Guest guest Posted September 18, 2004 Report Share Posted September 18, 2004 I posted this site. _http://www.sugarplum.net/Library.shtml_ (http://www.sugarplum.net/Library.shtml) I think I also saw a glacial clay face mask. Check there, I didn't see it there, might have seen it somewhre else. Sorry I didn't explain it well. Wath I mean is a recipe that I can bottle and sale, not a recipe to use in the moment. Thank you. Cardona in Cambridge ~~Madness takes its toll, please have the exact change~~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 20, 2004 Report Share Posted September 20, 2004 Barbara, I make a clay mask that everyone seems to really like. I use a mixture of Rhassoul, French Green and Kaolin clays, to moisten I use Rose Hydrosol and Aloe Vera Juice and you can get a really nice texture to suit yourself. You can alter the clays and hydrosols to accommodate different skin types or the desired outcome. Because of everything I've read about the volatility of clay and the sensitive nature of Aloe, I do use a preservative, the first time I didn't it wasn't a pretty picture after 30 days. It also helps to use a sealing disc to keep it as fresh as possible. Ideally I would package it in a tube to keep fingers and cooties out, but have yet to acquire a heat sealer, so I use smaller 2 oz. tubs. That's why so many people provide the clay and liquids seperate. The trick to me was to get it at a texture that would smoothe on nicely and not require a gardening trowel to remove. I also add DMAE so that it is not only exfolliating and cleaning away debri from pores, but a wrinkle defense and moisturizing mask as well. I also add a few EO's geared towards mature skin and healing. If you would like the exact recipe, let me know and I'll be happy to send it to you privately. Alice H. ~ Owner, Formulator MooseCreekBathandBody.com ^-^-^-@@-^-^-^ (..)-- ||---|| ^^ ^^ Re: Clay Face Mask Sorry I didn't explain it well. Wath I mean is a recipe that I can bottle and sale, not a recipe to use in the moment. Thank you. Cardona > , maybe I've lived a sheltered mask life LOL, but what do you mean " stays wet on the tube? " > Alice ~ > MooseCreekBathandBody.com > ^-^-^-@@-^-^-^ > (..)-- > ||---|| > ^^ ^^ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 20, 2004 Report Share Posted September 20, 2004 Hi Alice: You could include a spatula so folks don't dip their less-than-sterile fingers into it (no guarantee they'll use it, though) or try packaging in Malibu Tubes. I love them for salt scrubs too. A very trendy method of packaging right now are artist's paint tubes. You fill the tubes from the wide end then fold and crimp it shut. It's a little more complicated than simply adding water to a clay to make a wet mask for commercial sale. It will have to survive shipping and sitting in someone's bathroom drawer for who knows how long. A chemical preservative is a must. It will have to be packaged in an airtight, watertight container to keep it from drying out. A small amount of glycerine will help keep the mask moist. I also recommend using a water-based gel like aloe vera gel for the liquid in the formula. Water will separate as the clay settles. Other ingredients like enzymes, extracts, essential oils, etc. can be added in small amounts based on skin type. Good luck! Cat > Barbara, I make a clay mask that everyone seems to really like. I use a mixture of Rhassoul, French Green and Kaolin clays, to moisten I use Rose Hydrosol and Aloe Vera Juice and you can get a really nice texture to suit yourself. You can alter the clays and hydrosols to accommodate different skin types or the desired outcome. Because of everything I've read about the volatility of clay and the sensitive nature of Aloe, I do use a preservative, the first time I didn't it wasn't a pretty picture after 30 days. It also helps to use a sealing disc to keep it as fresh as possible. Ideally I would package it in a tube to keep fingers and cooties out, but have yet to acquire a heat sealer, so I use smaller 2 oz. tubs. That's why so many people provide the clay and liquids seperate. The trick to me was to get it at a texture that would smoothe on nicely and not require a gardening trowel to remove. I also add DMAE so that it is not only exfolliating and cleaning away debri from p > ores, but a wrinkle defense and moisturizing mask as well. I also add a few EO's geared towards mature skin and healing. If you would like the exact recipe, let me know and I'll be happy to send it to you privately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 21, 2004 Report Share Posted September 21, 2004 Hi Cat! Do you have a lead on where to buy the artist tubes? I have several formulations I would love to try the tubes with. TIA Heidi http://www.heidisherbals.com Re: Re: Clay Face Mask Hi Alice: You could include a spatula so folks don't dip their less-than-sterile fingers into it (no guarantee they'll use it, though) or try packaging in Malibu Tubes. I love them for salt scrubs too. A very trendy method of packaging right now are artist's paint tubes. You fill the tubes from the wide end then fold and crimp it shut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2004 Report Share Posted September 26, 2004 I have never posted before and hope I am doing this right but I know that www.kangarooblue.com sells malibu tubes that are open at the end. You fill them from there then heat seal them shut. I haven't tried them as I don't have a heat sealer yet but I did see them in his store and they looked cool. They are very soft and thus very easy to squeeze out the contents. Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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