Grumpy Girl Posted June 10, 2006 Share Posted June 10, 2006 I just made my very first batch of goatsmilk/mango butter lotion from scratch scented with Antahala Vanilla from GL. Does anyone know if this FO discolors in lotions and body butters? My luck it will, but damn, it smells awesome!You'd have thought I was conducting surgery with the sanitizer water, and prep beforehand. The Man thought I was nuts.Now to figure out how to get it in these damn bottles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny Posted June 10, 2006 Share Posted June 10, 2006 I use a turkey baster to get it into the bottles.. Sounds like fun! And slather "The Man" in it and he'll see why you're so happy!Did you take extra precautions with the goatsmilk? I've been eyeballing my goatsmilk, but just haven't done it yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheilaW Posted June 10, 2006 Share Posted June 10, 2006 I useds the GL Antahala Vanilla in the lotion for the Mothers Day swap and as far as I know it didn't discolor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda Posted June 10, 2006 Share Posted June 10, 2006 You are so brave! Congratulations on your first "from scratch" lotion.It sounds delightful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Girl Posted June 10, 2006 Author Share Posted June 10, 2006 Thanks for the replies!Since I'm in the foodservice industry, I'm used to a high level of sanitation practices so it was just standard operating procedure. I've had more food safety certifications than I can shake a stick at. At one point a few years ago, I was a certified sanitation instructor for the NRA.The bottles I'm using for samples are 10ml, so they're super tiny. I never can make it easy on myself, can I? I'm thinking about running to wally world later and picking up one of those meat injectors or one of the kids medical syringe thingies. In my head it works. The dixie cup experiment filled 20 bottles and was kinda messy.The GM I used was powdered and I added it at the first stage. I'm not sure about using liquid.I'm pretty happy with this recipe though, no greasies and it sinks into the skin. The only thing I don't really like it the lotion itself is semi translucent. I was hoping for more of a white creamy looking lotion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Girl Posted June 10, 2006 Author Share Posted June 10, 2006 I found the PERFECT thing to use. I had a brand new squeeze bottle like you find for ketchup and mustard. Easy and quick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDGM Posted June 10, 2006 Share Posted June 10, 2006 That is a great solution!!!!!Thanks for sharing your tip with us!!Congrats on your lotion creation:yay: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayearthgrown Posted June 10, 2006 Share Posted June 10, 2006 Go to the VET and get the largest syringe they have. I think it is called a cather syringe. This is the best thing I have found. Makes filling the bottles so much easier and they are ready to use. They are cheap enough to use a few times and throw away. Put them in the Dish washer after each use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grannyscandles Posted June 11, 2006 Share Posted June 11, 2006 I have Sheila's lotion from the Mother's Day Swap and it did not discolor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvcandletarts2 Posted June 11, 2006 Share Posted June 11, 2006 Congrats on your first lotion from scratch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magsglass Posted June 11, 2006 Share Posted June 11, 2006 Thanks for the replies!Since I'm in the foodservice industry, I'm used to a high level of sanitation practices so it was just standard operating procedure. I've had more food safety certifications than I can shake a stick at. At one point a few years ago, I was a certified sanitation instructor for the NRA.I know what you mean. Former restaurant manager here, and although everyone griped about those sanitation classes I thought they were pretty interesting. Guess that shows what a technical nerd I am. But it's also why I get squicky about cleanliness and proper preservation of B&B stuff. (!!)Syringes...if you have a Fleet Farm or similar farm & feed place nearby, you can get XXL syringes for cheap. Also, any place that sells items for butchering/curing meat has nice syringes, too! Congrats on the lotionmaking!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Girl Posted June 11, 2006 Author Share Posted June 11, 2006 Thanks Mag, much appreciated.Fellow restaurant manager here too, and I gotta say that I can't wait to leave this industry! It'll kill ya quick.I'm going to look for syringes when I'm out tomorrow, I think they'll work better in the long run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwahlton Posted June 11, 2006 Share Posted June 11, 2006 YEA for you! I've made a few batches and there's nothing like using your own lotion huh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smacky Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 Next time try a funnel or a ziploc bag.You snip off a bit of the corner of the bag just before you dispense.(A cheaters pastry bag) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairieannie Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 HA! If you haven't already filled those bottles... good luck girl. You'll be cussing like a sailor by the time you're done. I filled 100 1 oz bottles several months ago, and I will NEVER do it again I tried EVERYTHING mentioned in the posts above, and the only thing that worked was the syringe. The lotion had to be warm too, or even those wouldn't have worked for such a small bottle. Congrats on your lotion!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crafty1_AJ Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 You're probably not aware of this, Grump, but I'm the official NOOB LOTION TESTER for CT. Send generous samples for quality-standard testing to: AJ, 124 Main, ... I'll post my results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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