Guest guest Posted October 25, 2000 Report Share Posted October 25, 2000 >From: " Deborah Horton " <deborahahorton@...> >When making lotion yourself, meaning not using a pre-prepared lotion base >what do you use for preservatives and to deter bacteria growth? Does >everyone use something like Germaben or do you use something else? I've found that 1% Germaben II or 0.10% to 0.2% Germall Plus are effective. They should be added to your lotion below 45C (113F). Lucy _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. Share information about yourself, create your own public profile at http://profiles.msn.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2003 Report Share Posted March 7, 2003 Hi, Sandy. I think you'll decide NOT to use milk if you set a glass of milk on the counter and let it sit there for a few days. Unfortunately, it would do the same thing in lotion and there is no preservative that can avoid the spoilage. There are milks out there that don't require refrigeration. When I lived in Costa Rica, they sold boxes of milk that could be kept in the cupboard. I have NO idea what was in them or how they accomplished that, but I think I'd be leery of using that product in lotion. Wish I had better news! pamela Can milk be used as the liquid in lotions, creams, and lotion bars? If so what type of preservative is needed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2003 Report Share Posted March 7, 2003 This is not true if you join the craft class at and then go to the files you will find the recipe for a goat milk lotion. Many have made it and it has worked out fine. I can't give you the recipe you have to join the list to get it. We do a lot of classes on this list and you will learn a lot from it. We just got through doing a tiger balm type recipe in the last class Chris Re: Lotion Question > Hi, Sandy. I think you'll decide NOT to use milk if you set a glass of milk on the counter and let it sit there for a few days. Unfortunately, it would do the same thing in lotion and there is no preservative that can avoid the spoilage. > > There are milks out there that don't require refrigeration. When I lived in Costa Rica, they sold boxes of milk that could be kept in the cupboard. I have NO idea what was in them or how they accomplished that, but I think I'd be leery of using that product in lotion. > > Wish I had better news! > > pamela > > Can milk be used as the liquid in lotions, creams, and lotion bars? If so what type of preservative is needed? > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2003 Report Share Posted March 8, 2003 They've used extracted and freeze-dried proteins. You can buy whey protein powder, but I have no idea how it would be do when added to a lotion. Might be something for you to experiment with and learn for the rest of us! Good luck! pamela Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2003 Report Share Posted March 8, 2003 I stand corrected! Thanks, Chris! I'm going to sign-up now! pamela Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2003 Report Share Posted March 8, 2003 Thanks for the info. I'm gonna go check this group out! Sandy Schlicht <cpfarm@...> wrote:This is not true if you join the craft class at and then go to the files you will find the recipe for a goat milk lotion. Many have made it and it has worked out fine. I can't give you the recipe you have to join the list to get it. We do a lot of classes on this list and you will learn a lot from it. We just got through doing a tiger balm type recipe in the last class Chris Re: Lotion Question > Hi, Sandy. I think you'll decide NOT to use milk if you set a glass of milk on the counter and let it sit there for a few days. Unfortunately, it would do the same thing in lotion and there is no preservative that can avoid the spoilage. > > There are milks out there that don't require refrigeration. When I lived in Costa Rica, they sold boxes of milk that could be kept in the cupboard. I have NO idea what was in them or how they accomplished that, but I think I'd be leery of using that product in lotion. > > Wish I had better news! > > pamela > > Can milk be used as the liquid in lotions, creams, and lotion bars? If so what type of preservative is needed? > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2003 Report Share Posted March 8, 2003 If anyone interested in this group has trouble finding it here is the link to the page. Chris CraftClass/ Re: Lotion Question > > > > Hi, Sandy. I think you'll decide NOT to use milk if you set a glass of > milk on the counter and let it sit there for a few days. Unfortunately, it > would do the same thing in lotion and there is no preservative that can > avoid the spoilage. > > > > There are milks out there that don't require refrigeration. When I lived > in Costa Rica, they sold boxes of milk that could be kept in the cupboard. I > have NO idea what was in them or how they accomplished that, but I think I'd > be leery of using that product in lotion. > > > > Wish I had better news! > > > > pamela > > > > Can milk be used as the liquid in lotions, creams, and lotion bars? If so > what type of preservative is needed? > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 I have never made body butters or lotions and was wondering what is the best resource out there... I want to make body butters and lotions to use on pregnant women and children. I was something that is close to organic as possible.. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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