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Posted By: Anush   |   January 30, 2023

"I mixed up my Vanilla Color Stabilizers and used this one for my bath bomb instead of the CP type. Well, my bombs fell apart. I decided to use it in a loose bubble bath product. My question is: is Vanilla Color Stabilizer for Washes and Lotions safe to use in a bath product. I assume it is, since it is safe for the lips, but wanted to double check. Thanks."

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Staff Answer Good thinking - we repurpose our bath bomb 'fails' the same way! You did your research - you're right, the VCS for Lotions & Washes is safe for use in bath products.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: January 31, 2023

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Posted By: Rocio    |   August 15, 2022

"I know that this color stabilizer is not recommended for CP, even though there are reviews stating that it works. And I also know that you have a similarproduct for cold process soap. Can you tell me the exact reason why is not recommended for CP? Thanks in advance."

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Staff Answer We use the Vanilla Color Stabilizer successfully in CP Soap. Here are our recipes: https://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/products/vanilla-color-stabilizer-cp-soap.aspx

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: August 17, 2022

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Posted By: Brittany   |   January 23, 2022

"I have a MP vanilla color stabilizer do I need to buy this to add to the liquid suspension base or can I use my MP stabilizer as a substitute? "

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Staff Answer We do recommend using this over the MP soap. The formulations are very different across stabilizers in order to perform well in each product type.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: January 27, 2022

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Posted By: Kela   |   September 08, 2021

"Hello, does this product cut the scent of the fragrance oil a lot? If I am using two different fragrance oils in my product, one containing vanilla and one without, would I need to double the amount of the fragrance oil that has vanilla color stabilizer to balance out the scents? Thank you."

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Staff Answer This is something you would need to test since this can vary from fragrance to fragrance.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: September 08, 2021

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Posted By: Home   |   March 08, 2021

"Can this be used in foaming hand soap recipes? If so, what would be the ratio of stabilizer and FO?"

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Staff Answer This can be used in foaming hand soaps. You can use 1 part Vanilla Color Stabilizer to 2 parts fragrance oil. When mixing with fragrances with over 10% vanilla, use a 1 to 1 ratio.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: March 09, 2021

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Posted By: Tiff   |   March 08, 2021

"does the vanilla stabilizer completely prevent lotions with vanilla from changing colour? Or does it just prolong the colour change? If it prolongs it, what is a guideline for when the colour will start to change? Thank you"

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Staff Answer Our stabilizers prolong color change. It really depends on the amount of vanilla in the fragrance oil and the amount of fragrance oil used in the product. Over the years we have found that fragrances with less than 4% vanilla and 3% or less used in products, rarely change color when using the stabilizer. We have heard that scents over 8% vanilla content and 6% fragrance used in the formula change after 6-8 months.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: March 09, 2021

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Posted By: ANGIE   |   January 16, 2021

"Can this be used in body butters?"

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Staff Answer Products consisting of only oils, butters and waxes do not change color from vanilla.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: January 18, 2021

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Posted By: Heather   |   December 07, 2020

"Can this be used with vanilla 10 fold essential oil?"

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Staff Answer This is something you would need to test. Vanilla oleoresin is only soluble in ethanol, so I am unsure how it would react with our stabilizer.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: December 11, 2020

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Posted By: Dayanelisse   |   December 01, 2020

"Am I able to use this in MP soap because your MP Vanilla Stabilizer is out of stock? Would it work?"

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Staff Answer This can be used as a substitute in MP soap.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: December 02, 2020

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Posted By: Becky   |   November 13, 2020

"Is this stabilizer ok to use in bath bombs? I noticed my bath bombs will turn brown over time when there's a lot of vanillin in the fragrance oil."

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Staff Answer We recommend using our Vanilla Color Stabilizer for CP in bath bombs.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: November 13, 2020

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Posted By: Kiki   |   October 06, 2020

"How much vanillin should be in a FO to use this product? "

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Staff Answer You will want to use this if a fragrance oil contains any vanilla.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: October 07, 2020

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Posted By: Shaunnet   |   October 05, 2020

"Is this approved for lips?"

