Guest guest Posted October 29, 2001 Report Share Posted October 29, 2001 Ralondia, I use pill containers (3/$1 at the $1 store) They are metal and paintd with pretty pictures, but inside, they have a plastic removable pot. THis is cool since I can pop out the plastic pot and reheat in the microwave if I get the balm too firm. If you're interested, I've found a site for the plain plastic pots with pop up attached lids. Go to http://pawmadesoap.safeshopper.com go to their new*new*new tab and you'll find both the clear and white plastic pots there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2001 Report Share Posted December 15, 2001 Not for internal use. > > Does this mean I cannot use it in the lip balms since some of it might be ingested? Hi, It is not for use on the lips, some of it will be ingested Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2001 Report Share Posted December 16, 2001 Thanks Jen _________________________________________________________________ MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 28, 2002 Report Share Posted September 28, 2002 I only use T-50 to keep the oils fresher longer. If they are not going to have any water added, that is all they need IMHO Wiccan www.perpleasures.com Check out our containers and spatulas lip balms Question ...do you need to use a preservative in lip balms? I want to do some today..have everything I need here finally. None of my formulations call for it..but then neither do most of the lotions I've found, I and I know, thanks to you all that lotions and creams need one Speaking of which..If my lotion or cream recipe doesn't call for one..how would I go about adding it? Read some place pieces and parts..but I think it said to use 1% of the total oil weight to the recipe? Is this right?? Now I'm looking at doing lip balms and chap sticks for the guys..on cold windy days outside they need it. But wanted to make sure I have all my ducks in a row before I begin. Preservative or no? TIA Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 28, 2002 Report Share Posted September 28, 2002 : How much T-50 do you add to your oils. Like for a 16 oz bottle of Apricot Kernel Oil???? Holly On Sat, 28 Sep 2002 11:46:58 -0700 " wiccansprite " <wiccansprite@...> writes: > I only use T-50 to keep the oils fresher longer. If they are not > going to have any water added, that is all they need IMHO > Wiccan > www.perpleasures.com > Check out our containers and spatulas > lip balms > > > Question ...do you need to use a preservative in lip balms? > I want to do some today..have everything I need here finally. > > None of my formulations call for it..but then neither do most of > the lotions I've found, I and I know, thanks to you all that lotions > and creams need one Speaking of which..If my lotion or cream recipe > doesn't call for one..how would I go about adding it? > Read some place pieces and parts..but I think it said to use 1% of > the total oil weight to the recipe? Is this right?? > > Now I'm looking at doing lip balms and chap sticks for the > guys..on cold windy days outside they need it. But wanted to make > sure I have all my ducks in a row before I begin. > Preservative or no? > > TIA > Pam > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 28, 2002 Report Share Posted September 28, 2002 Holly, I add about 1 oz to each batch. 1 batch is about 100 oz total of waxes, butters and oils. Most people use the lip balm within the 1st month and I have mostly repeat customers now. I would have to figure it out for a small batch. (and a cup of coffee) Wiccan www.perpleasures.com Check out our containers and spatulas lip balms > > > Question ...do you need to use a preservative in lip balms? > I want to do some today..have everything I need here finally. > > None of my formulations call for it..but then neither do most of > the lotions I've found, I and I know, thanks to you all that lotions > and creams need one Speaking of which..If my lotion or cream recipe > doesn't call for one..how would I go about adding it? > Read some place pieces and parts..but I think it said to use 1% of > the total oil weight to the recipe? Is this right?? > > Now I'm looking at doing lip balms and chap sticks for the > guys..on cold windy days outside they need it. But wanted to make > sure I have all my ducks in a row before I begin. > Preservative or no? > > TIA > Pam > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 28, 2002 Report Share Posted September 28, 2002 I think I might be able to figure it out. " She says , scratching her head " Holly On Sat, 28 Sep 2002 16:06:51 -0700 " wiccansprite " <wiccansprite@...> writes: > Holly, I add about 1 oz to each batch. 1 batch is about 100 oz total > of waxes, butters and oils. Most people use the lip balm within the > 1st month and I have mostly repeat customers now. I would have to > figure it out for a small batch. (and a cup of coffee) > Wiccan > www.perpleasures.com > Check out our containers and spatulas > lip balms > > > > > > Question ...do you need to use a preservative in lip balms? > > I want to do some today..have everything I need here finally. > > > > None of my formulations call for it..but then neither do most > of > > the lotions I've found, I and I know, thanks to you all that > lotions > > and creams need one Speaking of which..If my lotion or cream > recipe > > doesn't call for one..how would I go about adding it? > > Read some place pieces and parts..but I think it said to use > 1% of > > the total oil weight to the recipe? Is this right?? > > > > Now I'm looking at doing lip balms and chap sticks for the > > guys..on cold windy days outside they need it. But wanted to make > > > sure I have all my ducks in a row before I begin. > > Preservative or no? > > > > TIA > > Pam > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 29, 2002 Report Share Posted September 29, 2002 I think the beeswax will serve the purpose. I've never heard of using a preservative in lip balms Mindie Pruss Mindie's Memorables mindiepruss@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 30, 2002 Report Share Posted September 30, 2002 If it doesn't have water it shouldn't need a preservative. Chris Re: lip balms > I think the beeswax will serve the purpose. I've never heard of using a > preservative in lip balms > > Mindie Pruss > Mindie's Memorables > mindiepruss@... > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 30, 2004 Report Share Posted October 30, 2004 In a message dated 10/30/2004 3:20:08 PM Eastern Standard Time, intothemistic@... writes: Oh and has anyone every used alkanet or beet juice for color? I am really curious about that. Thanks dolores Alkanet is nice in lip balm, but doesn't add much color to the lips. Still a nice color, dark amber. Might leave color for a min. