candlemom Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 Hello all:) I am a candlemaker interested in getting into B&B products. I thought I would look into some premade bases to start off with. I found some premade bases that state "stir/mix thickening agent into product". I did a search for a thickening agent for bath and body products and got too many hits for me to look through them all- but the ones I did look at were all different "thickening agents". Does anyone here use a thickening agent for their bath and body products? And if so, what do you use? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Theresa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annareeb Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 sometimes the addition of added oils and FOs to "bases" can thin them out and you need a thickening agent like Crothix(what Iuse) to thicken them back up.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairieannie Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 The bases that I use do not require thickening agents..just add fragrance, color and viola! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebcandles Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 Sent you a PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlemom Posted August 23, 2005 Author Share Posted August 23, 2005 The bases that I use do not require thickening agents..just add fragrance, color and viola!If you don't mind my asking- what bases do you currently use that do not require a thickening agent? I am quite new to this. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annareeb Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 not her.. but I have never had to add thickening agents to the soap bases etc.. from herewww.wholesalesuppliesplus.comIf you don't mind my asking- what bases do you currently use that do not require a thickening agent? I am quite new to this. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairieannie Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 If you don't mind my asking- what bases do you currently use that do not require a thickening agent? I am quite new to this. Any help would be greatly appreciated.Bitter Creek! http://www.bittercreekcandle.com/ Very nice stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlemom Posted August 24, 2005 Author Share Posted August 24, 2005 Thank you all so very much I will definately check out these sites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scent Cellar Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 I agree with the Bittercreek suggestion. They have a great lotion base. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairy_Light Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 I have to agree Bittercreek all the way before I started making my own lotion. Now I wouldn't buy for the life of me. I like mine far too much lol took a long time to accomplish the feel I was looking for though. Good luck hun and defanitely give BC a good look if you are interested in a premade ready to go base. You are looking at base in a tub where you add water to make it expand. (BAD BAD stuff.. tends to grow lots of beasties if not preserved right.)HTHHUGSAndrea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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