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Posted By: Yvonne   |   March 14, 2025

"Can this be used in body spray?"

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Staff Answer We do not recommended using in body sprays.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: March 20, 2025

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Posted By: Glenda   |   October 10, 2023

"Can this be used as a carrier oil as a replacement to sweet almond oil in bath soak products like bath salts and bath milk soaks?"

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Staff Answer Yes you can use this product in bath salts. For the bath milk soak you can use shea 50 but i advise to test to make sure that the product does not separate.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: June 27, 2024

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Posted By: ERIKA   |   November 26, 2023

"Is this product compatible with MP solid shampoo and conditioner bars? If so, would it alter the solidity of the bar or would I need to use an additive back in to help it stay solid?"

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Staff Answer I do not advise on adding more oils to the MP soap base , It can compromise the lather.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: June 09, 2024

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Posted By: Nazanin   |   July 24, 2023

"So if you add this to a body oil you would have to add poly 80?"

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Staff Answer It will depend on the recipe, it is something you would need to test.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: July 26, 2023

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Posted By: Kimberly   |   June 07, 2023

"Would this work in a alcohol free body mist? Any formulas?"

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Staff Answer It would work very well! Here is an example: https://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/handmade101/how-to-make-recipes/Soothing-Face-Toner.aspx

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: June 08, 2023

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Thank you! Excited to try it!

Posted By: Kimberly   |   Date: June 08, 2023

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Posted By: Cherisse   |   January 11, 2023

"Do I have to use this in bath bombs or can I leave out?"

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Staff Answer You can replace the Shea 50 with Polysorbate 80. A 1:1 ratio is usually appropriate. We do recommend using one or the other as a dispersal agent; the amount of Shea 50 or Poly 80 should equal the amount of oils (fixed and fragrance/essential) and butters in the recipe.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: January 18, 2023

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Posted By: Katlin   |   November 03, 2022

"What would I replace Shea 50 with in a bath bomb? I’m out of Shea 50."

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Staff Answer You can replace the Shea 50 with Polysorbate 80. A 1:1 ratio is usually appropriate.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: November 15, 2022

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Posted By: Cheryl   |   May 09, 2022

"Would shea 50 be good to use in a face serum? "

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Staff Answer Yes, it would be good to use in a face serum. As always, small test batches are recommended.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: May 10, 2022

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Posted By: Elisa   |   February 17, 2022

"Can this be used as or in a body oil?"

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Staff Answer Yes, this can be used in or as body oil.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: February 18, 2022

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Posted By: Jessica   |   February 07, 2022

"In the item description it says this product "can be used instead of polysorbate 80 in bath fizzies". However, answers to questions below say that Shea 50 does not disperse oils and mica in water like poly 80 would. This is conflicting. Could you clarify? Thanks"

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Posted By: Kianna   |   December 01, 2021

"Is this item vegan?"

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Staff Answer There are no known animal products in Shea-50.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: December 06, 2021

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Posted By: Elizabeth   |   September 10, 2021

"does this help disperse fragrance in bath products like poly80 does?"

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Staff Answer No, this product does not act as Poly 80 would.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: September 14, 2021

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Posted By: Heidi   |   August 24, 2021

"This is to be added at 2%. So if I have 8 oz of foamer base, does the 2% replace 2% of the foamer base? Or is it 2% of the total 8 oz. added to the base? I hope this makes sense. Just trying to see if that percentage (by weight) is added to the total base or replacing part of the base."

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Staff Answer You would add this at 2% of the total 8 oz.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: August 26, 2021

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Posted By: Heather    |   August 03, 2021

"Is Shea 50 the same as Shea olein?"

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Staff Answer No, these are two different products.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: August 04, 2021

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Posted By: Tiffany   |   July 10, 2021

"Can this be added to a body oil? If so at what percentage?"

