Guest guest Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 At 08:13 AM 4/19/2006, you wrote: >hi, > >I have a recipe here that is in percentages. How would you fingure >out what what to use for a 1 lb batch? > >thank you >donna easiest is to use a spreadsheet... that's how I do my math but you figure 16 ounces to a lb. and you calculate just the oils. so... let's say the recipe is 25% coconut 25% of 16 = 4 oz 40% olive .40 times 16 = 6.4 10% Shea 10% of 16 = 1.6 20% PKO .20 x 16 = 3.2 5% Castor .05 x 16 = .8 and those amounts add up to 16 ounces. Over 10 years online supplying Aromatherapy and Healthcare Professionals Essential Oils, Hydrosols, Accessories, Hard to find Books and Videos <http://www.naturesgift.com> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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