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  • carp0824

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    May 26, 2017 at 2:34 pm in reply to: Wax Crystals In My Home-brewed Oil Based Pomade

    @Perry, I just started doing this yesterday. So far I have one ingredient left to remove and haven’t experienced any change in the results yet. Thank you for the recommendation. 

  • carp0824

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    May 25, 2017 at 2:42 pm in reply to: Wax Crystals In My Home-brewed Oil Based Pomade

    @zaidjeber, I wouldn’t think a preservative would be needed in an oil base due to there not being any water present in the formulation. 

  • carp0824

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    May 25, 2017 at 2:40 pm in reply to: Wax Crystals In My Home-brewed Oil Based Pomade

    @DRBOB@VERDIENT.BIZ, I’ll give this a shot. Thank you for the advice.

  • carp0824

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    May 24, 2017 at 4:46 pm in reply to: Wax Crystals In My Home-brewed Oil Based Pomade

    @EliseCortes, I’m not sure as I’m not 100% positive as to what is causing my issue. I’d like to determine the root cause and see if there is a way to adjust my process rather than add another ingredient to the formula. However, if this is the best option then I will investigate.

  • carp0824

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    May 24, 2017 at 2:24 pm in reply to: Wax Crystals In My Home-brewed Oil Based Pomade

    Thank you all for the feedback. It is truly appreciated and valued. 

    @Bill_Toge, the coconut oil is virgin. I initially thought that was the problem so I tried a sample without using coconut oil and obtained the same result.

    @Belassi, I would like to keep playing with the consistency of the pomade. I like the hold that beeswax offers. Maybe I can find a balance between combining the two. 

    @DRBOB@VERDIENT.BIZ, would you say the level of beeswax I’m using is too high or low? Would reducing the amount of petrolatum help? I have noticed that the pomade is on the more oily side of things. I’d like to reduce that aspect. 

  • carp0824

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    May 23, 2017 at 7:45 pm in reply to: Wax Crystals In My Home-brewed Oil Based Pomade

    Petroleum jelly (cosmetic grade).

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