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Filling Machine You don't have to worry the machine creates a suction and will handle thick body butter - will pump consistency of jam keep in mind that you have to take apart the mechanism and clean well after each use, so you need to have a run of 20 bottles or more to make it worth the...

Filling Machine I have had the Model A03 Filling machine for months. It works great and fill fill extremely thick creams . I am now looking for spare parts for the machine since it is made in China kinda difficult. If anyone knows where I can get parts , would appreciate a heads up...

thanks - do you need to add preservative to your soap when you use carrot juice ?

Are there any industry resources for identifying Gluten Free ingredients ? I have checked my ingredients on Google, but can I state "gluten free" ? Could there be residual hidden gluten in any of my purchased ingredients ?

Is there any benefit of adding fruit juices to CP soap ? This seems like a marketing gimmick only,.

I tried the Xantham gum and it was not a good consistency. The borax didn't thicken soap at all

What kind of thickeners can i use in my homemade hot process liquid soap? After dilution with 25% soap content, soap is still too thin.

Thats great Whats the thickest liquid you have used the machine for ? It relies on gravity and I was concerned something like shower gel might get clogged in the machine

Anyone purchased a liquid filling machine ? What is best type for lotions ? I was looking at the ones on ebay with manual operation for about $300

i use Germaben II at 1%

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thats right, Vitamin E only helps extend life of oils becoming rancid. You have to be sure and use the correct type of Vitamin E. There are other natural substances that also work.

Tinosan seems to be a great natural type broad spectrum biocide, but you must put your product in amber bottles. By all means use something that is "broad spectrum" so it will help prevent mold and fungus as well as other nasties. These biocides do not kill the bugs, but slow the growth ...

I use Vitamin E in my formulas to help preserve the oils. I have been using 6 mo expiration . Sounds about right thanks very much

Does anyone have any idea the estimated shelf life of lotion that has been made under strict cleanliness conditions and preserved ? I am trying to put an expiration date on my products that will be safe.