this helpful. Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"There are no ingredients listed for Fragrance Oils, how should I label them on my product?" Click Here To View 5 answer(s) Posted By: Isabel   |   January 22, 2013 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer The FDA indicates that the word "fragrance" is to be used in the ingredient label declaration to represent the addition of a fragrance oil to a product. If the fragrance is also used to flavor a product then the terms "flavor and fragrance" should be used on the label. If an oil is being used to only flavor the product then then term "flavor" is to be used on the label.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: August 20, 2013 (24) Found this helpful. Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

You are allowed to just put "fragrance" on your ingredient list   Posted By: Constance   |   Date: September 24, 2013 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

I always just list "fragrance oil" and then add the supplier. That way if someone questions ethical business practice, etc. they can go see who the supplier of my FO is.   Posted By: Jamie   |   Date: September 25, 2013 (11) Found this helpful. Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

I like to list the supplier and put "fragrance" you can also put the percentage of oil used if you'd like.   Posted By: Heather   |   Date: February 07, 2014 (3) Found this helpful. Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

You just have to have "Fragrance" on the label, something with the FDA makes it so that you don't have to do anything else.   Posted By: Susannah   |   Date: July 26, 2014 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Since this FO has vanilla in it (4%), will my CP soap change color to some type of brown? Or will that only occur with more vanilla concentration?" Click Here To View 2 answer(s) Posted By: Rosand   |   June 27, 2014 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer Any amount of vanilla, even 1% may change the color of your product over time. The color change may not be so dark if the vanilla content is under 5% but there will most likely still be some color change.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: June 30, 2014 (6) Found this helpful. Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

Yes, but you can use vanilla stabilizer to keep it from turning light brown or tan. Or, simply work the color into your design.   Posted By: Heather   |   Date: June 30, 2014 (4) Found this helpful. Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Can this fragrance be used in lip balm?" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Kathryn   |   June 07, 2014 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer To determine if a fragrance oil can be used in a lip product you must first consult the IFRA Guideline Document found under the MSDS&IFRA Documents tab. Line 1.A will indicate at what percent that fragrance can be used in a lip product. Please call customer service if you need any further assistance.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: June 11, 2014 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Can your fragrance oils be used to make incense sticks?" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Louise   |   April 14, 2014 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer Yes, we recommend a 2:1 solution of DPG to Fragrance Oil for incense sticks. Soak the sticks for 24 hours. Remove the sticks and allow them to dry before using.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: April 15, 2014 (5) Found this helpful. Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Are the Fragrance Oils paraben free?" Click Here To View 2 answer(s) Posted By: Mila   |   June 04, 2013 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer Our fragrance oils are paraben free.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: August 15, 2013 (14) Found this helpful. Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

All the oils here are paraben free! Love it!   Posted By: Heather   |   Date: February 07, 2014 (3) Found this helpful. Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Can I put this directly on my skin?" Click Here To View 5 answer(s) Posted By: Carmen   |   August 21, 2013 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer None of our fragrance oils should be used directly on the skin unless the IFRA sheet states safe at 100% skin contact. The IFRA sheet for each fragrance is located on the "Documents" tab of the product page (to the left of this Q/A tab).   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: August 21, 2013 (10) Found this helpful. Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

It is NOT advised to ever put an FO or EO directly on the skin!   Posted By: Jamie   |   Date: September 23, 2013 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

It says it should not be applied directly to the skin, if I get any on my hands while working with it, I wash it off with soap and warm water. FO's contain a lot of synthetic ingredients which could be harmful or irritating in larger doses.   Posted By: Constance   |   Date: September 24, 2013 (2) Found this helpful. Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

No... you should not add any fragrance oil directly to your skin. If you are looking for an application that you can put on your skin, check out the recipe section of the site. You can also purchase carrier oils which will dilute the fragrance oil to a safer level for your skin.   Posted By: Tristan   |   Date: November 20, 2013 (3) Found this helpful. Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

No you should not. Your best bet is to purchase a Body Splash base (or another base WSP offers to put FOs in), and then you can put that on your skin (following the dilution directions, of course).   Posted By: Binyomin   |   Date: December 01, 2013 (5) Found this helpful. Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"How can I tell if a fragrance oil is lip safe? Are all of your fragrance oils safe for in lip balms/products?" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Brianna   |   October 16, 2013 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer You can find this information on the IFRA (International Fragrance Association) document for each oil. This document gives the Maximum Use Level for Skin Contact, and can be found on the "Documents" tab. Lip Products are number 1.A under "Applications". We also have a section on our website that lists all of the 'lip safe' fragrance oils together. It is under Fragrance Oils - Flavor Fragrances Safe for Lips. Here is a link: http://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/StoreCategory.aspx?CatalogID=4&   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: October 17, 2013 (1) Found this helpful. Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"For Melt and pour soap.... how many pound loaf can you do with 2 oz bottle of FO?" Click Here To View 5 answer(s) Posted By: Kim   |   August 26, 2013 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer If you make your soap at 1/2 oz of fragrance per pound (that is 3%) then you will be able to make 4 pounds of soap.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: August 27, 2013 (18) Found this helpful. Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

