Re: coffee scrubs

[Guest guest]

Hi Anya:

Glad to see you here! :-) Thanks for the tip on the Kosher salt...it's

great on homemade pretzels, too!

Cat

> I'm enjoying the coffee scrub, and I'd like to make a suggestion on the

> salt. I love the flaky, fine texture of Kosher salt. It has no additives,

> is very pure and cleansing. Just make sure you get the finely-milled, not

> the coarsely-milled. A five-pound box at the supermarket or Jewish grocery

> will run about $2-$2.5. Fabulous stuff. I use sea salts occasionally, but

> find the Kosher is less salty in flavor, and has a wonderful texture

> (talking about food here, not toiletries :-)

>

> Anya

> http://member.newsguy.com/~herblady

> ©

[Guest guest]

Hi Kathy:

Welcome to the group! :-) I package my scrubs in plastic 4 oz. jars with

screw-on lids...makes it easy to scoop out.

One thing I should point out about selling this to the public: it contains

no preservatives. The vitamin E is not a preservative, only an anti-oxidant

for the oils as well as beneficial to the skin.

The formula is water-free, and will stay fresh on the shelf for a number of

months (mine are going on 7 months...no problems). Basically, if a formula

contains no water, bacteria and fungus cannot thrive. Now this is not to

say that the consumer won't add water or accidentally introduce moisture

into the product through everyday use and considering that it will probably

be used in the bathroom, it is a real possibility.

You may want to include a small plastic scoop or package the scrub in

flip-top squeeze bottles to limit the risk. A disclaimer on the label could

also be included: " In order to maintain the freshness of this product, do

not introduce water into the container. " Or something similar...

Finally, you may decide you want to use a chemical preservative. I have

very little experience in this area, but there are quite a few list-members

that can help you in selecting one that would be appropriate for this

product.

Good luck! :-)

Cat

> I saw your email. I am new to this group. Would you be willing to send

me

> your coffee scrub recipie? How would you package it for sale?

> I'm starting my own candle/bath/body items to sell and this sounds like it

> would be neat.

> Thanks,

> Kathy

> email: kozeekandles @aol.com