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oh yeah i didn't think about that! That is why this forum is so wonderful! I may try the bath bomb idea for the shower. Another question. Could some menthol be melted into some beeswax and cocoa butter and possibly jojoba or grapeseed oil and put into a lip balm container that you could use...

I have terrible allergies and sinus issues and was wondering if I could use menthol crystals in bath salts to help open up my nose? I have some dead sea salts, Himalayan salts and epsom salts in my closet that I need to use up. Does anyone have any suggestions as to the best way to use these...

Ok, I just made up a test batch but am not sure if I have added enough soap to it. I mixed 1/4 of a cup of my liquid Castile soap along with 1 cup each of baking soda, washing soda & borax and a few drops of essential oils. I threw some towels into the wash and watched carefully to make sure...

I want to try making my own laundry detergent. I have seen several recipes where you grate a bar of home made soap and add it to a variety of ingredients. My question is, could I make a liquid laundry soap using a small amount of castile soap? I would like to use the castile soap, borax...

Thanks for that suggestion. I was actually wondering about the titanium dioxide......now, at what percentage should I start with? Or it the really no wrong amount?

I have made up some liquid soap, but it is a caramel color which is so ugly! Is there anything I can add to it to lighten the color up to be more of a cream color?

oh yeah, I wasn't thinking about that. I was just thinking of starting out with something thick like a gel and adding to it. I do have some aloe vera oil....I could use this, right?

I am wanting to try making some simple hair gel using a base of aloe vera gel (ingredients:Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycerin, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Diazolidinyl Urea, Disodium EDTA. ) Can I add oils such as argon to this along with some essential...

Irena, I think those might work. They are not clear like the original ones I had founds, but the tops are the right size for my pumps that I have. Thanks for sharing this find with me.

I was trying to keep the same sizes I started out with. I ordered a bunch of the 3 oz bottles a while back and was using them for little "try me" kits. Then when I tried to reorder, they were discontinued, of course! I think I will just move to the 2 oz size since they are much easier to...

Yes, I am in the states. I have tried SKS and they have some wonderful items, but no 3 oz bottles or lotion pumps to fit this size. They have treatment pumps, but not lotion pumps. Thanks for your suggestion.

Does anyone have a source to purchase 3 oz size clear plastic bottles with a lotion pump? I got some a while back from Brambelberry and the don't carry them anymore. They were perfect for small give baskets and for giving out as gifts. Thanks.

can anyone recommend a shampoo and conditioner base that they have tried and really like? I want to package up some just to give out to family for gifts (already thinking ahead for the holidays!). I have tried shampoo in the past and it made my hair so tangled, I almost didn't get the brush...

My lotion in not scented yet, so could I just use some eo to melt the menthol crystals and then incorporate that into the lotion? Will it destroy the preservative system?

I was wondering if menthol crystals could be added to lotion which has already been made, or must it be added when the lotion is made? I have a batch of prepared lotion and some menthol crystals and a crick in my neck! I would love something with that heating effect to rub on my shoulders and...

I am wanting to make solid lotion bars. The cocoa butter sounds nice and it would also add to the skin benefits....any suggestions on how much to use? I have some of that on hand and think I might like that better than beeswax.

Yes, I think it will melt too easily without any........right?

I purchased some acai butter recently from Majestic Mountain Sage and want to use it for lotion bars. It has a beautiful purple-ish color. I think some beeswax probably needs added to it but need some help figuring how much. Here is the information on the acai butter: Butyrospermum Parkii...

I am trying to put together a nice shaving kit and would like to include a nice (but reasonably priced) razor in the kit. My husband asked me about making something like this for his boss so I don't want to use a cheap throw away razor. I have looked online but not found anything like this...

My sister has requested an under eye cream for the under eye area. She wants it to moisturize well, yet not stay greasy. I have been trying to make it easy on myself by starting with a base. I found this one: http://rusticescentuals.com/Natural-Wax-Jelly.html Could it be used as a base...