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Staff Answer Yes, this can be used in lip products.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: October 06, 2020

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Posted By: ERIOLA   |   September 24, 2020

"I used it in 1:1 ratio and it liquify the body lotion. Any thought about what happened?"

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Staff Answer It sounds like you may have added too much additional liquid to your product. Adding liquids will thin out your lotion, making it watery.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: September 28, 2020

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Posted By: Rachel   |   September 09, 2020

"Can we use vanilla stabilizer for hair products such as deep conditioners/ conditioner that has btms or oils that has fragrance that has 2% or 5% vanillin ? If so, which one? "

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Staff Answer Our Vanilla Color Stabilizers are used to keep fragrances that contain any percentage of vanilla from browning soaps, lotion, and washes.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: September 15, 2020

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Posted By: Tamara   |   August 21, 2020

"Does the smell of this product overpower the fragrance oils? I read that it smells bad. I don't want to use it IF it ruins the pleasant fragrance of my FOs. Thanks"

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Staff Answer Our vanilla color stabilizers do have a strong odor out of the bottle. However, we have found that when used in a product with a fragrance oil the smell is not noticeable.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: August 21, 2020

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Posted By: Carlin   |   August 04, 2020

"Hello, Will this change the color of a fragrance that is dark in the bottle? I have a few fragrances that are not clear but a yellowish, or a brown color. Fragrances like sandalwood and grape are two examples. So, again... does this change the color when the fragrance is already dark or is this just to prevent them from turning dark? Thank you"

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Staff Answer This will not change the color of a dark fragrance oil, it will only prevent the vanillin in the formula from turning your product brown.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: August 05, 2020

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Posted By: Charlene   |   July 07, 2020

"You stated if a fragrance has over 10% vanilla then you need to use a 1to1 ratio. Does the fragrance bottle tell you how much vanilla content in the FO? Thank you"

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Staff Answer Yes it does. You can also find the information on our website

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: July 07, 2020

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Posted By: Anneliesa   |   July 04, 2020

"Do you sell a vanilla stabilizer that could be used for candles/wax tarts? I’m using soy and para blends. "

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Staff Answer Candle wax does not discolor from vanilla fragrances so it is not necessary to add a stabilizer. Vanilla discolors in water-based products.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: July 07, 2020

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Posted By: cheprei   |   May 16, 2020

"would I use this with the foaming soap base?"

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Staff Answer You can certainly try this stabilizer but we would recommend the stabilizer for MP soap.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: May 18, 2020

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Posted By: Shaunte   |   May 01, 2020

"I noticed in a lot of the answers that there's a lot of recommendations. Can you please update this on the product itself. for instance I would not know that I can use the cold process vanilla stabilizer in my bath bombs. Or the melt and pour in the bathroom or scrubs so can you please update this under those products."

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Staff Answer We can update some of the information for these products. We do have a note already on the stabilizer for CP that it is recommended for use in bath bombs. Thank you for the recommendation.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: May 01, 2020

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Posted By: Ms.    |   January 08, 2020

"Hello! Would this be the vanilla color stabilizer to use with the pet shampoo base? "

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Staff Answer Since animals have such sensitive skin, we would not recommend using this product. If you plan to use a vanilla fragrance, you might consider placing in a dark bottle so the color does not show.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: January 09, 2020

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Posted By: Deb   |   December 24, 2019

"Is this the vanilla color stabilizer I would use for the soap dough? I have a Monkey Farts fragrance oil from another company. Thank you"

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Staff Answer Yes, this vanilla stabilizer would work for the soap dough recipe.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: December 30, 2019

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Posted By: Amber   |   November 07, 2019

"Hi, I made half a gallon of lotion a couple days ago & forgot to add the Vanilla Color Stabilizer. My F.O. Has a 1.1% vanilla content and I don’t want it turning colors after it’s been purchased! Can I add it now? Could I add mica or titanium dioxide to remedy the color if not? Thanks!"

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Staff Answer The stabilizer should be mixed with the fragrance before adding to the lotion. We would not recommend adding it now. It is hard to know if adding TD at this point would help. You will need to test this. You can also tell customers the lotion can darken slightly due to the natural nature of vanilla.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: November 07, 2019

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Posted By: carolina    |   October 01, 2019

"can i use this in sugar scrubs made with you foaming bath whip base?"

