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    Massage balm

    in Bath, Body & Cosmetics

    Posted

    The 2T of Menthol crystals is too much IMHO. This formula has 3.8% which is almost double what the "normal" usage rate is.

    Menthol Crystal Typical Usage Rate 1.5 - 2%

    What I would do with this recipe is:

    8oz shea.... mebbe. I like painya butter better, but it's a "drier" butter. Possibly split it with the shea.

    2oz Cocoa Butter or Kokum or a blend of both

    1T jojoba

    1.5tsp Menthol crystals

    Doubt I would use the glycerin since it's water soluble. But not sure what I would add in its place either.

    Powdered Goat's Milk??

    in General Soap Making

    Posted

    Yellowrose,

    Thanks for the info! Was wondering if the Evaporated Goat's Milk would be easier or if there is any difference between that and the powder? Have you tried the evaporated milk?

    I thought I remember reading somewhere that if you just mix the powder in with the warm oils, you won't be getting the beneficial properties from the goat' milk? Could be off base on this one, not sure?

    I have only tried once using canned GM. It had guar in it. Nuff said:angry2:

    IMHO, once the lye hits it, you really don't know WHAT is left.

    What I do know is that neither me or my customers can tell a difference and it's a WHOLE lot easier!

    I used to mix up the milk powder with water and freeze it and then do the SLOWLY adding the lye to it.

    Adding it (powdered) to the oils has REALLY simplified the process. A few less steps is great! At least for me.

    Do what works best for you. Make some small batches both ways and see which one you like better.

    Powdered Goat's Milk??

    in General Soap Making

    Posted · Edited by singleyellowrose

    I'm going to venture into making unscented goat's milk soap and add this to my line of CP. I'm going to be using the powder instead of fresh milk. Is there anyone who uses the powder, if so, I would appreciate any tips before I begin on it's use? Do you mix the powder w/ water and then freeze it like you would the fresh milk? Does the powder have a tendency to curdle like the fresh milk does if not added correctly. I do all my CP's at room temp. TIA

    You can either mix it with water and freeze it in cubes. Add lye SLOWLY in a cold water bath. Stir ALOT...

    or

    I use it by blending 1-1.5T ppo to the warmed oils. Blend well so there aren't any clumps left.

    Make your lye water and soap away.

    I buy mine in bulk 55# bags. I will be buying another bag in February if anyone is interested. I don't know the price yet though.

    ETA: the last time I purchased it, I paid roughly $6.00/lb

    Tell me about Etsy

    in Business Side of Things

    Posted

    I have had my own site for a few years now. I don't get much business at all from it. I am considering closing it and going to Etsy.

    However, I know nothing about it.

    What are the PROS and CONS?

    Is it easy to navigate?

    Is it easy to upload and sale from?

    Any and all help would be greatly appreciated.

    TIA

    bath bomb question

    in Bath, Body & Cosmetics

    Posted

    Your recipe:

    This is what I tried

    • 1 c. baking soda
    • 1/2 c. citric acid
    • 1/2 c. corn starch
    • 1/3 c. epsom salts (finely ground)
    • 1/4 c. powdered milk (buttermilk will clump so don't use it) - i used goat milk
    • 2 ½ T melted cocoa butter
    • 1tsp fragrance or essential oil
    • water (ended up being 1 tsp)

    This is what I would try:

    1c baking soda

    1/2 c citric

    1/2c epsoms salts

    2T cornstarch

    2T powdered milk

    2.5TB Melted CB

    Fragrance

    Witch Hazel

    probably a stupid question

    in Bath, Body & Cosmetics

    Posted

    but..if I add a touch of cyclo to a body butter that is anhydrous will I need to add a preservative?

    Technically, no you wouldn't need to. However, if you are selling, once the product is out of your hands, you have no idea what the consumer will do with it.

    I prefer to preserve.

    attn: all fo ho's- iso these scents

    in Fragrance Discussion

    Posted

    You missed this one from MoonWorks.

    Tropical Element

    This fragrance opens with a wash of creamy coconut milk spiked with fresh coriander and infused with warm tonka bean, musk and sandalwood. The result is a classic coconut...naked without butter and bakery notes and void of the sweet overwash of last summer's suntan lotion.

    Moonworks Earthen Oak....

    in Fragrance Discussion

    Posted

    Merlin's on PREBUY!!! :yay: Im definately getting that and her new Lavender Sage and I think I will be good. Hopefully, that will pull me through the Winter.. with the others that I got from the PA gathering.:laugh2:

    You will NOT be disappointed in ANY of her FOs. They are very complex IMHO. Not your every day run of the mill scents.

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