heirloomoriginals Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 I don't have the time to research it right at this moment, so I thought I would ask quickly here. I changed my recipe around a bit and it is too soft. Actually, I didn't have enough beeswax, so I used what I had and added the rest in with soy wax. Can I add a bit of stearic to harden it up? The only other harder oil I have is PKO. Any ideas would help!Thanks,Steph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawaiiansun Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 I never heard of using stearic, try reading up on it's uses and see if it's safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugenia Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 Yuck. Order supplies and make it when they arrive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serenade Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 As you have figured out, soy is much softer than beeswax. I would order more beeswax or candellia to firm up your recipe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michi Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 Isn't stearic made from veggies?? At least that's what I thought since mine is called vegetable stearic acid. I've never made lip balms though, but wondering why it would be "yuck" in there at a small amount just to firm up what you've already made??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirloomoriginals Posted November 17, 2006 Author Share Posted November 17, 2006 I emailed WSP and they told me to try it a little bit at a time. Maybe I will just order some more beeswax!Steph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugenia Posted November 18, 2006 Share Posted November 18, 2006 Isn't stearic made from veggies?? At least that's what I thought since mine is called vegetable stearic acid. I've never made lip balms though, but wondering why it would be "yuck" in there at a small amount just to firm up what you've already made???Well, Michi, I try to keep my balms natural and the thought of putting stearic and soywax on my lips was unappealing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawaiiansun Posted November 18, 2006 Share Posted November 18, 2006 This is from the MSDS sheet. I wouldn't want this on my lips. It is used in soaps, lotions and cream. So if you want to try it.ToxicologyEye, skin and respiratory irritant; may be harmful - toxicology not fully investigated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirloomoriginals Posted November 20, 2006 Author Share Posted November 20, 2006 Thanks, I got a few oz of beeswax off the classy's!Steph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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