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Depilatrory Wax Recipe

 

Application:

  • For use on body hair.

Usage:

  • Melt until spreadable.
  • Apply to affected areas with a spatula.

PHASE % W/W RAW MATERIAL QTY
      gms per Kg
A 24.9 BEESWAX 249
  52 ROSIN 520
  17 PARAFFIN WAX 170
  5 PETROLATUM 50
1. HEAT PHASE A TO 80 - 85c
2. MIX UNTIL UNIFORM.
3. COOL TO 60 - 65c
B 1 PERFUME 10
  0.1 COLOUR (OIL SOLUBLE) 1
4. ADD PHASE B INGREDIENTS TO BATCH (ONE AT A TIME)
5. MIX UNTIL UNIFORM.
6. POUR INTO MOULDS AND ALLOW TO COOL.
TOTAL 100   1000
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Body Milk Organic Recipe

 

Application:

  • Body Milk Organic

PHASE % W/W RAW MATERIAL QTY
      gms per Kg
A 89.6 DEIONISED WATER 896
  0.1 XANTHAN GUM 1
  0.1 DISODIUM EDTA 1
  2 GLYCERINE 20
1. HEAT PHASE A TO 70 - 75c, DISPERSE XANTHAN GUM USING HOMOGENISATION
B 1.5 ROSEHIP OIL 15
  1.25 AVOCADO OIL 12.5
  1.5 EVENING PRIMROSE OIL 15
  0.5 STEARIC ACID 5
  1.25 EMULSIFYING WAX - VEG 12.5
  0.2 CETEARYL ALCOHOL 2
  1 VITAMIN E 10
2. HEAT PHASE B TO 70 - 75c
3. ADD PHASE B TO PHASE A USING SILVERSON FOR 10MIN
4. COOL TO 45 - 50c
5. CHANGE TO SWEEP ACTION
6. COOL TO 35 - 40c
C 1 PLANTASERV Q 10
7. ADD PHASE C TO BATCH
D   LACTIC ACID 0
    TRIETHANOLAMINE 0
8. ADJUST pH TO DESIRED LEVEL.
9. COOL TO ROOM TEMPERATURE
E   DEIONISED WATER 0
10. ADJUST VOLUME/WEIGHT TO COMPENSATE FOR WATER LOSS DURING MANUFACTURE
TOTAL 100   1000
       
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Body Lotion Organic Recipe

 

Application:

  • Body Lotion Organic

PHASE % W/W RAW MATERIAL QTY
      gms per Kg
A 84.7 DEIONISED WATER 847
  0.2 XANTHAN GUM 2
  0.1 DISODIUM EDTA 1
  1 SODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE 10
1. HEAT PHASE A TO 70 - 75c, DISPERSE XANTHAN GUM USING HOMOGENISATION
B 0.5 ROSEHIP OIL 5
  4.5 AVOCADO OIL 45
  2 EVENING PRIMROSE OIL 20
  5 EMULSIFYING WAX - VEG 50
  1 NATURAL VITAMIN E 10
2. HEAT PHASE B TO 70 - 75c
3. ADD PHASE B TO PHASE A USING SILVERSON FOR 10MIN
4. COOL TO 45 - 50c
5. CHANGE TO SWEEP ACTION
6. COOL TO 35 - 40c
C 1 PLANTASERV Q 10
7. ADD PHASE C TO BATCH
D   LACTIC ACID 0
    TRIETHANOLAMINE 0
8. ADJUST pH TO DESIRED LEVEL.
9. COOL TO ROOM TEMPERATURE
E   DEIONISED WATER 0
10. ADJUST VOLUME/WEIGHT TO COMPENSATE FOR WATER LOSS DURING MANUFACTURE
TOTAL 100   1000
       
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Body Butter Organic Recipe

 

Application:

