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Yep, that's me too!!

Newbie here too - two months! I've only made three batches.

I'm no expert, but you will need to do some research. Different preservatives are for different products. Some work better at low pH for lotions and creams and some at high pH, for shampoos and body washes. I find that Phenoserve - it may be called Phenonip in the US, is a great all round...

Hi alexis. You don't say when to add the water. How does it mix in without any emulsifier?

I've always assumed that lotions are more water than oil and butters are more oil/butter than water. Most butters I've seen have no water at all.

A really quick fix is a dab of Tea Tree Oil. Other than that, why not just use some mineral foundation on the day?

I use Beta Glucan from New Directions (Australia) for my mature age creams. It softens wrinkles. I must say it has been good in the one I've been trialling.

Fisrt name?Megan Location?Country Western Australia Favorite food?Thai, Anything with noodles, creamy things..oh heck, just food!! - oh - and wine! Favorite hobbie?Making lotions and soaps Favorite movie?I like funny quirky ones like 'Waking Ned Divine'

Since I forgot to log in, I couldn't use my user name. I'm skinflint!!

Slaps hand on head..... What a dummy, I realise now that I hadn't logged in!! Duh, don't mind me, I've been breathing soap fumes all day!!