I usually get 4-6 pounds from 2oz. fragrance ! :D   Posted By: Becky   |   Date: September 03, 2013 (4) Found this helpful. Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

Assuming a 3% safe use rate for the fragrance, anywhere from 4-6 lbs. depending on how strong you want the scent to be. Use more soap if it is a strong fragrance to keep it from being overwhelming!   Posted By: Christina   |   Date: September 16, 2013 (7) Found this helpful. Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

You must check the usage suggestion on each FO you are planning on using.   Posted By: Constance Larie   |   Date: September 22, 2013 (1) Found this helpful. Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

That is slightly a matter of preference. I never use ABOVE the 3%, however, I tend to use below what a lot of soapers use. I prefer a lighter scent. So, with 2oz. I could normally get 6-8 batches of soap.   Posted By: Jamie   |   Date: September 23, 2013 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Are Fragrance Oils all natural?" Click Here To View 3 answer(s) Posted By: Jordan   |   March 03, 2013 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer While fragrance oils often contain natural essential oils and aromatic ingredients, they almost always contain synthetic ingredients and cannot be called all natural. The only exception is when the oil is certified 100% natural...those are considered all natural fragrance oils.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: August 19, 2013 (10) Found this helpful. Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

They are mixed with natural and synthetic fragrances .   Posted By: Becky   |   Date: September 03, 2013 (1) Found this helpful. Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

Most fragrances cannot be recreated naturally, so almost all will include some sort of synthetic component.   Posted By: Christina   |   Date: September 15, 2013 (6) Found this helpful. Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Do the Fragrance Oils contain alcohol as an ingredient?" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Leah   |   September 04, 2013 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer All fragrances sold here are alcohol free.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: September 05, 2013 (5) Found this helpful. Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Your Oils are Phthalate free. What does that mean?" Click Here To View 2 answer(s) Posted By: Carmen   |   August 15, 2013 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer Diethyl Phthalates (DEP) is a controversial ingredient that can be used to dissolve aroma chemicals when making fragrance oils. In recent years, there have been claims among consumer advocacy groups that phthalates can cause health problems and these claims have received a considerable amount of media attention. It is not clear if these claims are accurate but the consumer outcry is clear. Therefore, in 2001 Wholesale Supplies Plus removed phthalates from all fragrance oils.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: August 15, 2013 (20) Found this helpful. Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

Phthalate free means there is no Diethyl Phthalates (DEP)In the fragrance oil. It is a controversial ingredient that can be used to dissolve aroma chemicals when making fragrance oils. Consumer advocacy groups claim that phthalates can cause health problems. Wholesale Supplies Plus has removed the phthalates from their fragrance oils.   Posted By: Susan   |   Date: September 03, 2013 (3) Found this helpful. Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Are the Crafter's Choice Fragrance Oils vegan?" Click Here To View 2 answer(s) Posted By: Iris   |   June 17, 2013 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer Our fragrance oils are vegan.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: August 15, 2013 (13) Found this helpful. Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

Yes they are and they smell terrific!   Posted By: Wendy    |   Date: August 24, 2013 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Are the Fragrance Oils gluten free?" Click Here To View 2 answer(s) Posted By: Aurora   |   May 13, 2013 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Since gluten is derived from certain specific grains, there is no reason why any fragrance oils should contain gluten as fragrance oils are generally synthetic. You would only have a potential gluten issue from something like an oil made from wheat, barley, or rye (I don't know of any oils used in bath products that are derived from those from any company on the market - it just isn't a typical additive or derivative for bath and body products)   Posted By: Christina   |   Date: August 23, 2013 (4) Found this helpful. Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

Staff Answer All of the WSP fragrance oils are gluten free.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: August 23, 2013 (3) Found this helpful. Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"What are phthalates?" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Autumn   |   April 16, 2013 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer Diethyl Phthalates (DEP) is a controversial ingredient that can be used to dissolve aroma chemicals when making fragrance oils. In recent years, there have been claims among consumer advocacy groups that phthalates can cause health problems and these claims have received a considerable amount of media attention. It is not clear if these claims are accurate but the consumer outcry is clear. Therefore, in 2001 Wholesale Supplies Plus removed phthalates from all fragrance oils.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: August 15, 2013 (10) Found this helpful. Was this answer helpful? Yes | No