Slick Fix - Oil Locking Powder

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Posted By: Hera   |   September 11, 2022

"Which one is better or do you recommend for bath salts? Slick Fix or the modified tapioca starch? "

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Staff Answer We recommend Slick Fix.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: October 20, 2022

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Posted By: GLADYS   |   August 23, 2022

"Can this be used in diy hair conditioners?"

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Staff Answer Yes, you can use this in DIY hair conditioner.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: September 12, 2022

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Posted By: Dinasti   |   May 09, 2022

"Hello, How do you use this in a bath power with fragrance? "

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

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Posted By: Jamie   |   March 01, 2022

"Is Slick Fix similar to Natrasorb Bath or a form of Dry Flo? The picture looks like Natrasorb. If so, do you carry any forms of Dry Flow?"

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Staff Answer Natrasorb is a more modified version of Tapioca than the Slick Fix. we do not currently carry any forms of Dry Flow.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: April 04, 2022

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Posted By: Jennifer   |   February 18, 2022

"Can I use this in cosmetic setting powders to absorb oil all day?"

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Staff Answer This can be used in setting powders.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: March 08, 2022

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Posted By: Diane   |   December 23, 2021

"Can I use it to make deodorant? "

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Staff Answer Yes, this can be used in deodorant making.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: December 27, 2021

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Posted By: Kelly   |   August 04, 2021

"What's the difference between tapioca, arrowroot and slick fix. I have tapioca does it cut the greasy feeling too ? Thank you "

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Staff Answer The tapioca and slick fix tend to be a little more absorbent of grease/oils, but they all can be used for the same purpose.

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

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Posted By: Courtney   |   July 11, 2021

"Can this be added to whipped soap base? "

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Staff Answer Yes, this can be added to whipped soap.

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

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Posted By: Dianna   |   May 02, 2021

"Hello! Is this eye-safe? I want to experiment to see how/if it works in making matte eye shadow with a built-in or separate primer to try to keep eyeliner from melting off. Thank you!"

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Staff Answer This can be used in eye makeup, but like all chemicals it should only be used externally only and can irritate the eyes if it gets in them.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: May 05, 2021

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Posted By: jasmine   |   February 18, 2021

"Is this pretty much the same as how dendritic salt absorbs oils/fragrances to make it last longer? What are key differences? Is it pretty much the same thing accept the salt more coarse as it is pretty close to powder just more coarse?"

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Staff Answer No, this is a form of modified tapioca starch. It absorbs oils (fragrances) so that it can be dispersed in bath water. It also adds a smooth, silky feel to products.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: February 19, 2021

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Posted By: Denise   |   January 30, 2021

"If this is not dispersible in oil how are you supposed to use it in products like lotion bars, body butters, etc. I just learned the hard way that it is not dispersible in oil which led me here. I used it in a body butter formula to lessen the greasy feeling and it sunk to the bottom and did not allow my body bar to harden. I drained it out and the butter immediately hardened."

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Staff Answer we have used this in a lotion bar and we did not have these issues. It was added to the warmed butters and oils. It would not cause your product not to harden.

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

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Posted By: Violaine    |   January 28, 2021

"Hi, how much of this powder would you suggest for making 32 oz of boddy butter and 32 oz of bath milk? "

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Staff Answer You can use anywhere from 1-10% in these products! It is preference and based on the rest of your recipe. We suggest starting small around 2-4% and seeing how you like that!

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: January 29, 2021

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Posted By: Melissa   |   January 18, 2021

"can this be used in laundry powder to hold the fragrance 'in suspension, so to speak'?"

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Staff Answer While we have not used or tested this in laundry powder, it can be used.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: January 19, 2021

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Posted By: Denise   |   October 07, 2020

"You say this has been specially treated. Treated with what? The INCI is tapioca starch so what makes this different than the tapioca starch you sell?"

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Staff Answer The specially treated in this instance is referring to the starch and how it is processed. This starch is processed to change the molecular structure giving it different characteristics.

