Intro and question :)

[Guest guest]

Let's see, where to start. I live in Pahrump, Nevada which is about

70 miles northwest of Las Vegas. I have a small " pet " ranch with

goats (males, no milk ), chickens, ducks, pot-belly pigs (too

many!), geese, dogs and cats. Oh, and a very small lizard.

 

I have three pathetic tomato plants sitting on my windowsill because

I have pigs, and they'll eat anything! Ask my flower bed last

fall! But, the tomatoes have hope! The extra pigs should be

leaving this weekend After they leave, I'm gonna plant

everything I can afford!

 

I do alot of jewelry sales because I LOOOVE shiny things! My

husband used to call me a barraccuda because of it, now I'm a

raccoon. They're cuter and alot smarter I think it's a

compliment! I make CP soap, lotions, creams and many other body

care products. I also dabble in Melt & Pour very occasionally.

 

Now for the interesting part, my question: I bought some natural

Green Tea from the store today. I wanted to know if I could infuse

it in Witch Hazel Distillate to get the scent and qualities out of

it. If it will work, I would like to mix that combination with some

of my silky base for body sprays and such, and blend in some EO's.

I'm thinking woody and floral with the tea base would be wonderful.

 

Do you think this would work or do you have any suggestions or

cautions or anything? Please help!!

 

Mary T.

[Guest guest]

Welcome to this wonderful list, Mary!

 

I've got a pinch of greet tea leaves soaking in some everclear in a little

vial. It has a very faint odor. I have found that alcohol loves to

dissolve the chlorophyll and the solution is very dark. Perhaps if you used

a little bit, it would add an interesting, natural color to your product.

 

hth,

Pamela

 

 

 

 

On Behalf Of Mary Trepanier

Thursday, June 30, 2005 9:29 PM

 

Let's see, where to start. I live in Pahrump, Nevada which is about

70 miles northwest of Las Vegas. I have a small " pet " ranch with

goats (males, no milk ), chickens, ducks, pot-belly pigs (too

many!), geese, dogs and cats. Oh, and a very small lizard.

 

>> SNIP <<

 

Now for the interesting part, my question: I bought some natural

Green Tea from the store today. I wanted to know if I could infuse

it in Witch Hazel Distillate to get the scent and qualities out of

it. If it will work, I would like to mix that combination with some

of my silky base for body sprays and such, and blend in some EO's.

I'm thinking woody and floral with the tea base would be wonderful.

 

Do you think this would work or do you have any suggestions or

cautions or anything? Please help!!

 

Mary T.