Hi Jeanie, Most often the liquid food flavorings contain either water or alcohol and would not work in a lip balm. I would recommend using just the flavor oils...
Hi Jeanie: Unless the liquid food flavorings are oil based or the paste kind,(Wilton makes these) they will separate from your lip balm. Basically the grocery...
I've made a lip balm using actual chocolate chips that was a big hit with the kids. I've also tried using flavorings made for candy (like truffles), and in my...
... lotion ... water..like ... I made this for Christmas gifts for the girls in the family. It is lovely. I do have a question about phenonip. I thought this...
For those who make salt soap: What types of salt do you use in your soap. I know different people like different salts, for different reasons - just wondering....
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as far as the phenonip, its just depends on the application, when or what stage you add. It is generally added into the aqueous phase, but this application has...
Most Flavor Oils aren't sweetened. And because of this, "Flavor" oil is kind of a misnomer. It's labeled as a flavor oil because that means it's approved for...
Most of these are alcohol or water based. However, if they are oil based, then they are safe to use. Lindsay Goodwin Soapers Workshop www.soapersworkshop.com...
hi, I am making a 4lb batch of cp soap. I want to add oatmeal to it. How much would you suggest i put in. I want it to still clean and lather but I want...
I don't thin you should use a fragrance oil in place of a flavor oil unless you know it's lip safe. No you don't have to add sweeteners to flavor oils even if...
You're right. it's pretty easy to see that salt on an open wound of eczema wouldn't be fun. Good point. So, do you think all the info I've seen on dead sea...
I am looking to make a menthol based lip balm (like Lip Medex). Does anyone have any recipes? Beeswax, sunflower oil and menthol possibly? Thanks in advance....
I cross-posted, so please forgive me if you've seen this one already! I need some suggestions on a decently-priced way to test to pH of my lotions and creams....
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Marķa: Beeswax, light oil, do add 1 t sesame oil, is nice for lips, the smell will go in a few days, and no more than 1% menthol, or 70 gr. beeswax, 70 gr....
Hi Kim, I would be especially careful w/a salt soap on the face and around the eyes, if it were to accidentally get in the eyes that would be awful.....I had...
Has anyone ever used SWEETENED HONEY or SILK & SHEA BUTTER MP Soap Base ? I just ordered some to try out and was wondering what you thought of it? Kelly ...
you can use many oils, or a mixture of oils, butters as well. I like SAO,jojoba and shea in lip balm. I use the menthol at 1%. [Non-text portions of this...
Thanks to those who have answered my question about salt soap. I have some Icelandic salt I might try. I will let everyone know how it works out - when I get...
I have made it differently 2 times. First time was with coarse Sea Salt; other was with combo of fine Dendritic Salt, medium Spa Salt and coarse Dead Sea...
I use oatmeal flour, but you could grind up regular oats. I've heard that coarse oats are too scratchy. The flour is soothing. for my 6 lb batch, I add 1/2 cup...
Hi Kelly... I don't know what brand you are using, but I've used the Stephenson brand in both the honey and the shea butter, and I'm not fond of either one of...
I've used the shea butter base and liked it a lot. I don't buy it anymore b/c I just decided I could add the shea myself and stick with only buying the basic...
Yep, that's what I was thinking- would never use a salt soap on her face. I'd heard that soaking in dead sea salts was really good for eczema but when the...
Thanks, I will try this out. Maria ... smell will go in a few days, and no more than 1% menthol, or 70 gr. beeswax, 70 gr. cocoa butter, 40 gr almond oil (or a...