Druin Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 I gave my stepmom some soy tarts I made for Christmas and she asked if they could be used as hand lotion. I guess she got some soy massage candles last summer where she could use the melted soy as a hand moisturizer. I've never heard of this through all of my research on making tarts - does anyone have info about these and how to make them?Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 Please search the forums for information on these controversial products. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Druin Posted December 14, 2008 Author Share Posted December 14, 2008 Thanks! I found it to be an interesting concept - glad to know I wasn't alone in thinking it odd to rub wax on your hands I appreciate the quick response! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firefly Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 One of the Christmas shows I did had a lady selling massage candles and I went and tried it out but found it really weird. The wax dripped along the side of the tin when I poured it and my hands were an oily greasy mess. It was the first one I ever tried so have no idea if this is how they are all made but I wasn't crazy about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacquiO Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 I like them and I've been making them for almost a year now. I took a workshop on them last spring. They are a blend of foodgrade soy wax, vegi butters and oils. I've been using GB 415.On liquid oils you don't want to use more than 5%. I've used Jojoba, Grapeseed, Olive and Hempseed. Butters you can use up to 20%. I've used Mango,Shea and Cocoa76 Coconut Oil you can use up to 30% but I've never used that much. FOs no more than 2% total weight. I don't use any colorants. Usually I calucuate my recipe at 75% Soy, 5% oils and 20% butters. You'll want to over wick so you get a larger meltpool fast. I don't recommend keeping lit more than 1 hour. And having a small plastic or wooden scoop helps when scooping it in your hand but my hubby and I have used our finger tips just as well. I don't have a problem with it being a greasy mess. It absorbs really well and leaves my skin and hands super soft. I definitely recommend dipping your fingers as opposed to pouring into your hand. A little bit on the finger tips goes a long way. Also keep in mind that you're supposed to blow it out before you start dipping. I always have to remember to light a second candle before blowing out the massage candle otherwise I'm giving a back rub in the dark. LOL. I gave some of these out on the last swap I hosted but I haven't gotten any feedback. I haven't been selling them but my friend who took the workshop with me has sold quite a few. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tootie04 Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Well, I would imagaine something like this would require some EXPENSIVE ins... because people are stupid and DONT follow directions!!!tootie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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