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@Microformulation, thanks for the resources
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@nabil, have you done any research on Google? For your first question,you can look up how salt is mined, but dishwater salt may just be evaporated sea water. Question 3 - When the salt is processed it’s granules are larger so it won’t clog the dishwasher. As far as who is selling the cheapest salt you’ll have to do a bit of research. You can contact salt distributors in you area. They can probably more thoroughly answer your questions.
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@pranayana, the only recommendation I can provide is http://www.theperfumery.com. They carry pure and authentic essential oils and aromatic raw materials but sell to companies only. Big and small.
I believe it’s owned by Dr. Robert S Pappas. You can see several of his lectures on The Chemistry of Essential Oils on YouTube.
As a side note, I’d also recommend taking a look at Pacific Institute of Aromatherapy. There’s a LOT to learn about essential oils. Dr. Kurt Schnaubelt has written several books on the subject - mostly scientific in nature.
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@DAS, thanks for the clarification on allerge free fragrances. I’ve seen them advertised on many U.K. sites. Even tried to order some but couldn’t get them shipped to me (USA).
@pranayana, Maybe you can rethink using essential oils and offset some of the potential irritants with extracts with soothing components perhaps? Despite what you’ve read about essentials oils, I’d still experiment with them, even if just for your own personal use. There are many companies that successfully manufacture and sell such creams. GOOD LUCK!
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@Doaneventry, what specifically are you making?
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@em88 thanks for sharing
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@Doreen81 and @em88 I’ve only heard of cold emulsions recently but couldn’t imagine them in my head until I actually saw one being made. This’ll be next on my list.
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@pranayana, sorry, let’s see if this works
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@pranayana, I believe the link below contains the list of allergens @David is referring to.
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@em88 agree! Why bother? Lol
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@em88 overall, I think I like it. Worth the $95 I spent on it (and free shipping on Amazon)
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@em88 I’ll have to try those %s as well
@Doreen81, I tried Sodium Carbomer and I love it!
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@David, I too, thought it would be a nice selling point. White creams ARE beautiful but I don’t think consumers would mind one bit in this instance, but the formulater does have to be happy with the finished product.
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@gld010 good idea. Thanks for the tip!
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@kot, I don’t usually hold the beakers but I was using a stainless steel one that had a handle. The mixer came with the holder/clamp but I just didn’t attach it. It fits my smaller beakers but not the larger ones.
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@komirra, let us know how your serum turns out
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I used to purchase it at health food stores and would use it straight out of the bottle. No need to dilute. Since I work in a spa ((Esthetician) I use the ones we carry by Naturopathica and Eminence. Their formulas do contain other oils though. I don’t believe it’s highly comedogenic but that isn’t to say it won’t break out certain individuals.
If you do not have acneic skin, you should be able to use 2-3 drops on the face daily. Since I do not wear makeup I just apply it any time during the day whenever I want my skin to “pop” or if my skin feels a little dry. I don’t mind the dewy look it gives me, but that may bother those who want a more matte finish to their skin. If you do wear make up however, just apply it at night time with your moisturizer.
Here’s a link where you can purchase some.
http://https//www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/rosehip-seed-oil/profile
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I’d also include some rosehip seed oil. I use it in all my facial services. It’s rich in vitamins, E, C, beta-carotene, and essential fatty acids (EFA). EFAs help improve the skin’s tone, texture, moisture as well as the appearance of hyperpigmentation (dark spots).
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Both methods worked for me. Disbursed gum in glycerin, and also added gum to the hot oil phase.
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OK, used this mixer for the first time last night, and again this afternoon and I must say we got along much better today. @em88, yes it does vibrate at a high speed, and at one point it started going faster and faster. I had one hand on the beaker handle, another on the mixer and needed a third hand to turn it off. You also have to be sure the shaft is very secure or it’ll fall out after it hits the side of the beaker a couple times.
That was last night. Today I used it with no problems.
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@Microformulation, thanks for the info on 1,4 Dioxane.
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Glad you figured it out!
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Just wanted to share this company with you. They’re in the US though but they do carry both glycolic and lactic acids from 4 oz to 50 lbs, and have an extensive range of raw materials. Maybe they can get you over the hump until you can find somewhere closer. But I’ll keep checking
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@Zink, bummer! Let me see if I can think of anywhere else.