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Staff Answer This can only be used in a body oil if a solubolizer is used, as this is water soluble.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: July 13, 2021

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Posted By: Tyra   |   June 08, 2021

"Do you have a suggested replacement when this is out of stock? "

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Staff Answer This depends on what you are making.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: June 08, 2021

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I’m making the Beer & Hops Sulfate-Free Body Wash.

Posted By: Tyra   |   Date: June 08, 2021

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Staff Answer You can add 0.2-0.3oz of any oil you choose to replace it in this recipe. or, you can leave it out completely.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: June 10, 2021

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Posted By: Thelma   |   March 08, 2021

"Is this the equal to the liquid Shea butter? I can’t seem to find it on the website."

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Staff Answer This is PEG-50 Shea Butter, which is not the same as liquid shea butter.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: March 09, 2021

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Posted By: Kelley   |   March 02, 2021

"Does your Shea 50 have any palm oil or derivatives in it?"

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Staff Answer There is no palm or palm derivatives in our Shea 50.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: March 03, 2021

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Posted By: Alexus   |   February 27, 2021

"Can Glycerin be used as a substitute for Shea 50?"

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Staff Answer It depends in what application you are referring to.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: March 01, 2021

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Posted By: Sydney   |   January 19, 2021

"Can this be added to the Bubble bath clear without adding a preservative and can it be used as a thickner? I've read where some people add salt to their recipes to increase the thickness. If I add salt will I need to add a preservative? "

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Staff Answer This can be added to our bubble bath at up to 5% without the use of an additional preservative. We do not have any experience adding pure salt to bubble bath.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: January 20, 2021

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Posted By: MEGAN   |   January 02, 2021

"Will this product reduce or affect the foaming action in a bubble bath?"

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Staff Answer If used at 1-2% it should not have an affect on the foam.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: January 04, 2021

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Posted By: Krystal   |   November 19, 2020

"What percentage to use in the shampoo base?"

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Staff Answer We recommend 1-2%

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: November 23, 2020

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Posted By: Shaunte   |   November 13, 2020

"So is this basic shea nut oil?"

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Staff Answer No, this is PEG-50 Shea Butter.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: November 13, 2020

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Posted By: Aileen   |   November 04, 2020

"Hello, I added the Shea 50 to a natural liquid soap base (made with water and saponified coconut, palm, and castor oils) to help give it a little more moisturizing ability. It mixed well, but do I actually need to add a preservative now? What if I choose to add a little glycerin? Thanks, Aileen"

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Staff Answer If your liquid soap base was already previously preserved, unless adding additional water you should not need preservative.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: November 05, 2020

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Posted By: Allie   |   October 24, 2020

"If I add this to the whipped soap recipe, how much do I add?"

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Staff Answer Recommended usage rate on this product is 1-2%.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: October 26, 2020

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Posted By: Jessica   |   October 11, 2020

"Can this be used in bath salts to prevent a mica ring in the tub? If so, is it the same usage rate as polysorbate 80? Thanks!"

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Staff Answer Yes, this can be used in bath salts at the same usage rate as polysorbate 80. This can help prevent the mica ring as long as you are using the recommended usage rate on the mica itself.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: October 12, 2020

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Posted By: Michelle   |   September 19, 2020

"Can this be added to the Stephenson body wash and, if so, how much of this per ounce of body wash? "

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Staff Answer Yes, you can add this to a body wash base. We recommend adding 0.50-2% of your formulation.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: September 21, 2020

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Posted By: cheprei   |   September 10, 2020

"Do you think I’ll need this for a facial cleanser?"

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Staff Answer This can be used in a facial cleanser. We recommend a low percentage to avoid greasiness.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: September 11, 2020

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Posted By: Tarsha   |   September 07, 2020

"Will this make bath bomb water cloudy? Can you add this and polysorbate 80? If so how much of each?"

