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Vanilla Color Stabilizer for Cold Process Soap prevents the vanilla in fragrance oils from turning lye based soap formulations brown. It will not prevent color changes due to ingredients other than vanilla. Must use in a well ventilated area. Use this VCS in Cold Process Soap and Bath Fizzies Only.
Why People Use This Product:
To prevent fragrance oils containing vanilla (vanillin) from turning CP, HP, CPOP Soap Base brown.
Popular Products That Use This Ingredient:
CP, HP, CPOP Soap.
Interesting Facts:
Prevents the vanilla in fragrance oils from turning formulations brown. It will not prevent color changes due to ingredients other than vanilla. Must use in a well ventilated area.
Physical Form:
Clear Liquid
Solubility:
Soluble in Oil
Country of Origin:
United States
Storage:
Room temperature. Air tight container.
Best Used By:
One year from date of purchase.
Shelf Life Once Used in Manufacturing:
One year from manufacturing date.
Flashpoint: 200° Vanilla Content: 0.00% Country Of Origin: United States Phthalates: Product is Phthalate Free
This product is not on the CA Prop 65 list of toxic chemicals.
This product conforms to the reporting requirements of California Proposition 65 (Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986). We are conforming to the regulation by reporting the existence, or lack thereof, of ingredients deemed reportable by the above mentioned regulations via a Safety Data Sheet (SDS), in Section 15 "Regulatory Information." Ingredients from Natural Food Sources (NFS) and are exempt from reporting in accordance with Title 27, § 25501(a).
International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients (INCI): Fragrance
Common Name Ingredient Listing (FDA Approved): Fragrance
Directions:
DIRECTIONS: In a glass or plastic mixing container, slowly stir 1 part Vanilla Color Stabilizer to 2 parts fragrance oil. When mixing with fragrances with over 10% vanilla, use a 1 to 1 ratio. Stir well and allow to sit for 2 minutes then immediately add to base formula. Mixture best used within 15 minutes of mixing.
TIPS: This product prevents the vanilla in fragrance oils from turning finished products brown. It will not prevent color changes in ingredients other than vanilla. Do not store this product after mixing. The stabilizer will turn into a solid state in temperatures below 68°F. To return to a liquid state, place bottle in warm water. Test your final product to insure optimal performance.
STORAGE: Store in an airtight, cool, dark location. When stored properly, best used within 1 year from date of purchase.
WARNING: GLOVES, MASK AND PROTECTIVE EYEWEAR MUST BE WORN WHEN WORKING WITH THIS PRODUCT. DO NOT INHALE.
CAUTION: Use in a well-ventilated area. Do not ingest. For external use only. Keep out of reach of children and pets.
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COMMENTS: This works but..it has a strong smell, that at first I didn't notice but then I got a funny metallic taste in my mouth and realized what it was. I does not completely blend with some FO's. You'll see in the Q and A's a question about it separating like oil and water, and it does do that with some FO's but not all for some reason. DON'T microwave this to heat it up! My microwave sounded like I put foil in it when I tried. It was recommended in the Q and A's with the separation issue to heat both the VS and FO, but if you're gonna try this then just heat up the FO. Also, it made a batch of "unicorn poop" CP soap smell like sulfur but after a couple weeks it went away. This was an FO that it separated from like oil/water and never would blend together with but I used it anyway and it might be why it ended up stinking. These are some things you may experience, and I suggest wearing a mask, but it does keep your soap from turning brown.
NOTE FOR MELT AND POUR: I also saw a question about someone running out of the VS for melt and pour and wanted to know if using the VS for CP would work and I tried it out and so far no issues so I'd say its ok to use this for melt and pour.
