(Part 2) Top products from r/DIYBeauty

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u/MKM71012 · 3 pointsr/DIYBeauty

Question regarding what mixing utensils to use when working with chemicals like vitamin c that react with metal:

I'm rather new to DIY (made a brightening serum & moisturizer so far using heat/hold method & a broad spectrum perservative). I want to make a SAP serum but it occurred to me I cannot use metal utensils like the metal spoon and milk frother I have been using so far. What would be recommended for mixing? SAP needs to be mixed very well according to my research. Would glass stirring rods and this [plastic hand mixer](https://www.amazon.com/Fit-Fresh-Portable-Drink-Formula/dp/B000FNH01E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1496194675&sr=8-1&keywords=small+hand+mixer be) good? Shouldn't I concerned about chemicals leaching into the plastic, though? Maybe some nylon spreaders or corning lab spatulas for scraping it out of the beaker?

 

This is the recipe I am going to use.

 


SAP serum

79.3% distilled water

10% propylene glycol

5% SAP

3% glycerin

2% green tea extract

0.5% liquid Germall Plus

0.2% sodium carbomer

<1% citric acid solution (pH adjuster)


Directions:
Heat water in double broiler, making sure water is above 158F/70C in double broiler. Add propylene glycol to distilled water in a beaker and stir until dissolved. Add glycerin, stirring until dissolved. Weigh entire phase, beaker and all and make a note of the weight. Place in double boiler and hold at 158F/70C for 20 minutes. Remove mixture from double broiler, dry it off, weigh it and note the difference. Add distilled water to equal the difference in pre and post heating weight. Let cool down to 104F/40C. Once mixture is below 104F/40C, add green tea extract and sodium carbomer, one at a time, mixing and making sure each one dissolves before adding the next. Add SAP- it is essential that you do NOT add the powders to the water at once, sticky lumps WILL form. It is best to sprinkle tiny amounts at a time, mix that, and then add more. Mix 50% citric acid and 50% warm distilled water in a separate container until it dissolves. Use a pipette to add the pH adjuster in the SAP solution. Add about 2 or 3 drops then test the pH and repeat until you have reached to 6 pH. Add preservative, mixing until dissolved.

u/thwarted · 1 pointr/DIYBeauty

If you're looking for a paper book, I'd recommend The Idiot's Guide to Making Natural Beauty Products by Sally Trew. About half the book is dedicated to cosmetics recipes (most books of this sort are dedicated to skincare, with a few cosmetics recipes thrown in at the back), and she explains things very well for someone that's new to the field.

u/valentinedoux · 1 pointr/DIYBeauty

You probably can start with intro chemistry like this one. If you are still interested in cosmetic science, Perry recommended this book. Taking a chemistry course at community college is another option. Institute of Personal Care Science offers an online cosmetic chemistry program.

u/ros3red · 2 pointsr/DIYBeauty

I have "The Complete Book of Essential Oils & Aromatherapy" by Valerie Ann Worwood. I haven't dug into it yet but it's a pretty big book (400+ pages) and seems to cover almost every possible topic. Definitely written from more of an herbalist's/medicinal perspective, though.

u/ItsStellar · 3 pointsr/DIYBeauty

Thanks for the reply! I don't know why I didn't think you'd be here, your like my skincare godmother lol. I was thinking about using it in it's original packaging but if something like this is necessary I can switch over to that.

So I've looked into some more DIY threads and I'm assuming you mean percentages, so for that I'm unsure if I need a digital scale. So I measure out the amount of oil cleanser I have now, roughly, using the digital scale. Then using another type of container, like a beaker, I measure out the correct number of Cromollient SCE I need, for example 0.60 ounces if I had about 5.40 ounces of mineral oil, to make the total batch 6 ounces. Am I missing anything?

u/strangepope · 1 pointr/DIYBeauty

Epsom salts are often used in bath scrubs in order to help create a soothing soak. I use epsom salts in a lot of my bath bombs. I would imagine that brown sugar would add scent and a scrubby texture, but I have never used a sugar in a bath bomb.

I haven't made bath bombs in a few months, so I can't remember the ratios, but I do remember that some of my bath bombs turned out to be duds because I used too much liquid. You also have to take into account how humid your area is when making them. The mixture should feel like wet sand that is on the dry side...if that makes sense?

About a year and a half ago, I went through a major bath bomb phase - partly fueled by a Christmas gift of 10 lbs of citric acid from my husband. When I first started making them, I found this book super helpful- Bath Bombs by Elaine Stavert

u/vertigale · 1 pointr/DIYBeauty

I bought it from this listing on amazon. I tried to choose something with good reviews and even went to their company website. It did say 100% arrowroot powder. Have you tried any arrowroot powders yourself? Do you notice a smell?

u/the_acid_queen · 2 pointsr/DIYBeauty

I just use this cheap-o hot plate. I think as long as you have a good digital thermometer and are diligent about monitoring temperature, the type of heat source isn't as important.

u/granolacrunchie · 2 pointsr/DIYBeauty

Has anyone tried George's Aloe? http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00014EB6O/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_a_it?qid=1462942431&sr=8-1&keywords=george%27s+aloe&pi=SY200_QL40 . I find the powder hard to work with. The powder works well the first time I use it but then the remaining powder turns into an unusable brick.