Recent content by mamabird

Hello, I've shied away from CP soap because of ash problems. I'd love to be able to make CP since they're so much more beautiful and easier to swirl. What can I do to keep the ash away? Is there something I can put in the oils or a particular combo of oils?

Are you talking about hemp seed oil that everyones using now? Its THC free. Anyway, he couldnt use pot for pain because he's in a 12 step program and that would totally blow his sobriety. I do use the hemp seeds from Whole Foods Market in my smoothies.

Oh thankyou for the info. Yes, he does have nerve pain and is on meds for his nueropathy as well as insulin shots for his diabetes. He does use Theragesic for muscle pain that he has also. What are some good EOs for nerve pain? I'd like to make a light lotion that targets both kinds of pain...

I just wanted to pass this on... I'm a mess when it comes to filling lotion bottles. I just learned in a class to use a large pet syringe for dispensing medicine to horses, dogs, etc, to fill your bottles. You can find them at a pet store. Just thought I'd share.

Hi there, I want to make a massage lotion with ingrediants for achy muscles. Some people don't like oils or balms, so I thought a lotion would be nice. What oils would be good in them? Also how do I know how much EOs to use? I'm going to make an 8 oz experimental batch. My boyfriend has diabetes...

Hi there, I've been lurking around here for awhile and have been HP soaping for about 8-10 years now. I've done some sales at small Farmers Markets over the years and personal sales. But now I have a big dream that I'm determined to fulfill at 55 years old. Big to me but small to others I guess...