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Staff Answer This can be used in conjunction with polysorbate 80. You would need to test with your usage rates to for the result of the water but most bath bombs in general will make bath water cloud.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: September 08, 2020

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Posted By: Anneliesa   |   August 29, 2020

"I would like to make an water soluble bath and body oil. Could I add this to carrier oils to accomplish that goal? If so, what percentage is skin safe to add to a formula? "

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Staff Answer This would not make your oils water soluble. This is simply an additive to water based formulas for its benefits. You would need polysorbate to help your carrier oils disperse in water.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: August 31, 2020

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Would I use polysorbate 20 or 80? What ratio would I use?

Posted By: Anneliesa   |   Date: September 04, 2020

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Staff Answer Yes, polysorbate 80 could be used and is typically used 1:1 with oils. You would need to test for your specific oils/formula to see what ratio would work.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: September 08, 2020

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Posted By: Tarsha   |   June 03, 2020

"Is this product paraben free?"

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Staff Answer Yes, this product is paraben free.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: June 03, 2020

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Posted By: Cheryl   |   March 31, 2020

"Can Shea 50 be used in lip balm or lip gloss? "

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Staff Answer Shea 50 is water soluble and lip products are oil based so Shea 50 will not mix in lip products. We recommend using shea butter in these products.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: April 01, 2020

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Posted By: Matthew   |   February 03, 2020

"If I use this in my liquid soap (made from scratch in crock pot) will this add moisture to the skin? Can it be used to replace the Poly 80, or as another additive?"

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Staff Answer The Shea 50 will add moisture to your liquid soap. You will need to test this in your product, but we would recommend using the Poly 80 in addition to the Shea 50.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: February 04, 2020

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Posted By: Ginny   |   January 25, 2020

"Can I use Shea 50 in the same ratio as Poly 80 in bath fizzies? "

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Staff Answer You can use the same amount of Shea 50 as Poly 80 in bath fizzies. Make sure to quickly mix your dry ingredients once adding the Shea 50 since it will start the mixture to fizz.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: January 27, 2020

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Posted By: CHERYL   |   December 27, 2019

"Can I use Shea 50 in place of Poly 80 in my bath bombs?"

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Staff Answer Yes, you can. We have many bath bomb recipes using the Shea 50. https://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/products/shea-50.aspx?Mode=VIDEOS

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: December 30, 2019

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Posted By: Em   |   December 20, 2019

"Hi there, if I heat my solid butter and mix it in with my carrier oil, water, essential oils, dye and Shea 50 to make everything bind and make a big batch of it to keep aside and pump out the mix as needed, will the butter become solid again with time or will it stay liquid thanks to the Shea 50? Thanks!"

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Staff Answer This is something you will need to test. The solid butter will turn back to a solid. We also are not sure if these ingredients will stay blended.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: December 23, 2019

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Posted By: Beth   |   December 02, 2019

"Can I use this undiluted on my skin?"

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Staff Answer Shea 50 is best used when added to a cosmetic, lotion or bath bomb.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: December 02, 2019

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Posted By: Celine   |   September 26, 2019

"I would like to use Shea 50 with the foaming bath whip to make a Shea sugar scrub. I usually use olive oil and almond oil in these recipes. Would I decrease the oils when adding this? What percentage would you add?"

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Staff Answer You will need to test this out in your recipe. The Foaming Bath Whip will accept quite a few additional ingredients. You may be able to add the Shea 50 along with your olive and almond oils.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: September 26, 2019

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Posted By: LYNN   |   September 01, 2019

"Will Shea 50 increase the foaming action in my bath bombs?"

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Staff Answer Yes, the Shea 50 will definitely increase the foaming action.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: September 03, 2019

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Posted By: Noelle   |   August 15, 2019

"If i use this in the making of my bath bombs will it make the tub slippery? My biggest fear is to have my customer slip getting out of the tub. Also how much should i incorporate to my bath bomb mixture. "

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Staff Answer The Shea 50 is water dispersible and is not oily. The small amount you would need would not make the tub slippery. The recommended amount is 1-2% in your bath bomb recipe.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: August 15, 2019

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Posted By: Kristin   |   July 26, 2019

"Is this product vegan?"

