From Mountain Rose Herbs (http://www.mountainroseherbs.com/):
Method of extraction: Cold Pressed/Unrefined
Jojoba oil comes from the beans of the shrub like plant, simmondsia chinensis. This is the highest grade certified organic, cold pressed oil (actually a liquid plant wax). It is bright and golden in color and is regarded as the most favored in the carrier oil family because of its advanced molecular stability. Also makes a great scalp cleanser for the hair, and is equally wonderful for the skin because it has absorption properties that are similar to our skins own sebum.
If you are interested in learning more about Jojoba Oil, then check these links:
http://www.acne.org/jojoba-oil.php
http://beauty-treatments.suite101.com/article.cfm/uses_of_jojoba_oil
http://www.epa.gov/opp00001/biopesticides/ingredients/factsheets/factsheet_067200.htm
http://www.ageless.co.za/jojobaoil.htm#General%20information%20on%20our%20Pure%20jojoba%20oil
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Soap and Candle Makers Group
I was recently invited to join a newly (yet small) soap makers group. I would like to invite the students who have taken a class (or anyone else for that matter) who would like to join this northern california group:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/norcalsoapandscandlemakers/
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/norcalsoapandscandlemakers/
What are Emollients?
Are you just getting into making your own bath and body products and you are confused on all of the vocabulary out there? Emollients can be one of those words that may need some clarification. So according to wisegeeks.com,
"Emollients, also commonly referred to as moisturizers, are products that help to soften skin or to treat skin that has become dry. They work by increasing the ability of the skin to hold water, providing the skin with a layer of oil to prevent water loss, and lubricating the skin.
Many natural ingredients are typically added to emollient products in order to give them their properties. The juice from the aloe vera plant is commonly added to emollients. This plant has long been used to preserve the moisture of the skin and to soothe dryness and other skin problems. The Mayas and the Incas used aloe vera to provide relief from sunburn. Today, it is used in special emollients to help burn victims heal quickly and with as little scarring as possible.Another ingredient commonly found in emollients is jojoba oil. Like aloe vera, jojoba oil helps to keep the skin moist. Jojoba oil is similar to sebum, an oil that is naturally found in the skin. For this reason, jojoba oil helps keep dry skin moist and suppresses the production of oil in skin that is oily.
Vitamin A is also used in many emollients, because it has been shown to be effective in keeping the skin healthy by increasing the amount of collagen in the skin, which helps keep the skin moist and elastic. Forms of vitamin A commonly used in emollients include retinyl, retinoic acid, palmitate, retinal, tretinoin, and isotretinoin. Vitamin E is another ingredient commonly used in emollients, as are soybean oil and avocado oil. All three of these ingredients provide protection for the skin and help it retain its moisture. Avocado also contains large amounts of vitamin A and potassium.
Vitamin C is also found in many emollients. This vitamin has been proven to help create smoother, firmer skin when applied on a regular basis. In addition, it helps preserve moisture in the skin and prevents the skin from drying out."
Source: http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-emollients.htm
"Emollients, also commonly referred to as moisturizers, are products that help to soften skin or to treat skin that has become dry. They work by increasing the ability of the skin to hold water, providing the skin with a layer of oil to prevent water loss, and lubricating the skin.
Many natural ingredients are typically added to emollient products in order to give them their properties. The juice from the aloe vera plant is commonly added to emollients. This plant has long been used to preserve the moisture of the skin and to soothe dryness and other skin problems. The Mayas and the Incas used aloe vera to provide relief from sunburn. Today, it is used in special emollients to help burn victims heal quickly and with as little scarring as possible.Another ingredient commonly found in emollients is jojoba oil. Like aloe vera, jojoba oil helps to keep the skin moist. Jojoba oil is similar to sebum, an oil that is naturally found in the skin. For this reason, jojoba oil helps keep dry skin moist and suppresses the production of oil in skin that is oily.
Vitamin A is also used in many emollients, because it has been shown to be effective in keeping the skin healthy by increasing the amount of collagen in the skin, which helps keep the skin moist and elastic. Forms of vitamin A commonly used in emollients include retinyl, retinoic acid, palmitate, retinal, tretinoin, and isotretinoin. Vitamin E is another ingredient commonly used in emollients, as are soybean oil and avocado oil. All three of these ingredients provide protection for the skin and help it retain its moisture. Avocado also contains large amounts of vitamin A and potassium.
