Guest guest Posted August 2, 2001 Report Share Posted August 2, 2001 In a message dated 8/2/01 4:47:59 PM Eastern Daylight Time, thefarm@... writes: << I have a very dumb question - >> only unasked questions are dumb ! IMHO use scrubs anywhere you want exfoliated skin. some people say salt scrubs absorb moisture out of your skin so some folks came up with sugar scrubs, how true that is i don't know . i personally like the texture of the brown sugar and it has a sweet scent which cn be nice to some. i like salt too but i make a more massaging 'srub' then exfoliating one with corse salt. that is about all i can think of for now so try one you will probably like it ! tamika Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 2, 2001 Report Share Posted August 2, 2001 FYI Many scrubs the salt and sugar ones are used in many top salons. They've been using the salt scrubs with pedicures now for at least 10 years. Great for exfoliating the dead skins. But of course don't rub too hard. It depends on how sensitive your skin is. Cate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 2, 2001 Report Share Posted August 2, 2001 Hi, Scrubs are wonderful to use to exfoliate and invigorate the skin by bringing blood to the surface. You can use them as often as you like. I use salt scrub on my feet almost everyday and I use a sugar scrub on my face several times a week. Try one in the shower for an entire body exfoliation. I guess how often you do it depends on how sensitive your skin is. Sydney scrubs I have a very dumb question - what do you use the salt and sugar scrubs for? Are they for the face or whole body scrubs and how often would you use them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 2, 2001 Report Share Posted August 2, 2001 Another thing, as discussed on this list before, people with high blood pressure shouldn't use the salt rubs (or bath crystals for soaking) but the sugar wouldn't have the blood pressure-raising effect as salt. And the brown sugar scrubs so nice! I am going to make some tomorrow. Thank you all for the wonderful recipes! Karyn Hi, Scrubs are wonderful to use to exfoliate and invigorate the skin by bringing blood to the surface. You can use them as often as you like. I use salt scrub on my feet almost everyday and I use a sugar scrub on my face several times a week. Try one in the shower for an entire body exfoliation. I guess how often you do it depends on how sensitive your skin is. Sydney --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.265 / Virus Database: 137 - Release Date: 07/18/2001 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 3, 2001 Report Share Posted August 3, 2001 Hi, I cant beleive I did this but I accidently deleted the recipes for the brown sugar scrubs. (blushing) Would someone mind reposting it for me? Thank you so much! Mindy dmward@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 2, 2001 Report Share Posted December 2, 2001 Hi Christi: Please post them! :-) Thanks! > I have some super recipes for scrubs: Scrub, Queen; Scrub, Oatmeal and Farina; SCRUBBING GRAINS, Oatmeal Citrus; Body > Polisher, Cleansing and Moisturizing; Scrub, Body, Brown Sugar and Almond; SCRUB, OATMEAL-HONEY-ALMOND; Scrub, > Sugar Salt Nut Scrub Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 2, 2001 Report Share Posted December 2, 2001 Please post them,please,please,please!!!!!!!! __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 27, 2001 Report Share Posted December 27, 2001 >For the scrubs, >I will be making changes to my website formulary >within the next week and plan to include a formula for the creamy scrub---I >Angie Oh good! I'll be watching for it. In the meantime - I WILL be playing at home to see what I can come up with! Poor hubby - it may be another eating-out weekend! Tonya K. -- __________________________________________________________________ Your favorite stores, helpful shopping tools and great gift ideas. Experience the convenience of buying online with Shop@Netscape! http://shopnow.netscape.com/ Get your own FREE, personal Netscape Mail account today at http://webmail.netscape.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 18, 2002 Report Share Posted October 18, 2002 =how did you make your scrubs? e-mail me privately if you want to-----all my scrubs have come out just fine-----i want to see how you did yours so i may be of some help!!!! Misty http://community.webtv.net/mpw98/ForeverYoursATouch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 18, 2002 Report Share Posted October 18, 2002 , I had the same trouble. Then I bought a mineral oil base that is made for sugar and salt scrubs from www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com and it's WONDERFUL. No separation at all. I'd recommend checking it out. Judy Scrubs Hi, The other day I made some brown sugar scrub. Today I opened one of the jars and it has separated. Is this normal? Or did I do something wrong. -- Green Kennewick, WA AJ's Udder Delight Dairy Goats http://www.nwinfo.net/~milkmaid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 18, 2002 Report Share Posted October 18, 2002 I used sweet almond oil, honey and brown sugar. I heated the oil and honey,then added the sugar and mixed well. After it cooled some I put it into jars. One person wrote and told me to beat it again after 12 hours. I'm going to try that. I don't think I whipped it long enough. My neighbor used some on her husband's feet. He's a highway patrolman and his feet have gotten dry from the shoes they have to wear. He really liked the way it made his feet feel. -- Green Kennewick, WA AJ's Udder Delight Dairy Goats