Guest guest Posted June 9, 2004 Report Share Posted June 9, 2004 At 08:02 AM 6/9/2004, you wrote: >Hi friends, > >Wondering how to make an Unscented Shower Gel base more foamy after >adding EO and carrier oil? > >Seems that the shower gel mix I have is rather watery... not sure why anyone would add carrier oil to a shower gel...that is going to kill the foam. if you want to try again with just the eo's...some of them will 'thin out' a gel... if that happens, sometimes adding a tiny bit of salt will help thicken it. but the carrier oils have killed your soap bubbles, and I don't think there's much you can do to counter act that...unless you want to add some more of a gentle surfactant...and the situation is going to get so complicated you are truly better off starting over. Your source for superb Essential Oils, Aromatherapy Accessories, Information, Books and more! Visit us at: <http://www.naturesgift.com> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2004 Report Share Posted June 9, 2004 hahaha....you got me there...thanks for your advice...I'm a newbie at Aromatherapy and blending stuff, and heard from someone that adding a little carrier oil helps wif 'moisturising' after washing off the shower gel... Anyway, will take your advice...and try wif just the EO and shower gel, and adding a little bit of salt to 'thicken' the mixture. - Marge Clark At 08:02 AM 6/9/2004, you wrote: >Hi friends, > >Wondering how to make an Unscented Shower Gel base more foamy after >adding EO and carrier oil? > >Seems that the shower gel mix I have is rather watery... not sure why anyone would add carrier oil to a shower gel...that is going to kill the foam. if you want to try again with just the eo's...some of them will 'thin out' a gel... if that happens, sometimes adding a tiny bit of salt will help thicken it. but the carrier oils have killed your soap bubbles, and I don't think there's much you can do to counter act that...unless you want to add some more of a gentle surfactant...and the situation is going to get so complicated you are truly better off starting over. Visit us at: <http://www.naturesgift.com> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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