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

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Posted By: Candy   |   June 25, 2020

"can this be used for making body powders? and if so how much do I need for my formulation? I need something that will absorb the fragrance and essentials oils I put in my powder."

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Staff Answer Yes, this can be used in body powders. Here is a link to a recipe where we have used this ingredient: https://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/handmade101/how-to-make-recipes/shimmering-body-powder.aspx

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: June 25, 2020

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Posted By: Sandra   |   May 28, 2020

"Will this help hold the fragrance in body powders?"

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Staff Answer Yes, it can. Here is a link to a recipe where we used this ingredient: https://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/handmade101/how-to-make-recipes/shimmering-body-powder.aspx

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: May 28, 2020

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Posted By: Amy   |   March 01, 2020

"An answer from staff mentioned to add this to the melted butters. But in the directions, it shows dispersed in water, and not in oil. Can you clarify if it can be added to oil stage or water?"

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Staff Answer This product can be added to an oil- based product (body butter, lotion bar) to help take away the greasy feel. When used in a milk bath powder, the Slick Fix will hold any oil in the formula in a "pocket" and is then released when added to the water. This is what is meant by dispersible in water.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: March 02, 2020

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Posted By: Amy   |   February 23, 2020

"Does this also give a silky feel to bath water like arrowroot or this only gives a silky feel in lotion? "

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Staff Answer Yes, the Slick Fix will work very similar to adding arrowroot powder. The Slick Fix will actually hold any oils in pockets to keep the powder dry and then will release the oils into the bath water.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: February 24, 2020

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Posted By: Shalay    |   December 09, 2019

"Do I incorporate this in the cool down phase after everything has been melted together.? I tried with arrowroot powder straight into the whipping stage and it left a gritty feeling. "

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Staff Answer You can add the Slick Fix to the melted butters. Be sure to whisk well so there are no clumps.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: December 09, 2019

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Posted By: Teresa   |   July 02, 2019

"Is this similar to Natrasorb?"

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Staff Answer Slick-Fix is similar to Natrasorb in that they both hold in oils in dry products and release the oil once added to water. It is also great in lotions as it helps take away the greasy feel from oils and butters.

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

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Posted By: Charlotte   |   April 05, 2019

"I have this On hand but no regular tapioca starch. I'm making the travel cleanser and cream from your recipes. Can I use this place of regular and get good results? If so, same amount? Recipe calls for 1 teaspoon. Thanks"

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Staff Answer Yes, you can use the Slick Fix in place of the Tapioca - Pure. You would use the same amount for the Slick-Fix.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: April 05, 2019

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Posted By: Diane   |   March 04, 2019

"When making lotion bars and salves/balms, I do not use a preservative. I I would like to add this ingredient to my recipes. Should I now use a preservative?"

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Staff Answer The Slick Fix is a powder and does not require a preservative.

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

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Posted By: Alisa   |   February 27, 2019

"Hello, To reduce the greasiness in body butters which powder will give the smoothest feel with no graininess, betweeen the Slick Fix, Pure Tapioca Starch, and Arrowroot powder? I've noticed graininess with arrowroot powder and I want to avoid that. Thank you!"

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Staff Answer Slick-Fix works very well along with Tapioca Starch to give a non-greasy feel without being grainy.

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

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Posted By: delia   |   October 31, 2018

"Can you use arrowroot powder in place of this, since arrowroot powder is used to also take away from the greasyness? I saw the fix powder in a nighttime mousse recipe here that is all oils and Shea butter. Just wondering if the arrowroot will be good there."

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Staff Answer You can use arrowroot powder or Tapioca Starch-Pure instead of the Slick-Fix.

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

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Posted By: CYNTHIA    |   September 30, 2018

"Any reason not to use in lip balms?"

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Staff Answer This product can be used in lip balm, if desired.

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

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Posted By: Robin   |   August 30, 2018

"Is this INCI: Tapioca Starch Polymethylsilsesquioxane If not what is the difference?"

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Staff Answer No, this product is 100% modified tapioca starch with no additives.

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

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Posted By: Shamoneak   |   July 31, 2018

"Is this product considered vegan?"

