Guest guest Posted September 19, 2005 Report Share Posted September 19, 2005 I have a friend who is using/making cloth baby wipes and she want's me to make up a solution for them. Anyone have any suggestions? TIA, Juliet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 2005 Report Share Posted September 19, 2005 Hi Juliet, I got this recipe from a website formulary, but unforturnately I don't remember which site it was on. so....can't really give credit. The baby wipes are moistened with natural aloe vera, vitamin e and water to cleanse and moisturize gently and naturally. (however it does have surfactant too) Part A 1 1/2 cups distilled water 5 TBS glycerin Aloe Vera 200x 1/2 tsp (or you could use premixed aloe or any other water type product) Part B 1/4 cup Mineral oil (here is where I would sub in an oil like fractionated coconut, meadowfoam etc) 5 tsp Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate (here's where I woud use decyl polyglucose or other mild " natural " based surfactant or blend) 1 tsp tocopheryl acetate (I'd use natural vitamin e, either mixed tocopherols or d-alpha tocopherol) Total 2 cups Mix part A separately until uniform and the aloe is dissolved. Mix part B until uniform and add to Part A. Shake well or mix before use and /or before dispersing on towels. You can either keep this solution in a container at the changing station and dip the cloth in it as needed, or a spray bottle with solution in it. It can also be put on the clothes and then they can be stored in a recylcled wipes container. I've seen other recipes where hydrosols are used and I suppose you could add a wee bit of potassium sorbate to keep them from getting moldy. Hth, Margaret http://www.naturalindulgences.com Come see what's new! > >I have a friend who is using/making cloth baby wipes and she want's me >to make up a solution for them. Anyone have any suggestions? > >TIA, >Juliet > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 2005 Report Share Posted September 19, 2005 Wonderful, thanks for the recipe. I was wondering if it would need a preservative since it is water based, I see you suggest potassium sorbate. I have never used this, can you tell me more about it and where to buy it? Juliet Hi Juliet, The baby wipes are moistened with natural aloe vera, vitamin e and water to cleanse and moisturize gently and naturally. (however it does have surfactant too) I've seen other recipes where hydrosols are used and I suppose you could add a wee bit of potassium sorbate to keep them from getting moldy. Hth, Margaret http://www.naturalindulgences.com Come see what's new! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 2005 Report Share Posted September 19, 2005 > >Wonderful, thanks for the recipe. You're welcome! >I was wondering if it would need a preservative since it is water based, I >see you suggest potassium sorbate. I have never used this, can you tell me >more about it and where to buy it? Well it originally was made from the berries of the Mountain ash tree, it is the potassium salt of sorbic acid. Now it is synthetically made. Potassium sorbate has been shown to be quite effective as a mold and yeast inhibiting preservative. It is also effective against certain strains of bacteria. It works best in a lower ph environment (6.5 and under), then starts to loose effectiveness. It is food safe and fairly gentle as far as I've learned. That is why I choose that one. It sure beats parabens or formaldehyde based preservatives. I know this is a short version, and there is much more info out there on it and you could probably do a search and get some of the info I've got or seen, by a manufacturer of the product that also did the challenge testing. As for suppliers, I know TDF carries it, snowdriftfarm used to have it and may still have it. And I think I heard that Essential wholesale has it now. Not sure if anyone on this list carries it, so if someone does, speak up please. It is used at low concentrations as well, like 1/2 % so a wee lil bit does go a long way. I ph test my products and usually they are under the 6.5% acidity on there own, however if it isn't you can add citric acid to bring the ph down. Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 2005 Report Share Posted September 19, 2005 Hi Juliet, I make my own baby wipes, real simple! You need: a roll of 'strong' paper towels, cut in half a container aloë vera gel 50 ml water 300 ml jojoba-oil 10 - 15 ml (a tablespoon) a very soft neutral liquid soap 5 ml (a teaspoon) 4 drops of lavender EO 4 drops of tea tree EO Mix the water, aloë, jojoba, soap and the EO's. Take your half roll of towels, and pry the cardboard cylinder out of it. Put it in a container (I use a sort of high cylindrical Tupperware one, with a lid, but you can use an old container you bought with baby wipes in it), and pull the first wipe out of the middle (but don't tear it off). Now pour the liquid on it, and leave it for an hour or so. Voilà, your own bottom-friendly baby wipes! Love, Saskia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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