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Iolite
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Have you ever used granulated lecithin as an emulsifier for creams? I want to mix up some magnesium chloride in a lotion for my daughter. The first batch I tried just mixing some in some lotion and ended up just separating and looking like cottage cheese. I found some recipes online that use emulsifying wax. I was hoping to just pick up some lecithin granules at my local natural foods shop rather than special ordering the emulsifying wax. I have bees wax, but I was thinking as long as the lecithin was organic I'd be ok.
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MoreThis is a reply to # 2,004,422I have, and the recipe was a failure, HOWEVER, I don't remember why as I did not write down why the recipe was a failure, just the note- YUCK! So the jury is out.
It's my understanding that magnesium chloride does not completely dissolve in water. That could be your problem. I would try dissolving it in oil, instead, before deciding that it's the lecithin.
Dang it, Iolite, now you've got me into experimentation mode... :)
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MoreThis is a reply to # 2,004,475Ok, sounds good. I haven't actually tried it again with the lecithin. The shop near me was out of it and I haven't had a chance to go across the river to the other shop. I don't think I have any magnesium chloride flakes left. I think I dumped what I had left in the hot tub, so I'll have to hunt for them.
If you get around to experimenting, please share what you come up with. Also, what do you think of using Epsom Salts in place of magnesium chloride? There is a magnesium sulfate cream by Kirkland, but they put parabens in their product. I'm thinking I should probably stick with the chloride to help with bromide detoxing.
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This is a reply to # 2,004,566I don't know, I've never experimented with either as far as topical application goes. Well, epsoms salts in the bath. Here's an article comparing the two:
http://magnesiumforlife.com/product-information/magnesium-chloride-vs-magnesi...
I have not used magnesium oil, either. Have you? If so, what effects have you gotten from it?- Re: Question for Wombat Iolite
12 y
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This is a reply to # 2,005,213I have a little 2 oz spray bottle that I put diluted mag oil and Lugols in. I spray it on my face. It gives my face moisture without breaking it out like creams and oils can. I have a bottle of rose hip oil from NOW and occasionally use a drop or two after I wash my face and it's still wet, but even 2 tiny drops of oil is too much.
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This is a reply to # 2,004,475"Dang it, Iolite, now you've got me into experimentation mode... :)"
like thats a bad thing. HA!
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