Welcome Anita & What Floral Wax Is

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> New person to the list here...Sent a message the other day, but I

think ate it, had Hi or Hello in the subject line.

 

Hi Anita,

Good chance ate it! They are worried about that virus going

around. Viruses are the main reason I have the list setting set to not

allow attachments.

 

> Have 2 questions, but will introduce myself first. I'm Anita Reeves,

live north of Houston, TX;

 

Oh goodie! Another Houston area person! I just moved to Houston in mid

October and I don't know anyone in person around these parts, so I'll

have to set up some kind of get together for all of us! <grinz>

 

> soaper for 4+ years, toiletry maker, and want to learn more about the

essential oils I use and those I might use<G>.

 

It is a good thing to learn about the oils when you're making stuff that

goes on the skin. When making diffuser blends its not AS important, but

when its going on the body, yep, it sure is. Ask any questions you have

and I'm sure you'll get answers here

 

 

> Also, now a budding herbalist. In other words, want to know all that

I can.

 

Funny how getting into soap making can branch one out into so many

different areas!

 

> I'm over 50, and have a business by the name of " A-ReMark-able

Experience " . I'm one of those who like to do things myself, so I am

still trying to learn about creating web sites, so don't have one up

yet. Hopefully soon though.

 

There are some really good easy to use programs and even web hosts

spaces (some of the free ones even) that can help you get your feet wet

really easily and as you learn more, you can customize your site more.

Good luck. I think making web sites is so much fun!

 

> Question #1- although I've been hearing about floral waxes, can

someone tell me exactly what they are, and do you use them in

formulations with wax-like beeswax or e-wax, or are they more like a

butters, for use purposes.

 

They are scenting agents. They are a by-product of the absolute making

process. See, to make Rose Absolute for example, rose petals are soaked

in a solvent to remove their oils and waxes, etc ... The solvent and

leftover solid plant matter is then removed and this makes what is

called a concrete. The concrete is then processed into a liquid called

an absolute. The wax is the solids that is left behind form that

procedure. It is good to use because you can still get to use the real

scents of expensive plants like jasmine, rose, etc ... but its not as

expensive as using the oils and/or absolutes of those flowers. It

particularly good for things like soap and candles which eat up far too

much scent to make them out of jasmine absolute or real rose oil of any

kind.

 

 

> Question #2- Chris, are palmetto bugs the ones we call " lovebugs " or

" helicopter bugs " , down here? Or are they those " no seeum " bugs like

nats?

 

All I know is they are giant roaches that fly! *lol*

 

 

> Mostly a lurker, but will pipe in when I have a question, or

something knowledgable to add, or sometimes a " silly comment " !!

Anita

 

Great to have you here. Get comfy, make yourself at home, don't hesitate

to jump right into the conversation (or start a few of your own even)

and have a great weekend!

 

*Smile*

Chris (list mom)

http://www.alittleolfactory.com