A friend of mine who has a lot of menthol crystals is giving me some and I was wondering if it can be made into liquid by adding it into something.
Or water. But, I would keep them in Crystal form until ready to use. Oh, keep them in an airtight baggie, until ready to use. Preferably with a packet of descicant, to keep moisture out.
You can add the crystals to glycerin and a bit of alcohol to make menthol glycerin. Great way to mentholate any lather you choose. It can also be added aftershaves, just be careful and add a little bit at a time. It is very easy to overdo it.
Be really careful with them. I sprinkled a few in my rinse water, to create a refreshing end to my shave routine and to make my facecloth smell nice. My hand slipped and only a few more than I expected fell into the water. After an hour the menthol smell on my skin and in my hair line was still increasing. It was so bad I had to strip, wash my clothes and get in the shower. It was a very overwhelming sensation and I have not used them since!
They can also be dissolved into a carrier oil, under low heat. No more than 10% concentration by weight.
I took some of the menthol liquid I made and added it to the rest of my orange soaps after melting them to create a large tub of orange freeze shaving soap. About 12.5 oz. worth, yeah it's a big one. Also made up some Menthol PSO and then heated up a little Grape Seed oil and added menthol crystals to dissolve , yeah I was bored, then combined it to some Avon Black Suede after shave balm. Everything seemed to go ok and will find out when I use them.....................
Orange freeze, now that sounds good. I shaved with your Orange soap last night. Is there any way to make the colour of your Orange soap, Orange? Have you tried making a Lime soap, Jim? Cheers
I think the bentonite clay made it that color. May have used a bit more than supposed to, just a guess. Lemon and lime are ones I have thought about, or just a lemon-lime. Also toying around with an orange sandlewood, lots of possibilities.
Don't be scared brother! I love playing chemist and messing around with menthol crystals. Just made up some iced Thayers and iced Veg.
