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BoopBooch

Post subject: Using Herbs in lotions

Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2016 5:34 pm

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I looked in all of my herbal teaching books for this answer but didn't find it. When using herbs in lotions which method is better, using an oil infusion or a water infusion? I was wondering if one method would preserve the herbs better and/or help them be absorbed better by the skin. Do you have any book recommendations for me?

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soapbuddy

Post subject: Re: Using Herbs in lotions

Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2016 7:04 pm

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I would go with the oil infusion and make sure that the herbs are dry.
Any herbs or a herbal ingredients is much harder to preserve.
If you are planning on selling, I would get your lotion tested.
Which preservative are you planning on using?

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BoopBooch

Post subject: Re: Using Herbs in lotions

Posted: Tue Aug 09, 2016 12:43 pm

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Optiphen for the ones with water and just Vitamin E for another item. it just has oils and beeswax with a few eo in it.

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