How do I make this into a lotion, it looks like a bar - do I melt it? Can I add zinc oxide and make it a sunscreen? I look forward to leanimg more, th
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shea butter is solid at room temperature, you'd have to melt it, mix it with other ingredients like other oils and water to make a lotion. and to mix oils and water you need to purchase some sort of emulsifier product in addition to your zinc oxide. do your research!
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I mixed mine into a homemade sunscreen bar and it is great. I do not have any problems using it on my face and it leaves no white residue on my skin.
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I just looked at the list of ingredients, and there's no zinc oxide listed in either the towelettes or the lotion (I keep both handy, here in South Florida). FYI, this product is fantastic - I've used it for 2+ years, NEVER been burned (literally), and it has never stained any clothing like some others do (yellow stains, etc.).
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I previously replied to your question, but want to direct you to the information on the product itself. It clearly states that this should be the last thing applied. This is a sun block and stop sun rays by acting as a shield. If you desire a darker tint, mix it with foundation. Zinc oxide and titanium dioxide are not absorbed into the skin, which is a good thing. This should be the last layer on top of the skin to block sun rays.
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Thanks Reyes, this is very helpful. Thanks to you, I will be sure to give it plenty of time to dry. It sounds like might not give me exactly the visual effect I was hoping for, but I will end liking it for the way it makes my face feel (which is what it is really suppose do to.) I will try it out this weekend. Thanks again.
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I mix it with coconut oil to make my own sunscreen. It seems to be fine enough to spread on the face, smooth and soft. One more thing I might add is the mixture I make looks whitish when on my darker skin color. It doesn't bother me because I want protection from the sun with a natural product.
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Hi Cheryl - HA! I didn't know my review on this would still be around. Yes, the date is probably accurate. I will say I still like the product; I can't remember what my comments were ,but my dermatologist recommended it. It does leave a bit of a white film on the skin, but that's the zinc oxide providing protection. Any rate, thank you for the question.
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This is a GREAT bronzer!!! Yes you can use it as a tanning lotion. It is designed for indoor tanning. I absolutely love this lotion!!!! Hopefully I was able to help
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Im an esthetician & I blended it with water using a wooden spoon if you dont have one then use a rubber spatula . You ll get better results than a plastic one. Y ou can apply with fingertips to your face.
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Hey Johan, this product of Orange gel Bain De Soleil you will have to be in the sun. I have tried many but none other have given me the most beautiful tan ever. But do know that they have a spray that you can apply on that does 1/2 the work. Why do I say 1/2 because once you bath a little of the spray tan wears off after every shower. I hope this help..Francisco
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I've never tried that. I mix it in a container of water in the morning and drink it while I'm at the gym. I'm not sure if you would need other ingredients to make a gel. I'm assuming you would want to use it topically. I might do a search to find out the answer to this one!
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Hi Jim, I would love to help but this is a very expensive product and you need to know which one is for your skin. I don't wanna say its fine and them it's not yr skin type.One thing I can say, once you got your skin type it's a wonderful product.
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I just looked it up and found this link: www.a1msm.co.uk/msm_lotion_recipe.htmIt uses aloe vera gel to mix with. Hope it works.
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I'm very fair, but I used a lotion with a little self tanner for a week before I used this. I also used it after. This is the best spray tanner I have used. You can spray a really fine mist at a distance to start and build from there. Exfoliate with something first.
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You would want to use hydrous lanolin, which has had some water blended in to the lanolin to make it like a cream or lotion. It is more expensive, because of the extra step in preparation, and well worth it (or the time & effort to do it yourself) as this stuff is VERY sticky. I use it added to shea butter and bees wax to make a balm that doesn't wash off the hands the first time I get my hands in water.
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I use it as a hydrating toner (after my exfoliating toner), followed by serum and a moisturizer. It's way too thin to be used as a stand alone moisturizer, but it's thicker than a regular toner. I think in Japan, they call a toner a 'lotion.'
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Hello, I used hot materials ie, the lip balm which was melted. it was fine.. these are great... hope this helps, Susan