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    Would a preservative work in a completely water based formula?

    I’m talking about this recipe for oat hair gel. I’ve used it before and it’s wonderful, but before when I made it I knew nothing about preservatives and how refrigeration isn’t enough. Oatmeal Hair Gel Recipe For Curly Hair It’s completely “bug food,” meaning no oil, no regular water, all oat...
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    Can aspen bark powder be used in place of phytocide aspen extract for a preservative?

    Thanks for your answer! With the general consensus of everybody here, I’m definitely gonna be looking at a different route. When you said the world botanical, all I thought was how “botanicals” are germ food typically, how silly of me! I’m going to reply to everyone and ask everybody this, but...
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    Can aspen bark powder be used in place of phytocide aspen extract for a preservative?

    Hi! I am making a spray lotion using mostly water based products, acacia gum as a solubilizer, a teeny bit of oils. I think it’s gonna be great for my skin! Of course, I don’t wanna make myself sick. And the aspen bark preservative seems like it’ll work for my really really really sensitive...
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    Acacia gum as an emulsifier in lotion or cream?

    Thank you! And yes of course, that much I know for certain! Anything with water needs a broad spectrum preservative :) Don’t want to be getting sick from something fun! Thanks again! I’ll check out those links.
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    Acacia gum as an emulsifier in lotion or cream?

    Hi everyone! Title says it all. Would that work? I have no recipe or anything for you to critique, but am looking for something to use as an emulsifier before I make it. I found a recipe online that uses only acacia gum as an emulsifier. I don’t know how well it would hold up though, so I just...
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    Hi! Few questions about body butters and lotions :)

    Thanks for your input! And sorry for my late reply. That’s such a good point! I kind of wrote off all alcohols and detergents as bad, so I’ll just give it a shot! Are there any other fast absorbing oils you could recommend? Thanks so much! I’ll use these ideas!!! :) Thank you!!
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    Hi! Few questions about body butters and lotions :)

    I use mango butter, grapeseed oil, and walnut oil. Both of the oils are linoleic, which I believe means lighter and easier to absorb. (I have expensive taste too!! Lol)
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    Hi! Few questions about body butters and lotions :)

    I have been making body butters and really enjoy how moisturizing they are, but they feel so greasy if I use any more than (less than) a dime size of it on any given area of my body. This makes sense, it’s oils after all! But I’m wondering how I can cut the greasiness. Arrowroot powder? Tapioca...
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    Alternative scenting ideas?

    Thank you so much! I didn’t even think of the varying amounts having different effects. And it’s good to hear you too have sensitive skin and can still tolerate certain oils. Yay! lol
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    Alternative scenting ideas?

    Bummer :// But thanks! Any other ideas or just EOs and FOs?
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    Alternative scenting ideas?

    Hi! I’m new to soap making, as in I haven’t even done it yet lol! But I would really like to get started, I just have one question. I have EXTREMELY sensitive skin. I use fragrance free soap currently, but I want to have fun with scents! But essential oils leave me breaking out in rashes. When...
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