New article about web suppliers

[Guest guest]

Just uploaded a new guidance article on my site for newcomers. It's a

revised version of several past posts here covering oils, perfumes,

cosmetics and soaps. May be of use to those who don't search the

archives on this group.

http://www.aromamedical.com/articles/supliers-info.html

 

Martin Watt

For the reality not the hype see:

http://www.aromamedical.com

[Guest guest]

I read the article at aromamedical regarding eo's in soaps and

shampoos. I haven't tried putting them in any products yet because I

don't know safe levels. Where can I find this info? I would like to

know if there are guidelines explaining acceptable levels of eo's in

things like soaps. I've seen recipes but have been reluctant to use

them as I don't know what is considered a " safe " level for products.

I'm sure if I created a soap, lotion or shampoo that I really liked I

would use it regularly and would want to know it's safe for daily use.

Susan

 

 

, " aromamedical2003 "

<aromamedical wrote:

>

> Just uploaded a new guidance article on my site for newcomers. It's a

> revised version of several past posts here covering oils, perfumes,

> cosmetics and soaps. May be of use to those who don't search the

> archives on this group.

> http://www.aromamedical.com/articles/supliers-info.html

>

> Martin Watt

> For the reality not the hype see:

> http://www.aromamedical.com

>

[Guest guest]

Those who purchase my 'Plant Aromatics' can be emailed a free

supplement file containing this information on soaps. I don't think

that kind of technical data is available on the internet.

 

Martin Watt

http://www.aromamedical.com

 

, " susan " <ripple95 wrote:

>

> I read the article at aromamedical regarding eo's in soaps and

> shampoos. I haven't tried putting them in any products yet because

I

> don't know safe levels. Where can I find this info? I would like

to

> know if there are guidelines explaining acceptable levels of eo's in

> things like soaps. I've seen recipes but have been reluctant to use

> them as I don't know what is considered a " safe " level for

products.

> I'm sure if I created a soap, lotion or shampoo that I really liked

I

> would use it regularly and would want to know it's safe for daily

use.

> Susan

[Guest guest]

I read the article at aromamedical regarding eo's in soaps and

shampoos. I haven't tried putting them in any products yet because I

don't know safe levels. Where can I find this info?

 

[Dave:] I’ve never seen any hard-and-fast info on this, and I think it’s

because people have different levels of sensitivity. If you are using EOs

for their properties, you should be safe as long as you are using them with

some caution and knowledge. If you want perfume, then use FOs. The rule of

thumb I’ve seen on EOs in soap is 1 Tbs per lb of oils. You can use more of

an oil you know is safe, like lavender. Use less if you’re using a known

sensitizer. This is just a guideline.

 

 

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[Guest guest]

Thanks, I'm really want to try soapmaking, just trying to make sure

I'm ready-reading up on it and thinking of any questions before I

start! Thanks, Susan

 

, " David Lambert " <dlmbrt wrote:

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> I read the article at aromamedical regarding eo's in soaps and

> shampoos. I haven't tried putting them in any products yet because I

> don't know safe levels. Where can I find this info?

>

> [Dave:] I've never seen any hard-and-fast info on this, and I think

it's

> because people have different levels of sensitivity. If you are

using EOs

> for their properties, you should be safe as long as you are using

them with

> some caution and knowledge. If you want perfume, then use FOs. The

rule of

> thumb I've seen on EOs in soap is 1 Tbs per lb of oils. You can use

more of

> an oil you know is safe, like lavender. Use less if you're using a

known

> sensitizer. This is just a guideline.

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, " aromamedical2003 "

<aromamedical wrote:

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> Those who purchase my 'Plant Aromatics' can be emailed a free

> supplement file containing this information on soaps. I don't think

> that kind of technical data is available on the internet.

>

> Martin Watt

> http://www.aromamedical.com

 

 

Hi Martin,

 

I purchased " Plant Aromatics " from Butch last fall and am interested in

getting a copy of this file. Can you please tell me what I need to do?

 

Thanks so much.

 

Mary Ann

[Guest guest]

Here in Europe, we have to request a

 

Certificate of Analysis,

List of Allergens, and

MSDS

 

for each ingredient used in a recipe, and keep these papers in our

home files and update them if we change suppliers.

 

For each batch of product I make, I fill out a Batch Code Sheet for

my files. This lists each ingredient, the manufacturer, batch code

for each ingredient, best used by date for each ingredient, etc.

 

We also have to have each recipe tested by a professional, approved,

cosmetic chemist to make sure that our products are non-toxic and

dont hurt anyone. At this point, the chemist corrects any wrong

amount of EO/FO, etc in the recipe. Thank Goodness! This is

the " Certification " that you may have heard about.

 

These tests cost money, but I now have peace of mind!

 

Here in France, we also have to send our recipes to 3 poison control

centers in case there are complaints about our products.

 

Lots of work and hoops to jump thru, but that this way we dont just

put in a " little of this and a little of that " and forget what we

put in!

 

All labels are required to have batch code numbers on them as well,

so this relates directly to the Batch Code Sheet which tells me

exactly what ingredients went into the product.

 

We must also keep a sample of each product for a year or so, and

check it from time to time to see if it goes-off.

 

Any questions? HTH, Karen in France