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Joan Morais ~ I teach courses and online classes on making natural skin, hair & body care products. I formulate for spas & individuals. I am a Certified Aromatherapist. www.JoanMorais.com

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Let's create a discussion to help each other make the best natural body products. I teach courses on making natural skin, hair & body care products. I am a natural product formulator and certified aromatherapist.See More

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How to Make Lotions and Creams

Good Manufacturing PracticesIt is very important to make lotions and creams in a clean and sanitary environment. Good Manufacturing Practices, also called GMP must be used. Sanitize your product making tools and area with alcohol or a bleach solution. Use glass or stainless steel bowls and utensils.To learn about the FDA guidelines…See More

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IBN Member Joan Morais replied to the discussion 'Sugar and Salt Scrubs'

"Hello Margo, I'm a little late here. I read all of the replies. I use Rosemary CO2 extract. It is excellent in scrubs to prolong the shelf life of the oils and it has some antimicrobial properties. Vitamin E is good also but if you use jojoba…"

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IBN Member Joan Morais replied to the discussion 'Preservatives in Body Care Products' in the group How to Make Natural Body Care Products With Joan Morais

"Hello Marcia, I prefer Optiphen over Liquid Germall Plus. Liquid Germall Plus has an ingredient in it that is on the hot list and most consumers don't want. Regarding Leucidal Liquid. I use it depending on the product and using a preservative…"

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IBN Member Joan Morais replied to the discussion 'Preservatives in Body Care Products' in the group How to Make Natural Body Care Products With Joan Morais

"Hello Michelle, Optiphen is a synthetic preservative. I used to use it years ago as it was considered mild to the skin and was used in place of parabens. I use three all-natural preservatives. It is not as easy as putting Optiphen in. A preservative…"

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How to Make Lotions and Creams

Good Manufacturing Practices

It is very important to make lotions and creams in a clean and sanitary environment. Good Manufacturing Practices, also called GMP must be used. Sanitize your product making tools and area with alcohol or a bleach solution. Use glass or stainless steel bowls and…

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Posted on May 21, 2012 at 10:19pm

A History Of Natural Beauty

The use of cosmetics and toiletry items are big business. We all use them, women, men, babies, teenagers and even our pets. Have you ever thought of where it all began? We have all heard the history of ancient Egypt, Japan and even English royalty but did you know that Americans did not really…

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Posted on February 28, 2012 at 2:44pm

Make Your Own Rosewater for Body + Skin + Hair

Rosewater is one of my favorite products. I use it on my face, on my hair and my body. Rosewater has been used since ancient times to create smooth and beautiful skin and shiny hair. It is a well known "beauty secret". Rosewater is excellent for women, men, children and babies. This is a very simple…

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Essential Oils for Hair Care

Essential oils help to balance scalp oil, refresh and cleanse hair. They work like a tonic and promote shiny hair. Here are some of my favorite essential oils for hair care.

Bergamot Citrus bergamia is uplifting, refreshing, astingent and regulating. Use for most…

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At 2:22am on April 3, 2010, Salomeh said…: Hi Joan, I'm very interested in your classes, can you give me some info on you lotion and soap making classes? I'm in San Diego, trying to see if I can take a class, how long is a class?

At 12:26pm on October 7, 2009, Anna Almiroudis said…: Thank Joan! I'm still working on my website so I will send you the link once I get it going.

Talk to you soon:)
Anna

At 8:52pm on September 24, 2009, IBN Member MelissaAnderson-Stowe said…: Hi Joan,

Thank you so much for friending me and saying"HI"! I was sooooo shocked to be featured. It was a wonderful suprise.

I love making bath & body products , it's a labor of love! I'm still learning!

Your products are so beautiful. I love the heart butter truffles and the beeswax piller candles. Awesome!!!!

Keep in touch! Take care!

Melissa

At 3:42pm on September 24, 2009, IBN Member Allison Kontur said…: Very cool Joan!

I'll check out the link tonight when I can focus more on it! Do you generally set up an outline of what you want to cover before you write the guts? Or is that covered in your e-book? lol

By the way, we've had two referrals this week from your site! Thanks for allowing us to post a link & coupon code!

Allison Kontur
Smell No Evil, Ltd.

At 1:31pm on September 24, 2009, Lisa M. Rodgers said…: Thanks Joan! Southern Living was a pleasant experience and I am forever grateful to them for the exposure and opportunity to share Cactus & Ivy with their readers!

At 1:33am on September 24, 2009, IBN Member Allison Kontur said…: Thank you so much, Joan!

We're honored to be featured on Indie Beauty today!

One of these days, I'd like to pick your brain about e-books if you don't mind!

Allison Kontur
Smell No Evil, Ltd.

At 8:54am on September 14, 2009, Melissa Vines said…: I would love to read that article. Thank you for letting me know about it. DO they have a website where it's accessible?

At 5:07pm on September 13, 2009, Bonita Nixon said…: Wow, what a compliment. I have been throwing around the idea for a book of poetry and I think you just gave me the title. " Artist of Words" I really needed to hear something great about myself, thank you. I am going to go on your site and order some of your e-books.

Bonita

At 2:33pm on September 13, 2009, Bonita Nixon said…: Right now I'm interested in making a gel based facial cleanser. I started with an organic castile liquid soap as a base.

At 8:33pm on September 11, 2009, Bonita Nixon said…: Hi Joan,

Thanks for adding me as a friend. I actually spoke with you a couple of months ago. I interseted in taking your class but right now travel is not an option. Do you have books or manuals that I can purchase to get me started?

Thank You,
Bonita Nixon

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