Menthol foot lotion bar

[vberkesch]

Tried and tried but cannot find any info. on adding menthol to produce a refreshing foot lotion. I have peppermint in it already, but am not getting that wonderful refreshing feeling.

I love my lotion bar recipe...can I add menthol crystals to it to make a foot lotion?? How much do I add? Is it considered medication when adding menthol and something I cannot do?? Where would one get menthol??

TIA for all the help I receive here!!

Vanessa

[Scented]

I can't answer your question about if you can make something, because if you can then you can. Check the places below. I think they will list recommended usage in a product. With menthol, it is very little.

As for it being a medication or if you can use it, everything depends on how you promote your product that makes the difference. If you make claims, you better have the documentation needed. If you make claims that your product does something that OTC drugs do, it's going to be considered a drug.

I've given you links to go through to understand menthol crystals and in there is information with the FDA. Menthol crystals just came under the scrutiny of the FDA through cigarettes.

Some links on menthol crystals.

http://www.thegoodscentscompany.com/data/rw1029671.html

http://www.lotioncrafter.com/reference/msds_menthol.pdf

http://www.snowdriftfarm.com/askthechemist.html (how to use them is on this page and will lead you to the FDA site where you can research your concerns.)

http://www.ehow.com/list_6835434_medicinal-effects-menthol.html

http://www.cosmeticsinfo.org/ingredient_details.php?ingredient_id=1043

Where to get menthol crystals:

Oregon Trail

MMS (the sage)

Lotioncrafters

Texas Natural Supply (I believe)

Mountain Rose Herbs (maybe)

Camden Gray (I believe)

Edited December 31, 2010 by Scented

[vberkesch]

thanks Scented that really helps!!

Vanessa

[TexasBrat]

This site has some great info on how to incorporate it into products.

http://www.botanical.com/products/learn/menthol_crystals.html

I always support TNS as they are local to me and are a one stop shop.

http://www.texasnaturalsupply.com/productinfo.aspx?productid=MENCR