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Thu Mar 01, 2007 11:17 pm |
Mary, I look forward to hearing your results. What kind of S.A. are you using? Is it in the form of white willow bark? |
_________________ early-mid 30s || oily-combination, sensitive & acne-prone skin || mild breakouts (Aczone helps a lot) || occasional eczema rashes || fine lines around eyes || very dark under eye cirlces- concealer a must || very fair neutral-warm complexion, blue eyes, blonde hair |
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Fri Mar 02, 2007 6:49 am |
Hi amnis,
Right now I am using the chemical salicylic acid. I have used willow bark ... infused it and used the liquid ... but I was unable to determine what percentage of salicin [the active extract from the bark] was in the infusion ... nor how it would compare in terms of percentage to salicylic acid.
Since there was so much I didn't know about how to calculate salicin ... I opted for the chemical version. That way I can make up a specific percentage to use for a variety of uses.
For instance I make a serum of sorts that is a buffered 7% SA as an "after cleansing" treatment. Because it's buffered with some oil, it doesn't feel or dry as it would if it were made with just alcohol.
If you [or anyone else here at EDS] knows of a way I can figure out the percentage of salicin extracted from willow bark ... I'd be very grateful as I'd prefer to use that, all things considered.
I did use the "overnight treatment" with S.A. last night for the first time ... and I could feel a difference when I first applied it. That said, I was also very aware that I was using this new version for the first time ... and I am more than capable of imagining that I felt a difference after application!
Other than this initial sensation ... the powder applied in the same way it always has ... and within minutes my skin had that luxurious silkiness that it always gets when using it. My face feels the same way this morning as it always has after a night of wearing my "primer". So ... at the very least, the addition of SA doesn't seem to do anything detrimental to it.
So I'll keep using this at night and see if, in fact, there is any discernable benefit to adding salicylic acid to my Silken Pearl Overnight Treatment.
Mary |
_________________ Over 50, combo, OCM. Originator of Pearl Paste ... www.silkenpearl.com |
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Fri Mar 02, 2007 8:47 am |
stardust wrote: |
carekate wrote: |
stardust wrote: |
CareKate - I was just wondering if you've heard back from anyone that the pearl cream helped soothe dry irritated skin? |
Check your PM inbox. |
CareKate - PM'd you. Hopefully it got through. |
Its on the way! |
_________________ Über-oily,semi-sensitive, warm/fair-skinned redhead, 38...Will swap/shop for members outside U.S. and/or make homemade skincare products upon demand-PM me for details. |
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Fri Mar 02, 2007 1:52 pm |
carekate wrote: |
Its on the way! |
Thank you! |
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Fri Mar 02, 2007 2:16 pm |
hpjrt wrote: |
Hi amnis,
Right now I am using the chemical salicylic acid. I have used willow bark ... infused it and used the liquid ... but I was unable to determine what percentage of salicin [the active extract from the bark] was in the infusion ... nor how it would compare in terms of percentage to salicylic acid.
Since there was so much I didn't know about how to calculate salicin ... I opted for the chemical version. That way I can make up a specific percentage to use for a variety of uses.
For instance I make a serum of sorts that is a buffered 7% SA as an "after cleansing" treatment. Because it's buffered with some oil, it doesn't feel or dry as it would if it were made with just alcohol.
If you [or anyone else here at EDS] knows of a way I can figure out the percentage of salicin extracted from willow bark ... I'd be very grateful as I'd prefer to use that, all things considered.
I did use the "overnight treatment" with S.A. last night for the first time ... and I could feel a difference when I first applied it. That said, I was also very aware that I was using this new version for the first time ... and I am more than capable of imagining that I felt a difference after application!
Other than this initial sensation ... the powder applied in the same way it always has ... and within minutes my skin had that luxurious silkiness that it always gets when using it. My face feels the same way this morning as it always has after a night of wearing my "primer". So ... at the very least, the addition of SA doesn't seem to do anything detrimental to it.
So I'll keep using this at night and see if, in fact, there is any discernable benefit to adding salicylic acid to my Silken Pearl Overnight Treatment.
Mary |
Thanks Mary. Which chemical SA do you use and where do you order it from? How do you infuse willow bark or what do you mean by that? Do you mean you dissolved willow bark powder or diluted willow bark extract in water or another liquid? (I just want to make sure I am understanding you... I've still learning here!)
hpjrt wrote: |
If you [or anyone else here at EDS] knows of a way I can figure out the percentage of salicin extracted from willow bark ... I'd be very grateful as I'd prefer to use that, all things considered. |
I'll work on researching this one. I would rather use willow bark too. |
_________________ early-mid 30s || oily-combination, sensitive & acne-prone skin || mild breakouts (Aczone helps a lot) || occasional eczema rashes || fine lines around eyes || very dark under eye cirlces- concealer a must || very fair neutral-warm complexion, blue eyes, blonde hair |
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Fri Mar 02, 2007 2:30 pm |
Hi amnis,
I just go to my local drug store and ask the pharmacist for some salicylic acid. Indeed, I was running low and was at the drug store this morning getting a prescription [for my migraine meds] and asked about buying a jar of it. He only had the one ... so he poured out some of it into a large pill bottle ... and gave that to me. He didn't charge me a cent!
