Michi Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 Do you think adding the ewax to either of these would help keep the oils emulsified instead of having the oils float on top?I'm wanting a sugar and/or salt scrub that I don't have to mix each time I want to use it, KWIM? I've never used the ewax but I know that it's supposed to be an emulsifier right? So I'm just curious if this would help with what I'm wanting?I guess I could just try it and see, but if someone else had tried it and is willing to share their experience, welllllll..... you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 Yes yes yes! Play with your percentages with that ewax, and you'll love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michi Posted December 13, 2005 Author Share Posted December 13, 2005 Thanks Bunny, do you know what a good starting point would be? I'm clueless of course cuz I've never used it, and I just melt it to add it in to my other ingredients right?I've got all these new goodies this week, so I can make quick Christmas gifts-yah right! My problem is that I'm always procrastinating, so here it is down to the wire and I'm just now trying to "fix" my sugar and salt scrubs. LOLI guess I work harder/faster under major time constraints though, cuz I usually do get a lot done this way believe it or not. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasBrat Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 I love emulsifying conditioner for sugar scrubs. Judy at TDFS is the one who suggested it to me. Everytime something calls for e-wax I sub in emulsifying conditioner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinInOR Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 Most of the recipes I've seen over at the SoapDish forum use 10% ewax for an emulsified scrub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michi Posted December 14, 2005 Author Share Posted December 14, 2005 Thanks Robin, for the starting point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasBrat Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 I use 10% too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristinesShower Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 I also use ewax in my sugar scrub. It really helps with the grease factor and rinsing clean. When I use it in the shower I don't have to worry about slipping and falling on my butt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michi Posted December 17, 2005 Author Share Posted December 17, 2005 Yes, Jenny I just noticed in your ingredients (on the back of my very own Kristine's Shower sugar scrub ) that you use ewax in it. Ok, I tried this at 5% and OMG it came out almost rock hard, glad I didn't start with the 10% (which just seemed like a lot to me). It's still usuable, it's just a bit harder to dig your finger in it to get it out. LOLDoes anyone put SLSa in theirs? I put some in mine (definitely understand why someone said to wear a mask while using this *cough cough*) and it gives it a little lather and seems to help "emulsify" a bit. I may need to add a bit of distilled water to this to get it moving more so, but I'm definitely not throwing out (have a whole 18oz. of it). I made the next batch without the e-wax but with the SLSa and that's how I noticed that it does actually help with the oils (they're not pooling at the top as much). Anyway, I'm still trying to perfect it, but in the mean time, all my family are getting the batch withOUT the ewax. They are my testers so they know when I give them something there's always a chance the next time they try it it will be different. LOLI LOVE Jenny's sugar scrub, not only does it work wonderfully, but it's sooooo dang purdy!! It's all swirled colored-how'd you do that girl??!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristinesShower Posted December 18, 2005 Share Posted December 18, 2005 Sorry it took me so long to get back here and answer you!We take the frosting that we make and manually spoon it into the jars so it looks like it's all swirly. I have always loved that look and we sell tons of it at the retail because of the pretty colors too. Get 'em in with the look and keep 'em with the quality Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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