🌸 Fragrance & Additive Calculator
Calculate the right amount of fragrance oils, essential oils, colorants, and additives for your soap
Base Recipe Info
oz
Fragrances
🧴 Fragrance Oils
% of oils
Typical: 5-6% | Max: ~6% (IFRA guidelines vary)
% of oils
Use lower rate for potent scents
🌿 Essential Oils
% of oils
Typical: 2-3% | Max varies by EO
% of oils
Higher rate for citrus (fades faster)
% of oils
Use sparingly! Can be irritating
% of oils
Good middle-ground scent strength
Colorants
🎨 Micas & Oxides
tsp per lb oils
Pastels and light shimmer
tsp per lb oils
Standard vibrant colors
tsp per lb oils
Deep, rich colors
tsp per lb oils
Very concentrated - use less!
tsp per lb oils
Whitens and brightens
tsp per lb oils
Gray to black depending on amount
🌱 Natural Colorants
tbsp per lb oils
Also adds slip and anchors scent
tsp per lb oils
Brown color + chocolate scent
tsp per lb oils
Yellow/gold color
tsp per lb oils
Green color (may morph)
Exfoliants & Other Additives
✨ Exfoliants
tbsp per lb oils
Gentle exfoliation + soothing
tbsp per lb oils
Medium to heavy exfoliation
tbsp per lb oils
Exfoliation + deodorizing
tsp per lb oils
Visual appeal + light exfoliation
tsp per lb oils
Exfoliation + hardens bar
tsp per lb oils
Boosts lather
🥛 Liquids & Extras
tsp per lb oils
Hardens bars, speeds unmolding
tsp per lb oils
Humectant + lather boost (watch temps!)
tsp per lb oils
Adds silky feel (dissolve in lye water)
tsp per lb oils
Antioxidant, extends shelf life
Add Custom Additive
Calculated Amounts
| Additive | Rate | Amount Needed |
|---|