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Staff Answer Yes, this can be considered vegan.

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

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Posted By: VALERIE   |   August 05, 2015

"Would this product absorb and hold moisture in a fizzing bath salt, so that it doesn't react while still in the jar?"

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Staff Answer That is an interesting question. We have not tested it for that purpose so I cannot say whether or not it will work. I can only suggest that you test a small batch to determine its compatibility. I would be interested in hearing your results.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: August 06, 2015

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Seeing if this has been tested yet? I have issues with humidity and moisture in my fizzy salts so currently stopped making that kind. I am planning on ordering this for a recipe I created and thought this would be a good addition to my buttermilk recipe. So curious if this has been tried for fizzy salts!

Posted By: Krystal   |   Date: June 09, 2018

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Posted By: christine   |   May 07, 2018

"Hello, can you use this in a dry shampoo? Would it replace kaolin or bentonite? Thank you!"

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Staff Answer You could try adding this to a dry shampoo but in addition to one of these clays. We would not replace the entire amount with Slick Fix.

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

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Posted By: Kimberly   |   March 13, 2018

"Can this be used in cold processed soap to anchor scents?"

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Staff Answer This has never been tested so we are not sure if this would work as a fragrance fixative.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: March 14, 2018

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Posted By: Terri   |   February 15, 2018

"How do I figure out how much Slick Fix to add to my lotions? Thank You"

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Staff Answer There is no set amount as to how much to add to your formula. It would depend on how you want your lotion to feel. We would suggest starting with .5-1%. Then, add more as desired.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: February 19, 2018

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Posted By: Anne Reidun   |   November 05, 2017

"I am making bath salts and are looking for a dry solubilizer for the essential oils, so they wont stay undeluted in the water. Can I mix the EO into dry milk powder and then add it to the bath salt? Will that emulsify the oils in the water? I tried miksing the EO in a carrier oil, but the bath gets very slippery and Im afraid the salts will become hard in the package after a while, like a bath bomb."

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Staff Answer You might actually try Slick Fix-Oil Locking Powder. This will hold the fragrance in the dry powder and then release it in the bath water. You can mix the powder with the salts. You can also try Polysorbate 80 which is a dispersing agent.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: November 08, 2017

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Posted By: Deedra   |   September 06, 2017

"I am having a hard time getting the scent to smell throughout the bathroom and on the skin after the bath . Would this product help or another product you have ?"

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Staff Answer Slick Fix is meant to help take away the greasy feel from lotions and butters. We are not sure what product you are making, ingredients, etc. You may want to email our Customer Service Department for further help.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: September 07, 2017

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Posted By: ozie   |   April 18, 2017

"Can this product work in salt or sugar scrubs?"

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Staff Answer We have never used this product in a scrub so we cannot be sure of the outcome. We do see reviews for people who have used this in scrubs though.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: April 19, 2017

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Posted By: Carrie   |   April 06, 2017

"Is this the same thing as Natrasorb?"

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Staff Answer The ingredients for Slick Fix is tapioca starch. We do not carry Natrasorb so we cannot say if these products are the same.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: April 07, 2017

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Posted By: Liz    |   April 28, 2016

"I've never used this product. What's the difference between using this and using kaolin clays?"

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Staff Answer There are benefits to both of these ingredients and they are used differently in soaps, bath bombs, lotions, etc. Generally speaking Slick Fix is used in lotion formulas for a soft feel or in milk bath products to hold the fragrance oil until it is released in the bath. Our Kaolin Clays are mainly used as a thickening agent in soap, face & body masks and as a bath bomb hardener.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: April 28, 2016

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Posted By: Barbara   |   March 06, 2016

"You mention in the description that it can be used in balms and reviewers mention using it in butters...both anhydrous products yet it is soluble in water. How is this being incorporated into these products?"

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Staff Answer This product can be added in just as any powder additive would be incorporated into your product.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: March 16, 2016

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This type of tapioca starch has been modified to allow oil loading. It is dispersible in water and will swell when it is put in water but it is not soluble in water, meaning it doesn't dissolve. It is not soluble in oil either but is used in formulas with high oil amounts to reduce the greasy feel and provide a silky, powdery finish.

