Faqs

Common Questions

General Questions:

How do I obtain a wholesale catalog?
What is your minimum order?
What is a carrier oil?
Why can I not use the essential oil or fragrance directly on the skin?
What is the difference between Fragrance Oils and Essential Oils?
What Are Different Ways to Use Oils?
Terms and Conditions?

Fragrance Oil Questions:

Do you offer samples of your fragrance oils?
What is the flash point of your fragrance oils / are they gel candle compatible?
Are your fragrance oils suitable for soap making?
Do you offer descriptions of what the fragrance oils smell like?
How much fragrance should I use to scent Soaps ? / Candles?
How often do you release new fragrances?

Bath and Body Questions:

What is the shelf life of your bath and body related products?
How much fragrance do you suggest to scent a gallon of bath product?
What are the ingredients for your Lotion, Bubble Bath, Shower Gel, Shampoo, Melt and Pour Soap Bases etc..
How much water do I add to Multi-base product?

Incense Questions:

Do you have instructions on how to scent the incense?
Do you suggest cutting the fragrance grade oil prior to soaking the incense?

 


 Q. What is your minimum order?

A. Although we have no minimum, any invoice which falls below $50.00 will incur a $5.00 service charge. This and all other terms and conditions may be found at the bottom of each page of our web site

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Q. What is a carrier oil?

A. Carrier oils and bases have a variety of uses and can have therapeutic uses. Carrier oils are important in the practice of aromatherapy. A carrier oil is usually a vegetable or nut type oil which is skin safe and moisturizing. We stock five all natural carrier oils; apricot kernel oil, grapeseed oil, jojoba oil, sunflower oil, and sweet almond oil. These oils can be used to make massage oils, creams, lotions, soaps, perfumed body oils, and bath oils. We also stock DPG, Dipropylene Glycol which can is used as a carrier oil.

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Q. Why can I not use the essential oils directly on the skin?

A. These oils are highly concentrated oils and are too strong to use directly on the skin. Essential oils are similar to medications and should not be over-used and never used directly on the skin. It is suggested that you wear rubber type gloves while mixing these oils. They should never be taken internally. Keep these oils out of reach of children and pets.

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Q. What is the difference between Fragrance Oils and Essential Oils?

A. Essential Oils are natural concentrated essences derived from plants, bark, roots, seeds, stems, flowers, leaves, fruits, etc. and are usually steamed distilled. Fragrance Oils normally are made up of a number of synthetic imitations of essential oils creating a fragrance that will smell like a flower, herb, plant or other fragrance.

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Q. What Are Different Ways to Use Oils?

Potpourri Candles Incense Light bulb rings
Diffuser Candle diffuse Potpourri cooker Sachet's
Steam (3 to 6 drops in 2 cups water in pan.) Room Sprays Body Sprays Perfumes
Soaps Lotions Shampoo Hair Treatments
Scented Towels Laundry Bathes Massage oils
Household Cleaning agents Closet Scenting Drawer Scenting Smelling
Facial steams Office atmosphere Atomizers Body Spritzer

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Q. Do you offer samples of your fragrance oils?

A. We are happy to offer free samples when accompanied by an order. Orders over $100.00 receive up to five FREE ½ oz. vials of our Fragrance Oils. Orders under $100.00 receive three FREE ½ oz. vials. To take advantage of the free samples, you must request your scents at the time your order is submitted. We offer ½ oz. vials and/or 8 oz. bottles for those who wish to sample or purchase lesser amounts. In addition, you can find descriptions of our fragrances by clicking here:

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Q. What is the flash point of your fragrance oils / are they gel candle compatible?

A. For gel candle production we suggest our Manufacturers grade fragrance oil. This grade, regardless of fragrance, has a flash point above 175 degrees. Hundreds of gel candle manufacturers use our manufacturers grade fragrance oils in their gel candle production with favorable results.

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Q. Are your fragrance oils suitable for soap making?

A. We have provided the soap making industry with our fragrance oils for years. Early 2004 we began importing essential oils and currently stock nearly 50 varieties. Currently, we provide over 2,500 soap makers with our quality fragrance & essential oils. These clients generate fantastic results when using our oils in their soap making process. Both Cold Processed and M&P soap makers are regular customers of our fragrance oils and essential oils. In house testing is suggested to perfect techniques and optimize finished products.

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Q. Do you offer descriptions of what the fragrance oils smell like?

A. Yes. We do offer a fragrance description page. The descriptions have been created to give you a basic understanding of how an aroma may be interpreted. This is not a definitive description as each nose tends to interpret aroma quite differently. As such we make no warranty or guarantee that you or your customers will concur with these descriptions. Below you will find a direct link to our fragrance oil description page.

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Q. How much fragrance should I use to scent Soaps? Candles? Lotions?

A. The amount used will vary from scent to scent as well as the strength desired of the final product. The table below is intended to give you a starting point only. Please conduct your own in house testing.

  Premium Grade Manufactures Grade
Candles 1.0 oz. - 1.5 oz. per pound 1.25 oz. - 2.5 oz. per pound
Soap 3/4 oz. - 1.0 oz. per pound 1.0 oz. - 1.5 oz. per pound
Bath & Body Lotions 1.0 oz. - 1.5 oz. per gallon 1.5 oz. - 2.0 oz. per gallon

The quantities listed in the above table are suggestions only. We always recommend you do your own in house testing. Testing in house will allow you to adjust formulas to create quality finished products. We suggest using premium grade fragrances in all soy wax candles.

