tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15599377.post4281821849582557356..comments2024-03-25T13:23:26.257-05:00Comments on homespun living: making moisturizerhomespun livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07520148530306239072noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15599377.post-69288567474339262522012-07-25T13:38:02.064-05:002012-07-25T13:38:02.064-05:00Elizabeth,
After being refrigerated my cream was s...Elizabeth,<br />After being refrigerated my cream was solid--not rock hard, more like shortening I would say. I am still able to use it right from the fridge {nice in the summer heat}, or I just keep out a small amount in a glass container--about a week's worth...Debhomespun livinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07520148530306239072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15599377.post-31982804037405261322012-07-23T23:01:52.346-05:002012-07-23T23:01:52.346-05:00After reading this I made the Overnight Cream sugg...After reading this I made the Overnight Cream suggested and it was a wonderful consistency the day I made it (after a LOT of stirring) and I kept it in the fridge overnight and the next day it's hard as a rock- was this your experience? Deb, was the recipe you made really hard when stored in the fridge? I was expexting it to stay lotion consistency, and maybe separate, not go the other way....<br />ElizabethAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15599377.post-63326468601350752222012-06-20T12:44:25.186-05:002012-06-20T12:44:25.186-05:00Thanks Debbie! I've read one of Paula's b...Thanks Debbie! I've read one of Paula's books several years ago--I think next time I may try going unscented...Debhomespun livinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07520148530306239072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15599377.post-67639278513818765842012-06-20T12:17:58.462-05:002012-06-20T12:17:58.462-05:00Thanks Christina!
DebThanks Christina!<br /><br />Debhomespun livinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07520148530306239072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15599377.post-29543642122131824302012-06-18T17:58:56.161-05:002012-06-18T17:58:56.161-05:00Paula Begoun (the cosmetic cop) and her team say t...Paula Begoun (the cosmetic cop) and her team say that fragrance is not good for our skin. you might look on her website and she what she says about it. I do know that since I quit using scented products on my skin, my skin is healthier and feels much better.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11187072575472338029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15599377.post-41044077074475958022012-06-15T11:56:23.635-05:002012-06-15T11:56:23.635-05:00Hello Deb, I have been making my own moisturizer f...Hello Deb, I have been making my own moisturizer for awhile now, different recipe. Try gently heating the rose water in a seperate pot. Let your warm oils/wax cool a bit, then slowly pour in your rose water while mixing with your handmixer. Hope this helps. I enjoy your lovely blog. Cathy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15599377.post-41891301737235604592012-06-13T23:13:39.261-05:002012-06-13T23:13:39.261-05:00I make lotion and body butter using emulsifying wa...I make lotion and body butter using emulsifying wax. I've never had any of it seperate. Maybe increasing the amount of beeswax in your next batch would stop your seperation problems.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08019945594077078227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15599377.post-22238271494030983452012-06-13T19:20:25.444-05:002012-06-13T19:20:25.444-05:00If you go to the website for Great Cakes Soapworks...If you go to the website for Great Cakes Soapworks (no affiliation), they have a trouble shooting section. Scroll down to #6 for lotion separating. I hope that helps.Carolnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15599377.post-84024507152495531632012-06-13T09:03:31.253-05:002012-06-13T09:03:31.253-05:00Yes, that's the one.Yes, that's the one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15599377.post-56592596960643417852012-06-13T08:54:05.167-05:002012-06-13T08:54:05.167-05:00Larissa, was it the Overnight Body Lotion recipe t...Larissa, was it the Overnight Body Lotion recipe that you used? ...Debhomespun livinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07520148530306239072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15599377.post-54191504887144064382012-06-13T08:48:40.535-05:002012-06-13T08:48:40.535-05:00Judy, here are my various sources for the lotion i...Judy, here are my various sources for the lotion ingredients: the cocoa & shea butter, essential oils, and grapefruit seed extract are from Feel-Rite; the oils I usually find in the organic section at the grocery store, and the beeswax is from our local Amish store. Another good source I've used is Mountain Rose Herbs [mountainroseherbs.com] ...Debhomespun livinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07520148530306239072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15599377.post-15202962219986241862012-06-13T08:42:33.396-05:002012-06-13T08:42:33.396-05:00Thanks Larissa! I'm going to go check out tha...Thanks Larissa! I'm going to go check out that recipe now...Debhomespun livinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07520148530306239072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15599377.post-73702201892157075492012-06-13T08:41:31.528-05:002012-06-13T08:41:31.528-05:00I know what you mean, I used some from the fridge ...I know what you mean, I used some from the fridge this morning and it was wonderfully cooling--a great idea for summer, though I'm sure I won't consider it come winter :) Debhomespun livinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07520148530306239072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15599377.post-68143740630454401052012-06-13T03:23:16.334-05:002012-06-13T03:23:16.334-05:00You are amazing. I am stuck on aisle 13 of my loc...You are amazing. I am stuck on aisle 13 of my local store trying to decide on the perfect cleanser/moisturizer for my delicate post-menopausal skin. I'll keep searching and trying (especially yours) recipes for healthy skin.~nanashouse~https://www.blogger.com/profile/10810535392089222201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15599377.post-37452903445934863462012-06-12T21:41:20.671-05:002012-06-12T21:41:20.671-05:00Wow! It looks wonderful, Deb! Can't wait to ...Wow! It looks wonderful, Deb! Can't wait to try.Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03824060675675412629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15599377.post-67623506320532028332012-06-12T21:13:56.190-05:002012-06-12T21:13:56.190-05:00Where did you buy all the ingredients that you use...Where did you buy all the ingredients that you used in making your lotion?Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11017091237837308354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15599377.post-19735969531685703582012-06-12T18:36:33.965-05:002012-06-12T18:36:33.965-05:00Deb,
You might try a different recipe. I found o...Deb, <br /><br />You might try a different recipe. I found one on this blog Savvyhomemade.com/homemade-body-lotion.html. I've made several batches and they've all come out good--but someone different consistencies. I think it may have something to do with the fragrances, really. Last time I made some, I used the exact recipe to make about 8 different scents, and a few of the batches came out smooth like a souffle, and a few came out a little thicker/waxy, but warm on the skin and blend in nicely. I enjoy soap making, but REALLY enjoy making lotions. Keep trying!!! Good luck!<br />LarissaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15599377.post-85878035936213132082012-06-12T18:29:38.741-05:002012-06-12T18:29:38.741-05:00We are already having 100 degree days, so moisturi...We are already having 100 degree days, so moisturizer right out of the fridge sounds fabulous to me! :)kath001https://www.blogger.com/profile/15419353146614030036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15599377.post-74761965881139210512012-06-12T09:41:04.800-05:002012-06-12T09:41:04.800-05:00That's a great idea; the leftover rose water I...That's a great idea; the leftover rose water I had went to waste in the fridge as I didn't use it up in time. Next time I will try the ice cube trays! ...Debhomespun livinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07520148530306239072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15599377.post-74115947371230305492012-06-12T09:39:33.590-05:002012-06-12T09:39:33.590-05:00I'd love to hear how your lotion-making goes.....I'd love to hear how your lotion-making goes...Debhomespun livinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07520148530306239072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15599377.post-24881399601089288912012-06-12T09:38:38.238-05:002012-06-12T09:38:38.238-05:00Glad you stopped by! ...DebGlad you stopped by! ...Debhomespun livinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07520148530306239072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15599377.post-31068893747308520682012-06-12T09:37:52.087-05:002012-06-12T09:37:52.087-05:00Thanks for the kind words! ...DebThanks for the kind words! ...Debhomespun livinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07520148530306239072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15599377.post-74979332251188217992012-06-12T09:16:45.500-05:002012-06-12T09:16:45.500-05:00It looks like a very nice, creamy lotion. I fiddl...It looks like a very nice, creamy lotion. I fiddled with doing this but gave up. I wanted my cream to smell like the rosewater, but the coconut oil made it smell like coconut. I ended up freezing my rosewater into ice cube trays so I could use a little at a time as a refreshing toner on my face and neck. I like that.Gumbo Lilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02747138637571716591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15599377.post-76741971322107823962012-06-12T08:46:23.854-05:002012-06-12T08:46:23.854-05:00Homemade lotions are so much nicer than store boug...Homemade lotions are so much nicer than store bought. You've inspired me to try this, too. Thanks!jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05732358856419035775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15599377.post-56561958100149867212012-06-12T08:46:05.783-05:002012-06-12T08:46:05.783-05:00Thank you for the recipe! I have been dying to tr...Thank you for the recipe! I have been dying to try to make my own bath stuff...some day I will get around to it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com