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MissRhosie

Post subject: Cyclo in Lotion

Posted: Sat Oct 10, 2009 6:20 am

Joined: Sat Apr 25, 2009 8:58 pm
Posts: 244
Location: Natick, MA

Hi Everyone -

Is it okay to add cyclomethicone or dimethicone to lotion to give it a bit more slip? Is there an advantage or disadvantage to this?
I saw this commercially made lotion and realized they put dimethicone...the sad part about it is that they used water and glycerin as it's main ingredients and sparingly a couple of extracts :roll:

My lotion recipe is getting better. I reduced the stearic acid to 2% which gives it a less draggy feeling. It feels creamier but I also noticed that it spurts out of the bottle like ribbon and semi-solid...Nonetheless, it's getting better and better!

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soapbuddy

Post subject: Re: Cyclo in Lotion

Posted: Sat Oct 10, 2009 10:21 am

Joined: Mon Jan 14, 2008 11:14 pm
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Location: Mistress Of Lather

Yes you can add cyclomethicone or dimethicone. Be aware that it might change the texture or feel of your lotion.

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MissRhosie

Post subject: Re: Cyclo in Lotion

Posted: Sat Oct 10, 2009 5:04 pm

Joined: Sat Apr 25, 2009 8:58 pm
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Location: Natick, MA

interesting..i will experiment with it then...i guess 1% would be the recommended usage rate then.

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soapbuddy

Post subject: Re: Cyclo in Lotion

Posted: Sat Oct 10, 2009 5:08 pm

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Yes, I would start at 1% and see how you like it.

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magic_hands

Post subject: Re: Cyclo in Lotion

Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2009 2:51 pm

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Location: Pensacola

i quite like cyclomethicone and/or dimethicone in lotion. used correctly, it leaves a lovely soft powdery finish. 1% is plenty in most formulas.

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MissRhosie

Post subject: Re: Cyclo in Lotion

Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2009 6:03 am

Joined: Sat Apr 25, 2009 8:58 pm
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Location: Natick, MA

I will post my results as soon as I get the batch done :mrgreen:

I got caught with a case of the Monday Blues ( I didn't do a thing!) :shock:

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Honey

Post subject: Re: Cyclo in Lotion

Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2009 2:53 pm

Joined: Mon May 04, 2009 11:13 am
Posts: 357
Location: Dublin, Ireland

I use cyclo in everything I make, I personally love the feeling of it - usually 1 - 2% max.

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