Re: Dry-Flo AF Useage Rate

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Hello-

I'm a lurker who has never posted before. I've been reading about a

product called 'Velvet Glide' to use in lotion bars. Apparently its

prupose is to cut down on the greasiness. Is the Dry-Flo AF

applicable to making lotion bars?

Thank you.

Deb Gormly

>

> >Thanks for your information about Dry-Flo AF a while back

> >regarding matte finishes in lotions.ÿ I've obtained a

> >sample from National Starch but can't find a recommended

> >useage rate.ÿ

> >

> >Would you be kind enough to share your recommendation?ÿ In

> >the archives I found your suggestion to sift it in at 50C.

> >Makes sense to me, don't want lumpy pudding afterall. :-)

>

> I use Dry Flo AF between 2% and 3%.

>

> Maurice

>

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> Maurice O. Hevey

> Convergent Cosmetics, Inc.

> http://www.ConvergentCosmetics.com

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Hi, Angie,

Thank you VERY much for the help! I admit to being lost more than a

bit in the differences between Dry-Flo and NatraSorb <g>. Were the

point to add a softening feel to the skin, then I can understand why

one wouldn't want to block the very nature of the major ingredients.

<g> Much of my problem is more aesthetic, I think. I have people

that love lotion bars... once they get past the part where their 1st

perception is they are greasy; and, 2nd, that they have to wait for

it all to 'sink in'.

I do have to laugh- I have about 3 lbs. of Dry-Flo, and it has been

busily 'poofing' all over my dining room- no matter HOW many ziplocs

it is bagged in.

My last questions: do you have suggestion as to usage rates; and, at

what point in the melting of oils/butters to mix it in?

Thank you VERY much! [And I'm sorry if I didn't trim your previous

post quite enough- it was several days ago, so I did the best I

could...]

Deb Gormly

Is the Dry-Flo AF

> > Deb Gormly

>

> Hi Deb,

> Yes. The Dry-Flo AF can also be used in liquid powders, bath

powders, ointments, lotions, deodorants---both anhydrous and aqueous

formulations. The end product is quite nice. Dry-Flo AF does give

the product a very powdery, elegant feel and is a plus that it can

be used in anhydrous and also aqueous formulations. My big problem

with the NatraSorb and the Dry-Flo AF is in the handling of the

product. It is sooo powdery and poofs all over the room whenever

handled.......unless you would have a lab situation where I'm still

not sure how it could be handled differently---Maurice, ,

Dave? For small quantities, it wouldn't be

> THAT much of a problem.

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In a message dated 1/20/03 8:48:06 PM Pacific Standard Time, blizzard@...

writes:

> Thank you VERY much for the help! I admit to being lost more than a

> bit in the differences between Dry-Flo and NatraSorb <g>. Were the

> point to add a softening feel to the skin, then I can understand why

> one wouldn't want to block the very nature of the major ingredients.

> <g> Much of my problem is more aesthetic, I think. I have people

> that love lotion bars... once they get past the part where their 1st

> perception is they are greasy; and, 2nd, that they have to wait for

> it all to 'sink in'.

>

> I do have to laugh- I have about 3 lbs. of Dry-Flo, and it has been

> busily 'poofing' all over my dining room- no matter HOW many ziplocs

> it is bagged in.

Hi Deb,

For aesthetics, you definitely want the Dry-Flo AF. It is a product that I

would really like to carry (and use), but it is just not fun to deal with in

large quantities, such as would be required in distributing/re-packing. If

3lbs. poofs all over, just think about 50-150 lbs! For me, this would become

work, rather than " play " ....just not worth it to me at this point. I'm sure

there must be a small supplier somewhere that is selling it now??

Angie

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