I want to make a water-based HAIR moisturizer. Would you recommend this over VEGETABLE glycerine?
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Since lanolin is insoluble in water, I would not recommend it over glycerin.
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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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The label says it's skin safe. However, I use it for home/office fragrance, so I cannot say it's safe. To add to that---I've learned to not place large amounts of natural oils in anything I place on my body without testing a small dilution of it first on my skin, somewhere not too visible (inner forearm). That way, if I develop a rash or am allergic to it, I know it before I use it in large quantities and waste good (and sometimes expensive) product. Vegetable glycerin is good to dilute with. Hopefully, that answered your question...
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The label lists both water and oil. My doctor told me to use it. I have also seen it mentioned in the top skin care products in many articles online. Funny, people spend big bucks on gimmicky skin care products and this is as good or better than they are.Many doctor offices have samples that she could try before buying it. I even picked up a couple of samples while gong to my grandchild's doctors office with my son last summer to put in my travel kit. She could try it on a small area for a week and see how she reacts. If it does not work she can give it to a friend. That is what I do with the things I try and don't end up using. The label lists both water and oil. My doctor told me to use it. I have also seen it mentioned in the top skin care products in many articles online. Funny, people spend big bucks on gimmicky skin care products and this is as good or better than they are.Many doctor offices have samples that she could try before buying it. I even picked up a couple of samples while gong to my grandchild's doctors office with my son last summer to put in my travel kit. She could try it on a small area for a week and see how she reacts. If it does not work she can give it to a friend. That is what I do with... » Read More The label lists both water and oil. My doctor told me to use it. I have also seen it mentioned in the top skin care products in many articles online. Funny, people spend big bucks on gimmicky skin care products and this is as good or better than they are.Many doctor offices have samples that she could try before buying it. I even picked up a couple of samples while gong to my grandchild's doctors office with my son last summer to put in my travel kit. She could try it on a small area for a week and see how she reacts. If it does not work she can give it to a friend. That is what I do with the things I try and don't end up using. « Show Less
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Well I would say no. I use it, and it's back to soggy in less than a minute. Also it leaves a lot of dryness and my skin peals off. I hope this is helpful.
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I usually use water mixed with olive oil. Leaves skin soft with a natural moisturizer.
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I don't think using vegetable glycerin would pose a problem. It really depends on what the end use is. VG doesn't pick up flavors or scents as rapidly as Propylene Glycol, so you will have to allow for extra time for your extract to infuse with the glycerin.
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If you have the money, I'd go with Pureology Hydrate as my first choice, but this is a close second. I don't have permed hair, but this seems to moisturize really well. Depending on your hair, you might also add a leave-in conditioner.
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I don't find it to be particularly hydrating--I use it on my kids hair fairly regularly but try to use a conditioner once a week to make it a little softer. It's definitely easy to have one product that does it all but I have boys with shorter hair
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Yup i use it for both and i've had no problems. it feels wet like its water, but it doesn't cause your hair to frizz at all
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I have never used the ceramide but have used both acai and Karite butter and I've noticed that Karite is very moisturizing and nourishing leaving your hair very soft. Acai is still moisturizing but leaves your hair with a little strength, to me it is not as moisturizing as Karite butter but the fact that it gives you some strength is also a plus. Since I have three (Karite, acai, chocolate) and really like all three I've started mixing some of each together when I do my DC, that way I can get the benefits of all three.
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I bought this because I read that jojoba oil has the closest composition to the natural oils in your skin. I love it! I don't use it in my hair too much bc it's too oily for that. Coconut oil us better for my hair. But for my face, this is the best. However, if you plan to wear make up over it, use a good primer.
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I'm really not sure about the glycerin. I do know that I stopped using it as it just didn't seem "right" and tastes chemically to me. Very disappointing. I then boughtWildcrafted Vanilla Powder, 100% Pure Raw by Wilderness Poets This stuff is raw, pure, so fantastic I highly recommend. You will not be disappointed. I'm now addicted to it and went back and bought 4 oz of it too just to make sure I don't run out. Please give that a try.
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It's a water based pomade, your hair will not be manageable, if you apply with dry hair it will hold your hair really strong! with wet hair a little less. I want to try another pomade, "oil based pomade" and try achieve exactly the same you want.
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I am sorry I have not tried either of these. I use this to moisturize my very dry, but natural hair. In addition I use this on my skin, and I have an awesome glow
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You can use any cream/gel that you prefer. It must be water-based, though, to get the expected results.
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I have very fine hair, and it was a bit much straight out of the dropper on dry hair. I used a pea-sized drop in my palms, rubbed them together, and applied it on dry hair all over and it was okay. I recently bleached my hair and have extremely dry ends and it still looked too oily. However, it is excellent for use on my legs and arms, which are horribly dry and prone to a lot of bumpy areas and I use a full dropper of this product for that on each leg and it absorbs quickly and leaves my legs feeling better than anything else I've tried so far. I'm in my late 60's, and I am pleased with this for my skin, not so much my hair. At this price, I can't beat it. I have very fine hair, and it was a bit much straight out of the dropper on dry hair. I used a pea-sized drop in my palms, rubbed them together, and applied it on dry hair all over and it was okay. I recently bleached my hair and have extremely dry ends and it still looked too oily. However, it is excellent for use on my legs and arms, which are horribly dry and prone to a lot of bumpy areas and I use a full dropper of this product for that on each leg and it absorbs quickly and leaves my legs feeling better than anything else I've tried so far. I'm in my late 60's, and I am pleased with... » Read More I have very fine hair, and it was a bit much straight out of the dropper on dry hair. I used a pea-sized drop in my palms, rubbed them together, and applied it on dry hair all over and it was okay. I recently bleached my hair and have extremely dry ends and it still looked too oily. However, it is excellent for use on my legs and arms, which are horribly dry and prone to a lot of bumpy areas and I use a full dropper of this product for that on each leg and it absorbs quickly and leaves my legs feeling better than anything else I've tried so far. I'm in my late 60's, and I am pleased with this for my skin, not so much my hair. At this price, I can't beat it. « Show Less