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Dr. H Cleansing Cream -- homemade/DIY shelf-life?
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Fri Dec 16, 2005 12:38 pm      Reply with quote
A question for the DIYers -- What's the shelf-life for the DIY version of Dr. H CC (a guesstimate)? I am thinking of making a big batch to give to family members, but I want to add a note re:when to pitch it. I'm going to assume that no one is going to keep it chilled (just to err on the side of caution). TIA!
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Fri Dec 16, 2005 1:46 pm      Reply with quote
I am not sure about the shelf life too. This is why I usually make small batches. You can include a note saying its best to keep in the fridge and each time take out about one-week sufficient amount to keep at the bathroom.

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Tue Dec 20, 2005 7:37 am      Reply with quote
I'm not sure either on shelf-life (but I was thinking of doing the same myself as a gift).

I remember reading about tree-hugging... err 'organic' almond butter with tree oil. I can't remember which topic it was under, but the lady never put it in the fridg and it didn't go bad. Just thought I'd throw that out since it might make it easier to make for a gift as well. I was going to try it, but raw almonds are so much cheaper than the almond butter (over $7), but if it could save time for you during the holidays...what the heck, right? Take care!

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Tue Dec 20, 2005 8:53 am      Reply with quote
I bought almond meal (ground almonds) for $6.75 a pound from a local nut company -- it's a vending company... maybe you have a similar company where you live? Have fun with your project!
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Tue Dec 20, 2005 9:39 am      Reply with quote
Mine lasts about 3 weeks, probably 4 if I kept it in the fridge.
I think it's a great idea making batches up for friends and family, especially if it is packaged nicely. I use Neal's yard jars (my SO goes through the Honey & Orange scrub very quickly and saves the jars for me) for mine as I love the purple glass, wrapped in coloured muslin they would look stunning.

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Tue Dec 20, 2005 11:48 am      Reply with quote
For some reason, when I made mine it didn't last well. I made it then forgot about it for a week, when I saw it it was growing mold. Maybe it was the tap water I used and not distilled water
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Sun Dec 25, 2005 4:28 am      Reply with quote
Dr. H Cleansing Cream -- homemade/DIY
how do u make this?

sorry I cant seem to find my instructions. I recently moved houses.
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Mon Dec 26, 2005 12:28 am      Reply with quote
Maybe try adding some vitamin c powder -- it's a great preservative plus it is good for the skin!
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Mon Dec 26, 2005 10:33 am      Reply with quote
The recipe can be found with a search.

http://www.essentialdayspa.com/forum/viewthread.php?tid=5808&highlight=cleansing+recipe+almond
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Mon Nov 03, 2008 12:44 pm      Reply with quote
Vit C is good but can become ineffective when oxidized, oxidized vitamin C may increase the formation of free radicals. Keep the Vit C in but also try using Vit E as the oil base. Its a natural antioxidant, so can act as a preservative. A combination of Jojoba and Vit E would be lovely.
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