You NEED these ESSENTIAL OILS in your soap business | vlogmas day 15

In today's vlog, I unbox a giant order of essential oils from New Directions Aromatics and go over which ones I recommend. Cale does some errands and drops off a package to a local customer!
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[@Twistedtree7]

Adding bergamot or a touch of lemongrass oils are good with citrus. Also I do a citrus mint soap that’s pretty popular

[@calezimmerman2435]

That’s sounds like a good combo!

[@drensh5665]

I buy from New Directions Aromatics and I have all the oils you love and I add bergamot or petigrain to my citrus soaps. I love this company's oils and they are affordable. They all work so well in soap.

[@JerikaZimmerman]

Bergamot should’ve earned a space in my honorable mentions! I do love it too!

[@rhonda4829]

I also order from them. 😊

[@AAATruthpeacehumanit]

The lemon Euc is very strong in the bottle, the tree leaves are great fresh from the tree. There's some other Aussie oils i think you would love eg lemon myrtle (smells like lemon lollies), honey myrtle, and euc peppermint and so many more. Ribs from the box yum! Cale cooks similar to my style, don't you love a man who can cook?

[@ingweking8748]

Lavender is my favorite essential oil. When I saw the giant bucket in the video. I knew it was going to be lavender;)

[@ingweking8748]

Lavender is gentle on the skin as well

[@anastasiak7305]

I have a very bad cold and just feeling so tired and sick. You two keeps me company and entertained while I recover. I just want to say thank you for shearing and all the vlogmas

[@calezimmerman2435]

Glad to be part of your recovery! Get well soon! Thanks for watching!

[@DawnOrganics]

I love essential oils in CP soap. You can add 3.5% 5 fold orange with 1.5% cedarwood atlas / Texas as a fixer. Will last and create a beautiful citrus only smelling soap. I would assume lemon 5 fold would work also, but can't get it here in Australia unfortunately. If you can get some Peru Balsam essential oil, has very strong vanilla scent to it, dermal limit of 0.3% but sticks very well 🙏🙏🙏

[@carolmanson4497]

I love New Directions - I order the Lemongrass, a best seller for me. I also love their French Lavender fragrance oil.❤

[@melindaduncan3073]

I love the Bramble Berry orange 10x. It is so good and it stays in soaps for years! My first soap I ever made was with the orange 10x and you can still smell it. It is amazing! I highly recommend it next time you order from Bramble Berry. I agree with the Lime too. Lime is delightful!

[@Leecreates]

Oooo I love thé jars of jam earrings. I always give homemade jam as part of my family’s Xmas gift.

[@calezimmerman2435]

Great gift with a personal touch!

[@pattie8744]

Oven-Barbecued Spareribs: 1 Package of Costco uncut spareribs (2 in package) Line a high rimmed baking sheet with foil, place ribs in pan and cover with 2-4 sliced lemons and 2-4 sliced onions. The more the better! you can taste the lemons and onions steamed into the ribs. Put about 1-2 cups of water, eye it, in the bottom of that high rimmed baking sheet, cover with additional foil and steam for a good 2 hours at 350 degrees. Remove ribs from oven and cut into servings. Discard the water, onions and lemons. Place homemade barbecue sauce below on ribs and place back in oven, uncovered, for an additional 45-60 minutes. Homemade barbecue sauce made on stove: 1 cup water 2 cups catsup 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup ACVinegar 2t dry mustard 2t chili powder 1t pink sea salt 1t paprika 4 T Worcestershire Enjoy! Have with a side of summertime sweet corn-on-the-cob and a baked/mashed potato.

[@sherryzimmerman9220]

I really appreciated the unboxing and talk on the essential oils…..I really had no knowledge of them….so fun to hear the favorites……I LOVE all of the broccoli stem…..cleaned up and prepared they are just as delicious and nutritious my Son…..loved the Jelly Jar Earrings….

