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Thanks everyone! They are very shiny/glossy. 1312's blow out. Soy pillars are so tricky and I would rather end up with a bit of a shell than blow.

B&B: Lotioncrafter (Hands down THE best supplier/customer service).

Candles & B&B: Essential Oil University (top notch oils, great customer service)

Whahoo, I am ready to go!

Me too!! :yay:I know it seems like a lot of money, and it is. But, I think it will be worth every penny.

MMS has a really good recipe that details the guidlines on amounts used of each type of oil. Make Your Own Lip Balm

I love dry oil sprays too! I like to use a combination of cyclomethicone and dimethicone. To me, adding a bit of dimethicone gives a bit more of a luxurious/silky dry-down.

Hahaha! Welcome to your newest addiction. I love handcrafted lip balm/gloss as well. Every day I get to ask myself do I feel like mango, chocolate or vanilla today. Or maybe lemon, orange or honey. Decision decisions.

Are you making pots or tubes?

Those are too cute! Love 'em!

LOL How funny! I guess I really blurred the word in my head and never really pronounced the middle syllable. Thus I always pronounced it fee-nip.

Check this out: Nars Monoï Body Glow II $59.00!

Ohhh Brenda, that's lovely!

I got in on Lynn's manoi buy as well. I have learned a valuable lesson about this particular oil. I ordered manoi from two other well known and respected suppliers. I am here to tell you that there is a huge difference in the oil I received from Lynn.

Lynn's oil rocks! Buyer beware on all things but especially manoi.

ahhh....I read your query earlier and wondered if you were asking about micronized TD.

This is not a simple problem to solve. There are some controversies relating to micronized TD. I think my first question is what is the purpose of your wanting to use TD in your formula?

The logo is awesome!! Very creative and unique. I will have to say that I agree with Grumpy Girl. I guess it's simply due to the fact that that seems to be the typical layout used by the mainstream/established companies.

I really really like it!!! :highfive:

I stumbled across a great reference for those that make cyclomethicone based sprays. HTH someone! (note: these are links to PDF files)

Cyclomethicone & Fragrance Oil Testing

Cyclomethicone & Essential Oil Testing

Somerset has a few gel recipes on their site. (Somerset) Click on "Gel Recipes" and scroll down to the last recipe. HTH!

Cool, thanks! I'll watch for the flyer in my paper. I've been wanting that printer for a while.

Beth, this is the printer I have been eyeing for awhile. I went to Staples site and could not find anything regarding this special. Where did you find out about the sale? Thanks a bunch!

Oh wow!! That's beautiful!!

So pretty, clean and white! Perfect!!

Y'all are most welcome. Have a great evening everyone.

You're welcome and good luck!

This is really where a formulator has to do their research. There is no universal standard by which ingredients are judged to be non-comedogenic.

This is a nice chart that will get you started. Google "non-comedognic" for more information and as always, filter your information by considering the source. HTH a bit.

Hi Suzanne! I have never made perfume with Cyclo but do know of a pretty good resource for specific blending advice. Over on Bittercreek's board there is a thread detailing ratios, miscibility, etc.

Cyclomethicone, which FO's mix & which don't!

I've been a registered member of that board for so many years that I cannot remember if you need to register to view threads. HTH!

I tried melting mine along with the various tempering suggestions and always ended up with grains. I don't really mind the grains but wont sell product that has them. The grains will melt with body heat and disappear into your skin.

So now, I never melt mine. I just let it come to room temperature and then whip the heck out of it. Nary a grain in site.

SLSa is a plant derivative (coconut and palm). By its nature, hydrophilic, it is going to break up oils whether it be in the bath water or on your skin. That is one of the main characteristics of this particular surfactant.

However, that being said it is probably the most skin friendly surfactant due to the size of its large molecular structure. The smaller the molecular structure, the farther it can penetrate the dermis layers.