Comments on: Homemade Organic Facial & Body Cream

By: Pinky

Pinky — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 02:52:56 +0000

how long does this cream usually last?

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By: Mr. Evans

Mr. Evans — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 01:41:19 +0000

Pls i need the world health organisation’s (who) standard for bodycream production, i need for project purpose. Thanks

By: Angelina

Angelina — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 23:32:36 +0000

I just came across this forum while searching for something else. Just to clarify- Borax, the “20 Mule Team” kind is a naturally occuring mineral, usually from Boron, California (near Death Valley), where the world’s largest deposit of borax sits. It’s puriifed for cosmetic use, but is no more processed than organic sunflower oil. I called the folks at the 20 Mule Team brand and they confirm that their particular borax is pure, without any additives. They have their own mine to ensure that it’s pure. It’s a great natural emulsifier.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 20:44:16 +0000

Julie & Meifang – I don’t know of anything natural, or less toxic than borox to stabilize lotion. I’m not going to suggest a more toxic product so you’ll have to do a search on the web if you want another stabilizer.

Meifang – borox is available at every grocery store I’ve ever been to – in the laundry section.

By: Meifang peng

Meifang peng — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 07:58:21 +0000

What can be substituted for borax to stablize the lotion?

If no substitue – then where can I buy such a product?

By: Julie Fago

Julie Fago — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 16:26:51 +0000

what can be substituted for borax to stablize the lotion? Vit E? lemon?

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 21:16:11 +0000

@Casio – in very high levels Borax can be toxic to humans which is likely why it’s a bad choice in food items. If you look up the toxicity level it’s on the same level as table salt. In small levels say in beeswax products or creams it creates a stable emulsion without the use of chemical emulsions. I don’t think people should use borax in all their products, because there are natural alternatives in many cases, but unless you od on a cream, and I mean massively od, the levels of borax in one or two beauty items won’t hurt you.

By: Casio

Casio — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 17:37:04 +0000

Borax? Seriously? How can it be banned from food in the US, but somehow it’s OK to put on our bodies? Just asking???

By: Miam

Miam — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 05:45:34 +0000

Me, don’t worry. Borax has never killed anyone. Remember we aren’t rats!! We’re humans……a difference!
I’m a liscensed cosmetologist and can tell you, it’s safe. You’ve probably used much more harsh chemicals on your body than borax. Gee!!
Do you ever think about the food you eat? All those nasty chemicals? I think you need to look into that and you’ll see what an affect it has on us as a whole.