http://www.nwinfo.net/~milkmaid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2003 Report Share Posted June 9, 2003 In a message dated 6/9/2003 6:54:39 AM Central Standard Time, praisinghimto@... writes: Hi Candy, I use about 40 ounces of salt (mostly fine, some course). I then use about five different oils of 6 oz. each. I make sure 6 oz is cocoa butter, 6 oz is mango butter, 6 oz is shea butter. since they are hard. I then melt all these oils together and pour over salt. As they cool, I stir. As they cool, the butters and oils will harden. Once its incorporated, I spoon into wide mouth plastic jars. I did a craft show outside last week and my salt melted. I will have to go through the process again so be careful. HTH Rose > I am looking for a salt scrub recipe that will Not seperate. Can > anybody help me here? TIA > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2003 Report Share Posted June 9, 2003 If you notice, the salt scrubs, the '60 second manicure sold in stores, and the upper class salt scrubs separate as well. I've read about a product one can purchase to add to the oils to gel them and that helps with the separation I believe, but I haven't tried it. From everything I've seen regarding a salt scrub they should be stirred to mix before using, so my guess is most do separate. Mine does and I haven't had any complaints. The way I see it, salt and oil don't stay mixed. I've been to posh health clubs across the country in my travels and they look just like mine after sitting a spell. HTH Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2003 Report Share Posted June 9, 2003 Hey folks. I have used the silica gel in my scrubs. That is what makes the oil more gel like in consistancy. I love it! No more leaking scrubs and it doesn't affect the product at all I just use enough to get a really thick oil then add the rest of my ingredients. You can purchase the silica gel from Judy at www.todieforsoaps.com. I think it is $4.00 per lb. She can help you out with any questions you may have as well. E. Chapman Storm n Rose Creations Bath and Body Products and Custom Candles from " The Land of Ah's " stormnrose@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2003 Report Share Posted June 9, 2003 That product is a Silica powder and it does, indeed, gel the oils so that the oils and scrubby material don't separate(however, like you, Pam, I let mine do so as most high end scrubs separate and I like the texture and the softness of the oil against my skin). The downside to this product, as far as I have experienced, is that if water is introduced to the scrub, like a wet hand being dipped back into it, the gel reacts by turning a moldy looking white wherever the water hits. It doesn't hurt the scrub at all if you have preserved it but it looks yucky. Whenever I have used the silica for this purpose, I put my scrubs in malibu tubes or other, squeezable containers. There seems to be two types of scrub users...the ones that like the traditional type that separates and the ones that prefer a more paste-like consistancy. You can achieve that second type with the use of liquid soap such as castile or melt and pour soap but even that separates a little. < If you notice, the salt scrubs, the '60 second manicure sold in stores, and the upper class salt scrubs separate as well. I've read about a product one can purchase to add to the oils to gel them and that helps with the separation I believe, but I haven't tried it. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2003 Report Share Posted June 9, 2003 Do you have problems with the scrub turning white when you introduce water to it...like in dipping your wet hand into it to get more? When I tested the product, it got a white moldy look around the area where water touched it. My other testers reported the same thing. Re: Scrubs > Hey folks. I have used the silica gel in my scrubs. That is what makes the oil more gel like in consistancy. I love it! No more leaking scrubs and it doesn't affect the product at all I just use enough to get a really thick oil then add the rest of my ingredients. You can purchase the silica gel from Judy at www.todieforsoaps.com. I think it is $4.00 per lb. She can help you out with any questions you may have as well. > > > > > > E. Chapman > Storm n Rose Creations > Bath and Body Products and Custom Candles from > > " The Land of Ah's " > > stormnrose@... > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 10, 2003 Report Share Posted June 10, 2003 I don't dip into mine with fingers and always ask my customers not to as well. I haven't had any mold, white or otherwise in mine so I can't help you there . I include small spatulas with mine when I sell them and warn my customers about that. I can't say that my testers have ever had that problem either. What are you using for a preservative? Is this happening after much use or just at the begining of your usage? E. Chapman Storm n Rose Creations Bath and Body Products and Custom Candles from " The Land of Ah's " stormnrose@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 10, 2003 Report Share Posted June 10, 2003 I use Phenonip and it happens the minute water touches the gel mix. It doesn't happen with the other preserved scrubs I make. As I mentioned in a previous post, I package a scoopy thing(varies as to what's available)with my scrubs but I am a terrible cynic when it comes to people not doing as they 'ought' and then blaming it on someone else(too many years working in insurance I guess<g>)so I preserve anything that 'might' come in contact with water, adhering to 's Law. Re: Scrubs > I don't dip into mine with fingers and