[@JerikaZimmerman]

Yes I keep trying to get Cale to love them!

[@gwenbrown8513]

I love your content. You make it seem so worth the effort and the frustration and the pure joy of the finished product! I'm a beginner in the soap world and I absolutely love watching you and your husband. You make it seem like it's not the end of the world if you mess up! Clean up, start again and enjoy the journey. God bless.

[@KRKimbler]

Your bath bombs are heavenly as are the essential oils in them! I was waiting for a bathroom renovation to be done before using them, now I can't get enough!

[@JerikaZimmerman]

Aw thank you!

[@evelynfilbert541]

Soap dungeon LOL !!! The jam earrings are so dam cute Cale you always make me sooo hungry 😋 muskoka scent is one of my favourites that you have ❤

[@sacrednorthsoapco.1084]

Blood orange is also amazing …but I agree with all your choices. Fir needle is also great, spearmint, tea tree, juniper Berry, geranium, ylang ylang,

[@SunshinePearl]

I guessed it right that the bigger container of essential oil was lavender. My favorite essential oils (actually the only ones I've been buying over and over) are lavender, lemongrass and tea tree. I always have to have those three... I'm watching this video to see other options of EOs to add to my products. Thank you!

[@ingweking8748]

My favorite is lavender too. My order is lavender, peppermint, tea tree.

[@debbieescobar6267]

Patchouli/grapefruit blend...awesome! Loved this video

[@elainerichards7970]

Loving the Vlogmas series! Texas Cedarwood is actually a member of the Juniper family and didn’t work well for us since we have allergies to Juniper. New Directions Himalayan Cedarwood is our favorite. And Lemon Eucalyptus (while definitely a different smell) is wonderful as a natural insect repellent. Citrus scents do well if you include Litsea. You will like it!

[@JerikaZimmerman]

Good to know! I haven’t bought litsea but I want to try it for sure!

[@calezimmerman2435]

Juniper, interesting 🤔! Thanks for watching

[@emilye709]

I prefer Himalayan. Texas cedar gives me a headache.

[@nancyfranklin7251]

Love these vlogs....I enjoy peering (not in a weird way) into how people run their businesses. Also, there are recipes that use the broccoli stems...keep meaning to try but usually buy frozen broccoli. Happy Holidays!

[@d0rk]

Broccoli stems are the best. I keep, cut, cook and eat them. None of that broccoli goes to waste. Lol they are slightly more firm than the flower so it adds texture.

[@NaturalMackie]

Love New Directions Aromatics. I found them because I wanted a good deal on Shea butter for my hair years ago. Thanks for the recommendations on EOs. You pretty much have most of my favourites.

[@calezimmerman2435]

Great minds think alike!

[@ShojiPanda]

If you peel the tough outer skin off the broccoli stems it can be grated into a really yummy coleslaw. I like to make it with a maple mayo/greek yogurt dressing and add in dried cranberries and pecans or pumpkin seeds. The Muskoka scent sounds so good! I need to try it.

[@JerikaZimmerman]

That's a great idea! Yummm need to try this broccoli stem coleslaw!

[@calezimmerman2435]

Wow, not a fan of ‘normal’ coleslaw but this sounds intriguing

[@melindaduncan3073]

I use patchouli and lime in my cp. it is so strong and my husband loves it so much! The orange 10x is a long lasting. I haven’t tried the 5x yet. I haven’t had good luck with the lemon eo. Let us know how it goes! Thank you for your recommendations! Merry Christmas!

[@TonicMercantile]

As someone from Texas, I buy the Texas cedar wood from New Directions Aromatics all the time! I've found that if I mix about 10% of cedar wood with citrus essential oils, the citrus scent lasts longer in my CP soap - as well as other scents I use. I also have used their eucalyptus and I honestly can't tell the difference between eucalyptus and rosemary essential oil. Very strange...Enjoyed the video. Happy holidays!