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Staff Answer Yes, this product is vegan.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: July 29, 2019

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Posted By: James   |   July 07, 2019

"Will Shea 50 do the same as Polysorbate 80 for micas in bath bomb? I want to use Shea 50 but I worried it will leave residue on tub with poly 80?"

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Staff Answer You can use Shea 50 in place of Poly 80 in your bath bombs.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: July 08, 2019

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Posted By: Janet   |   April 04, 2019

"I would like to know is Shea 50 similar to Bramble Berry's liquid shea? "

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Staff Answer Our Shea 50 is a water soluble ingredient. It is not the same as a liquid shea butter which is an oil.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: April 04, 2019

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Posted By: Laurie   |   February 27, 2019

"Is this a natural product? If not, what's the natural substitute? Thanks, in advance."

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Staff Answer The Shea 50 is not an all natural ingredient. If looking for a natural emollient, you might try LuxGlide N5, LuxGlide N350 or Honeyquat.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: February 28, 2019

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Posted By: Michelle   |   February 07, 2019

"Can I add this to the suspension liquid soap base? Or premium foamer bottle base? If so, what percent can I add?"

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Staff Answer Shea 50 can be added to either soap base. We recommend adding 1-2%.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: February 08, 2019

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Posted By: Kristy    |   December 29, 2018

"Can I use this to superfat liquid soap instead of using turkey red oil? If so in what percentages?"

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Staff Answer This is a water-soluble ingredient and should not be used as a substitute for an oil.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: December 31, 2018

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Posted By: Dburks   |   November 19, 2018

"Any suggestions on how to use this in CP soaps? I don't see any recipes for it and I'm a bit confused as to how to use it in CP soaps. I purchased a gallon of this stuff and I love it for bath bombs, however, I'm trying to find other uses for it. Thanks!"

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Staff Answer We have not used this in CP soap since regular shea butter can be used. We have used in scrubs, lotions, lip products and MP soap. If adding to CP, you might try adding at trace.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: November 20, 2018

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Posted By: Home   |   August 22, 2018

"Is this on the CA Prop 65 list of toxic chemicals?"

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Staff Answer This ingredient is not on the Prop 65 list. This information is always listed under "Additional Information" on every product for future reference.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: August 24, 2018

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Posted By: Charlene   |   July 25, 2018

"Can I use shea butter in place of this shea 50 product?"

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Staff Answer It depends on the recipe. Since Shea 50 is water soluble and shea butter is oil based, it may not incorporate well into your formula. You would need to test this.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: July 26, 2018

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Posted By: DAWN   |   June 24, 2018

"I only use Poly 80 to prevent a mica ring in the rub. Does this product prevent that so I can stop using Poly 80?"

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Staff Answer Yes, you can use Shea 50 to prevent a mica ring. We still recommend testing with your recipe.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: June 25, 2018

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Posted By: Candace   |   June 19, 2018

"Can I use other oils, such as coconut oil, along with this and mica powder when making bath fizzies? Does it work similarly to Poly 80 where I would need to add a 1:1 ratio of the Shea 50 with coconut oil?"

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Staff Answer The directions for this ingredient is to add 1-2% to your bath fizzie recipe. You do not need to mix equal parts to your oils. Since this shea is water soluble, no poly 80 is necessary. If you add additional oils such as coconut oil, you may need the poly 80. We have not added additional oils with our recipes: http://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/products/shea-50.aspx?Mode=VIDEOS

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: June 20, 2018

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Posted By: margarita   |   June 01, 2018

"Is this the same as shea oil or Butyrospermum parkii seed oil?"

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Staff Answer This is a water dispersible shea that can be easily incorporated into bath fizzies, shampoos, body washes, etc.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: June 04, 2018

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Posted By: Colorful Creations   |   May 07, 2018

"I need clarification here please. You say at 1-2% in bath fizzy recipes. Is this per weight of oils or total recipe? Thanks!"

