Guest guest Posted October 13, 2003 Report Share Posted October 13, 2003 What oils are you using? It could be the oils you're using and/or it could be how much oil you're using. The oils will rise to the top regardless and will require either a good shaking when closed or stirring when open. J > Hi All, > Just wondering if anyone can help me, My sugar scrubs are quite oily > (with a lot of theoils rising to the top) as well, I find they get > quite compacted, making it hard to stir them. Does anyone have any > suggestions as to how I can get my oils to disperse better in the sugar. > Thanks, > Suzy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 13, 2003 Report Share Posted October 13, 2003 Hi, I use about 5% silica gel this will gel the oils and help them hold the sugar/salt better. HTH, RJ > Hi All, > Just wondering if anyone can help me, My sugar scrubs are quite oily > (with a lot of theoils rising to the top) as well, I find they get > quite compacted, making it hard to stir them. Does anyone have any > suggestions as to how I can get my oils to disperse better in the sugar. > I had thought of adding Shea Butter to them, should I melt it first, > or maybe use my stick blender to blend them all together? > Hope someone can help. > Thanks, > Suzy > http://home.klis.com/~atwood5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2003 Report Share Posted November 6, 2003 Hi Katrina, Are the scrubs really cleansing? Is there soap in them or just sugar, salt and different oils? Thanks, Sugar/Salt Scrubs The scrubs are WONDERFUL. I bought one at an Herb Festival in Seattle, and now I'm trying to recreate the recipe. This particular one had both sea salt and cane sugar, as well as almond oil, citrus peel, essential oils, etc. Unfortunately, I didn't write down the ingredients before the label melted in the shower, so I'm having to try to remember. :-( I've also had both salt scrubs and sugar scrubs on my feet with a spa pedicure. They exfoliate very well indeed, and with the added oils, your skin comes out so incredibly smooth. The only drawback (besides general messiness) is that they make the shower/bath unbelievably slippery. Katrina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 7, 2003 Report Share Posted November 7, 2003 In a message dated 11/6/03 8:15:09 PM, sh@... writes: > Hi Katrina, Are the scrubs really cleansing? Is there soap in them or just > sugar, salt and different oils? > Thanks, > Hi, ! It depends on the recipe. Some of them do, in fact, have soap and therefore cleansing properties. But the ones I like best are used after a cleanser, for exfoliating and moisturizing only. I think the addition of soap, by definition, blocks some of the emollient properties of the oils, and the oils block some of the cleansing properties of the soap, so I prefer to keep them separate. BTW, did you see the posting about the silica gels you can add to the scrubs to make them easier to use? I've never tried those, but I must admit it's intriguing, and I've heard that many people prefer stiffer scrubs. My favorite scrub had to be vigorously mixed each time I took a handful out (even during the same shower!). Katrina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 7, 2003 Report Share Posted November 7, 2003 Be careful with how you use the silica gels in scrubs. It does indeed make for a luscious feeling leak-proof scrub but, and for me it's a big drawback, when you introduce water to a scrub(like dipping a wet hand back into the jar) made with silica, wherever the water touches, it turns a greyish white. Looks a little like globs of mold. It's not(of course you use preservative)but I think it looks creepy. Other people don't seem to mind it. I'd suggest getting a little and trying it to see for yourself before buying a whole lot. JMO. Re: Sugar/Salt Scrubs > > In a message dated 11/6/03 8:15:09 PM, sh@... writes: > > > > Hi Katrina, Are the scrubs really cleansing? Is there soap in them or just > > sugar, salt and different oils? > > Thanks, > > > Hi, ! > > It depends on the recipe. Some of them do, in fact, have soap and therefore > cleansing properties. But the ones I like best are used after a cleanser, for > exfoliating and moisturizing only. I think the addition of soap, by definition, > blocks some of the emollient properties of the oils, and the oils block some > of the cleansing properties of the soap, so I prefer to keep them separate. > > BTW, did you see the posting about the silica gels you can add to the scrubs > to make them easier to use? I've never tried those, but I must admit it's > intriguing, and I've heard that many people prefer stiffer scrubs. My favorite > scrub had to be vigorously mixed each time I took a handful out (even during the > same shower!). > > Katrina > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 7, 2003 Report Share Posted November 7, 2003 -------Original Message------- From: Date: Friday, November 07, 2003 18:52:13 not(of course you use preservative)but I think it looks creepy. Other people don't seem to mind it. I'd suggest getting a little and trying it to see for yourself before buying a whole lot. JMO. OK Question, What kind of preservative? I've seen all kinds of sugar/salt scrub recipes but no preservatives mentioned in them? sindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 8, 2003 Report Share Posted November 8, 2003 Thanks for the heads up on this ...I just had a thought...to use the Malibu Tubes for this product...that would prevent this happening...might be neater too...(Can you tell I have a huge supply of the Malibu Tubes)...just found a site that sells them in 16oz size too!...I just might have to go back and get a few more...the have a luscious cream color too...would look nice with a scrub in them... Laurie H. From MN ----- Original Message ----- From: " " <katherine1013@...> > Be careful with how you use the silica gels in scrubs. It does indeed make > for a luscious feeling leak-proof scrub but, and for me it's a big drawback, > when you introduce water to a scrub(like dipping a wet hand back into the > jar) made with silica, wherever the water touches, it turns a greyish white. > Looks a little like globs of mold. It's not(of course you use > preservative)but I think it looks creepy. Other people don't seem to mind > it. I'd suggest getting a little and trying it to see for yourself before > buying a whole lot. JMO. ------ http://USFamily.Net/info - Unlimited Internet - From $8.99/mo! ------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2003 Report Share Posted November 9, 2003 It is true that some preservatives can cause discoloration in scrubs, therefore I prefer to use tube containers and eliminate the preservatives. They have some really cute ones out now, try larger supply houses for ideas. For perfumes, I use both glycerin and alcohol for my infusions, 1 part glycerin to 4 parts alcohol. works for me! sherry Sherry's Creations Natural Care E-books & Spreadsheets for Beginners-Intermediates www.thompsonherbals.com/book.html _________________________________________________________________ Frustrated with dial-up? Get high-speed for as low as $26.95. https://broadband.msn.com (Prices may vary by service area.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You are posting as a guest. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.