(Part 2) Top products from r/DIYBeauty
We found 21 product mentions on r/DIYBeauty. We ranked the 88 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
21. Plastic Transfer Pipettes 3ml, Graduated, Pack of 100
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
100 transfer BelmaksVolume: 3 ml.Graduation: 0.5 mlBulk packaging, 100 per boxNonsterile
23. Essential Oil Safety: A Guide for Health Care Professionals
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Churchill Livingstone
24. The Essential Guide to Natural Skin Care: Choosing Botanicals, Oils & Extracts for Simple & Healthy Beauty
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
26. Milady's Skin Care and Cosmetic Ingredients Dictionary
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Used Book in Good Condition
27. The Encyclopedia of Essential Oils: The Complete Guide to the Use of Aromatic Oils In Aromatherapy, Herbalism, Health, and Well Being
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Conari Press
28. The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy, Revised and Expanded: Over 800 Natural, Nontoxic, and Fragrant Recipes to Create Health, Beauty, and Safe Home and Work Environments
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy Revised and Expanded Over 800 Natural Nontoxic and Fragrant Recipes to Create Health Beauty and Safe Home and Work Environments
29. Idiot's Guides: Making Natural Beauty Products
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Used Book in Good Condition
30. Handbook of Cosmetic Science and Technology
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
31. The Essential Oils Handbook: All the Oils You Will Ever Need for Health, Vitality and Well-Being
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
32. Fit & Fresh Portable Drink and Formula Mixer
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
BATTERIES REQUIRED: 2 AA batteries required (not included, best with Polaroid AA batteries)DIMENSIONS: Measures 5" x 2.25"PERFECT FOR MIXING: Mixes puddings, dressings, baby formula, protein mixes and more with easeCONVENIENT: Fits in a pocket or pursePACKAGE CONTENTS: Includes two plastic mixer wan...
33. Fighting Chemophobia: A survival guide against marketers who capitalise on our innate fear of chemicals for financial and political gain
Sentiment score: -1
Number of reviews: 1
34. Misto Brushed Aluminum Oil Sprayer - 5061116
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Misto is a reusable oil spray and mister bottle that gives you the convenience and health benefits of typical aerosol sprayers but in a more healthy, economical and environmental wayFill Misto with your favorite oils, Vinegars, Lemon and Lime Juice, Sherry, or Marsala Wine; Great for Dressing Salads...
35. Neutrogena T/Sal Therapeutic Shampoo, Scalp Build-Up Control 4.5 oz
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Covers a large portion of the bodyFirst step in any scalp treatmentMaximum relief of itchy, flaky scalp
36. Snow River USA 7V03389 Wood Oil for all wood type cutting boards, 8 oz
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
8-ounce bottleFood safe materialOdorless and tastelessPreserves and protects woodEasy to use
37. George's Aloe Vera Liquid Supplement, 128 oz
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Georges always active aloe veraFractionally Distilled Liquid from Aloe Vera LeavesFree Of Preservatives, additives, biiterness and anthraquinone
38. Arrowroot Powder, 1 lb.
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
1 pound bagGluten FreeAn excellent thickening for delicate sauces and soupsFor sauces that need to be cooked at low temperatureSave money with combined shipping by ordering several items from Barry Farm.
39. GLY MIRACLE Skin Humectant 16 Ounce Pump Bottle Deep, Nourishing, Moisturizer Lotion for Eczema, Psoriasis, Dry Skin on Face, Hands, Body, Cracked Heels, Cuticles
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Contains the natural elixir of the Aloe plant, Chamomile, Irish Moss and Glycerin.Intense Hydration: Moisturizes to soothe dry, irritated skin – smooths, softens, nourishes, retains and preserves moisture.Cruelty-Free: Made in the USA, GLY MIRACLE contains no animal by-products and is never tested...
40. Aroma Housewares AHP-303/CHP-303 Single Hot Plate, Black
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
15% FASTER HEATING - improved curved design maximizes contact with your cooking potPowerful 1000 watts - great for entertaining large groups and compact enough for taking to the office and campingExtends your kitchen - adds a powerful heat source for parties and social eventsTransportable - no more ...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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
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?
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.
Has anyone tried George's Aloe? http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00014EB6O/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_a_it?qid=1462942431&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=george%27s+aloe&amp;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.
They're insanely cheap on amazon
http://www.amazon.com/Plastic-Transfer-Pipettes-Gradulated-Pack/dp/B005IQTSE0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1421345085&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=pipettes