Menthol Crystals - Question on Using Them!

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  1. brit

    brit in a box

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    fantastic shave, mild scent,very slick ..nice cooling effect..will be used regularly..easy morning non finnicky shave soap..
     
  2. Leclec13

    Leclec13 Well-Known Member

    will menthol crystals dissolve in glycerin?
     
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  3. jimjo1031

    jimjo1031 never bloomed myself

    Yes, as I also use them in my e-liquids which contain glycerin.
     
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  4. MR41

    MR41 Well-Known Member

    I’m considering buying an oz of menthol crystals and crushing them up, putting them in about 8oz of witch hazel. I’m hoping for a Fine Snake Bite level of cold.

    Has anyone done it ? Does anyone think it’s too much ? Does anyone think it’s not enough for what I want, based on experience? Is there anything else I should consider?

    All input is appreciated!
     
  5. Leclec13

    Leclec13 Well-Known Member

    Why don’t you start at a lower percentage and work your way up?
    12.5 % sounds a bit high

    I have read where others have used alcohol and glycerin successfully. Then added that to whatever you want to.

    My experiments have been with oil and it does dissolve. Between 3 and 6 %

    It’s the evaporative effect that boosts the chill.

    You may need to warm carrier to help dissolve I went with 110F
     
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  6. MR41

    MR41 Well-Known Member

    What you think-Maybe 6.25%?
     
  7. Leclec13

    Leclec13 Well-Known Member

    I have a gram scale and go with grams to milliliter (eventhough oil is denser that water)

    I’m thinking 3% and work your way up.
    Should be easy to titrate up.
    The evaporative effect will greatly influence the level of cool.

    Im going to experiment more this week.
     
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  8. johnnyflake

    johnnyflake Well-Known Member

    From my past experience, with blending in menthol crystals into a product, I would start with a max of 2.0 grams of Menthol, to each ounce of the product. That makes a nice strong, but not too strong mixture. You can always add more, if you choose, but you cannot take any away.
     
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  9. Sara-s

    Sara-s This Pun for Hire

    Yes, but take some safety precautions, because crushing them will make the scent even stronger. Wear some eye protection. I crushed some in a small mortar & pestle that I use for only that purpose. Then I dissolved them into some sweet almond oil.
     
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  10. Frijolero

    Frijolero Well-Known Member

    Crushing isn't even strictly necessary. I never do. The crystals will dissolve. It takes longer, but you don't have the hazards of crushing them.
     
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