  • Body Butter Organic

PHASE % W/W RAW MATERIAL QTY
      gms per Kg
A 58.25 DEIONISED WATER 582.5
  0.5 XANTHAN GUM 5
  0.1 DISODIUM EDTA 1
  3 GLYCERINE 30
1. HEAT PHASE A TO 70 - 75c, DISPERSE XANTHAN GUM USING HOMOGENISATION
B 1.5 MANGO BUTTER 15
  4.75 ALMOND OIL 47.5
  7.5 COCOA BUTTER 75
  7.5 SHEA BUTTER 75
  5 GLYCERYL STEARATE & PEG-100 STEARATE 50
  3 CETYL ALCOHOL 30
  2.5 LANOLIN 25
  2.4 MACADAMIA NUT OIL 24
  3 VITAMIN E 30
2. HEAT PHASE B TO 70 - 75c
3. ADD PHASE B TO PHASE A USING SILVERSON FOR 10MIN
4. COOL TO 45 - 50c
5. CHANGE TO SWEEP ACTION
6. COOL TO 35 - 40c
C 1 PLANTASERV Q 10
7. ADD PHASE C TO BATCH
D   LACTIC ACID 0
    TRIETHANOLAMINE 0
8. ADJUST pH TO DESIRED LEVEL.
9. COOL TO ROOM TEMPERATURE
E   DEIONISED WATER 0
10. ADJUST VOLUME/WEIGHT TO COMPENSATE FOR WATER LOSS DURING MANUFACTURE
TOTAL 100   1000
       
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Shower Gel Recipe

 

Application:

  • Simple Sulfate/Paraben/Amide Free

 
PHASE % W/W RAW MATERIAL QTY
      gms per Kg
A 23.75 DEIONISED WATER 237.5
  1.5 PEG-150 GLUCOSE DIOLEATE 15
1. HEAT PHASE A TO 60 - 65c, DISPERSE WAX USING STIRRING
B 30 DEIONISED WATER (COLD) 300
  20 SURFACTANT AN BASE 200
2. ADD PHASE B AND COOL TO 30 - 35c
3. MIX UNTIL UNIFORM.
C 7.5 COCOAMIDOPROPYL BETAIN 75
  1 PLANTASERV Q 10
4. ADD PHASE C TO THE BATCH.
5. MIX UNTIL UNIFORM.
D 15 DECYL POLYGLUCOSE 150
  1 POLYQUATERNIUM 7 10
  0.25 FRAGRANCE 2.5
6. PREMIX PHASE D AND ADD TO THE BATCH.
7. MIX UNTIL UNIFORM.
E   LACTIC ACID 0
    SODIUM HYDROXIDE 20% SOLUTION. 0
8. ADJUST pH TO 5.75 - 6.25 (Note; Mix for 10 mins after each addoition).
9. COOL TO ROOM TEMPERATURE
F   DEIONISED WATER 0
10. ADJUST VOLUME/WEIGHT TO COMPENSATE FOR WATER LOSS DURING MANUFACTURE
TOTAL 100   1000
       
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Massage Cream Recipe

 

Application:

  • Massage Cream

Note:

  • Other oils can be substituted for paraffin oil but stability would have to be checked.

PHASE % W/W RAW MATERIAL QTY
      gms per Kg
A 5 BEESWAX 50
  2.5 CETYL ALCOHOL 25
  1 STEARIC ACID 10
  25 PARAFFIN OIL 250
  4.25 POLYSORBATE 60 42.5
1. HEAT PHASE A TO 70 - 75°C.
B 16.1 DEIONISED WATER 161
  2.15 TRIETHANOLAMINE 99% 21.5
2. HEAT PHASE B TO 70 - 75°C
3. ADD PHASE B TO PHASE A USING SILVERSON FOR 10MIN
4. COOL TO 45 - 50c
5. CHANGE TO SWEEP ACTION
6. COOL TO 35 - 40°C
C 1 PLANTASERV Q 10
7. ADD PHASE C TO BATCH.
D 38 PARAFFIN OIL 380
8. ADD MINERAL OIL AND MIX THOROUGHLY.
9. COOL TO ROOM TEMPERATURE
E 5 DEIONISED WATER 50
10. ADJUST VOLUME/WEIGHT TO COMPENSATE FOR WATER LOSS DURING MANUFACTURE
TOTAL 100   1000
       
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Soothing Joint Ointment Recipe

 

Application:

  • This mentholated ointment helps combat irritating aches and pains in the joints.

