Natrasorb or IPM?

[madhattersoap]

I'm trying to come up with a good recipe for lotion bars and body butters. I've seen a number of recipes that call for Natrasorb to help fight the greasy feel, but i don't have this on hand. Can I simply substitute IPM? Do these two products work in the same way? Maybe I could use IPM and cornstarch together.

Any input on these would be great!
Jen

 

[carebear]

they are completely different, so feel free to use either or both.

Natrasorb is cornstarch - it's been modified to make it easier to use, but plain old cornstarch works too. I don't like the feel of cornstarch in my lotion bars or butters AT ALL, but some think it's ok.

IPM is like a non-greasy oil. you will like it better, I think. Just a touch will do.

 

[rupertspal42]

How would you put constarch in your lotion bar/body butter/lotion though? Just a small amount or enough to make it not chunky? lol I was sort of wondering about that... hmm How does that combo work? does the Cornstarch just absorb the oils? :?

 

[bombus]

I'm wondering what IPM stands for?

 

[carebear]

isopropyl myristate

 

[bombus]

Thanks, Carebear

all of these abbreviations are new to me- wrong generation, I guess

but I keep try'n

 

[carebear]

ha. I'm no spring chicken, but I have been in product development since the 80's which might have something to do with it.

 

[Lindy]

I use cornstarch in my Whipped Butter and I find it gives it a silky feeling. I use 1% PPO although I think you could take it to 2% if you wanted.

 

[rupertspal42]

really, do you think arrowroot would have the same affect??