Guest guest Posted November 26, 2001 Report Share Posted November 26, 2001 >>Hi there, I am hopingsomeone might be kind enough to share a recipe for a face cream (I prefer the texture of a cream to a lotion) which is not too greasy. thanks in advance. << Hi , Here is a cream formula that I like very much. I have a formulary on my website, as well as, tips for making cream and lotion. This is really just a starting point though--you will want to try different things to see what you prefer. You can find other formulas at www.theherbarie.com. If you have any questions about this formulation or others, I will be happy to try to help you out. Smooth, Silky Sunflower Cream This formulation combines the penetrating and conditioning qualities of jojoba oil with the protective and moisturizing qualities of shea butter. Sunflower Seed Extract is non-greasy and provides additional moisturization and skin smoothing qualities. Has excellent “feelâ€. Part A Distilled Water 74.% = 370.0 g Glycerin 5.0% = 25.0 g Part B Emulsifying Wax NF 8.5% = 42.5 g Shea Butter 6.0% = 30.0 g Jojoba Oil 2.0% = 10.0 g Part C Germall Plus (preservative) 0.5% = 2.5 g Part D Sunflower Seed Extract 4.0% = 20.0 g Fragrance (optional) Total 100.0% = 500.0 grams Heat Part A to 75C/170F . Combine ingredients of Part B with mixing and heat to 75C/170F. Add Part A to B with mixing and cool to 50C/122F (or less). Add Part C and mix well. Add Part D with mixing at 40C/104F. Angie The Herbarie at Stoney Hill Farm www.theherbarie.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 28, 2001 Report Share Posted November 28, 2001 I am not familiar with sunflower seed extract. Is it a paste or oil? Thanks, Leanna in Alberta. lt54@... wrote: > >>Hi there, > > I am hopingsomeone might be kind enough to share a recipe for a face cream > (I prefer the texture of a cream to a lotion) which is not too greasy. > > thanks in advance. > > << > > Hi , > Here is a cream formula that I like very much. I have a formulary on my > website, as well as, tips for making cream and lotion. This is really just a > starting point though--you will want to try different things to see what you > prefer. You can find other formulas at www.theherbarie.com. If you have any > questions about this formulation or others, I will be happy to try to help > you out. > > Smooth, Silky Sunflower Cream > > This formulation combines the penetrating and conditioning qualities of > jojoba oil with the protective and moisturizing qualities of shea butter. > Sunflower Seed Extract is non-greasy and provides additional moisturization > and skin smoothing qualities. Has excellent “feelâ€. > > Part A > Distilled Water 74.% = 370.0 g > Glycerin 5.0% = 25.0 g > > Part B > Emulsifying Wax NF 8.5% = 42.5 g > Shea Butter 6.0% = 30.0 g > Jojoba Oil 2.0% = 10.0 g > > Part C > Germall Plus (preservative) 0.5% = 2.5 g > > Part D > Sunflower Seed Extract 4.0% = 20.0 g > Fragrance (optional) > > Total 100.0% = 500.0 grams > > Heat Part A to 75C/170F . Combine ingredients of Part B with mixing and heat > to 75C/170F. Add Part A to B with mixing and cool to 50C/122F (or less). Add > Part C and mix well. Add Part D with mixing at 40C/104F. > > > Angie > The Herbarie > at Stoney Hill Farm > www.theherbarie.com > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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