Teach Soap

I have been lusting mightily over all the actives and peptides, extracts and assorted goodies at Lotion Crafter, and am in the planning stages for a facial serum - just for me and the SIL, etc.

I am trying to figure out which oil to use as the "base". Here are some potential candidates. Please feel free (please, please) to chime in with recommendations, cautions,or simply others that I have not thought of!

Olive Squalane
Jojoba
Emu
Argan
Apricot Kernel
Macadamia

I would like an oil with a decent shelf life, which rules out some lovely ones, I know. With oils like grapeseed, with an short shelf life of 3-6 months...from my research, that applies to when the oil was processed, not when I get it or use it. And despite refrigeration and addition of Vitamin E, you can only stretch it so far. And who knows for sure how long it was in a warehouse before being shipping to my supplier or to me?

And some thing not too greasy, that will soak in nicely/quickly. and something that not too many people will be allergic too (bye bye almond oil)

I don't want much, do I?

Jojoba oil is wonderful in a facial serum. It's actually a plant wax with a long shelf life. It's very compatible with the structure of the skin. I like Meadowfoam oil as it's a lightweight oil. Emu is too heavy on my face.

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Irena
Closed minds are like faulty parachutes; they refuse to open.

I love jojoba oil, too, and often use it "neat" when I am very dry. But with jojoba oil, since it absorbs via the hair follicles, I was wondering if it would not work as well around the eyes, since there is no hair there?

As an eye serum I would try Evening Primrose oil as a combo with other lightweight oils.

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Irena
Closed minds are like faulty parachutes; they refuse to open.

I use jojoba around my eyes all the time. Absorbs in quickly, doesn't give me acne, and leaves the skin nice and soft with no greasiness. Love my jojoba! I get the clear certified organic variety.

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~~Heather~~
Mad [soaping] Scientist

I'm glad to hear that Heather!
I like the fatty acid profile of the meadowfoam oil that Irena mentioned, but it is a 3/4 in comedogenicy (SP?) and I don't need clogged pores...plus it has a relatively short shelf like of 6 months max.

Do you find any diff in the golden jojoba and the clear? Other than colour?

Wondering the same thing now; is there a difference between clear and golden jojoba other than color...?

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Olivia :)

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Irena
Closed minds are like faulty parachutes; they refuse to open.

Soapbuddy I also heard the clear has no scent while the golden has a little, is that true?

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Anna Rose @-}--
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Irena
Closed minds are like faulty parachutes; they refuse to open.

Thank you!

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Olivia :)