Health Spa Weblog

I added some new info:
Announcing the Penna. Soapers Gathering
The Gathering will take place on Sunday March 21st.
The fun will start at 10:00amtil 4:00 (or whenever we are done) at
Carol’s Scents n’ Soaps located at
4108
Edgmont Ave Brookhaven Pa.
Everyone is welcome!
Demostrations are being planned. We have a demostration planned for
Bath
Fizzies by Jenn Givler and welcome anyone interested […]

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Hi everyone,
Does anyone have info on DMDM Hydantoin? I know DMDM Hydantoin is a
preservative but I also heard it is a “formaldehyde donor.” I see
it in many personal care products on the market. Any thoughts on it?
~NJ

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hi…well
I am trying to make a bubble bar like lush….
my recipe is:
1 CUP BAKING SODA
3/4 CUP SODIUM LAURYL SULPHATE
1/3 CUP CREAM OF TARTAR
2 TBLSPOON COCOMIDE DEA
GLYCERINE TO ADD
so u mix everythg together,add fo and colour,
add glycerine till consisitency is stiff,put in mould and remove.
\WELL MY PROBLEM IS THAT THE MIX IS TOO CRUMBLY.
EVEN AFTER DRYING […]

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Has anyone tried low sweat M&P glycerin? I am looking for a soap
that is more like cold process (or should I just do cold process; I
have never tried & feel somewhat intimidated?). If so, how have you
packaged it?
Also, when adding stuff like herbs and such is there a way to keep
them from floating to the […]

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Does anyone on the list sell designer type products on the web or at
your retail establishment. I know that a lot of designers type
fragrance oils are offered. I want to use them as designers
fragrances but I do not want to get involved in any copyright
infringements. For those who sell these items can you please advise
as […]

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Hell Everyone,
I’m not big on posting…mostly a reader and learner! Now I must come
from the shadows (grin) and ask a question.
Does anyone have an idea how to get facial scrub in a Malibu Tube?
I’m currently selling it in a jar, but I’m having a problem with
leakage!
Does anyone here use Malibu Tubes?
If so…how you get your […]

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I need some advice on how much to charge for some of my products. I
make bath salts, fizzing bath bombs, lotion in 4 and 8oz jars. lotion
bars 1oz size, lip balm. and body butter. Any and all responses are
appreciated.
thanks
Charise

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Hi Nerys!
Yes, I read the same thing you are talking about. But when I
purchased squalane from (so & so distribut.), I was talking to I
think the owner, who told me it IS derived from Olive Oil. If we
are on the same page, I think this may be what you read or heard. I
just copied this […]

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Do the whipped body butters lose their texture if they melt. I don’t
currently whip mine, but I am thinking about it. During shipping in
the summer heat, body butters can melt. Since mine aren’t whipped it
doesn’t hurt them any and they set back up at room temperature. I
would like to try a whipped body butter, but […]

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Hello again everyone! :o)
I need some help! I have three questions?! I am trying to put
together a basket that is for your feet. I make solid lotion sticks
and I want to use that with some kind of ingredient that will give
you a “cooling” effect when you put it onto your feet. Does any one
know what […]

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