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Staff Answer We would recommend using the stabilizer for MP soap.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: October 01, 2019

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Posted By: carolina    |   October 01, 2019

"im madea foaming sugar scrub with your foaming bath whip, can i use this to prevent the scub from turning brown, and does it turn brownn cus i know if it doesnt have any water in it it doesnt turn , not sure if the bath whip is made with water"

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Staff Answer Yes, you do need to use a vanilla color stabilizer for the Foaming Bath Whip. We would recommend using the one for MP soap.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: October 01, 2019

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Posted By: Kimberly   |   August 07, 2019

"Can this be added to pre-made lotion bases?"

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Staff Answer Yes, this can be used with a fragrance containing vanilla in any of our lotion bases or liquid washes.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: August 08, 2019

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Posted By: Diana   |   June 26, 2019

"I read in the Fragrance Oil said need to add Crafter’s Choice Vanilla Color Stabilizers and Crafter’s Choice Vanilla Color Neutralizer to prevent changing color of the product. I cannot find the Crafter’s Choice Vanilla Color Neutralizer in the website. Please tell me where I can find it. Thanks"

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Staff Answer We do not have a product called Vanilla Color Neutralizer. Please send a link to where you saw this listed. Thank you.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: June 26, 2019

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Posted By: Chardonea   |   April 03, 2019

"I don't understand how much to add to my lotion. I'm using 1.62 ounces in a lotion with the Oatmeal and Honey fragrance oil. How much vanilla stabilizer do I add? "

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Staff Answer You would mix the fragrance 2:1 with the stabilizer. If using 1.62 oz. fragrance, you would mix with .81 oz. stabilizer.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: April 04, 2019

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Posted By: Aunty Rhonda   |   February 08, 2019

"Two issues: 1) I used this in my bath Bombs and they completely , well, bombed. Is there something else I can use to fix the discoloration issue?, cuz this won't work for that product. 2) Since the fragrance that I'm using has 14% vanilla, it is recommended that I do a 1 to 1 ratio of the stabilizer to the FO. How do I adjust my recipe to account for all the extra liquid? Do I remove the same amount of water from the recipe that I use for the stabilizer? "

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Staff Answer We recommend using the Vanilla Color Stabilizer for CP Soap when making bath bombs. You might want to either cut back on the fragrance oil amount you are using or cut down on the water added to the recipe.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: February 08, 2019

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I'm not sure if Staff will see this, but my dilemma is there is no water in my formula. That's why I don't know how to alter my recipe. I previously listed the ingredients. So should I just add more baking soda and citric acid or what??

Posted By: Aunty Rhonda   |   Date: February 09, 2019

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Staff Answer Your fragrance should not be adding that much liquid to your recipe. If you are using rubbing alcohol or witch hazel, the fragrance along with VCS will replace some of that liquid. Try a batch first with the FO and VCS mixture and see what happens. You might be just fine.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: February 11, 2019

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Posted By: Aunty Rhonda   |   February 07, 2019

"Hello there. My bath bombs do not contain any water (SLSa, Baking Soda, Citric Acid, Epsom Salt, Cream of Tartar, fragrance oil, germall) but it still turns brown. Why?"

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Staff Answer Even though they do not contain water, bath bombs do discolor from fragrances containing vanilla. We are not sure the exact reason. We would recommend using vanilla color stabilizer for CP soap or staying with non-vanilla fragrances.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: February 07, 2019

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Posted By: Sara   |   October 19, 2018

"Do I put this on my ingredients list as fragrance? Do I put fragrance twice for the actual scent and stabilizer? "

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Staff Answer When the stabilizer is mixed with the fragrance oil it becomes a part of the fragrance and should be listed on your label as "fragrance" (only once).

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: October 22, 2018

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Posted By: All Praise belongs to God   |   September 17, 2018

"Hello, I would like to know if this can be added to a Lotion after discoloration has taken place. I made a Lotion 6 months ago using a FO from another company, and now the Lotion has turned from a White to a yellow color. I am wondering if I can add this to the Lotion in accordance to the instructions to see if it would help or does this have to be mixed with the FO and then added to the Lotion? Appreciate your input. Thank You."