Vitamin C is also found in many emollients. This vitamin has been proven to help create smoother, firmer skin when applied on a regular basis. In addition, it helps preserve moisture in the skin and prevents the skin from drying out."
Source: http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-emollients.htm
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
FIZZING BATH OIL BALLS
Ingredients:
1/4 c. baking soda
2 tlbs. citric acid or absorbic acid (powdered vit. C)
1 tlbs. Borax powder (for softening)
2 tlbs. powdered sugar (for binding)
2 tlbs. sweet almond oil
1 tsp. Vitamin E oil
1/4 tsp. fragrance or essential oil
Directions:
Combine dry ingredients in a bowl and stir until well blended. Drizzle in almond oil and stir until mixture is moistened. Add Vit. E oil and fragrance and stir until well mixed. Take teaspoon size globs of mixture and form into ball shapes with fingers. (mixture will be VERY crumbly and fragile , so do the best you can. Add a little bit more of the vit. E. oil I find that helps.) Place the balls on a sheet of wax paper and leave alone for 2-3 hours. After 2-3 hrs, reshape balls. Let the balls air-dry and harden for 10 days. Store balls in a closed container to protect from moisture. To use, plop a ball into your bathtub in warm water!
Source: http://possumsal.homestead.com/Bath/FIZZING.html
1/4 c. baking soda
2 tlbs. citric acid or absorbic acid (powdered vit. C)
1 tlbs. Borax powder (for softening)
2 tlbs. powdered sugar (for binding)
2 tlbs. sweet almond oil
1 tsp. Vitamin E oil
1/4 tsp. fragrance or essential oil
Directions:
Combine dry ingredients in a bowl and stir until well blended. Drizzle in almond oil and stir until mixture is moistened. Add Vit. E oil and fragrance and stir until well mixed. Take teaspoon size globs of mixture and form into ball shapes with fingers. (mixture will be VERY crumbly and fragile , so do the best you can. Add a little bit more of the vit. E. oil I find that helps.) Place the balls on a sheet of wax paper and leave alone for 2-3 hours. After 2-3 hrs, reshape balls. Let the balls air-dry and harden for 10 days. Store balls in a closed container to protect from moisture. To use, plop a ball into your bathtub in warm water!
Source: http://possumsal.homestead.com/Bath/FIZZING.html
Monday, September 1, 2008
Beautiful Belly Balm or Silky Skin Balm
This balm is great to make for a pregnant woman or use for yourself. Helps to reduce stretch marks, nourish the skin making it extra silky and soft.
Ingredients:
2 oz jojoba oil
2 oz coconut oil
3 tablespoons olive oil( I infuse calendula in the oil)
2 oz cocoa butter (may use only cocoa butter-use 4 oz)
2 oz shea butter (may use only shea butter-use 4 oz)
1 oz beeswax (about 1 1/4 cups grated)
scent with a few drops of vanilla essential oil (not fragrance oil, http://www.simplers.com/ has an excellent CO2 vanilla essential oil) and lavender essential oil or just use lavender.
Directions:
In a double broiler melt all the ingredients, stir, remove from heat and slightly cool, add essential oils, pour into containers. You may also add the essential oils directly to the balm right after pouring it into the containers.
Source: Joan Morais's Blog: http://www.naturalskinandbodycare.typepad.com/. Joan's website: http://www.joanmorais.com/.
Ingredients:
2 oz jojoba oil
2 oz coconut oil
3 tablespoons olive oil( I infuse calendula in the oil)
2 oz cocoa butter (may use only cocoa butter-use 4 oz)
2 oz shea butter (may use only shea butter-use 4 oz)
1 oz beeswax (about 1 1/4 cups grated)
scent with a few drops of vanilla essential oil (not fragrance oil, http://www.simplers.com/ has an excellent CO2 vanilla essential oil) and lavender essential oil or just use lavender.
Directions:
In a double broiler melt all the ingredients, stir, remove from heat and slightly cool, add essential oils, pour into containers. You may also add the essential oils directly to the balm right after pouring it into the containers.
Source: Joan Morais's Blog: http://www.naturalskinandbodycare.typepad.com/. Joan's website: http://www.joanmorais.com/.
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