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I have started a new discussion, but I can’t work out how to post the pictures
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Thanks Bill, the HDPE tubes are 5 layered: 1. PE 2. Bonding agent 3. EVOH barrier 4. bonding agent 5. PE
I don’t have any futher info on the LDPE tubes. They are both packaging from New Directions -
How do I post a picture?
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This is the one for cool down phase
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=901757619886772&set=p.901757619886772&type=1&theater
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I have bought an 18 volt battery powered hand drill and 2 varieties of paint stirrers for mixing my lotions. I would appreciate any advice or suggestions regarding use. I have cetearyl alcohol & ceteareth 20 e-wax.
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Hello,
I have been using the leucidal liquid and Phytocide Elderberry Extract at 2% and 0.5% respectively for my oil in water emulsions. This combo has been very effective though I am in a quandary for 2 reasons: 1. Needing to use this high amount means that the preservative costs is quite high, especially in relation to the rest of the formula. 2. Is it better to use a ‘natural’ preservative at this higher % or a synthetic preservative at a much smaller %?
I want to keep my customer base that want paraben free and I am looking at my options to reduce the costs and preservative. I would be happy for any information and feedback. I am wondering if I can use these at a lower rate with other combinations - potassium sorbate? phenoxyethanol?
I have just purchased Geogard Ultra to experiment with and am finding that it too needs at least 1.5% and am seeking information if I should combine it with something else.
I have tried Opiphen plus, but I wasn’t happy with the end result.
Thank you,
Regards, Kathy