photoshadows
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I have a lip balm recipe that I really like, but I'm trying to make an Allergy-Free version. My current recipe consists of Avocado Oil, Jojoba Oil, Macadamia Nut Oil (want to avoid this), Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Wheat Germ Oil (want to avoid this too), Shea Butter and Candililla Wax (I'm trying to avoid Beeswax to keep it "Cruelty-Free").
I guess my first question, is Candililla Wax technically "Cruelty-Free?" I read somewhere that it's basically made from bug excrement on leaves. Has anyone else heard this? And does that exclude it from being "Cruelty-Free?" If so, what might be a good replacement that's "cruelty-Free" and not a common allergen? I'm not trying to start a discussion on what is and is not "cruelty-free," but if anyone feels it's necessary, go for it.
Now for the oils:
I was thinking of trying a recipe with Avocado, Jojoba, Extra Virgin Olive Oils, Shea Butter and Vitamin E with Rice Bran and Virgin Coconut Oils in place of the Macadamia Nut and Wheat Germ Oils. To the best of my knowledge, none of these new ingredients are common allergens, but am I correct in this? Secondly, does anyone have any thoughts about oils that might be better replacements than Rice Bran and Virgin Coconut Oils?
Any thoughts on either issue would be greatly appreciated!
-Christine
I guess my first question, is Candililla Wax technically "Cruelty-Free?" I read somewhere that it's basically made from bug excrement on leaves. Has anyone else heard this? And does that exclude it from being "Cruelty-Free?" If so, what might be a good replacement that's "cruelty-Free" and not a common allergen? I'm not trying to start a discussion on what is and is not "cruelty-free," but if anyone feels it's necessary, go for it.
Now for the oils:
I was thinking of trying a recipe with Avocado, Jojoba, Extra Virgin Olive Oils, Shea Butter and Vitamin E with Rice Bran and Virgin Coconut Oils in place of the Macadamia Nut and Wheat Germ Oils. To the best of my knowledge, none of these new ingredients are common allergens, but am I correct in this? Secondly, does anyone have any thoughts about oils that might be better replacements than Rice Bran and Virgin Coconut Oils?
Any thoughts on either issue would be greatly appreciated!
-Christine