jenniejr Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 I just made my 1st sugar scrub. I used OO, ewax, shea butter, stearic acid, and the sugars ... preservative.Anyhow, as it sat I noticed liquid oil come to the surface. Is this normal? Or did I do something wrong?tiaJenn__________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugenia Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 Is it totally cool? Sounds like it did not emulsify. I would not worry about it, not all scrubs are emulsified. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenniejr Posted February 27, 2006 Author Share Posted February 27, 2006 Thanks for the help eugenia! Now that it has cooled and I mixed it again ..... the oil is not on top. Guess I was just too nervous and anxious to stop and think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugenia Posted February 27, 2006 Share Posted February 27, 2006 That sounds about right e Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwahlton Posted February 27, 2006 Share Posted February 27, 2006 How did you make it? I mean, what were the steps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindym Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 You might want to let it sit for a couple of days and stir it a couple more times before you package it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenniejr Posted March 1, 2006 Author Share Posted March 1, 2006 Thanks everybody! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michi Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 If it didn't emulsify with the ewax in there (which is weird??!) then the oils will probably eventually rise to the top again. I've seen a lot of commercial scrubs that are this way-personally I don't like having to mix it each and every time I want to use it, and therfore prefer an emulsified scrub. I would think that using the ewax would have gotten you that?Do you mind sharing your recipe and the steps you took in making it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenniejr Posted March 1, 2006 Author Share Posted March 1, 2006 Here is what I used and did ......70% Brown sugar (mix of brown & turbinado)15% EV OO8% Shea Butter 3% Ewax4% Stearic Acidpreservative LiquaPar Optima1/2 oz FO (cranberry)1/2oz Cranberry Fruit FiberI heated the EV OO, Shea, Ewax and Stearic till melted. Then I added the Sugars & Fruit Fiber and stirred well. Then added the LiquaPar & FO and stirred more.I left it alone for about 10 minutes and that is when I noticed the oil on top. Not alot ... but I still didn't like it being there. Mind you, everything was still very warm and I am sure this is why there was still liquid oil. Being my 1st scrub, I'm sure I was just nervous and a little too anxious to stop and realize that it only makes sense for very warm oils to still be liquidy! :embarasse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michi Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 So, what does your scrub look like now? Did it get firm for ya? Silly, I didn't know that it was still warm when you posted this. I kept thinking and thinking "why wouldn't it be emulsified if she used a good amount of ewax?" It was driving me nuts. LOLI'm assuming it looks like it should now huh?So, what exactly is cranberry FIBER? Sounds interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaybee23 Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 I did this recipe tonight (just 8 oz.) and used regular sugar and turbinado instead of the brown sugar, put a little yellow in it and scented it with the London Lemon Curd. It has cooled and boy does it look nice and smell yummy. It did emulsify for me, no oil left on top. I can't wait to try it out tomorrow in the shower. Thanks for sharing the recipe JJr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michi Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 OH MAN, I'm soooo jealous Kaybee, LLC sugar scrub ahhhhhhhhh....... I'm hoarding my last little bit I rec'd from GuppyGirl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaybee23 Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 Man it smells so good and the recipe set up beautiful, no tweeking necessary. Was very easy to do, easier than making mac & cheese, LOL!. I am gonna try it again with the brown sugar this time and scent it Oatmeal Raisin Cookie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaybee23 Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 I would just like to add to this, I think with the Turb. sugar in it, it is more suited for feet and body, not so much face as it is a little rough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenniejr Posted March 3, 2006 Author Share Posted March 3, 2006 I would just like to add to this, I think with the Turb. sugar in it, it is more suited for feet and body, not so much face as it is a little rough.I agree! I took some in the shower last night and it was awesome! I am going to try it again with reg. sugar and see if that feels better on the face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenniejr Posted March 3, 2006 Author Share Posted March 3, 2006 So, what exactly is cranberry FIBER? Sounds interesting.Fruit Fiber: Cranberry Use our dried cranberry fruit fiber to add color to your natural soaps and scrubs. They can also be added to facial mixes for mild exfoliation. INCI Nomenclature:Vaccinum macrocarpon (Cranberry) FruitShelf Life:2 YearsSorry Michi ..... wasn't ignoring you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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