• works for bath bombs • works for both CP and M&P
Angela • Kansas
Date Submitted: 10/28/2020
"Disappointing for HP soap"
COMMENTS: I was told this product can be used for hot process soap as well. I waited until my batter was at 140F and added my mix. While it worked very well for keeping the soap from turning dark, the smell is so faint, one has a hard time smelling anything at all. I used Pumpkin Crush, a very strong scent so I was very disappointed that it never returned after the drying process. I will write it off as a loss and am glad I only made one batch. I rather have a near black soap than one that doesn't smell.
COMMENTS: I use this with the sleepy time fragrance oil and my soaps still turned brown. I did the one to one ratio.
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Cold Process, Soap - Hot Process
priya • Virginia
Date Submitted: 06/10/2020
I Recommend This Product!
"Works great!!"
COMMENTS: Never discolored and working with it is easy
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Cold Process
stephanie • British Columbia
Date Submitted: 03/11/2020
I Recommend This Product!
"Life saver"
COMMENTS: This products helps me use all the popular fun scents, without my products turning brown. Love it
PRODUCT USED IN: Bath Fizzies & Salts
Samantha • Ohio
Date Submitted: 09/03/2019
I Recommend This Product!
"Amazing!"
COMMENTS: I’ve used this in bath bombs and cold process Soaps d it worked amazing! My fragrance oil was over 10% vanilla and it is still a beautiful cream color a month later.
COMMENTS: Mostly when working with fragrances that have a high vanilla/vanillin content, I will just incorporate darker colors into the design. But sometimes you may have a specific design in mind that goes hand in hand with a certain fragrance that just happens to contain vanilla, and for those times, this product has proved to be a real lifesaver. Recently, I used it with fragrances containing 3%-4% vanilla, and the soap turned out great! Nice product.
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Cold Process, Soap - CPOP
THINGS I LIKE
THINGS I'D LIKE TO CHANGE
• It Worked!
Tooni • Florida
Date Submitted: 07/14/2019
I Recommend This Product!
"Works Like A Charm!"
COMMENTS: Glad I finally tried this! Amazing!
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Cold Process
THINGS I LIKE
THINGS I'D LIKE TO CHANGE
• Easy to use • Dependable vanilla fix
• none~
James • California
Date Submitted: 06/18/2019
I Recommend This Product!
"White Bath Bombs "
COMMENTS: Works Great! Never change color.
PRODUCT USED IN: Bath Fizzies & Salts
Brittney • Utah
Date Submitted: 06/10/2019
I Recommend This Product!
"The Best!"
COMMENTS: This helps my soaps so much!
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Cold Process
Jen • California
Date Submitted: 05/29/2019
I Recommend This Product!
"Great product"
COMMENTS: My soap stayed pure white
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Melt & Pour
Ami • Mississippi
Date Submitted: 05/13/2019
I Recommend This Product!
"Worked like a CHARM!"
COMMENTS: I did thorough research before choosing this stabilizer. The idea of spending all the time, money, products, patience, skill, etc involved in making a large batch of bright, colorful soap, only to have it turn a dingy shade later, was just a horrible thought! I chose this stabilizer because of its reviews, and everyone was right! My Key Lime Pie soaps are a lovely shade, even with their high vanillin content!
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Cold Process
THINGS I LIKE
THINGS I'D LIKE TO CHANGE
• Reliable, effective product! • No bad smell (as others brands have) • Clear directions
COMMENTS: I used this with another WSP fragrance yesterday. The stabilizer did not mix with the FO, I could see 2 distinct layers after mixing and allowing to sit for a few minutes. I also have pockets of oozing FO or VS in my soap. Everything went wrong in this soap and I should have known when the 2 did not mix to not use it. My VS is a month old and I used a 1:2 VS to FO ratio. Not sure I'd use again.
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Cold Process
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THINGS I'D LIKE TO CHANGE
• free shipping over $25
• maybe some info on FOs that do not mix
Rosamaria • New Hampshire
Date Submitted: 04/18/2019
I Recommend This Product!
"Would never get this from another supplier"
COMMENTS: Does its job and is reasonably priced. Cant ask for anything more!