Posted By: Kelli   |   Date: March 18, 2016

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Posted By: Mary Jane   |   January 17, 2016

"If the ingredient of this product is tapioca starch, how does it differ from your product listed as Tapioca Starch? Can they be used interchangeably? "

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Staff Answer Hi Mary Jane, the slick fix is used more in milk bath powder, bath soaks, lotion bars, lotions and balms. The tapioca starch-pure is used more in baby powders and pressed powders. They are slightly different.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: January 21, 2016

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Posted By: Jennifer    |   November 25, 2015

"Is this product pesticide and GMO free? Thank you. "

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Staff Answer Hi Jennifer - We will need to check with our manufacturer. Stay tuned.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: November 25, 2015

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Posted By: yumei   |   October 28, 2015

"I purchased your Modified Tapioca starch beginning of this year and still have majority left. What's the difference between Modified Tapioca starch and Slick Fix since both of them are modified to lock in oils? Can I still use Modified Tapioca in the recipes that call for Slick Fix? Thanks! "

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Staff Answer These are both similar products, but not exactly the same. Many customers have reported that they have made the substitution with success, but we had not tested these findings ourselves.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: October 30, 2015

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Posted By: yumei   |   October 30, 2015

"Slick Fix is "Dispersible in Water. Not Dispersible in Oil". Does that mean if the formula contains only oils such as butters and oils, the Slick Fix will remain visible in the final product since it does not dissolve in oils? Thanks!"

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Staff Answer We have only tested in oil/water formulas. You can try mixing into oil only formulas but you will likely have trouble fully blending. If you have success, please post your technique!

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: October 30, 2015

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Posted By: Sarah   |   October 19, 2015

"Can this replace tapioca starch in body powders?"

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Staff Answer Yes it can.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: October 20, 2015

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Posted By: Christiane   |   October 15, 2015

"How does this compare to using just regular tapioca powder? I recently bought a pretty large bag of the regular stuff, but I won't use it if I can get better results with the Slick Fix. Has anyone compared the two?"

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Staff Answer Our Slick Fix is a tapioca starch that has been modified in order to allow it to absorb more oils that pure tapioca starch can. For the best results I would recommend our Slick Fix.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: October 15, 2015

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Posted By: Lety   |   October 01, 2015

"Is this a natural ingredient. Can I claim my product is all natural if I use this?"

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Staff Answer Our Slick Fix is Tapioca Starch which is a natural ingredient.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: October 02, 2015

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Posted By: Nicole    |   September 22, 2015

"Is this different, in any way, than regular tapioca starch? (I'm specifically using it to turn my FO's to powder, for my Foaming Bath Milk - all powder form.) Would regular tapioca starch work, as well? Thank you. "

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Staff Answer Our Slick Fix is a tapioca starch that has been specially treated to lock in oil. It is recommended for use in dry bath products as it absorbs fragrances and other oils and releases them into the water upon use.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: September 23, 2015

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Posted By: Tina   |   August 06, 2015

"There is no usage rates given for this product. I am curious how much I should use in a lotion recipe. What would the percentages be?"

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Staff Answer There are no specific usage guidelines for this product. You should start with a small percentage and test your recipe until you reach the desired consistency and feel. Make sure to take notes along the way so that you can calculate the amount needed for larger batches.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: August 12, 2015

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Posted By: Nicole   |   August 04, 2015

"I'm not sure if I understand exactly what this does. Does this mix with oil, to turn my fragrance oils into fragrance powders, to be used in the bath? I saw that it wasn't included in any recipes. So, I'm curious as to how to use this! Thank You!"

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Staff Answer Great question! This is one of our newest products and replaces the Modified Tapioca Starch. This product has the ability to absorb and carry oils such as fragrance oils. It creates pockets to carry the oil in powder form. Once it comes in contact with water it will dissolve and release the oil.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: August 06, 2015

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