CountryGal Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 What is a skin safe alternative to clyclomethicone? If I want to advertise something as chemical free - does cyclomethicone count asa chemical? Is plain witch hazel as good or is there something else? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristinesShower Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 I like jojoba oil myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 Fractionated coconut oil.. What are you wanting to use it for and we might be able to better help you reformulate.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountryGal Posted June 6, 2006 Author Share Posted June 6, 2006 the insect repellant. I wanted to say that it was chemical free, but I cyclomethicone is a chemical right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elleah Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 I agree with bunny - i use fco instead of cyclo in my dry oil spray.Lori Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountryGal Posted June 6, 2006 Author Share Posted June 6, 2006 is FCO readily available and do you calculate the ratios the same? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasBrat Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 Awhile back I asked Judy at To Die For and she suggested Alkyl Esters as a great substitution for those who don't any of the silicones in their body splashes. I'm not sure if that is what you are trying to make or if it is another item. http://www.ingredientstodiefor.com/item.php?item_id=143the insect repellant. I wanted to say that it was chemical free, but I cyclomethicone is a chemical right? If you use alkyl esters and citronella essential oil you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EMercier Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 OK, so what do you mix with the FCO for the dry oil spray? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountryGal Posted June 6, 2006 Author Share Posted June 6, 2006 some essential oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Man Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 OK, so what do you mix with the FCO for the dry oil spray?You can use just FCO & FO or you could add other light dry oils.FCO has a very long shelf life of many years, when stored & handled properley.Be careful about other oils because they my go rancid quicker or have a shorter shelf life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountryGal Posted June 6, 2006 Author Share Posted June 6, 2006 Sweet cakes is local to me and they have "coconut oil" but it doesn't say fractionated. Is that the same thing or not? AND does FCO alter the effectiveness of the essential oils at all? *(for insect repellent in particular). Sorry for all the questions, I really want to make this the right way though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 No, straight up coconut oil will be solid at room temp, definetely not sprayable. Try MMS (called coconut oil fractions) or another supplier. We honestly won't be able to tell you how good it'll work in your application, but I would think it might work well. Just order a lb or two to start out with and enjoy a few nights when the mosquitos are out to see if you get bit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 If they don't say anyting it's probably Coconut Oil 76, which means that the melting point is 76 degrees - solid below, melty at or above... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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