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Cold Process
Julie • Texas
Date Submitted: 04/12/2019
I Recommend This Product!
"Much needed if you have a scent with vanilla"
COMMENTS: I use some scents with vanilla in it and I use this to keep the color strong without turning brown. No one wants a bath bomb that turns ugly.
PRODUCT USED IN: Bath Fizzies & Salts
Cheryl • West Virginia
Date Submitted: 03/22/2019
I Recommend This Product!
"Must Have!"
COMMENTS: I didn't know I needed this until my soap colors turned brown. When using a fragrance oil that contains vanilla, this is a must have if you want to color your soap. Lesson learned! I like the instructions, they are so detailed and easy to use. I use in cold process soap when it contains vanilla and I want to color my bars. Thank you !
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Cold Process
Shelby • South Carolina
Date Submitted: 03/22/2019
I Recommend This Product!
"Used in Bath bombs"
COMMENTS: I use this product in bath bombs. It has worked every time without fail! Just Ordered my 2nd bottle.
PRODUCT USED IN: Bath Fizzies & Salts
THINGS I LIKE
THINGS I'D LIKE TO CHANGE
• ease of use
Rebecca • New York
Date Submitted: 02/22/2019
I Recommend This Product!
"This works well"
COMMENTS: I was a little hesitant because of the price. I made a cp soap where I needed to have the colors stay, and not turn brown. So glad I used it. The colors turned out great!
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - CPOP
Ronda • Texas
Date Submitted: 02/12/2019
I Recommend This Product!
"Does it's Job"
COMMENTS: Excellent product and so far I have not had any color darken when using this.
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Cold Process
THINGS I LIKE
THINGS I'D LIKE TO CHANGE
• Ease of use
• Price rather high
Paula • Ohio
Date Submitted: 01/25/2019
I Recommend This Product!
"Stabilized as it promises "
COMMENTS: Works perfectly. Suggested usage gives my products the correct color. Never had an issue with yellowing. The initial smell is powerful, wear a mask as instructed. I always buy.
PRODUCT USED IN: Liquid Soap & Washes
THINGS I LIKE
THINGS I'D LIKE TO CHANGE
• How it works
Delane • Georgia
Date Submitted: 01/10/2019
I Recommend This Product!
"Great"
COMMENTS: this Works well in my soaps!
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Melt & Pour
HAZEL • Texas
Date Submitted: 12/15/2018
I Recommend This Product!
"PERFECT!"
COMMENTS: Have used in my cold process soap and it works great! Exactly as expected. Will be ordering more!
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Cold Process
Miranda • South Carolina
Date Submitted: 12/13/2018
I Recommend This Product!
"Actually works"
COMMENTS: I’ve used other stablizrfs in the past and the bar eventually turned brown. I used the coco mademoiselle from crafters choice with vanilla rate is high. My colors where pink and white both came out perfect.
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Cold Process
Crystal • Colorado
Date Submitted: 12/03/2018
I Recommend This Product!
"Keeps bombs from discoloring"
COMMENTS: There’s nothing uglier than a bath bomb or bubble bar that looks like it is molding when discoloration occurs. Yuck. Don’t skip using this!
PRODUCT USED IN: Bath Fizzies & Salts
Breanna • Georgia
Date Submitted: 11/30/2018
I Recommend This Product!
"Nothing else to be said"
COMMENTS: Always come in handy !!!
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Melt & Pour, Soap - Cold Process
Thomas G • New Mexico
Date Submitted: 11/27/2018
I Recommend This Product!
"Is Now A Staple For Me"
COMMENTS: I greatly appreciate how well this stabilizer works and how easy it is to mix with fragrance oil. After 2 weeks, a soap containing vanillin in the fragrance oil is not showing any signs of discoloration (which used to happen within mere days).