[@terrymanning9261]

Lemon eucalyptus is the one that most of my customer like but I do thing it smells like the bug candle. I love Texas cedarwood

[@JerikaZimmerman]

Right!? I HATE if lolll but if Your customers love it, For sure give them what they want. It’s such a strange scent!

[@mnharlan7662]

Lemon eucalyptus has more citronella in it than regular. Yes the stuff you make bug spray out of.

[@reneedelavega8484]

Hi Jerika and Cale!! another awesome video. About eucalyptus lemon eo, yes it does smell weird. ThankGod I only got a small bottle. I love Eucalyptus spearmint.

[@JerikaZimmerman]

Oooh need to try Bulgaria lavender ! It’s so pricy!

[@JerikaZimmerman]

Ya I can’t get through my 1000 ml bottle fast enough!

[@wocnails]

I love New Directions also for my Body Butter and Sugar Scrub I make. My fav is Lemongrass, Grapefruit ,Lemon and Lime also.

[@vernaharris181]

I will try this company at the first opportunity…I also love the stems of broccoli!!!

[@calezimmerman2435]

Haha they are so fibrous!! 😂

[@joypecarski3115]

Love you guys. My husband has watched a few vlogmas episodes even 😂😊

[@JerikaZimmerman]

That is awesome!

[@joydavey6971]

I like using citrus essential oils too but the scent does not seem to last longer. Is that the same for you?

[@mattandrachelkale2870]

We are definitely on the same page with essential oils!! And I love New Directions, too! You need to try Palmarosa EO. Its my new favorite. I think it smells like green tea. So soothing 🥰

[@kendraharer5753]

It depends on time and mood. If it is during the work week, then I would prefer box that I can spice up myself. On the weekend I like all my meals to be from scratch. I am making a steak anniversary dinner from scratch while watching. TFS!

[@JerikaZimmerman]

Happy anniversary! Yum that sounds so good!

[@kendraharer5753]

@@JerikaZimmerman it was a success!!

[@LoHa13]

I've never made ribs! I bet I can find a recipe for it on Budget Bytes. That's my favorite recipe place ever. I wish the place I drop my packages off at had a cute puppy. Merry Christmas y'all

[@JerikaZimmerman]

Merry Christmas and thank you!

[@TracyD2020]

I put my ribs in the slow cooker. I first put down BBQ sauce. Then I put one part of the ribs and add put BBQ sauce on top of it. You can put as much or as little of BBQ sauce and ribs to your preference. Then I put my slow cooker on low and let it cook for 8-10hours. After that you can either grill it like I do in summer or broil it in the oven to your liking and add more BBQ sauce. The meat just falls right off the bone.

[@Soylarimar]

Instant pot ribs!!! Omg sooo good (and fast!) -naty

[@JerikaZimmerman]

I’m so curious about the insta pot 👀

[@calezimmerman2435]

How long do they take??

[@Soylarimar]

It takes my husband about 10 mins on pressure cook any longer n they falloff the bone too much. We have a ninja foodi which is even better bc after they cook he air fry’s them a few mins to carameliza the bbq sauce. Mmm so yummy. With the Insta pot he had to put them in the oven to broil after cooking to get that crispy outside.

[@dlcddurand241]

Hi Jerika! Would you mind telling me what size the bottle you ordered are please? Also i love watching your vlog 😁 Thank you for doing them i learn a lot from watching them.

[@lemondew8138]

It's crazy, I have been looking all week at essential oils to add 1 soap to my line lol I would love to order sandalwood but it's just so expensive 😞 Tea tree essential oil is very tempting but so is Basil... Still can't decide!

[@JerikaZimmerman]

My tea tree detox soap sells VERY well but it’s scent is a little weird so I blend it with lavender and mint.

[@mattandrachelkale2870]

Give palmarosa a try. Smells like green tea! I also love bergamot and balsam fir.

[@silver_wolf4465]

Where do you buy your essential oil's from

[@803trends]

Bergamot essential oil. Bulgaria lavender. Love grapefruit too!

