Menthol Crystals

Discussion in 'Soapmaking & Lotions' started by Williams Warrior, Feb 13, 2012.

  1. Williams Warrior

    Williams Warrior Well-Known Member

    I received a package of menthol crystals today and I want to mentholate some witch hazel, it's a full bottle and I'm shooting for something near Alcolado/Osage Rub in chilliness. I understand I should add a little, try it out and add more until I reach my desired level but, I want to know is this stuff potent where a little goes a long way or should I just add a teaspoon to start out?
     
  2. byrd

    byrd Well-Known Member

    When I add the crystals to anything I typically end up with more than a teaspoon for a bottle. That being said, I would definitely recommend starting small and add a little at a time until it feels just right to you. You can always add more.
     
  3. Queen of Blades

    Queen of Blades Mistress of Mischief Staff Member

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    How much witch hazel?
     
  4. Williams Warrior

    Williams Warrior Well-Known Member

    Full bottle.
     
  5. Queen of Blades

    Queen of Blades Mistress of Mischief Staff Member

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    That is not a measurement.
     
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  6. Williams Warrior

    Williams Warrior Well-Known Member

    Sorry about that it's 16 oz.
     
  7. Queen of Blades

    Queen of Blades Mistress of Mischief Staff Member

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    A teaspoon will be a good start then.
     
  8. Williams Warrior

    Williams Warrior Well-Known Member

  9. Sara-s

    Sara-s This Pun for Hire

    Have you tried it yet? If so, how do you like it? And did the crystals dissolve well?
     
  10. Williams Warrior

    Williams Warrior Well-Known Member

    I haven't used them yet as I'm waiting to finish an old bottle of WH and will spike the new bottle.
     
  11. senex

    senex Member

    I did this the other day to some citrus WH and love it.
    I used a Micky D desert spoon amount of menthol crystals to 100ml of the WH.
    It took a few days for all the crystals to be azorbed and turned the WH white like milk.
     

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