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Staff Answer Unfortunately, once a product discolors there is nothing you can do. You would need to add the stabilizer and fragrance oil during manufacturing to help keep the product from discoloring.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: September 17, 2018

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So does this mean that by adding a Stabilizer that it makes the Lotion more runny/thin since we are adding extra liquid? If I am using 1oz Fragrance, I would have to use 2oz Stabilizer, meaning 3oz of liquid added to the Lotion.

Posted By: All Praise belongs to God   |   Date: September 17, 2018

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Staff Answer The most you would add would be an equal amount to your fragrance oil. If the fragrance has 10% or more vanilla, you would add the same amount of stabilizer, or 1:1. This does need to be figured into the total amount of additives if using one of our lotion bases.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: September 18, 2018

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Posted By: raquesha   |   April 29, 2018

"I accidentally added to much to my body butter and it has a chemical scent what should i do? can my batch be saved by doubling the butters?"

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Staff Answer You can certainly double your recipe and not add any further stabilizer. For the future, products consisting of only oils, butters and waxes do not change color from vanilla. You only need be concerned with water based products.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: May 01, 2018

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Posted By: Ambar   |   January 30, 2018

"I accidentally heated this up when melting my oils for my lotion recipe. The finished product has brown specks all over almost looking like air bubbles. Is this safe to use? "

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Staff Answer Unfortunately, we would not know if this lotion is safe to use. You would need to have this challenge tested at a laboratory to be sure your preservative is working. You may want to remake your lotion to be on the safe side.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: February 05, 2018

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Posted By: Vanessa   |   December 02, 2017

"Is this needed for whipped body butter made with shea butter when using a fo with vanillin in it? "

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Staff Answer If your product does not contain water, the vanilla in the fragrance will not discolor your product.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: December 04, 2017

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Posted By: Magdoline   |   July 10, 2017

"HI What is made from, the exact ingredients? "

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Staff Answer As with our fragrance oils, the ingredients are proprietary and we are unable to give you this information.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: July 10, 2017

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Posted By: Neka   |   July 02, 2017

"Do you use this in the foaming bath whip? "

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Staff Answer You can use this for the Foaming Bath Whip since it is stated on the website that this can be used in MP soap bases. You can also use the stabilizer for MP Soap.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: July 06, 2017

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Posted By: Crystal   |   April 12, 2017

"I would want to use this one for Shower Gel correct? Also, if so how much would I use for a gal of shower gel? "

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Staff Answer Yes, this is the stabilizer you would use for shower gel. The directions are 2 parts fragrance to 1 part stabilizer in fragrances with a vanilla content under 10% and equal amounts if over 10%. How much to add depends on how much fragrance you are adding to the gallon.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: April 19, 2017

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Posted By: Cheryl   |   February 07, 2017

"Making MP soap but only have the vanilla stabilizer for the lotions and washes can this stabilizer be used the vanilla content is very low ?"

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Staff Answer We do state under Additional Information that this stabilizer can be used in MP soap, so you can use this for your soap.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: February 15, 2017

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Posted By: Linda   |   January 22, 2016

"I want to make a clear shower gel using sandalwood vanilla FO do I need to use this? Would be using the same recipe as the Lavender Fields body wash? Thanks Linda"

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Staff Answer Hi Linda, you should use Vanilla Color Stabilizer for any fragrance that has vanilla content in it to prevent browning. So yes, it should be used with the Sandalwood Vanilla FO. Make sure not to exceed 5% additives in the clear shower gel base as this will render the preservative inactive.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: January 25, 2016

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Posted By: Ashleyrose   |   January 01, 2016

"Can this be added to BUBBLE CAKES to keep them from turning brown?"