[@maysieinnmorata4467]

Hi Jerika, I know you're in CA, but do you have any high quality , affordable suppliers you like in the USA for essential oils + Fragrance oils?

[@susanbancroft1575]

Jerika, do you use essentials oils more or fragrance oils? What is the difference?

[@Sherrie_Martin]

I love getting new scents.

[@ashleeh1670]

I am LOVING this video. Could you make a video on how to create your own formulas using EO and FO. I want to give it a try but don’t even know where or how to start, and also make sure I’m following all the proper usage rates.

[@JerikaZimmerman]

Yes!!! Coming soon!

[@ashleeh1670]

@@JerikaZimmerman thank you! 💕

[@jobo8819]

Love and have researched/used essential oils for about 40 years but they are tricky to use in soaps/body/candle products to get the best out of them. I make my own blends and regularly use them in our burners. I once used a combination carrier oil/essential oils concoction to rub onto my daughters rabbits leg after it got accidentally hurt badly and vet told us to put it down. 2 weeks later after much tlc/nursing, dat rabbit springing about again. 🤣🤣🤣🤣Frankinscence used sparingly is a fav of mine but def expensive and not everyones fav if overused. Cale...dins looked great as always. And oh yes Jerika, broccoli stems are delish and great finely chopped up in salads with a nice dressing.🙃😉

[@JerikaZimmerman]

I LOVE blending essential oils! They are a wonderful ingredient and definitely worth reading up on to see their distant properties and to be able to use them to their full potential!

[@heathermoreland6015]

I understand that your in Canada but I know Bramble Berry makes an Orange 10x, would you think this would be good or unnecessary to go that high in cold process soap. Just looking for your opinion. Thanks.

[@calezimmerman2435]

I think 10 would be too much. We’ve liked the scent of the 5 fold!

[@StaddyCharm]

May I just ask your big three for zodiac signs? You’re organization skills are amazing. Right on up to how you list what we will need. It’s giving Taurus It’s giving Capricorn .. and it’s giving “Do You Have A Gay Sister?! Bc this is straight wife mode 😝🙌🥰”

[@kishmalouis6578]

Hi Jerika You definitely inspire me. 😁 I have a very important question. I know you make request soaps. However, would you consider making soap for another brand. If so, how much would you charge the company per bar for labour if they provided all the raw materials, cured the bars, and labeled the bars themselves? That would be for a 100 bar order. I do hope you can assist me. Thank you for your time! 🤗

[@jrbland18]

I love you guys.

[@schellsc]

Real ribs cooked on the grill lol

[@atlas.artificial]

How does those essential oil perform in the cold processed soap making, does it accelerate trace (my wife is asking 😄) She recently got into making soap for home and out friends, but some of the oil she got from Amazon dont really work well in her soaps

[@ingweking8748]

Lavender works fine

[@moonshadowessentialssoapsn5287]

I’ve been having so much stress because I’m a creature of habit, that’s my problem. I have 2 problems in life 1, I can’t mind my own business and 2, I’m a creature of habit lol I have bought all my fragrance oils from one place. I used Aromatic Apothecary. I’m not worried about my soaps n sugar scrubs because I can easily use other fragrances but all my wax melts I blend myself. I I weigh every one to get exactly the same blend every time. So now I have to find a place who carries almost exactly the same fragrance’s. I finally did to spit a couple things but there prices well every ones prices were more expensive than they were the prices were the same across the board and over a $50.00 order shipping was from the pricing was exactly the same across the board. 2 Oz was $2.50 4 Oz was $7.47 the 8 Oz was $14.50. I’m surprised that they were not constantly sold out. I’m so worried that my wax melt’s aren’t going to smell the same. That will teach me. It’s so stressful when things like that happen. Dinner looked good and I love ur guy’s glasses.