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Q. How often do you release new fragrances?

A. We are always working on new formulas and monitoring industry trends. Typically, we release new fragrances on a monthly to bimonthly basis. Check our Featured Products often to read about our new releases.

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Q. What is the shelf life of bath and body products?

A. When stored properly, out of direct sunlight and well sealed, bath and body related products have a shelf life of approximately 1 year.

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Q. How much fragrance do you suggest to scent a gallon of bath product?

A. The amount used will vary from scent to scent and how strong you desire the bath product to be. However, the industry standard is 1 1/2oz. per gallon

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Q. What are the ingredients for your Lotion, Bubble Bath, Shower Gel, Shampoo, Melt and Pour Soap Bases etc.

Melt and Pour Soap Ingredients

Sodium Myristate (USP Kosher Veg. Grade only), Sodium Stearate (USP Kosher Veg. Grade only), Propylene Glycol (USP Grade only), Sorbitol (USP Food Grade), Sodium Laureth Sulphate (Water white emulsion for Foaming), Glycerine (USP Kosher Veg. Grade only), Penta Sodium Penetate (Chelating Agent), Tetra Sodium Editronate (Chelating Agent), Titanium Dioxide (USP Food Grade) & Mineral Water.

Multi Base Ingredients:

Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isopropyl Palmitate, Shea Butter, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, PEG-100 Stearate, Ceteareth-20, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetaryl Alcohol, Vitamin E Oil, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Methyparaban, Propylparaben Buytlparaben, Isobutylparaben, Isopropylparaben, Phenoxythanol

Sea Salt Body Scrub Ingredients:

Sea Salt, Sweet Almond Oil, Sunflower Oil

Foaming Milk Bath Ingredients:

Deionized Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Lauramide DEA, Milk Protein, Sodium Styrene / Acrylates / Divinylbenzene Copolymer, Ammonium Nonoxynol-4 Sulfate, Chamomile Extract, Papain Extract, Aloe Vera Extract, Methylparaben, Methylehloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone.

Moisturizing Body Gel Ingredients:

D.I. Water, Propylene Glycol, Chamomila Recutita (Matricaria Extract), Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender Extract), Allantoin, Tocophersolan, Panthenol, Tetrasodium EDTA, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Butylene Glycol, Benzophenone-4, Propylparaben, Methylparaben, Imidazolidinyl Urea

Clear Liquid Hand Soap

Water, Ammonium LaurylSulfate, Cocamide DEA, Cocamidopropyl Betain, Glycerin, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, DMDM Hydantoin, Tetrasodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Sodium Chloride

Herbal Body Lotion Ingredients:

Deionized Water, Glycerin, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Propylene Glycol, Stearic Acid, Isopropyl Palmitate, Shea Butter, Chamomile Extract, Aloe Vera Extract, Papaya Extract, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Polysorbate 60, Dimethicone, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Propylparaben, Methylparaben, Diazolidinyl Urea

Bubble Bath Ingredients:

D.I. Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Aloe Vera Gel, PEG-150 Distearate, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone

Shower Gel Ingredients:

D.I. Water, Disodium Oleamido PEG-2 Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidoproply Betaine, Cocamide DEA, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone

Shampoo Ingredients:

Deionized Water, Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, Lauramide DEA, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Chamomile Extract, Aloe Vera Extract, Papaya Extract, Methylparaben, Polyquaternium-10, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone

Conditioner Ingredients:

Deionized Water, Stearalkonium Chloride, Emulsifying Wax, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch, Chamomile Extract, Aloe Vera Extract, Papaya Extract, Methylparaben, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone.

Exfoliating Cream Ingredients:

Deionized water, isopropyl palmitate, propylene glycol, glycerine, stearic acid, macadamia nut oil, papaya extract, aloe vera extract, oxidized polyethylene, glycol stearate se, polysorbate 60, carbomer, triethanolamine, stearyl alcohol, imidazolidinyl urea, methylparaben, propylparaben.

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Q. How much water do I add to multibase to make my finished product?

Product Per Pound of Multi Base
Cream 16 to 32 ounces of water*
Lotion 40 to 48 ounces of water*
Body Milk 90 to 96 ounces of water*
Body Mist 120 to 130 ounces of water*

* These are suggested amounts only. Wellington suggests you conduct in house testing to determine the correct ratios for your finished products.

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Q. Do you have instructions on how to scent the incense?

A. Below is a general guideline and may vary depending on equipment used and level of desired strength.

  • For best results, use our Manufacturers Grade Oil
  • Completely submerge incense in oil
  • Soak Incense for a minimum of 6 hours
  • Best results achieved when soaked for a 24 hour period
  • After scenting, allow Incense to dry for 1 full day
  • Add 20-30% DPG to avoid soot
  • One pound of Fragrance Oil will scent between 500 and 800 Incense Sticks / Cones

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Q. Do you suggest cutting fragrance oil prior to soaking the incense?

A. Yes, we suggest adding D.P.G. This is known to cut down on the black smoke that is emitted from incense. The ratio will vary and in house testing is suggested, however, a 70% fragrance and 30% D.P.G. is a normal cutting ratio. We do sell D.P.G. and this product information may be found by visiting and reviewing our Massage and Carrier Oil page.

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