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Juliana replied to the discussion 'A discussion for lotion makers'

" I do use herbal tictures in some of my products but not in the ones that are beauty cosmetics. Katie, you are right that the alcohol may evaporate and I need to look into that. I use potassium sorbate as a preservative and so…"

Apr 30

Phyllis Krieger replied to the discussion 'A discussion for lotion makers'

"I know, thanks, I mark my products not evaluated by FDA. I think after reading all this I need to rethink my formulas, I have been doing this for over 10 years and just now learning about preserving them and percentages. I would just make them and…"

Apr 30

dM, CEO replied to the discussion 'A discussion for lotion makers'

"I absolutely LOVE beeswax and borax combinations in products I make for my own personal use. However, I do not recommend that people selling products use borax because some people have adverse reactions to it, even in small quantities. My suggestion…"

Apr 30

dM, CEO replied to the discussion 'A discussion for lotion makers'

"I have found that beeswax and emulsifying wax together does not create as smooth and creamy an emulsion as emulsifying wax alone. I prefer to use beeswax alone in an herbal balm or salve that contains no water."

Apr 30

Katie Friedland replied to the discussion 'A discussion for lotion makers'

"I agree with Sara. I use Germall Plus because it works in everything really well, and it's easy to use. Optiphen Plus is another choice, but that one is most effective at a pH of 6 or below, so make sure you know the pH of your…"

Apr 30

Sara Nesbitt replied to the discussion 'A discussion for lotion makers'

"I've added wine for its antioxidant properties to lotion - it soothes a sunburn better than aloe vera-based lotions do. I noticed that my lotions with alcohol are thicker and creamier, so the alcohol is acting as something of an extra…"

Apr 30

Sara Nesbitt replied to the discussion 'A discussion for lotion makers'

"Grapefruit Seed Extract is an antioxidant, not a preservative. It will slow down the rancidity of your oils and butters, but won't do a thing to prevent the growth of nasties. One of the current "trends" is "paraben…"

Apr 30

Phyllis Krieger replied to the discussion 'A discussion for lotion makers'

"Does anyone use preservatives that they know works, I want to stay natural but have been considering Germaben II. was wondering what others use, I didn't know if customers would still use my products if I use this, I am currently trying…"

Apr 30