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Staff Answer We typically use the Vanilla Color Stabilizer for CP Soap when creating bubble cakes or bath fizzies as we have found this one to work the best for this application.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: January 04, 2016

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Posted By: Leslie   |   November 15, 2015

"I'm experimenting with making roll-on oil based perfumes and some of the fragrance oils I would like to purchase contain vanilla. I believe I read in one of the answers that fragrance oils containing vanilla don't tend to discolor butters, but will the vanilla discolor liquid carrier oils? "

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Staff Answer Hi Leslie - Great question! We have had success in making a roll-on perfume with fractionated coconut oil and a fragrance with vanilla without discoloration. Each fragrance oil and base oil is different so it is possible you could find a mixture that still discolors. The best way is to test out your recipe in a small batch, and see if it works. Hope this helps!

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: November 16, 2015

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Posted By: Cheryl    |   September 18, 2015

"I watched the video on how to use and the lady said this is not for cold process soaps. Many have said they did use it in their cold process soap. Can you or can't you use this for cold process? Help!! "

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Staff Answer As indicated by the name of this product the "Vanilla Color Stabilizer - Lotions & Washes" is only recommended for use in lotions and liquid washes. If you are looking for a product to prevent browning in Cold Process Soap or CP I would recommend using our "Vanilla Color Stabilizer - CP" (http://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/products/vanilla-color-stabilizer-cp-soap.aspx)

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: September 18, 2015

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Posted By: Melissa   |   September 02, 2015

"Why do you need the vanilla stabilizer in this recipe and the bath fizzie recipe? I thought the stabilizer was only used for CP soap making? "

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Staff Answer Without the use of a stabilizer these will darken over time. In the past we tested all three types of stabilizers with bath fizzies to determine which one stood up to the pH level of a bath fizzie and our testes revealed that the Stabilizer for CP soap worked the best. That is why we chose to use the Vanilla Color Stabilizer for CP in this recipe.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: September 03, 2015

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Posted By: Brooklyn Magnolia HQ   |   August 30, 2015

"Can I use this in bath salt and powdered milk bath recipes when I use a fragrance with vanilla content?"

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Staff Answer Our Vanilla Color Stabilizers have only been tested in MP/CP soaps, lotions and liquid washes. Adding a stabilizer to salts or powdered bath milks may cause a reaction or cause the salts and powders to dissolve creating an undesirable texture. I am afraid that you will need to test this with your formula to ensure compatibility.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: September 01, 2015

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Posted By: Beverly   |   August 24, 2015

"How much vanilla stabilizer should be used in this recipe. "

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Staff Answer Vanilla Verbena Fragrance Oil has a vanilla content of 7%. The directions for the Vanilla Color Stabilizer for Lotions and Washes recommends a usage rate of 2:1 for fragrances with less than 10% vanilla. Using this information that would mean that for this recipe which uses 15ml fragrance, you would need to add 30ml Vanilla Color Stabilizer to your fragrance and let it set for 15 minutes before Using it in our Vanilla Verbena Bubble Bath recipe.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: August 24, 2015

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Posted By: Jamia   |   July 29, 2015

"I've heard there are vanilla stabilizers that have a strong odor. Also, that it over powers the FO used. Does this product have any of those issues?"

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Staff Answer Our vanilla color stabilizers do have a strong odor out of the bottle. However, we have found that when used in a product with a fragrance oil the smell is not noticeable. You can read the customer reviews for more opinions on this topic.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: August 06, 2015

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Posted By: Rhonda   |   May 21, 2015

"Are all of your Vanilla Color Stabilizers Phthalate Free?"

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Staff Answer Yes, all of our stabilizers are Phthalate Free.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: May 21, 2015

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Posted By: Stephanie   |   March 29, 2015

"If I am using this in the clear body wash do I still need to add the Fragrance Oil Modifier to allow the F.O. to disperse into the water based body wash or does this Vanilla Stabilizer take the place of the FO modifier? If it does not, and I do need to add both, what ratios should I use between the Fragrance Oil, Vanilla Stabilizer and Fragrance Oil Modifier. And lastly, does it make a difference which two I combine first - or can I combine all three at the same time? "