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Cold Process
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THINGS I'D LIKE TO CHANGE
• Mixes well • Does not separate from soap batter • Prevents discoloration
• Nothing
April • Texas
Date Submitted: 11/07/2018
I Recommend This Product!
"Love this product "
COMMENTS: Does exactly what ot is supposed to do my colors have stayed true with vanilla fragrances
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Hot Process
THINGS I LIKE
THINGS I'D LIKE TO CHANGE
• Easy to use • Works great in hot process soap making
Tanisha • Maryland
Date Submitted: 10/09/2018
I Recommend This Product!
"Holding up pretty well"
COMMENTS: I’ve used this for a number of vanillin-included scents and it has held up pretty well as long as the ratio is correct for the level.
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Cold Process, Soap - CPOP
THINGS I LIKE
THINGS I'D LIKE TO CHANGE
• Works well
Diana • Ohio
Date Submitted: 10/03/2018
I Recommend This Product!
"Better then expected "
COMMENTS: Works as a dream. No descoloration in cp.
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Cold Process
Abby • Florida
Date Submitted: 09/30/2018
I Recommend This Product!
"Does the job!"
COMMENTS: Does the job! Used it with a fragrance that was supposed to turn dark brown, months later, the titanium dioxide parts are still bright white.
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Cold Process
Carol • Florida
Date Submitted: 09/28/2018
I Recommend This Product!
"Kept my colors pretty!"
COMMENTS: Definitely controlled the vanilin content in my cold process soaps.
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Cold Process
Cara • New York
Date Submitted: 09/24/2018
I Recommend This Product!
"It does it's job"
COMMENTS: It is what it is... vanilla color stabilizer... I've never had a fragrance with vanillin discolor when I use this but boy does it smell awful OOB. Use it, but DON'T SNIFF IT!
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Hot Process
Tracy • South Dakota
Date Submitted: 09/22/2018
I Recommend This Product!
"Works Great!"
COMMENTS: This works great to keep soap white! Highly recommend!
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Cold Process
THINGS I LIKE
THINGS I'D LIKE TO CHANGE
• Works great!
Terri • Ohio
Date Submitted: 09/08/2018
I Recommend This Product!
"It Works! Color Stabilizer"
COMMENTS: This stuff is great! I am a newish soaper and used this in my last batch. (The FO had a bit of Vanillin in it)...my colors stayed true. I used TD in my white portion too...stayed the ivory through the curing phase. I will be buying more of this! I used a teaspoon per pound of oils.
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Cold Process
THINGS I LIKE
THINGS I'D LIKE TO CHANGE
• Everything
• Nothing
Tiffany • Georgia
Date Submitted: 09/04/2018
I Recommend This Product!
"awesome product for price "
COMMENTS: Wonderful product. Great price
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Cold Process
Ashley • Texas
Date Submitted: 08/29/2018
I Recommend This Product!
"It works!"
COMMENTS: Works great!!!
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - CPOP
Julie • Virginia
Date Submitted: 08/29/2018
I Recommend This Product!
"Excellent results"
COMMENTS: I am back to re-order this AGAIN (about my 3rd or 4th time??). It really works. I've read various comments in soap groups that "vanilla stabilizers are a waste of money and don't work...embrace the brown." Not the case with this one. I don't use many FOs with a lot of vanillin, but especially in fall scents the warm notes are really popular. This product maintains lighter soap colors even after several months (if I even have soap left that long).
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Cold Process
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THINGS I'D LIKE TO CHANGE
• It works!
• Very strong scent, but it fades
Karen • North Carolina
Date Submitted: 08/20/2018
I Recommend This Product!
"Back to reorder"
COMMENTS: Works great and stops discoloration form vanilla just as advertised.
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Cold Process
Krystal • California
Date Submitted: 07/26/2018
I Recommend This Product!
"Works, But Don't Get Too Close!"