always ask my customers not to as well. I haven't had any mold, white or otherwise in mine so I can't help you there . I include small spatulas with mine when I sell them and warn my customers about that. I can't say that my testers have ever had that problem either. What are you using for a preservative? Is this happening after much use or just at the begining of your usage? > > > > > > E. Chapman > Storm n Rose Creations > Bath and Body Products and Custom Candles from > > " The Land of Ah's " > > stormnrose@... > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 10, 2003 Report Share Posted June 10, 2003 I use phenonip too. I wonder what the deal is! Mine don't do that at all. I am going to take one and sprinkle water on the top of it to see what happens after it sits a good while. The stuff does make water into gel. I tried as soon as I got home with it. So it should dissipate in water. I am going to ask about this on another list and see if anyone knows. Will keep you posted if you like! E. Chapman Storm n Rose Creations Bath and Body Products and Custom Candles from " The Land of Ah's " stormnrose@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 10, 2003 Report Share Posted June 10, 2003 Yes I would very much like to know if anyone can figure it out. I'll be happy to provide my recipe but it's nothing unusual..unless it's because I am using pumice(at the request of a day spa that prefers it)instead of salt. Maybe I'd better try it with salt, just to be sure. < I use phenonip too. I wonder what the deal is! Mine don't do that at all> snip < I am going to ask about this on another list and see if anyone knows. Will keep you posted if you like!> > > > > > > E. Chapman > Storm n Rose Creations > Bath and Body Products and Custom Candles from > > " The Land of Ah's " > > stormnrose@... > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2003 Report Share Posted June 11, 2003 At 12:41 PM 6/11/03 +0000, you wrote: >I know the water causes problems which is why I preserve the scrubs. I'm not >willing to chance people keeping water out of the scrubs since they are used >in the shower. I package a shell with my scrubs usually but the shell gets >water on it in a shower or in contact with wet hands. Maybe I'm just >paranoid but I always assume<g> that people will do the one thing they >shouldn't. One of the Chemists at Sutton says that if your scrub is 50% salt, by weight, not volume, that it does not need further preserving, since that %age of salt will prevent any bacterial or fungal growth. it's the ONLY product that will get water introduced that doesn't need preserving, as far as I know. now, if you are using short lived fixed oils, they might need an antioxidant. Your source for superb Essential Oils, Aromatherapy Accessories, Information, Books and more! Visit us at: <http://www.naturesgift.com> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2003 Report Share Posted June 11, 2003 Thanks, Marge, that's really good to know. Re:scrubs > At 12:41 PM 6/11/03 +0000, you wrote: > >I know the water causes problems which is why I preserve the scrubs. I'm not > >willing to chance people keeping water out of the scrubs since they are used > >in the shower. I package a shell with my scrubs usually but the shell gets > >water on it in a shower or in contact with wet hands. Maybe I'm just > >paranoid but I always assume<g> that people will do the one thing they > >shouldn't. > > One of the Chemists at Sutton says that if your scrub is 50% salt, by > weight, not volume, that it does not need further preserving, since that > %age of salt will prevent any bacterial or fungal growth. > > it's the ONLY product that will get water introduced that doesn't need > preserving, as far as I know. > > now, if you are using short lived fixed oils, they might need an antioxidant. > > Your source for superb Essential Oils, Aromatherapy > Accessories, Information, Books and more! > Visit us at: <http://www.naturesgift.com> > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2003 Report Share Posted October 9, 2003 At 04:08 AM 10/9/03, you wrote: >Pamela, > Would you mind sharing one of you recipes using butters in scubs? I >checked in the library and didn't find anything on this, and I would >love to try it. It is such a problem having the scrubs leak, and it >would be wonderful to make one that didn't do that. you also might want to check out Angie's formulary at the herbarie (the-herbarie.com????) she has several scrubs that are emulsified and wonderful... Your source for superb Essential Oils, Aromatherapy Accessories, Information, Books and more! Visit us at: <http://www.naturesgift.com> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 9, 2010 Report Share Posted September 9, 2010 Have any of you thought about adding coffee grounds to your soaps? I add that to either hard or cream soaps and it works well. RegardsMerinda Don't burn your bridges until you have built a pontoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2010 Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 Hey Merinda, I have added coffee grounds to a hand soap, scented with anise and rosemary. It worked good and I enjoyed the soap. Lucinda www.glenbrookfarm.com/herbs From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Merinda Sent: Thursday, September 09, 2010 5:04 PM Subject: scrubs Have any of you thought about adding coffee grounds to your soaps? I add that to either hard or cream soaps and it works well. RegardsMerinda Don't burn your bridges until you have built a pontoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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