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Ohhh, yes! Opaline (Rediscovered) looks amazing. Below, you'll find the proper usage rates for this blend - I hope you enjoy it!

PercentageEssential Oil
8%Ho Wood
32%Patchouli (Indonesian)
6%Bitter Almond (Synthetic)
26%Geranium
28%Bergamot (FCF)

For usage in 38 Ounces of Cold Process Soap (Category 9).

Edit the Product Type & Amount

When editing the product type and amount, enter the amount of product you are making in ounces or grams. If you are making soap, only enter the amount of the oils in the formula. Then choose the product type to see an accurate usage rate according to IFRA Standards. Not sure what product type to use? Check the FAQ explaining the product types.

Your blend contains the following restricted essential oils: Ho Wood (Contains Ho Wood IFRA, Safrole, Methyl eugenol, Linalool), Bitter Almond (Synthetic) (Contains Bitter Almond (Synthetic) IFRA, Benzaldehyde), Geranium (Contains Geranium IFRA, Linalool, Geraniol, Citronellol, Citral), Bergamot (FCF) (Contains Bergamot FCF IFRA, Limonene, Linalool, Citral). If you wish to learn more about each essential oil or constituent in this blend, feel free to click on the essential oil or constituent name and read up!

Understanding the Usage Rates Below

If all of the listed usage rates below have a green background, you are good to go! However, usage rates that exceed the maximum recommended safe usage limit for Cold Process Soap (Category 9) in accordance with the IFRA Standards are marked with a red background. If you wish to use that scent strength, you will need to reduce the amount of the marked restricted essential oil(s) in the blend until the calculator returns a green usage rate.

Please remember that this calculator works for multiple product types! If this blend does not work in your particular product, it may work in other products.

ESSENTIAL OIL USAGE RATES HAVE CHANGED! READ MORE: WHY DID MY USAGE RATE CHANGE

Essential OilLight (1% Usage)2% Usage Rate3% Usage Rate4% Usage RateStrong (5% Usage)
Ho WoodLight (1% Usage): 0.0304 Ounces2% Usage Rate: 0.0608 Ounces3% Usage Rate: 0.0912 Ounces4% Usage Rate: 0.1216 OuncesStrong (5% Usage): 0.152 Ounces
Patchouli (Indonesian)Light (1% Usage): 0.1216 Ounces2% Usage Rate: 0.2432 Ounces3% Usage Rate: 0.3648 Ounces4% Usage Rate: 0.4864 OuncesStrong (5% Usage): 0.608 Ounces
Bitter Almond (Synthetic)Light (1% Usage): 0.0228 Ounces2% Usage Rate: 0.0456 Ounces3% Usage Rate: 0.0684 Ounces4% Usage Rate: 0.0912 OuncesStrong (5% Usage): 0.114 Ounces
GeraniumLight (1% Usage): 0.0988 Ounces2% Usage Rate: 0.1976 Ounces3% Usage Rate: 0.2964 Ounces4% Usage Rate: 0.3952 OuncesStrong (5% Usage): 0.494 Ounces
Bergamot (FCF)Light (1% Usage): 0.1064 Ounces2% Usage Rate: 0.2128 Ounces3% Usage Rate: 0.3192 Ounces4% Usage Rate: 0.4256 OuncesStrong (5% Usage): 0.532 Ounces

Reminder: Do not use essential oil rates denoted by a red background. They are unsafe according to IFRA Standards. For more information, please review the FAQ.

You may choose to lower the specific essential oils in the blend, lower your usage rate further, choose a different blend, or use this blend in a different product type.

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Important Note: The information provided within the essential oil blending calculator is for educational purposes only. While Essentially Speaking, LLC has made every effort to verify the information presented, the data is not guaranteed to be accurate or complete and should only be used as a guideline. Every essential oil contains natural variations from crop to crop, batch to batch, and cannot be accounted for in this calculator. It is your responsibility to use essential oils safely in accordance with common sense, research, training, and local regulations, as well as considering the constituents present that are unique to the essential oils you are using.

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