momof4kids Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 Hi. I am new here and am trying to get some idea's on making shower gel. Can anyone tell me a good site to by shower gel bases that are all natural? I have looked at a couple of sites, but it seems to me like they are not all natural. Also, do you need to add a preservative to the bases? Or is it better to just make the gel myself? I'm a little overwhelmed now that I have done some reading here.Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 Hi and welcome to the boards!Not sure exactly what you are looking for in a shower gel when you say natural. But if you bought a base, it's going to have preservative in it because shower gel is water based, and can grow yeast, mold, and/or bacteria without them. Even if you made one at home you would more than likely need one. While I've never made one, I remember a recipe for one here: http://www.naturesgardencandles.com/mas_assets/ngc/www/import/bath-recipes.htmCan't hurt to try huh?! Good luck and have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momof4kids Posted June 13, 2006 Author Share Posted June 13, 2006 Do they have natural or organic preservatives to use in them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 I've only heard of one, but it's super expensive and I'm told it smells horrible.. I just can't remember the name of it! Am I ringing any bells anyone?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momof4kids Posted June 13, 2006 Author Share Posted June 13, 2006 Do you know if I use Castille soap as a base do I need to add a preservative being it has Rosemary in it? I have read that Rosemary extraxt can be used as a preservative. I have so much to learn. It is really over whelming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 Read these for one viewpoint.. http://www.fromnaturewithlove.com/library/preservatives.asphttp://www.fromnaturewithlove.com/library/preservativecontroversy.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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