Ingredients:

  • 2/3 cups of avocado butter
  • 1 tablespoons of menthol crystals
  • 1 cup of sesame seed oil
  • 10 drops of eucalyptus essential oil
  • 3 drops of lemon essential oil

Instructions:

  • Combine the sesame seed oil and menthol crystals over a double boiler and heat the mixture until the crystals melt.
  • Once melted, remove from the heat and mix in avocado butter and essential oils.
  • Stir and pour into jars.

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Insect Repellent and Soothing Ointment For Dogs Recipe

 

Application:

  • This ointment is designed to act both as a repellent and a soothing aid, perfect for the summer months, when dogs face an often painful onslaught by flies and mosquitoes.

Ingredients:

  • 5.5 tsp citronella oil
  • 1 drop liquid soap
  • 4 tsp camphor
  • 4 tbsp mineral oil
  • 0.75 cup ethanol

Instructions:

  • Mix well

Caution:

  • Do not apply on any bites that have turned into open wounds.

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Mature Skin Cream Cleanser Recipe

 

Application:

  • To be used on the face at night after removing makeup in order to nourish and revitalize the skin.

Ingredients:

  • 5gr Emulsifying wax - Vegetable
  • 10 g Beeswax
  • 15 ml Organic Sweet Almond Oil
  • 15 ml Wheatgerm Oil
  • 30 ml Organic Lavender Floral Water or distilled water
  • 2 drops each of Geranium and Clary Sage Essential Oil

Instructions:

  • Gently heat Organic Lavender Floral Water or distilled water in a non-aluminium saucepan. Monitor the temperature and do not allow to boil.
  • In a separate saucepan use the double boiler method to melt the Self-Emulsifying wax.
  • Once the Self-Emulsifying wax is melted add the Almond, Avocado and Wheatgerm Oils, stirring continuously until combined and bring to 70°C.
  • Monitor the temperature of the oil and water mixtures until both are at 70°C.
  • While still in the double boiler, add the Lavender Water or distilled water to the oil mixture drop by drop and beat steadily.
  • Remove mixture from heat and stir until cool.
  • Add the Essential Oils to the cooled mixture at 45°C and stir until combined.
  • Place cream into sterilized jars and seal. Store away from extremes in temperature and light.

Caution:

  • Use lavender oil cautiously during pregnancy.
  • Lotion has a stronger effect when prepared with lemon, this mixture not suitable for sensitive skin.

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Lavender and Neroli Cream Recipe

 

Application:

  • This blend is suitable for all skin types

Ingredients:

  • 10 g Emulsifying wax - Vegetable
  • 70ml Organic floral water or distilled water
  • 20 ml jojoba oil
  • 6 drops neroli essential oil
  • 10 ml wheatgerm oil
  • 10 drops lavender essential oil

Instructions:

  • Gently heat Lavender Floral Water in a non-aluminium saucepan. Monitor the temperature and do not allow to boil. Bring to 70°C.
  • In a separate saucepan use the double boiler method to melt the Emulsifying wax.
  • Once the Emulsifying wax is melted, add the jojoba oil, stirring continuously until combined. Bring to 70°C.
  • Monitor the temperature of the oil and water mixtures until both are equal.
  • While still in the double boiler, add the Lavender Water or distilled water to the oil mixture drop by drop and beat steadily.
  • Remove mixture from heat and stir until cool, approx. 40°C.
  • Add the Essential Oils and Wheatgerm oil to the cooled mixture at 40°C and stir until combined.
  • Place cream into sterilized jars and seal. Store away from extremes in temperature and light.

Caution:

  • Use lavender oil cautiously during pregnancy.
  • Lotion should not be applied to broken skin

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