COMMENTS: Awful, strong scent, but that doesn't stick in the cured soap. It works great added at somewhere between 25% and 100% of fragrance oil weight, depending on vanilla content. I'll never be without this stuff. Wish I could afford the 1 pound bottle!
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Cold Process
THINGS I LIKE
THINGS I'D LIKE TO CHANGE
• It works!
• More size options
Moosie • Illinois
Date Submitted: 06/10/2018
I Recommend This Product!
"So far so good "
COMMENTS: This was a life saver for me i thought i was not using a ton of scents that had vanilla in them but noticed that over time my saop would tan or cream so now i use this no matter the vanilla % so for it has been working have some soaps have have fully cured with no color change
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Cold Process
THINGS I LIKE
THINGS I'D LIKE TO CHANGE
• Kind of Expensive
Valerie • Peru
Date Submitted: 05/05/2018
I Recommend This Product!
"A must have"
COMMENTS: Def. A MUST HAVE for me. It really keeps my soaps White and clear
PRODUCT USED IN: Lotions, Creams & Butters
Jai • California
Date Submitted: 04/22/2018
I Recommend This Product!
"My MUST buy item :D"
COMMENTS: It is my "MUST" buy item. It keeps my CP Soap colorful.
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Cold Process
Pamela • Texas
Date Submitted: 02/20/2018
I Recommend This Product!
"Good"
COMMENTS: Works well
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Cold Process
Amber • Florida
Date Submitted: 02/01/2018
I Recommend This Product!
"Stinky but works! "
COMMENTS: Every time I open the cap to weigh this out I forget about those fumes! Definitely wise to use in a well ventilated area, but it works & the odor doesn't transfer to your FO. First use, I was a tad nervous... Used it with a FO containing .80% vanilla & was worried I didn't mix it well enough. I used a ratio of 1 part VCS to 2 parts FO, and even though I stirred well & added slowly, I could still see some oil separation. Nonetheless, I mixed it as well as I possibly could, waited 2 mins before adding to my soap batter and hoped for the best! Well, it worked great! Not only is my soap beautifully fragrant & colorful, but it ISN'T tan or brown, which is exactly what I hoped for! I'm very happy WSP carries this & will absolutely continue to order as needed!
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Cold Process, Soap - CPOP
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THINGS I'D LIKE TO CHANGE
• Works great! • Odor doesn't interfere with FO. • Easy to use.
• Wish it came in 4oz &/or 8oz sizes too.
Kelly • Massachusetts
Date Submitted: 01/23/2018
I Recommend This Product!
"Vanilla Stabilizer"
COMMENTS: Cant expresses how much this product has helped out!! I made a watermelon soap with out the stabilizer and one with and what a difference. The one with out turned to a dark murky green color and the one with the stabilizer was vibrant and colorful!
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - CPOP
Omni • North Dakota
Date Submitted: 01/18/2018
I Recommend This Product!
"a must have"
COMMENTS: this is the number one ingredient I must have on hand..alot of my fragrances are heavy with vanilla
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Cold Process
THINGS I LIKE
THINGS I'D LIKE TO CHANGE
• it works
• sometimes out of stock when i'm out
Danita • Arkansas
Date Submitted: 01/14/2018
I Recommend This Product!
"Huge Lifesaver"
COMMENTS: Finding this product opened up a world of new possibilities as far as fragrance and color goes in my soaps. No longer do I have to worry about what color I use for fragrances containing vanilla. Just follow the directions and *poof* - the brown goes away. I ALWAYS keep this on hand!
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Cold Process, Soap - CPOP, Soap - Hot Process
Jodi • Montana
Date Submitted: 01/09/2018
I Recommend This Product!
"Vanilla Color Stabilizer"
COMMENTS: Great product, helps to keep the browning out of my bath bombs when using white and anything with vanilla
PRODUCT USED IN: Bath Fizzies & Salts
Allison • Texas
Date Submitted: 11/28/2017
I Recommend This Product!
