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Graillotion said:You never mention pH?
If want a chemist answer…you have to give all the pieces to the puzzle.
Typically a formula like that…will need the pH lowered. If you purchase an acid to do that….choose lactic.
Oh…and ‘heat and hold’? Just smiling.
@Graillotion Quick question on Lactic Acid, do you know there are different labeling requirements when you use lactic acid to control the pH? Someone told me it’s considered an AHA which require some disclosures. I’m sure I can just check the FDA website but it can be so difficult to find what you need. thank you again!
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I think it all boils down to personal preference and what you’re used to. I live in an extremely arid climate where most lotions just aren’t enough. An hour after applying you’re dry again. They’re just not occlusive enough. Most people here use butters, which I can’t stand that greasy feeling on my skin. Hence my “heavy” formula which definitely doesn’t feel heavy on the skin at all. It absorbs quickly and I get so many compliments on how soft my skin feels from dermatologists and other doctors. So I’m pretty happy with the formula I have.
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thank you @ketchito for the advice. I will definitely try this and see how it goes.
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Oh so sorry I forgot that. The pH for the two batches I made ranged 5.3–5.4 which I left alone as I thought that was good. Should I adjust up or down?
Graillotion said:
You never mention pH?
If want a chemist answer…you have to give all the pieces to the puzzle.
Typically a formula like that…will need the pH lowered. If you purchase an acid to do that….choose lactic.
Oh…and ‘heat and hold’? Just smiling.
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Oh this is amazing advice. Thank you so much!
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Hi @Graillotion, thank you so much for your response. I just realized I have a typo in my formula. The last ingredient is actually Liquid Germall Plus @ 0.5%. I can’t seem to edit my original post to change it. But yes there is a preservative in there.
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tonyh said:
6. Get this: SEOH CLAMP HOLDER UNIVERSAL up to 3/4″ rod (The Pivot Clamp Holder costs 3 times more, but it allows you to angle the blender shaft): http://www.amazon.com/SEOH-CLAMP-HOLDER-UNIVERSAL-rod/dp/B0018MKX5QHi Tony! I know this is an old post but I was wondering if you or someone else could help me out with the clamp holder. I am looking for a pivot-style, like what is mentioned above, but I can’t seem to find one. Is it called something else? Any help/links, etc is greatly appreciated. And thank you for these amazing DIY tips!
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Thank you so much, this is so helpful!
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Hi @Graillotion! Thank you for all this wonderful information. I’m a newbie here starting out making small batches of lotion. I had a few questions as a follow up to your Dynamic Mixer and setup.
- Have you used the Dynamic on larger batches? I’m making 1 gallon batches Of lotion and cream and I’m wondering if It will work as well.
- Where did you purchase the Blender/Homogenizer? I’m in the US AND Katom doesn’t seem to carry it.
- Do you have it configured on a stand? I found the thread about creating a DIY stand but I’m wondering if I need to get sturdier clamps because of the weight.
- Are there clamp holders that will let you pivot it at an angle?
Any help you could provide would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much!