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 30, 2004 Report Share Posted October 30, 2004 I like grapeseed oil in my lip balms. Maggie Creative clutter is better than idle neatness. http:/thecraftypeanut.com Lip Balms > > > > Lets talk lip balms cause its getting cold and I am remembering my > chapped lips from last winter. What are peoples favorite ingrients > or recipes? Is castor good,how about jojoba. Honey sounds very > protective to me and some people seem to know the trick for getting > it not to seperate. I dont want to resort to vasilene this winter > which is the only thing that worked for me last yr. Oh and has > anyone every used alkanet or beet juice for color? I am really > curious about that. Thanks dolores > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 30, 2004 Report Share Posted October 30, 2004 I like to add shea, mango or cocoa butter to mine. A basic recipe is 1 part each (by weight) of an oil, a butter and beeswax. melt altogether; add flavor oil; pour into container and cool. Use more of your butter choice for a softer balm, more wax for a firmer chap-stick style balm. www.betweenfriendstoo.com has a recipe using jojoba and the library for this list (see bottom of email for addy) has a few recipes also. <(((>< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 31, 2004 Report Share Posted October 31, 2004 I've used a couple of vit e gel tabs, pierced with a pin and squeezed in the oil, for healing the lips, also I have gotten dollar store lipsticks and cut little pieces into the balm while melting for a light color, recipe is 1/4 cup coconut oil, or sub any soft oil, if you use liquid oil, add more beeswax, 2 tablespoons beeswax 2 tablespoons cocoa butter (or shea) a dropper of calendula oil for chapped lips, 2 vit, e capsules, squeezed into mixture, flavoring dolores conrad wrote: Lets talk lip balms cause its getting cold and I am remembering my chapped lips from last winter. What are peoples favorite ingrients or recipes? Is castor good,how about jojoba. Honey sounds very protective to me and some people seem to know the trick for getting it not to seperate. I dont want to resort to vasilene this winter which is the only thing that worked for me last yr. Oh and has anyone every used alkanet or beet juice for color? I am really curious about that. Thanks dolores Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 31, 2004 Report Share Posted October 31, 2004 At 06:34 AM 10/31/2004, you wrote: > Oh and has >anyone every used alkanet or beet juice for color? I am really >curious about that. Thanks dolores I just got a sample of a LOVELY lip balm in a 'goodie bag' at a conference... and it had alkanet root... (also rose absolute, so the rosy color was really appropriate.) it just BARELY tints my lips ... but is really pretty. have no idea how much they used. 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 November 1, 2004 Report Share Posted November 1, 2004 Vitamin e really works for me too. I put some in my lip balms, and also when my lips are really chapped and sore I would put a little right on my lips and they would be happy in the morning. But I just purchased a bottle of vitamin e oil, the same brand as before, and found that it has a new warning label on it saying " do not apply undiluted to the skin, keep out of reach of children " . This seems strange to me! This oil is a natural extract from wheat, corn , and canola. corrina Re: Lip Balms > > > I've used a couple of vit e gel tabs, pierced with a pin and squeezed in the oil, for healing the lips, also I have gotten dollar store lipsticks and cut little pieces into the balm while melting for a light color, recipe is 1/4 cup coconut oil, or sub any soft oil, if you use liquid oil, add more beeswax, 2 tablespoons beeswax 2 tablespoons cocoa butter (or shea) a dropper of calendula oil for chapped lips, 2 vit, e capsules, squeezed into mixture, flavoring > > dolores conrad wrote: > > Lets talk lip balms cause its getting cold and I am remembering my > chapped lips from last winter. What are peoples favorite ingrients > or recipes? Is castor good,how about jojoba. Honey sounds very > protective to me and some people seem to know the trick for getting > it not to seperate. I dont want to resort to vasilene this winter > which is the only thing that worked for me last yr. Oh and has > anyone every used alkanet or beet juice for color? I am really > curious about that. Thanks dolores > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 2, 2004 Report Share Posted November 2, 2004 Honey sounds very > protective to me and some people seem to know the trick for getting > it not to seperate. **Hello There, I use a little Soya Lecithin in my formulas to bind the honey to the oils. From memory you can use up to 3 percent of the total recipe, but start small and work you way up. I use the liquid lecithin and it is a dark amber colour and it has quite a strong smell. . Tsoumbakos www.earthsgoddess.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 2, 2004 Report Share Posted November 2, 2004 Honey sounds very > protective to me and some people seem to know the trick for getting > it not to seperate. **Hello There, I use a little Soya Lecithin in my formulas to bind the honey to the oils. From memory you can use up to 3 percent of the total recipe, but start small and work you way up. I use the liquid lecithin and it is a dark amber colour and it has quite a strong smell. . Tsoumbakos www.earthsgoddess.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 31, 2009 Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 Does everyone sweeten their lip balms and what is the sweetener of choice? I have problems judging how much flavoring to use. It always seems like enough but afterward the flavor is lacking. Any tricks to that? Jeanine Jeanine's Hummingbird Soap Works Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 31, 2009 Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 a few places carry presweetened lipbalms like bramble berry and i believe bitter creek. I like brambleberry's bubblegum and rootbeer (i can't remember if the rootbeer is sweetended or not.) I got a lemon mirangue pie that was awsome. but they do not carry it anymore. but there sweetened lemon pie might be the same. I too have a hard time sweetening my unsweetend balms. I have no recomendations except to try presweetened ones. > > Does everyone sweeten their lip balms and what is the sweetener of choice? > I have problems judging how much flavoring to use. It always seems like > enough but afterward the flavor is lacking. Any tricks to that? > > Jeanine > > Jeanine's Hummingbird Soap Works > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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