Essential Oil Usage Chart for Soap
How much of each essential oil to use in soap, as a percentage of total oil weight.
| Cedarwood (Atlas) | 2–4% | 4% | Anchors citrus and lavender | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clove bud | 0.5–1% | 1% | Use in small amounts in spice blends | Accelerates trace and can discolor. |
| Eucalyptus | 2–4% | 4% | Pairs with peppermint, lemon | |
| Lavender | 3–5% | 5% | Good on its own; anchors citrus | Behaves well at trace. |
| Lemongrass | 1–3% | 3% | Anchors citrus blends | Can accelerate trace. |
| Patchouli | 1–2% | 2% | Anchors almost anything | A little goes a long way. |
| Peppermint | 1–3% | 3% | Pairs with eucalyptus, rosemary | Can feel tingly at higher rates. |
| Rosemary | 1–3% | 3% | Pairs with peppermint, lavender | |
| Sweet orange (10x) | 3–5% | 5% | Needs an anchor: litsea, patchouli | Single-fold orange fades fast; use 5- or 10-fold. |
| Tea tree | 2–3% | 3% | Soften with lavender | Strong medicinal scent. |