Moneypenny Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Hi everyone! I have found a fantastic recipe for a vegan lip balm. The only trouble is that I don't seem to be able to smell them? They will go into those .25oz slider tins. When I make individual tins, it is .25 of the base along with 13 drops of flavoring and it is great. When I try to do it in volume I have tried 2.50 oz of base and 130 drops of flavoring and I don't seem to be able to smell it the next day. Is there a curing time for lip balms? Just totally confused! Thanks so much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuzyK Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 I don't go by drops. I use about 3% flavor oil. Sometimes 4% if the flavor is weak. I do notice that mine are stronger after a day or two, or more. I have some flavors that are weak but after a week or so, they are stronger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moneypenny Posted February 26, 2014 Author Share Posted February 26, 2014 Hi Suzy!! Thanks so very much! I do feel much better now! I was wondering if maybe it took a couple of days for the scent to really appear. I have noticed today that my Strawberry Sorbet is much better today than it was two days ago! I know that you are one of the many talented people on here that are known for their lipbalms! Thanks so much for making me feel better! I will definitely stick with percentages rather than drops! Soooo much easier! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuzyK Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 You're welcome! I can't imagine counting 130 drops. I'm glad it is better today. It's just a been a year since I started making lip balms but they have fast become my best seller. I'm designing labels for new ones right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nursenancy Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 I do 3% by weight as well. If it doesn't cut it at that percentage, I don't re-order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moneypenny Posted February 26, 2014 Author Share Posted February 26, 2014 Lol!! Yes it was very tedious and I had my mom on speaker phone at the same time! She calls me a lot! That is wonderful! I am doing the slider tins because I loved those when I was little and I know lots of others do too! Best of luck with your new line of lip balms and thanks again! Angie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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