tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056660268035747967.post6607578897407532502..comments2023-05-29T15:09:56.777-07:00Comments on BUBBLE AND BEE: Vegetable Emulsifying WaxStephanie Greenwoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16857938596820726359noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056660268035747967.post-54884577250486933732015-11-29T06:37:17.618-08:002015-11-29T06:37:17.618-08:00There won't be something that acts just like E...There won't be something that acts just like E-Wax in organic form. E-Wax does such a good job of not just emulsifying but thickening a formula. Beeswax + lecithin can be helpful for water in oil emulsions. Add some xanthan gum and you may be able to get an oil-in-water emulsion with them as well. Olivem 900 and Olivem 1000 are nice products to work with--they act a lot like E-Wax but without the PEGs and such. They're not certified organic, but are a better alternative. Stephanie Greenwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16857938596820726359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056660268035747967.post-54611937552354886892015-11-29T06:15:45.466-08:002015-11-29T06:15:45.466-08:00What's the best alternative to emulsifying wax...What's the best alternative to emulsifying wax which would be completely organic?Juilee Dandekarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08818381540869692665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056660268035747967.post-42782654643682536832014-07-31T13:17:42.087-07:002014-07-31T13:17:42.087-07:00Finding all natural emulsifiers aren't hard. ...Finding all natural emulsifiers aren't hard. Learn the HLB system. Beeswax, lecithin, lanolin etc are co-emulsifiers. Heated and blended properly they make a very stable cream. I also make creams with no e-wax or palm products. Jamiehttp://missouriherbs.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056660268035747967.post-21943604165453791322014-07-13T15:59:40.409-07:002014-07-13T15:59:40.409-07:00Great read! I was about to purchase some 'vege...Great read! I was about to purchase some 'vegetable emulsifying wax' but I'd rather have my face cream 'sweat' a little. So far it's 100% natural, with bees wax ;) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09825397336127933018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056660268035747967.post-742969135494379362014-06-21T08:03:29.827-07:002014-06-21T08:03:29.827-07:00I'm interested in making my own lotions for pe...I'm interested in making my own lotions for personal use. What then do I use as a base if not VEW?Kat Da Silvahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02251219226348423527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056660268035747967.post-9399941304571645862014-06-21T08:02:51.090-07:002014-06-21T08:02:51.090-07:00I'm interested in making my own lotions for pe...I'm interested in making my own lotions for personal use. What then do I use as a base if not VEW?Kat Da Silvahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02251219226348423527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056660268035747967.post-32412154451872038302012-07-16T00:26:48.801-07:002012-07-16T00:26:48.801-07:00Where can i buy emulsifying wax? We are trying to ...Where can i buy emulsifying wax? We are trying to make a home made lotion, I know that it is purely chemical in nature but I really have difficulty in looking beeswax suppliers in the Philippines. If you know where to buy beeswax.. that would be great. I just need the emulsifying wax since I cannot find supplier of raw beeswax. Thank you.angelinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056660268035747967.post-41521585264738861702011-12-09T23:58:52.960-08:002011-12-09T23:58:52.960-08:00Thank you for this wonderful post. I'm all abo...Thank you for this wonderful post. I'm all about making my own personal products. I get unrefined pure raw Shea butter from Africa where my parents live and create body lotions face creams hair care products. Check out my blog.<br />http://youngblackandsick.blogspot.com/Kadijahttp://youngblackandsick.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056660268035747967.post-28620100541691188142011-11-06T15:48:42.856-08:002011-11-06T15:48:42.856-08:00The only problem with natural emulsifiers is that ...The only problem with natural emulsifiers is that they are impossible to find. Lecithin is soy based so is most likely a GMO. There is one website that sells a cold process emulsifier, but is not located in the United States. One has a minimum purchase, so if you want one product, you also have to order something else you don't want.