There seems to be a bit of confusion about this recipe, so here are some more details about how it works: This skin cream is what is often referred to as a “vanishing cream”. The main moisturizers in this product are glycerin and stearic acid (which is a type of fatty acid). Some of the stearic acid reacts with the sodium carbonate and emulsifies the cream. It’s a similar process to how natural soaps are made and is what gives the product its thickness and silky texture. The witch hazel is added (instead of more water) to lend its slightly astringent and anti-inflammatory properties to the product. I also like to add some Optiphen Plus, which is a formaldehyde-free, paraben-free, halogen-free, non-isothiazolinone preservative to increase the shelf-life from a few weeks to over a year. It doesn't bother my chemical sensitives, but you can omit it if you wish. I've had good luck with keeping preservative-free skin creams in the fridge and recommend it as an alterative way to extend the products shelf-life (although it's less effective than using a preservative).
I'd love to see a video where you do some sort of spa day with all the lovely things you make. I'd love to make this cream, but I'm a little lost when I think of where to apply it.😅
That would be a fun video to film! As for this cream, I've mostly just been using it as a regular facecream (avoiding the eye area, as I suspect the witch hazel might sting a bit if it got into my eyes).
I'd love to see you try some of your products on the back of your hand after making them, so we can see the consistency etc! Wonderful video, as always :)
Thanks for the suggestion! I think I used to, but it's a bit hard to get the right angle at the moment since I broke my tripod leg. Should be getting a new one sometime soon though, so I will try to remember for next time :)
Sorry about that! I spend so much time reading old pharmaceutical books that sometimes I forget what is common knowledge and what needs more explanation. The stearic acid and the glycerin are the main moisturizers in this recipe. Stearic acid is a fatty acid, and some of it reacts with the sodium carbonate which is what gives the product its thickness and texture. (Without that chemical reaction it would basically be a watery mess!). The water works in tandem with the glycerin and stearic acid to help hydrate the skin. And the witch hazel is there for it's slightly astringent and anti-inflammatory properties.
I quite like this vanishing cream. I love heavier, oil-based products for the winter, but with the change of seasons I needed something lighter and this works perfectly.
It is a stearic acid based cream, rather than an oil/wax based cream (like cold cream), so it behaves a bit differently on the skin. They absorb quickly (hence the name), and are less greasy feeling. Because they are typically "lighter" than a cold cream, they make better day creams.
Witch hazel is reputed to minimize the look of large pores (due to it's astringent properties), although I've never personally noticed it making much of a difference.
There seems to be a bit of confusion about this recipe, so here are some more details about how it works:
This skin cream is what is often referred to as a “vanishing cream”. The main moisturizers in this product are glycerin and stearic acid (which is a type of fatty acid). Some of the stearic acid reacts with the sodium carbonate and emulsifies the cream. It’s a similar process to how natural soaps are made and is what gives the product its thickness and silky texture. The witch hazel is added (instead of more water) to lend its slightly astringent and anti-inflammatory properties to the product.
I also like to add some Optiphen Plus, which is a formaldehyde-free, paraben-free, halogen-free, non-isothiazolinone preservative to increase the shelf-life from a few weeks to over a year. It doesn't bother my chemical sensitives, but you can omit it if you wish. I've had good luck with keeping preservative-free skin creams in the fridge and recommend it as an alterative way to extend the products shelf-life (although it's less effective than using a preservative).
The 1920s had a lot more chemistry experiments than I first thought.
Witch hazel is so underrated!
Thank you! This is amazing! I love old recipes and witch hazel! Can't wait to make this!!!!! Love that label you made for yours!🙏🏽💕
Thanks! Glad you liked it :)
I might have to try this one! I love witch hazel for reducing redness and whatnot for acne and for bug bites.
Thank you 😊
Amazing! Just loved this 💕
Love this thank you !
I'd love to see a video where you do some sort of spa day with all the lovely things you make. I'd love to make this cream, but I'm a little lost when I think of where to apply it.😅
That would be a fun video to film! As for this cream, I've mostly just been using it as a regular facecream (avoiding the eye area, as I suspect the witch hazel might sting a bit if it got into my eyes).
I'd love to see you try some of your products on the back of your hand after making them, so we can see the consistency etc! Wonderful video, as always :)
Thanks for the suggestion! I think I used to, but it's a bit hard to get the right angle at the moment since I broke my tripod leg. Should be getting a new one sometime soon though, so I will try to remember for next time :)
Very neat! I wish you had explained about the ingredients, what they are, how they interact and combine to become moisturizing?
Sorry about that! I spend so much time reading old pharmaceutical books that sometimes I forget what is common knowledge and what needs more explanation. The stearic acid and the glycerin are the main moisturizers in this recipe. Stearic acid is a fatty acid, and some of it reacts with the sodium carbonate which is what gives the product its thickness and texture. (Without that chemical reaction it would basically be a watery mess!). The water works in tandem with the glycerin and stearic acid to help hydrate the skin. And the witch hazel is there for it's slightly astringent and anti-inflammatory properties.
Thanks for explanation, i thought the recipe looks a little bit like chemical and bad as in today trends all kind of natural and organic.
@@TheLongHairedFlapper Thank you for explaining! 😁
This is a very interesting one !
What is the pH of the finished product?
My pH strips don't give the best results for thick products like this, but it tested at around 7 to 8 ish.
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Can you add essential oils to the recipe?
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Kate, how do you like it?
I quite like this vanishing cream. I love heavier, oil-based products for the winter, but with the change of seasons I needed something lighter and this works perfectly.
@@TheLongHairedFlapper Excellent.
how does vanishing cream differ from cold cream?
It is a stearic acid based cream, rather than an oil/wax based cream (like cold cream), so it behaves a bit differently on the skin. They absorb quickly (hence the name), and are less greasy feeling. Because they are typically "lighter" than a cold cream, they make better day creams.
@@TheLongHairedFlapper thanks. good to know.
Is it good for open pores?
Witch hazel is reputed to minimize the look of large pores (due to it's astringent properties), although I've never personally noticed it making much of a difference.
I love your videos!