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« Reply #15 on: March 31, 2011, 10:04:21 AM »
Hello and welcome! butterflies
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« Reply #16 on: March 31, 2011, 10:20:36 AM »
Hi Gracey & welcome!   Smiley
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« Reply #17 on: March 31, 2011, 12:54:18 PM »
Hi there! welcome to the pot! Smiley
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« Reply #18 on: March 31, 2011, 01:26:14 PM »
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« Reply #19 on: March 31, 2011, 01:41:04 PM »
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« Reply #20 on: March 31, 2011, 01:41:30 PM »
Afternoon everyone, I just wanted to say a LARGE thankyou to everyone who has welcomed me and been very supportive.  

I haven't got any pics of the scrub (yet)!  Even if I did, I wouldn't know how to upload it onto here.

In response to the percentage of EO's used in the scrub this is 5.7% and the Scrub will be used whilst in the shower so highly likely that it will get water in it from wet hands so will probably need a challenge test.  

BTW, has anyone purchased one of Fresholi's safety assessments?

Thanks again peps.  Grace x
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« Reply #21 on: March 31, 2011, 02:30:31 PM »
Hi Gracey, just to warn you (gently!!) the % is on the high side, I think most assessors will say 3% max for most EO's, then 2% for photosensitive etc ones. Hope this is helpful. Can't wait to see pics of what you have been up to Smiley
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« Reply #22 on: March 31, 2011, 02:48:13 PM »

Really, have I worked it out wrong (never was any good at maths Embarrassed).  I've used 500ml of oil to that I add the sugar then I add 25 drops of Essential oil.  This is usually enough to make 2 pots.  Thanks for your (gentle) comment  Smiley
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« Reply #23 on: March 31, 2011, 03:00:47 PM »
Quote from: Gracey on March 31, 2011, 02:48:13 PM

Really, have I worked it out wrong (never was any good at maths Embarrassed).  I've used 500ml of oil to that I add the sugar then I add 25 drops of Essential oil.  This is usually enough to make 2 pots. 

Ah that does indeed sound like you've worked it out wrong- 25 drops of EO is probably roughly equal to 1ml.  So 1ml of EO to 500ml of oil, is hmm 0.2%?  And that is not including the weight of the sugar.  If you're going to make stuff for sale you'll need to measure everything by weight (including EOs- use a jeweller's scale to weigh these.)  Then you'll need to know what % of each ingredient is used to make up the total product.  HTH!   Smiley

Quote from: Gracey on March 31, 2011, 01:41:30 PM
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I think you mean Scott (cosmeticsafetyassement.com)?  Yes quite a few here have his SAs, me included.  He comes highly recommended!   Cheesy
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« Reply #24 on: March 31, 2011, 03:18:07 PM »
Hello and welcome Gracey!   Hi!    I don't have more to offer on your sugar scrub question.  But if you haven't tried sea salt scrubs yet, you may enjoy them also.  The sea salt can introduce minerals to the scrub, however, the salt can sting on freshly shaved legs.  I've read that some people prefer sugar because it is a softer grain.  But, I like them both.  Look forward to seeing pics Smiley   
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« Reply #25 on: April 06, 2011, 12:38:44 PM »
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« Reply #26 on: April 15, 2011, 07:31:59 AM »
Hi Gracey. Welcome to the forum. butterflies
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« Reply #27 on: April 15, 2011, 04:07:07 PM »
Hi Gracey

Welcome.  I can't help re the scrub.  Eire's suggestion of using a hard oil also sounds good to me  butterflies
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