Essential Therapeutics Essential Oil Basil 10ml

For our “Essential Fatty Acid” oils, we recommend the addition of four drops of Amiox (or 0.1%) for every 100mL of oil. Simply add the Amiox and shake the bottle until mixed. Amiox can also be added to natural creams and lotions for its beneficial antioxidant or free radical scavenging properties. Up to 1.0% (or 32 drops per 100mL) can be added for excellent “anti-aging” effects.

Sample formula – Soothing Rosewater Gel – for 500mL Ingredients: Amigel Powder – 10 grams Damask Rose Aromatic Hydrosol – 480mL Vegetable Glycerine – 10mL Citricidal (preservative) – 2.5mL or grams Directions: Mix the glycerine into the Rose Hydrosol. Heat to 70°C. Slowly add Amigel Powder while blending. Continue blending until the mixture begins to thicken. Wait 10 minutes and then mix in the Citricidal.

You can make an organic ointment base by melting together 18% beeswax, 10% Cocoa Butter and 72% Jojoba oil or other organic oils of choice. Store in a cool dark place to maintain freshness.

Amigel & Laponite Gel - Which gel is better to use?  It is often just a matter of personal preference. Amigel will accept a higher amount of additional ingredients, if this is required. It can also be thinned down to a more water-like consistency. Amigel also has a relatively ‘slippery’ feel on the skin. Laponite creates a stiffer gel with a nice “astringent” feel when applied. If 15% or less of additional ingredients are to be added, Laponite is a fine choice. Try experimenting with both gels! Amigel can be diluted to an almost water-like consistency. At a concentration of only 0.2% (that would be one part Amigel to nine parts water), up to 10% of additional ingredients can be added, to create a sprayable or pumpable preparation. Or, you can create a pumpable ‘serum’ preparation by using a 1% concentration of Amigel (this would be one part Amigel to one part water). In making your own creams and lotions, Amigel can be added to help stabilise and emulsify oily ingredients, and gives a beautiful “skin feel” to your creams as well.