[@lilliansamson8680]

Love ribs, but the essential oils unboxing was terrific! I know I’ll be back to this video to take notes. What size was the large bottles?

[@JerikaZimmerman]

They were 1000 ml ☺️

[@TracyD2020]

I love bergot. When I make my bath bombs, people love that scent.

[@JerikaZimmerman]

Me too! I should’ve included bergamot in my honourable mentions!

[@sevenresins]

Hey Jerika and Kale! I’m new to this channel, and so far I’ve been loving the content that the two of you post! I’m currently someone who’s been making soap and body scrubs for personal use, and I wanted your thoughts on something. From a business standpoint, is there a financial advantage in making essential oils in house versus purchasing them from a third-party? Especially if it involves making Cedarwood and similar conifer essential oils from scratch? Making everything from scratch has always been a part of my form of creation, but I have A LOT to learn about starting a soap business. 😅

[@JerikaZimmerman]

Hi Gabriel!!! Welcome to the channel! Making your own essential oils sounds very cool! But from a business standpoint, you have to consider the time you’re putting into making them. Time is a very valuable currency and with my current business model I do not have the time to make my own essential oil. Now, if you think you can manage, I say 100% do it! It is definitely a selling point to be able to say you make your essential oils in-house.

[@sevenresins]

@@JerikaZimmerman very solid points! I’ll definitely be considering this over the next few months while learning more as this whole process unfolds. And sorry for the delayed response. 😓

[@michelesarver6721]

I haven’t purchased from new directions yet and on the east coast. I notice Brambleberry is much more but closer for shipping. I have a question about the containers from new directions. On their site it states to store in glass containers. Are their containers glass or metal? And if metal, do you transfer your oils to glass?

[@mattsummers8807]

does the Lavender 40/42 smell like the lavender bulgarian ?

[@familyvaluestravels]

Love it!!

[@rarecharisma]

Is chit chat your postal service? Soooo civilize unlike USPS in NYC.

[@TheBettyboo2882]

How do you make these labels can you make an video

[@latherinlove]

Lemon eucalyptus does smells weird

[@leenadavis4065]

Dear how many Indian rupees for fragrance

[@emilye709]

Where is the best place to buy EO in bulk in the US?

[@sarahlowry9633]

You are so pretty. What part of Washington is Cale from?

[@EDMSOAPS-529]

your website is not working

[@patbee2270]

Ribs any way are goooooood are they not? Fresh from scratch , in the box it is all good.

[@JerikaZimmerman]

Agreed!

[@joesprincess8636]

I only eat the stems on broccoli can't stand the tops can't get past the texture yucky

[@melaniescountrycooking]

Hi Jerika & Kale! I have four easy rib recipes on my channel! Super easy in the crockpot/slow cooker too! Throw them in the crockpot in the morning and they are fall off the bone when it's time to eat dinner! Not sure if it's ok to post the link, but let me know if you can't find them! Happy Holidays!!

[@JerikaZimmerman]

Thanks for the tip! We’ll check them out for sure!

[@whitepetalspearlssoap9836]

🤔

[@lizzygabriel2765]

Can you be my mentor on soap making. I just started making soap so I need a Coach.

[@aliciahunt274]

Does Cale do most of the cooking?

[@JerikaZimmerman]

These days, yes 😊

[@rosepetal278]

How do you get your skuc numbers for your business

[@JerikaZimmerman]

I currently don’t use SKUs

[@valholla4499]

What are you worried about with the meat mark if it’s still in a cryo- pack it should be perfectly fine. If you left it out overnight. It was not exposed to air. I’ve done that several times accidentally and the meat has always been fine to eat.

[@suekaiser4163]

❤️❤️❤️

[@JerikaZimmerman]

🥰

[@pamelawalker8815]

I like ribs anyway..lol!

[@jrbland18]

JERIKA, NO NO NO. DO NOT TELL WHERE YOU GET YOUR SECRET FAVORITE OILS .....

[@ingweking8748]

Why?