I think the last time I bought a whole jar ... about 1.5 years ago ... it cost me about $6 ... so it's cheap enough.
I know that you can purchase it through thepersonalformulator.com as well ... but I'd check with your local pharmacist first!
As for the Willow Bark ... by infusing I mean making a strong "tea" with it. So whether it's in powder or chunky bark form ... I pour boiling distilled water over it ... and let it steep for a long time ... at least 20 to 30 minutes. Then I strain it and the resultant liquid has some of the salicin in it. The problem is I don't know how much salicin is contained in the water ... and I don't know how to figure it out.
If I was working with the liquid extract [although I've never seen an extract version], I wouldn't need to do anything further ... but it would largely depend upon what the base of the extract was as to how I'd use it. Also ... hopefully, a liquid extract would give some idea of the percentage of salicin in it. No?
HTH
Mary |
_________________ Over 50, combo, OCM. Originator of Pearl Paste ... www.silkenpearl.com |
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Fri Mar 02, 2007 2:45 pm |
maiea wrote: |
Thank you! You make me want to try this! I am very close to purchasing silk powder from GOW, but was wondering about rice powder - is this the same as rice flour? We have a TON of Asian grocery stores here and rice flour is very cheap... so if it's the same thing then I'm going out tomorrow to buy it! lol. |
Your Asian grocery stores may have the fine powder. What we sell is very fine meshed and silky.
I am think 16 ounces may be overkill for some folks so I will offer smaller amounts as well.
Take care and good luck!
Markey
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Fri Mar 02, 2007 2:52 pm |
hpjrt wrote: |
Hi amnis,
I just go to my local drug store and ask the pharmacist for some salicylic acid. Indeed, I was running low and was at the drug store this morning getting a prescription [for my migraine meds] and asked about buying a jar of it. He only had the one ... so he poured out some of it into a large pill bottle ... and gave that to me. He didn't charge me a cent!
I think the last time I bought a whole jar ... about 1.5 years ago ... it cost me about $6 ... so it's cheap enough.
I know that you can purchase it through thepersonalformulator.com as well ... but I'd check with your local pharmacist first!
As for the Willow Bark ... by infusing I mean making a strong "tea" with it. So whether it's in powder or chunky bark form ... I pour boiling distilled water over it ... and let it steep for a long time ... at least 20 to 30 minutes. Then I strain it and the resultant liquid has some of the salicin in it. The problem is I don't know how much salicin is contained in the water ... and I don't know how to figure it out.
If I was working with the liquid extract [although I've never seen an extract version], I wouldn't need to do anything further ... but it would largely depend upon what the base of the extract was as to how I'd use it. Also ... hopefully, a liquid extract would give some idea of the percentage of salicin in it. No?
HTH
Mary |
I know all about tpf.com and other sites... I was just curious about what you use. That is really nice of your pharmacist, btw.
That's what I thought you meant by infusion but I just wanted to make sure. Surely there's got to be a way of testing it? (Like I said, I will work on researching this).
Here's willow bark extract (it's black willow, however): http://www.theherbarie.com/Willow-Bark-Extract-pr-241.html which yields 10% SA. |
_________________ early-mid 30s || oily-combination, sensitive & acne-prone skin || mild breakouts (Aczone helps a lot) || occasional eczema rashes || fine lines around eyes || very dark under eye cirlces- concealer a must || very fair neutral-warm complexion, blue eyes, blonde hair |
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Sun Mar 04, 2007 7:22 pm |
I also considered adding ascorbic acid powder to my mixture - to be closer to the Rare Mineral powder recipe... but my concerns are - would you need to use some sort of spritz to activate the SA or ascorbic acid? Also, I am worried that I will get it into my eyes or inhale it (since a lot of the powder normally ends up in my lashes and around my nose!) - Any problems with that Hpjrt? |
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Thu Nov 03, 2011 1:40 pm |
Awesome I found this thread. I have had a few pimples here and there that I treated with Zinc Oxide cream and covered the spots with rice powder so it wouldn't rub off too easily at night. I notice that whenever I do this, with the rice powder, I tend to have clearer looking skin overall-the powder got all over my face of course- I was intrigued, so I have been googling the subject tonight. I have SA powder (willow bark) silk powder, and rice powder of course. I'm going to make a powder and see how t goes! |
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