<br />I would like to try sucrose laurate in my lotions, but it is not available. There are also blogs on the difficulty of getting some of them to work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056660268035747967.post-40740643789356291072011-10-18T06:52:44.779-07:002011-10-18T06:52:44.779-07:00I like how you gave options for pre-made lotions t...I like how you gave options for pre-made lotions that don't contain vegetable wax. However, I have been trying to find information on making my own lotions and do not want to use emulsifying wax. From what I've seen the most common alternative is beeswax and borax (Sodium Borate) and I'm not sure this is what I want either. Looking into Sodium Borate in cosmetics most places say that it should never be used on your skin as it is a toxin. Do you have any other suggestions for home crafters that are less toxic or (most desired) non-toxic?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056660268035747967.post-78674761772074681022011-03-25T10:06:36.778-07:002011-03-25T10:06:36.778-07:00Very informative. Just stopped me from making a po...Very informative. Just stopped me from making a potentially bad and expensive purchase on another site. <br /><br />thanks!!Deeanna Franklin Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13178740291143018987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056660268035747967.post-20672279944818909282011-03-14T23:05:45.885-07:002011-03-14T23:05:45.885-07:00Yes! It does. After my article circulated a bit,...Yes! It does. After my article circulated a bit, they Cosmetics Database decided to change the score. Woo hoo!Stephanie Greenwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16857938596820726359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056660268035747967.post-9775012126731172172011-03-13T09:38:56.634-07:002011-03-13T09:38:56.634-07:00I just checked www.cosmeticdatabase.com. This ingr...I just checked www.cosmeticdatabase.com. This ingredients has a score of "4" as of March 2011.Jenya Bushmichhttp://www.jenulence.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056660268035747967.post-74760370169082538872010-10-15T13:21:17.894-07:002010-10-15T13:21:17.894-07:00Great info... thank you for sharing.Great info... thank you for sharing.Laurahttp://bubbleandbee.blogspot.com/2009/05/ive-talked-about-how-although-its-great.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056660268035747967.post-32109321639420741512010-04-11T20:40:19.231-07:002010-04-11T20:40:19.231-07:00You have to look at the individual products to get...You have to look at the individual products to get an accurate score. That page is an overall addition of every ingredient. The main problem that the database has is with our list of ingredients is the alcohol that we use in our spray deodorants. Because drinking alcohol has long been studied and known to increase your risk for cancer, be toxic to the system, create liver liver disease, etc, it gets a bad score and all the purple checkmarks. However, you'll notice that while it has a high score, there's also a notation in the database on that ingredient that says that the primary risks of alcohol are from drinking it, not from applying it to your skin. So, because we use alcohol in two of our products, it gives us those purple checkmarks on our overall company page. Which, really isn't fair--but oh well. We know our products are safe. Still, it's frustrating. <br /><br />Also note that the Cosmetics Database is not the end-all resource for cosmetic safety. It's a starting point, but there are many dangerous chemicals that slip through the cracks and score a "0." (Mineral salts, honeysuckle extract, emulsifying wax) So, just because something scores a "0" doesn't mean it's safe. You have to you use your own common sense and think...has this ingredient been used safely for centuries? If the answer is yes, not matter what the database my say, then it's a good ingredient.Stephanie Greenwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16857938596820726359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056660268035747967.post-32720901498735117092010-04-08T13:28:26.790-07:002010-04-08T13:28:26.790-07:00At first I was very happy to find your website, bu...At first I was very happy to find your website, but after going back to Cosmeticsdatabase.com I found that they state that the inredients you use in your own products are not as good as well. And they have purple check marks, so it is very bad. Can you explain this? Here is the link for your own Bubble and Bee site in the Cosmeticsdatabase.com http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/company/Bubble_and_Bee_Organic/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056660268035747967.post-70127025374208706042010-03-24T09:32:33.695-07:002010-03-24T09:32:33.695-07:00Stephanie, I recently became one of your new custo...Stephanie, I recently became one of your new customers, and I have been reading extensively on your blog. Your knowledge about all the so called "safe" ingredients blows me away. I can't tell you how happy I am to have found your products. You have gained a life-long fan! You show to be fearless when opposed, and present your knowledge and wisdom with grace and truthfulness - my two favorite characteristics in any human being! Thank goodness for people like you!