"works"
COMMENTS: keeps the vanilla from turning things brown
PRODUCT USED IN: Bath Fizzies & Salts
Jennifer • Maine
Date Submitted: 11/15/2017
I Recommend This Product!
"Works beautifully "
COMMENTS: I used this with a pumpkin scent that had 11% vanilla. I followed the directions exactly and it worked flawlessly. No discoloration at all and I was able to make a beautiful soap with fall colors and a delicious fall scent. Well worth it!!
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Cold Process, Soap - CPOP
Ingrid • North Carolina
Date Submitted: 10/29/2017
I Recommend This Product!
"Does the Job"
COMMENTS: So thankful this product exists. It keeps my whites from turning.
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Cold Process
THINGS I LIKE
THINGS I'D LIKE TO CHANGE
• It works
Valaura • Florida
Date Submitted: 10/16/2017
I Recommend This Product!
"BATH BOMBS"
COMMENTS: Ive never used a VS before I usually just work my colors around the design knowing it will darken. This time however, I was making a white bomb and needed it to stay that way so I used this as recommended. It was perfect!! Sold out of my bombs. Will definitely be making more...
PRODUCT USED IN: Bath Fizzies & Salts
Michelle • California
Date Submitted: 10/06/2017
I Recommend This Product!
"Keeps my soap colorful"
COMMENTS: Never had soap turn brown with this guy!
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Melt & Pour
Molly • Oregon
Date Submitted: 09/13/2017
I Recommend This Product!
"I was hesitant to buy this"
COMMENTS: After a handful of soaps turning brown I broke down and bought it. I am so glad I did. I had quit using anything with vanillin in it ( I had a lot of scents just sitting in the shelf because of it) so I thought I might as well give it a try. What a difference! I haven't had any color morphing since I started using this product. It is definitely a staple in my soaping inventory from now on.
COMMENTS: I'm new to the product, so far I find it works. It's strong odor when I open it, but it subsides and works. Sometimes not right away. For example, soaps I made 4 days ago were supposed to be blue, but until last night they were green, today they are blue. So again , i am new to this product. The Fragrance still comes through after a few days to a week, depending on the type.
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Cold Process
Home • Indiana
Date Submitted: 09/08/2017
I Recommend This Product!
"nice!!"
COMMENTS: was definitely helpful in keeping my soap from changing colors!
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - CPOP
Tracy • Ontario
Date Submitted: 09/05/2017
I Recommend This Product!
"works very well"
COMMENTS: my soap did not discolor at all when I added the stabilizer. I used the ratio recommended for the amount of vanillin in the fragrance oil. But if added to early to the fragrance it thickens and separates from the fragrance.
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Cold Process
THINGS I LIKE
THINGS I'D LIKE TO CHANGE
• easy to use • keeps soaps from turning brown
Susan • Delaware
Date Submitted: 08/13/2017
I Recommend This Product!
"Works Great!"
COMMENTS: Wow! What a difference using this with the cotton candy scent! Beautiful color with no brown coming through.
PRODUCT USED IN: Soap - Cold Process
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THINGS I'D LIKE TO CHANGE
• Everything!
• Nothing!
Linn • Arizona
Date Submitted: 08/09/2017
I Recommend This Product!
"Hard work is done for you!!!"
COMMENTS: Really does its job for you!!!! It is really useful.
PRODUCT USED IN: Bath Fizzies & Salts
Richard • Washington
Date Submitted: 07/27/2017
I Recommend This Product!
"Worked great"
COMMENTS: I used this to offset any coloring in my bath bombs & it worked perfectly against vanilla & the cotton candy blend which has vanilla in it aswell! Definitely a great buy!
PRODUCT USED IN: Bath Fizzies & Salts
Kathleen • Ohio
Date Submitted: 07/11/2017
I Recommend This Product!
"Vanilla stabilizer"
COMMENTS: Kept my bath bombs from getting nasty brown spots!!
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