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I'm lazy so I always just used the organic oil of what I like and rubbed it in. (coconut and olive are my favorites) I would like to get a sesame oil to try out. Strait oil shouldn't be used if you are getting ready fast in the morning though.(clothing just incase..which btw coconut is good for before bed because it doesnt stain fabric if it does get on things like other oils can)
But we were talking about these costal brushes in the beauty forum and I was checking out the page last night fully.. Coastal Scents:
At the bottom:
FORMULATOR (link in margin of page)
"Free to use for everybody
Can be used for any formula (soaps, lotions, makeup, bath bombs & more)
Choose between keeping the formula private or sharing it public
Calculates percentage, grams, ounces, pounds & kilo's automatically
Have access from any computer to your formula's"
Which is a lot nicer than having to figure things out on paper.
That particular store carries a shea butter and tells where it is from (fair trade shea as well)
I love sugar/oil scrubs. I make mine with different oils, like virgin coconut, olive, jojoba, castor, things like that, but I found a site that has a collection of nice recipes.
Natural lotion is difficult because it is mainly water and anything containing water is a host for bacteria without a preservative. Even most "natural" commercial lotions contain some sort of preservative.
I like to mix unrefined shea butter with a bit of jojoba and/or vitamin E oil until I get more of a mousse texture. It takes less time to deal with and is great for after a shower or bath.
Not really, but I have Olive oil that was too old to cook with so I am finishing it up on my hands, smell like an Italian kitchen though! I also add some essential oils to it. works well.
Yeah, buying lotions tends to add up quickly for the natural stuff anyway!
Some of the true essential oils are antibacterial, some antifungal and some have antiviral properties.
Others help prolong the scent. The ones sold as fragrance oils do not have these properties. If you do a little reaearch and use only essential oils, you will be able to formulate a scent that is not easily contaminated. However, be aware that some of these oils do go rancid over time. For those I use a little sandlewood oil mixed in. Remember that all ingredients and utensils used in making the product should be steril to began with.
We actually make our own products all the time. We use a combination of organic essential oils and other ingredients to create simple yet effective body lotions and such. One of the things I can suggest for someone just starting out is to not use products containing parabens and keep your batches small. Your ingredients will last longer and your lotions will be fresher longer.
If you are curious and want to check out the stuff that I make you can see my web site at [URL="http://www.patchmeuporganics.com"]Certified Organic & Natural Spa Body Care by Patch Me Up Organics[/URL]
Go get some virgin coconut oil at a health food store. It is solid to about 76 degrees, and above that is liquid. You can cook with it, bake with it, or slather it all over yourself. It smells wonderful and does not leave an oil slick on your skin. It is naturally anti bacterial, and does not spoil.
This is not to be confused with the processed coconut oil which is bad for you, but supposedly virgin coconut oil is very healthful, like olive oil.
There are a number of sites which provide info on how to make your own lotions/body butters/scrubs and what not. You can select which oils/butters best meet your needs. Jojoba is a good all over oil but can be expensive. Grapeseed oil is good to use if you tend to have oily skin, but it does not have a long shelf life. Every oil/butter has it's own virtues so select something based on your skin type.
As was mentioned earlier, if you are making your own lotion you will need to use a preservative in order to keep your product safe. It can be kind of tricky keeping your lotion emulsified as water and oil normally do not blend together. I've made lotions/butters before and I just started an organic skin care business locally selling organic body polishes if interested go to: www.iberianinspirations.com
Good Luck!
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