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17759126463610465611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056660268035747967.post-28704915491862963682010-02-20T07:57:23.851-08:002010-02-20T07:57:23.851-08:00Great blog, but I just wanted to let everyone know...Great blog, but I just wanted to let everyone know that Nature's Paradise has horrible customer service, so I wouldn't recommend buying from them. The quality of their hand creams and body wash is also disappointing :(<br /><br />- DianeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056660268035747967.post-38736704845287167842009-12-15T18:52:19.262-08:002009-12-15T18:52:19.262-08:00There are some emulsifiers that are completely PEG...There are some emulsifiers that are completely PEG free and biodegradable - it still has "man-made" products, but that doesn't necessarily mean that it's harmful to nature. <br /><br />What is your opinion on the following stuff:<br /><br />AS102 and PlantaMulse?<br /><br />http://www.theherbarie.com/PlantaMulse-Pastilles-pr-346.html<br />http://www.aquasapone.com.au/as102.htmldramesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056660268035747967.post-8829890848049826942009-11-21T22:31:23.630-08:002009-11-21T22:31:23.630-08:00I know-it's confusing. Actually, all the chec...I know-it's confusing. Actually, all the checkmark usually means is that it has been tested for cancerous effects. If it's a grey check it checks out okay. If it's purple, that's when it's bad. Another reason to do your own research and not just rely on the databse...it's confusing!Stephanie Greenwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16857938596820726359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056660268035747967.post-28778987347285640002009-11-21T22:24:00.472-08:002009-11-21T22:24:00.472-08:00You are a girl after my own heart. I recently disc...You are a girl after my own heart. I recently discovered the cosmetic database, which is how I found you. But in my research on their website I would see something listed as like a "0" or "1" but have "Cancer" checked. I was like "????" Thanks so much for the info! I haven't tried your products yet, but I am EXCITED about them and placing an order right now!Krystalnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056660268035747967.post-83590471318283783232009-09-05T19:07:33.829-07:002009-09-05T19:07:33.829-07:00Angela--Save yourself some time and order from us!...Angela--Save yourself some time and order from us! ;) Ha ha. Thanks for your kind comments.Stephanie Greenwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16857938596820726359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056660268035747967.post-11508784245755805602009-09-05T17:46:10.423-07:002009-09-05T17:46:10.423-07:00You've done your homework! Good job. I've ...You've done your homework! Good job. I've just spent the last week doing the same painfully-extensive research and learned exactly what you've just posted. I've given up on toxic commercial products and plan to start brewing my own body products. Thanks for the informative posting; if we don't educate ourselves, "they" certainly won't!<br />Wake up, everyone!! Insist on a healthier world.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10743802875335789813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056660268035747967.post-45157066251042889542009-05-22T01:41:34.003-07:002009-05-22T01:41:34.003-07:00LOVE this post. I have often wondered what this s...LOVE this post. I have often wondered what this seemingly harmless "vegetable emulsifying wax" is since, as you noted, it is used in a ton of products, esp. "natural" ones. Thanks so much for investigating this ingredient and reporting on it for us truly concerned, curious individuals. Before, I was uncertain about the safety of products containing this wax, but I'm going to stay away since reading this info.<br /><br />I particularly loved the section where you broke down the PEG-150 Stearate and the Steareth-20 and what on EARTH those numbers mean. It was enlightening, and I, literally, said, "Ohhh" while reading.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056660268035747967.post-57064990349882746512009-05-21T12:26:43.404-07:002009-05-21T12:26:43.404-07:00Stephanie, thank you for sending me this informati...Stephanie, thank you for sending me this information. I will update this on my health blog www.ljhealth.wordpress.com<br />The more we can educate others on the harmful toxic chemicas that the cosmetic companies continue to get away with the healthier they can be along with their children! Please keep me posted on further findings.<br />LoriLori Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10892657994178481473noreply@blogger.com