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Entries from October 2004

laundry detergent

October 31st, 2004 · 1 Comment

Hi,
There was a message about making laundry detergent a little while ago
about how some home recipes are better than buying it at the store
and cheaper. Does anyone have a good laundry detergent recipe to make
at home?
Thank you,
Erika Davis

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Tags: Beauty

Essential oils …

October 30th, 2004 · No Comments

Hey guys,
I never really knew why essential oils are sometimes contraindicated for
pregnant women. This information came from another e-mail list that I’m
on — I thought it was really helpful:
that they have abortificant properties, or are emmenagogues (bring on
menstruation if it’s late) Celery seed is an abortificant, as is Hyssop.
Ginger is an emmenagogues (sp?) and can […]

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Tags: Scrub

Intro……….and questions!

October 29th, 2004 · No Comments

Hi, all. I joined the list a bit ago and just haven’t gotten around
to saying HI yet, so HI! I have been making cold process goat milk
soap for about a year now and I have finally gotten up the nerve to
branch out and try some other body care products. I love making goat
milk soap, and […]

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Tags: Massage

painting soaps

October 29th, 2004 · 6 Comments

What kind of paint do you use to paint soaps with?

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Tags: Massage

Scents/Colors

October 29th, 2004 · No Comments

Can you melt the block scents/colors, keep them in a jar and use them
as you would the regular liquid scents/colors. Also if you could pre-
melt them can they be used in M & P soapmaking.

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Tags: Massage

Conventions

October 28th, 2004 · No Comments

Candles & More Conventions
San Diego, CA March 23 & 24 2002
Houston, TX April 20 & 21 2002
Jacksonville, FL May 2002
For more information jeanieSD@…. Please put on subject line:
Name of city

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Tags: Scrub

hand sanitizer

October 26th, 2004 · 5 Comments

Can anyone tell me where I can buy premade hand sanitizer that is
unscented so that I can scent it myself. I have had so many request
for the hand sanitizer because of be able to use it without soap &
water, but I can’t find it. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
Laura

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Tags: Massage

Help For Shower Gel Please

October 26th, 2004 · No Comments

Hi…….I’m in the process of making my first shower gel. I have
the base gel but I need a recipe for what kind of coloring (food..?)
and how much to use for an 8 ounce size bottle. Also I need to know
how much essential oils to use as well. Any recipes you might be
able to help me […]

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Tags: Bath & beauty

unscented shampoo

October 25th, 2004 · No Comments

Where can I find unscented shampoo? Also does anyone know of a
recipie for soap making using castille soap?
Tania

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Tags: Bath & beauty

Holiday swap pals have been e-mailed!

October 25th, 2004 · No Comments

Hey, guys!
For those of you who are participating in the holiday swap, I just e-mailed
your gift recipient’s name this morning. Please let me know if you have any
questions. Tori, I am having trouble sending yours — it says that your
account storage has been exceeded. I’ll try to send it to you later on
today. I’m really […]

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