Honey thread - from TBB and bits from old LHC

[LadyCelestina]

Most questions are answered in the first post of this thread, for anyone new to the thread.

ETA: At the top of this and every page there is a "search this thread" function as well.

Thanks a lot for the tip

[ktani]

Thanks a lot for the tip

You are very welcome. They (both options) make a monster thread like this less intimidating.

[Helenae]

Okay thanks for putting up with my questions I want to make sure I get a honey with a high peroxide level, because the ones in the list for the UK are on a majority clear coloured honeys, rather than dark ones.

I think I'll will opt for honeydew - does that have a high peroxide level?

[ktani]

Okay thanks for putting up with my questions I want to make sure I get a honey with a high peroxide level, because the ones in the list for the UK are on a majority clear coloured honeys, rather than dark ones.

I think I'll will opt for honeydew - does that have a high peroxide level?

Lots of people still get confused on that. It is about dark coloured honey blends, not single source honeys.

Look at the first post links and there are honeys to avoid, too.

No problem with the questions - I just worked really hard in setting up the first post so that it is a resource.

[Helenae]

Oh okay! Thanks very much! I read all your posts in the first thread, they were very useful resources! I'll try to understand the honey blends as opposed to single source better, I guess that is what is confusing me.

[ktani]

Oh okay! Thanks very much! I read all your posts in the first thread, they were very useful resources! I'll try to understand the honey blends as opposed to single source better, I guess that is what is confusing me.

No problem. I am glad that you found them helpful. I tried to make that (the colour and blends) clear. I guess it was most clear to me, lol. Sorry about that.

[serin blackwood]

ktani, I wonder if you've had any experience with dried honey?

I've ordered some from here (a Canadian company!):

http://www.soapandmore.com/cart/prod...3&cat=0&page=3

I'm going to use it in an airing powder/dry shampoo recipe, thinking that it will add some nice honey benefits (antibacterial, antiseptic) as well as it's humectant properties.
What do you think?
(I know this thread is mostly geared toward natural lightening, but it IS the official honey thread )
Your opinion would be most welcome!
Cheers,
Serin

[ktani]

ktani, I wonder if you've had any experience with dried honey?

I've ordered some from here (a Canadian company!):

http://www.soapandmore.com/cart/prod...3&cat=0&page=3

I'm going to use it in an airing powder/dry shampoo recipe, thinking that it will add some nice honey benefits (antibacterial, antiseptic) as well as it's humectant properties.
What do you think?
(I know this thread is mostly geared toward natural lightening, but it IS the official honey thread )
Your opinion would be most welcome!
Cheers,
Serin

As far a I am concerned this is a honey thread and to me that means all things honey. That honey powder is presented as a bit of a marketing stretch to me, used dry.

I am not sure what antibacterial benefits you would get in a dry format other than it not going bad.

As a dry shampoo, you are removing it. It is not going to remain on the hair to give you humectant properties. It has that on its own and the powder would draw moisture from the air and perhaps get sticky, kept out. I do not know what they are thinking other than it can be useful in that format to use in cosmetics.

Try it and see if you like it.

[serin blackwood]

Hmmm, yeah it makes sense that it might get sticky. I would hate to have to wash it out since I'm experimenting with NW.

I might try it in some skin creams and in a coconut oil, baking soda deodorant recipe instead. It's possible that it's properties might actually be concentrated in dried form ( like what happens to dries fruits and veggies) and I'm especially hoping a wonderful honey smell!

I'll let you know when it shows up... thanks so much for your advice.

[ktani]

Hmmm, yeah it makes sense that it might get sticky. I would hate to have to wash it out since I'm experimenting with NW.

I might try it in some skin creams and in a coconut oil, baking soda deodorant recipe instead. It's possible that it's properties might actually be concentrated in dried form ( like what happens to dries fruits and veggies) and I'm especially hoping a wonderful honey smell!

I'll let you know when it shows up... thanks so much for your advice.

You are very welcome.

It makes sense to me that it would be concentrated in that you will need to be careful with amounts used. By all means update here if you like.

A honey thread is a honey thread, lol.