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Title: Hi from a newbie Post by: Avril on February 14, 2010, 05:15:51 PM Hi everyone,
I stumbled on this wonderful forum and very glad I did. My name is Avril and I am a total novice at making cosmetic products. I have taken a couple of courses but am still in the experimental stage. I am a qualified herbalist and busy Mum by day and get a lot of pleasure from experimenting with lotions and potions in my spare time. Happy Valentines Avril :buttrf: Title: Re: Hi from a newbie Post by: EJ on February 14, 2010, 05:23:21 PM Hello Avril.
Very nice to have a qualified herbalist on board - there's bound to be questions for you to answer! There's lots of info about all aspects of cosmetics so take a good look round and shout out if you can't find something you need to know. Title: Re: Hi from a newbie Post by: polly on February 14, 2010, 05:25:35 PM Hi Avril, Welcome :buttrf:
Title: Re: Hi from a newbie Post by: Michelle on February 14, 2010, 05:26:25 PM Hya Avril and welcome. You're sure to find lots on here and will find that we often have discussions re benefits of ingredients etc, so be prepare to ask and be asked questions. Its great as we all learn and benefit together.
Looking forward to seeing your projects. :buttrf: Title: Re: Hi from a newbie Post by: Avril on February 14, 2010, 05:31:59 PM Thankyou for your warm welcome. it is going to take an age to get through the different topics!!!
:buttrf: Title: Re: Hi from a newbie Post by: polly on February 14, 2010, 05:34:06 PM Oh, there's a ton of invaluable info on here, you could be reading here for hours on end. and the more you post, the more boards open up to you.
Title: Re: Hi from a newbie Post by: Helen on February 14, 2010, 05:43:18 PM Hi Avril, so glad to have you join us. A very warm welcome :)
Ooh... a herbalist, I can see might have your brains picked somewhat. What a lovely combination herbal and hand crafted products - perfect! What sorts of things have you experimented with Avril? Creams/lotions? Soapies? Good to have you here :buttrf: Title: Re: Hi from a newbie Post by: nakedtruthbeauty on February 14, 2010, 06:25:52 PM :hi: Hi Avril, it's a lovely friendly forum, you'll soon fit in. x
Title: Re: Hi from a newbie Post by: Avril on February 14, 2010, 06:51:41 PM Hi Helen,
I am experimenting with mainly body care /bath products, but love making creams and serums. However, these will need to be assessed before I can actual sell to the public, and that takes time. So my guinea pigs are family and friends. In my professional life I make up creams and topical applications but that is more medical and personalised for the particular patient. I have yet to make soaps and had been putting that off because of working with Lyle, but I have over come my irrational feelings!!!!! so now when time allows I will seek a course out!!! Title: Re: Hi from a newbie Post by: kevie192 on February 14, 2010, 06:58:50 PM Hi Avril!
Welcome to the forum :) We looooooove pics on this forum so please share whenever you can ;) As for soap, have you thought about trying your hand at Melt and Pour before you do CP/HP? No lye involved there! Kevin x Title: Re: Hi from a newbie Post by: Suzanne on February 14, 2010, 07:02:42 PM Hi Avil. Welcome.
I put off making soap for 2 years while I plucked up the courage, but honestly the lye is nothing to fear. As long as you are sensible, then it does not bite. Title: Re: Hi from a newbie Post by: samantha on February 14, 2010, 07:12:11 PM Hi Avril.A trained herbalist,lovely.A big warm welcome to the forum :buttrf:
Title: Re: Hi from a newbie Post by: wolfhound on February 14, 2010, 07:23:54 PM welcome Avril!
Title: Re: Hi from a newbie Post by: Helen on February 14, 2010, 09:19:18 PM Quote So my guinea pigs are family and friends. Sounds wonderful :buttrf: Plenty of GP's here too if you need 'em ;) ;) ;) ;) Title: Re: Hi from a newbie Post by: Hayley on February 14, 2010, 09:34:56 PM Hi Avril
Nice to meet you. I am sure you will give it a whirl soon. Its so rewarding to lift the soap out of the mold and think I have made this, and the benefits to your skin. Looking forward to seeing your first pics :buttrf: Title: Re: Hi from a newbie Post by: Honey on February 14, 2010, 09:59:01 PM Welcome... did anyone mention we love pics? Hope you enjoy it! :buttrf: Happy Valentine's right back at you too!
Title: Re: Hi from a newbie Post by: walnutgrove on February 14, 2010, 10:04:45 PM Hello! :joy:
But bah humbug to the valentines... can anyone tell I'm single lol Title: Re: Hi from a newbie Post by: lisbeth_g on February 14, 2010, 10:05:26 PM Hello Avril :hi:
Title: Re: Hi from a newbie Post by: Edith on February 14, 2010, 10:18:55 PM Hi Avril welcome on board :hi:
Title: Re: Hi from a newbie Post by: Eire on February 15, 2010, 01:35:08 AM Hi Avril. :hi:
A herbalist, prepare to have your brains picked to pieces here. :D Lye is not a problem, no need to be afraid. Just standard precautions as when dealing with any chemical. Eire Title: Re: Hi from a newbie Post by: EJ on February 15, 2010, 01:48:59 AM Avril - I've sent you a message (you might not notice unless you have set for messages to pop up inyour profile)
Title: Re: Hi from a newbie Post by: lynne on February 15, 2010, 09:40:33 AM Welcome Avril
:) Title: Re: Hi from a newbie Post by: Eva on February 15, 2010, 10:13:48 AM Welcome Avril!
Great to have a herbalist on board! :joy: Did anyone mention we looove pics? Title: Re: Hi from a newbie Post by: Scott on February 15, 2010, 11:15:12 AM Hi Avril,
Welcome aboard - great to have a herbalist in the ranks Title: Re: Hi from a newbie Post by: Avril on February 16, 2010, 12:54:35 AM many thanks for the warm welcome
:buttrf: Title: Re: Hi from a newbie Post by: danielle on March 05, 2010, 10:01:20 PM :hi: :hi: :hi: :hi: :hi: :hi: :hi: :hi: :hi: :hi:
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