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Hi Charise,
I use arrowroot powder as a talc. You can add a bit of white clay
then some EO and have a wonderful talc powder. But there are
probably many things you can use it for. I’ll be waiting to see
some of those suggestions for myself.
Charmaine

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Can anybody tell me what you would use Arrowroot powder for? I know
I read someplace what the use was for this but I can’t find it now.
I tried to search the archives but had no luck. I am wondering if
this is what I could use to help my fo stay put in my shower gel […]

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hi… any idea what % of vitamin e should be added to oils to prevent
rancidity?
i thk about 5%…is that ok?
natasha

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hi…
well I was trying to make glycerine soap….so put the soap noodles
into the microwave…to melt…
after a while i take it out to stir it…and the whole vessel
exploded in my face…lucky to escape with a few bruises.
MY Q IS: WHY?
SHOULD I NOT MELT SOAP IN A MICROWAVE?
SHOULD I ADD WATER OR OIL OR SOMESUCH AT THE […]

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Hello Sherry,
Just to make sure I’m following you! Your comment:
Polowax is the TRADE name for E-wax NF.
THere are other e-waxes that are not NF [polowax] which seem to make
lotions and creams greasy.
Sherry
Are you saying that polowax is an emulsifyer that helps “prevent”
that greasy feel. Do you use the polowax with stearic? What type of
consistency do […]

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Hi! Have you got any idea of how to make a fruity hair scent?
thanks

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hi guys….need ur help…
i have an order for my entire spa range,
i don;t make shampoo,
but my customer will cancel the whole order if i dont have a shampoo..
NEED A GOOD RECIPE FAST.
ps: tried some recipes, my problem is on adding fo and colour, the
entire thg thins out and no amount of salt adding thickness it.
natasha

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Thank you sooo much everybody for all your help on that lotion
crisis. Sherry, that is a great article on the Glenbrook site,
thanks. And to Rita - the “Home School Rules” mom, thanks, I’m sure
your hands are full and I appreciate the help. I can’t wait to try
a new batch using all the helpful information from […]

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I planted some lavender seeds in a pot and put them in the window. I
think it was too soon. In fact I know it was. If this is the case did
I ruin my seeds? Do I have to replant fresh seeds? None of them of
course came up. Iam also wondering where is that lavender likes […]

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Hi Everyone,
I was wondering if someone could help me. I have tried to make this recipe
twice, once with coca butter and once with mango butter with infused rose petal
oil from the roses in my garden and both times the cream’s hardened but as soon
as I put my finger in to take some out, the water […]

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