number2of7 Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 I purchased some room spray base from TCS and made up my first batch (following their directions, of course).....it's VERY cloudy! I did a search on how to correct the cloudiness, but most posts I found were pretty old....thinking perhaps new ideas have been found since then Also, none of them dealt with bases, only cyclo, etc.I purchased cobalt plastic bottles to put them in...the cloudiness looks awful.Any new tips and tricks out there to get rid of this?Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovelyLathers Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 Was it cloudy before you added the FO? Some fos will cloudy the base. I test to make sure they don't cloud it up. if it does, stay away from the fo and find some that don't. Other than that I don't have any suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
number2of7 Posted May 18, 2008 Author Share Posted May 18, 2008 No, the base itself wasn't cloudy....only after I added the Cinnamon Sticks FO to it. Will one of the polysorbates clear it up?I guess just in case I have to switch over to aluminum bottles, who has the best price on those? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meg_10 Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 I always used colored bottles like amber bottles so I don't have to worry about the cloudy appearance. HTHMeg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
number2of7 Posted May 18, 2008 Author Share Posted May 18, 2008 I always used colored bottles like amber bottles so I don't have to worry about the cloudy appearance. HTHMegEven with my colored cobalt bottles, you can still see the cloud appearance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SusieQ Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 I don't know if any of these tips will help with cloudiness. When I make body sprays, I find mixing the fco and fo togetherfirst, before adding the cyclo. I know your working with a base,are you adding the fragrance to the base or the base to the fragrance? Maybe adding the fragrance just a few drops at a time, stirring very gently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
number2of7 Posted May 18, 2008 Author Share Posted May 18, 2008 Thank you for that suggestion.....I'll try it! I'm adding the FO to the base.....per the directions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Dee* Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 i use amber colored bottles and some of the f/o's do make it cloudy.. it is just hit or miss with the ones that dont... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
number2of7 Posted May 18, 2008 Author Share Posted May 18, 2008 Do customers seemed bothered by it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scentsme Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 Are customers bothered by it? Maybe they aren't. I find that "Cloudiness" doesn't really bother anyone, at least I've never heard negative feedback on the oils that cloud. I find that "Separating" bothers people. Enough for them to mention it to me. They don't like to see, 9even through colored PET bottles), a 1/2 way line across the middle where the "base"(base or homemade mixture) & fo have split. But I guess if it really is a problem, those aluminum bottles are the way to go. Here are some places I've seen them:Elements: http://www.elementsbathandbody.com/home.php?cat=185The scent works:http://store.scent-works.com/metallic.htmlWSP:http://wholesalesuppliesplus.com/StoreCategory.aspx?CatalogID=9&GroupID=586&CategoryID=1712&CategoryName=Aluminum+Bullet+Bottles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Dee* Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 no one seems bothered by it, just be sure to tell them or have on your label to shake well before use..most people shake their bottles anyway before they spray them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdieluvr76 Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 I use the aluminum bottles and get the from Elements. Really fast shipping, and I don't have to worry about cloudiness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in KY Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 Polysorbates should get rid of the cloudiness. I have used it with 90% alcohol and water with FO and it clears up in no time. FO with polysorbate then alcohol and then water. HTHin an 8 oz bottle use equal parts FO and polysorbateand equal parts alochol and distilled water. Mix each addition as you add. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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