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Maria Oliveira replied to the discussion 'Measurements'

"Those percents are by weight, not volume. Use a scale to weigh them in accordance to the percentages in the recipe. Using a spreadsheet like Excel is very helpful because you can calculate the correct weights for any size batch you need. Do not…"

Feb 10

Maria Oliveira replied to the discussion 'Sterilization'

"You can use IPA if you want. If your containers are glass or metal you can also boil or steam them. Don't do that to plastics though, they can melt."

Feb 6

Maggie Ghanem replied to the discussion 'red rasberry seed oil'

"HI Michelle, I hope you are well. We work on formulations for our customers and most recently we had 5 customers that asked us to include the red raspberry seed oil in their lip balm applications as well. I followed up with most of the customers and…"

Jan 7

Margaret Helm-Duell replied to the discussion 'red rasberry seed oil'

"I use it in mine. I think it's a great idea. :) It is a stable oil and has a decent shelf life. Ask your supplier for date of manufacture or it's use by date. Also, adding ROE to your oils will help with shelf life…"

Jan 4

Lisa Dolloff replied to the discussion 'infusing'

"Hi Michelle, The "best" oil is going to be different depending on who you ask. It's up to you to experiment and find out which oil YOU think is the best. Which oil is your favorite to work with in general? Start with that one. If you…"

Jan 4

Kara Knox replied to the discussion 'Sterilization'

"Hi Michelle, You can use 91% Alcohol to sterilize/clean your containers. Just spray them and let them dry. Same for your utensils that you'll be using. Kara"

Dec 29, 2012

Michelle polit commented on dM, CEO's page INDIE Protégé Network

"I just joined as a Protege and I don't know what to do now?"

Dec 29, 2012

Michelle polit posted discussions

Dec 29, 2012

Michelle polit commented on dM, CEO's page How To Use This Site

"I just joined the protege network. How do I use this site? What can I do now that i'm a member. I will become a new member the 1st of the year."

Dec 29, 2012

Michelle polit posted a discussion

steralization

What do I use to sterilize my lip balm containers with and cleanse them with? Has anyone heard of "one step"?See More

Dec 27, 2012

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Michelle polit replied to the discussion 'Home Compostable Cosmetics Packaging / Lip Balm Tubes and Cosmetic jars (Eco Tubes and Eco Jars)'

"I am interested in this type of packaging . Silly question how do you put the lip balm in the tubes so they aren't messy? What is the pricing?"

Dec 20, 2012

Lisa Dolloff replied to the discussion 'lip balm color'

"Hi Michelle, I don't have experience with tinted lip balm yet, but I have plans for the future. When I start experimenting, I will be first dying the oil, THEN making the lip balm, not including the color itself into the lip balm. It would make…"

Dec 17, 2012

dM, CEO replied to the discussion 'Measurements'

"Michelle, Thanks for your question. It sounds like you are using measuring cups and no scale. It's also not really possible to give a recipe because you're not mentioning the ingredients you are using. There are so many to choose from? But…"

Dec 16, 2012

Michelle polit replied to the discussion 'Measurements'

"Basic lip balm percents, playing around with different recipes using pots."

Dec 16, 2012

Michelle polit posted discussions

Dec 16, 2012

Rachel Joy Phillips replied to the discussion 'Measurements'

"Hi Michelle! What are your ingredients? Are you following a particular recipe? Does the give percentages or weights or...? What kind of containers are you using: tubes, pots? I use small amounts for testing anything and try to keep good…"

Dec 16, 2012