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Thanks for the welcome messages. I already use the beeswax for balms. for balms I find the easiest way to clean the wax is melt it into the oil first and then filter through cotton cloth. Much easier than cleaning the wax first!

Sorry will avoid this in future. For some reason the thread appeared on the page and I didn't notice how old it was. Will be more careful.

Unless there is a source for distilled water where I can get refills, I won't use it as buying water in bottles invariably means getting it in plastic which is damaging to the environment. I collect and filter rainwater for anything I don't want to use tap water for.

In UK so different rules no doubt. I use them up if not smelling off in Laundry or diffuser. If smelling off, they go on the compost heap.

Thank you for the welcome messages. For culinary use I have made basil infused oil and chilli oil in the past, so this is a new venture for me.

Some girls I picked up in May this year.

Thanks, have posted in introduction forum. I have made infused oils before and I know that some things like Rosemary can produce a strongly smelling oil if jar packed completely with rosemary before adding the oil. Quince skin is a new one for me so I don't know how much it will smell. I...

Hi, I am an aromatherapist. I have had a few goes at soap making, once on a course and a couple of goes making lye from wood ash with mixed results. I also regularly make a skin balm using olive oil essential oils and wax from my own bees. I am gearing up to have another go at soap making...

I know it is a while since the OP. I am currently making an infused oil by filling a jar with the skin from quince I have made chutney from. I filled a jar with quince skin, poured in olive oil and will leave it for four weeks shaking daily and then strain. I am doing this as an aromatherapist...