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Staff Answer Vanilla Color Stabilizer (VCS) will only prevent browning in your finished product. It will NOT allow the fragrance to blend with your body wash. Therefore you do need to use both the VCS and the Modifier. First: mix VCS with your fragrance. (usage rates are 1 part modifier to 2 parts fragrance for Fragrances with less than 9% and 1:1 for Fragrances with more that 10% vanilla content). Second: add your modifier to your Fragrance/Modifier mix. (Usage rates are 4 parts modifier to 1 part fragrance

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: May 12, 2015

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Posted By: angela   |   April 27, 2015

"I want to make a pure white soap and have some of this on hand that I'm planning to use. I'm using a fragrance oil that contains a fair amount of Vanilla. Do I need to use BOTH the White Pigment Powder and Color Stabilizer or will the powder itself be enough? "

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Staff Answer The Matte White Powder will whiten your soap initially but it will not prevent the color change that occurs with vanilla fragrances. Without the use of a vanilla color stabilizer your soaps will morph to some shade of tan/brown over time depending on the vanilla content of your fragrance.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: April 27, 2015

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Posted By: Ron   |   November 20, 2014

"Does this product work equally well in all of WSP vanilla FO products? Is there one that works best without changing the Fragrance? Thank You"

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Staff Answer Fragrances with a higher content of Vanilla may still turn brown over time even with the use of a stabilizer. Since this is a chemical reaction there are no guarantees. However, we have found that if the fragrance contains up to 20% vanilla our stabilizers work well at preventing any color change.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: December 23, 2014

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Posted By: Katie   |   August 06, 2014

"Can this Vanilla Color Stabilizer be used for bath bombs? If so, do you recommend the one, or the one used for lotions instead?"

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Staff Answer We tested which Stabilizer works best in Bath Fizzies and posted the results on our blog (http://blog.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/2012/08/whats-cookin-in-wsp-kitchen_29.html) We found that the Vanilla Color Stabilizer for CO Soap worked the best in Bath Fizzies. I would recommend the same stabilizer for your bubble cakes. Thank you for your question.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: August 06, 2014

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Posted By: Valerie   |   July 21, 2014

"Is this pthalate-free?"

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Staff Answer Yes, our Vanilla Color stabilizer is Phthalate Free. This information could be found under the additional information tab.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: July 30, 2014

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Posted By: kheierah   |   May 26, 2014

"can this be used for solid perfumes?"

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Staff Answer The IFRA Guideline states that this is safe to use in a solid perfume. Also, since this recommended for lotions and creams it will work for solid lotion bars and perfumes as well. However, you should not need to use a vanilla color stabilizer for a solid perfume as the vanilla content does not typically turn butters and waxes brown.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: May 29, 2014

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Posted By: Elaine   |   April 17, 2014

"If I use 1 oz of Vanilla fragrance oil - How much stabilizer do I use?"

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Staff Answer Here are the directions that are listed on the site for this product. It would depend on the percentage of vanilla in your fragrance oil: add 1 part stabilizer to 2 parts fragrance. For fragrances with over 10% vanilla, use 1:1 ratio. For 1oz of fragrance under 10% vanilla, you would add .5 oz. of stabilizer to the fragrance oil.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: April 23, 2014

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Posted By: Winnie   |   March 31, 2014

"Can I use this in a lip balm to prevent discoloration? "

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Staff Answer This product is not approved for lip products so should not be used in your lip balm. You should not have any problems with your lip balm changing color from a flavor oil containing vanilla.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: March 31, 2014

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Posted By: Samantha   |   February 08, 2014

"When calculating a recipe, is your stabilizer and fragrance percentages calculated separate or should your fragrance percentage be calculated with the stabilizer included?"

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Staff Answer When calculating a recipe your FO percentage should be for your modified FO(FO + Stabilizer = modified FO) Please feel free to call customer service for further assistance. 1-800-359-0944

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: February 10, 2014

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Posted By: Andrea   |   January 25, 2014

"I am following the directions and adding a 1:1 ratio of fragrance to stabilizer. When I add this to my emulsifying salt scrub 2 things are happening. 1. My oils start to float on top of the scrub as if the stabilizer wont allow them to combine. 2. When I put the scrub in the jars, after sitting for a moment the scrub starts to expand and overflow the jar (literally rising like cake out of the jar). I followed the directions, what could be going wrong?"