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Staff Answer The Shea 50 is added to the entire weight of the product being made.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: May 07, 2018

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Posted By: Bridget   |   April 28, 2018

"Can I add this to a lotion recipe? What about M&P?"

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Staff Answer This can be added to MP soap. Do not exceed the maximum amount of liquid additives which is 6%.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: May 01, 2018

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Posted By: Bridget   |   April 28, 2018

"Can this be added to the lotion bases or only the from scratch lotion recipes?!"

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Staff Answer The Shea 50 can be added to a ready-made lotion. If adding over 5% total additives, additional preservative will be needed.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: May 01, 2018

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Posted By: Gloria   |   April 03, 2018

"Hi! Can Dipropylen Glycol be used as a wetting agent instead of water, alchol or witch hazel when making bath bombs, shower steamers etc to prevent pre-fizzing? Thanks Gloria "

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Staff Answer We do not recommend using DPG in your bath bombs but you might try using Shea 50 as a wetting agent. We find it works very well and you do not need to add Polysorbate 80 if using it.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: April 09, 2018

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Posted By: Gina   |   March 05, 2018

"Can this be used in place of liquid Shea Butter in other recipes?"

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Staff Answer Shea 50 is a water soluble product so we are not sure if it can be incorporated into oil/butter based products. This would need to be tested for compatibility in a recipe.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: March 06, 2018

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Posted By: Sheila   |   February 08, 2018

"In order to use micas in bath bomb recipes, how much shea 50 should I add to prevent color from staining the bath tub?" "

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Staff Answer Our directions state to add 1-2% to your bath fizzie recipe.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: February 12, 2018

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Posted By: Ambar   |   February 05, 2018

"how do you use this in lotions made from scratch? I.e. if I am using the Argan Oil Hand and Body Lotion kit?"

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Staff Answer You could mix the Shea 50 with the water before emulsifying. You might try adding this at 2%, which would be 0.32 oz.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: February 06, 2018

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Posted By: Christina   |   January 12, 2018

"The SDS for the Shea 50 does not pull up and says to contact you for the most recent version. Can you please provide me the SDS for this product. "

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Staff Answer The SDS sheet has been added to this product. We apologize it was not available when you originally looked at this product.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: January 17, 2018

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Posted By: Traci   |   December 23, 2017

"If I use this as an additive to liquid soap would it require a preservative?"

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Staff Answer No, you would not need a preservative. If adding to a ready-made base, that base contains a preservative and as long as the Shea 50 is added within the 5% maximum for additives, you would be fine without the preservative.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: January 02, 2018

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Posted By: Julie   |   December 16, 2017

"What is the usage rate for this in products other than bath fizzies? The directions tab only states 1-2% in bath bomb recipes"

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Staff Answer There is not a set amount to add to your water based product. We recommend starting with 1% and adding additional shea as desired.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: December 20, 2017

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Posted By: Deniera   |   December 04, 2017

"Any recipes for cold process soap making with this product?"

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Staff Answer We have not used this in a CP recipe. We would need to put this into the lye calculator and we are not quite sure how to do this since this is still a butter but is water soluble.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: December 06, 2017

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Posted By: Yvette   |   October 11, 2017

"Can you provide more information on the ingredient PEG 50? "

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Staff Answer PEG 50 Shea butter is a Polyethylene Glycol derivative. It is water soluble shea butter made using a special process.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: October 12, 2017

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Posted By: Corliss   |   October 03, 2017

"I watched the video of the enhanced bath bombs, is there a recipe that says how much of the Shea 50 to use and what oils can it be used as a substitute? I just bought 7 lbs. Thanks"

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Staff Answer Here is a link to a new recipe we just added using this new ingredient, Shea 50. We recommend adding at 1-2% to your dry mixture. http://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/education/recipes/shea-50-bath-fizzies.aspx

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: October 05, 2017

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