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Thank you! I appreciate your reply.
I’ll give butylene glycol a try ???? it’s great in lotion (wait… “graillotion” of course!) I haven’t purchased any in a long time.
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Pharma and a religious tirade? Sounds like a Dan Brown novel… I am curious though.
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The sap from these trees (past and present, various types) can reduce pain and inflammation on external application. Of course, many other substances would for less effort and more effectively 🙂
It is fairly tannic, and that could speak to initial antimicrobial/safety concerns. The 99% isopropyl soak, straining, heating, and benzoate ester would assist in safety here- and I (always) add a preservative. For lotions, typically Optiphen plus. Recognizing that this is a natural, foraged ingredient, and the risks associated with that, is a primary reason for formulating for personal use.
Biggest benefit though? *The Surly Teenager* will participate in family foraging outings (without her phone! crazy right?) and enjoys making stuff with it.
And, PhilGeis, it smells WONDERFUL
I’d like to find a way to use a lot of it minus the sticky.