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Staff Answer Hello Andrea, Thank you for your question. I believe that the Vanilla Color Stabilizer is the reason for your troubles. Have you tried your recipe without the Vanilla Color Stabilizer? We have a few scrub recipes in our library that use vanilla heavy fragrances and we found that we did not need to use the stabilizer as these recipes did not turn darker over time. Please feel free to call customer service for further assistance. 1-800-395-0944

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: February 04, 2014

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Posted By: Crystal   |   January 06, 2014

"Can you use the Vanilla Color Stabilizer for M&P for Lotions and washes also or do you need to buy this product for lotions and washes and keep the M&P for only M&P?"

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Staff Answer Good question! This is designed specifically for lotions & washes. If you need a stabilizer for MP soap, the one specifically for MP soap should be used.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: January 06, 2014

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Posted By: Dana   |   December 14, 2013

"I'm having trouble with the roaming of my bubble cakes, since it's mostly powders, plus glycerine and carrier oils and FO. Which stabilizer would be best for this type of product? "

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Staff Answer We tested which Stabilizer works best in Bath Fizzies and posted the results on our blog (http://blog.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/2012/08/whats-cookin-in-wsp-kitchen_29.html) We found that the Vanilla Color Stabilizer for CO Soap worked the best in Bath Fizzies. I would recommend the same stabilizer for your bubble cakes. Thank you for your question.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: December 16, 2013

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Posted By: Imani   |   June 25, 2013

"Why is the ingredient for Vanilla Color Stabilizer listed as "fragrance"?"

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Staff Answer The ingredients are considered a trade secret as with the other ingredients of a fragrance oil.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: September 06, 2013

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Whether you are mixing FOs to make your own scent, or using an additive, such as fragrance oil, you are changing whatever is in the original formula. Fragrances and additives to fragrances are allowed to be kept secret.

Posted By: Denise   |   Date: October 21, 2013

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Posted By: Laura   |   October 16, 2013

"What is the difference between this vanilla color stabilizer and the one made for cold process soap? Some reviews state that this stabilizer works better then the other vanilla color stabalizers even though it is only meant for lotions and washes. And whats the differences between all 3 stabalizers? "

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Each stabilizer is created and tested to be used in the application stated. There has been success with the stabilizer for lotions and washes in M and P soap, but your own testing should be done. The stabilizer for CP soap and M and P soap definitely cannot be used interchangeably.

Posted By: Denise   |   Date: October 21, 2013

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Posted By: Makita   |   October 10, 2013

"I bought this product in July of this year for the first time. I was using one from another company. Is it suppose to have a strong ammonia like smell? The other one from the other company is almost odorless. "

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Staff Answer This does have a strong smell out of the bottle. Once it's in the product at the proper usage rate, the smell should be completely gone.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: October 11, 2013

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The smell is very strong. I'd definitely suggest wearing a mask and working in a well ventilated area when using it.

Posted By: LESLIE   |   Date: October 11, 2013

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Posted By: Julie   |   September 01, 2013

"What is this actually made out of? I don't see how a "fragrance" could prevent color morphing"

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Staff Answer This does not prevent color morphing. It prevents the vanilla content of the fragrance oil from turning brown. With fragrances with very high vanilla content, it lessens the color change. It must be added to the fragrance oil before it is added to the product.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: September 02, 2013

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Posted By: Susan   |   August 27, 2013

"If I mix the fragrance oil/stabilizer 1:1, do I add all that liquid to my soap, or just the tablespoon or so that I would normally add? "

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Staff Answer Most people then add all of the liquid to the soap. For really strong fragrances, you can add just half. If you find your soap is too soft with the added fluid (maybe due to other additives) then you will need to decrease the amount of fragrance to 3/4 of the fluid.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: August 28, 2013

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Posted By: Kennedy   |   February 24, 2013

"The only ingredient listed is "fragrance". Is that how I should label this on my product?"

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Staff Answer Since you are blending this ingredient with your fragrance oil, you are actually compounding your own new fragrance oil. Therefore, the term "fragrance" is all you need to list on your ingredient label.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: August 20, 2013

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