Fragrance Oils vs. Essential Oils: What’s the Difference in Soap?
If you’ve ever shopped for handmade soap, you’ve probably noticed some are scented with essential oils and others with fragrance oils. At Mazzeltov Farms Soap Co., we offer both, but each serves a different purpose. Here’s what you need to know so you can pick the best option for your skin and your lifestyle.
What Are Essential Oils?
Essential oils are natural plant extracts that capture the aroma and beneficial properties of flowers, herbs, fruits, or spices.
Why we love them:
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100% natural
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Often come with aromatherapy benefits (like lavender for calm, peppermint for energy)
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Pair beautifully with natural colorants like clays and botanical powders
In our All-Natural Line, we use essential oils along with clays and powders for coloring. These soaps are perfect for those who prefer products as close to nature as possible.
What Are Fragrance Oils?
Fragrance oils are carefully created blends made in a lab to mimic natural scents or produce unique combinations that essential oils alone cannot provide.
Why we use them:
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Endless scent possibilities (think baked goods, complex perfumes, or cozy seasonal blends)
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Stronger, longer-lasting aroma in soap
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Safe and skin-friendly when formulated correctly
Our Fragrance Line is made with high-quality fragrance oils that are phthalate free, sulfate free, and paraben free, so you can enjoy fun, unique scents without worrying about harsh additives. These soaps are colored with cosmetic-grade micas for vibrant swirls and designs.
So Which Is Better?
It depends on what you’re looking for.
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Choose Essential Oils if you want a simple, natural option with plant-based scents and earthy colors.
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Choose Fragrance Oils if you love bold, creative scents that last longer and give your soap a vibrant, eye-catching look.
Both options are safe, nourishing, and handcrafted with fresh goat milk from our farm.
Our Philosophy at Mazzeltov Farms Soap Co.
We believe in giving you choices that fit your lifestyle. That’s why we proudly offer both all-natural and fragrance-based soaps, always made with the same base of skin-loving oils, butters, and farm-fresh goat milk.
No matter which you choose, you can trust that your soap is free from sulfates, parabens, and phthalates because your skin deserves better.
Ready to find your favorite?
Browse our All-Natural Line or explore our Fragrance Line and see which scents speak to you.