Denisemomof4 Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 (edited) has it ever leaked? I *REALLY* need to have lotion in my purse. My hands look older than they should since I wash them all day long due to farming! I really would love to carry lotion in my purse but have never put it in because I fear it would leak all over the place. Has this ever happened to you? ETA: If you carry one and it's never leaked, have they been screw on lids or pop open ones? I'd think the screw on lids would be safer. Edited August 10, 2011 by Denisemomof4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 No. I carry a tube with a screw on lid instead of a flip top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeacefulChaos Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Nope, never leaked. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Nope, never had a leak! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted August 10, 2011 Author Share Posted August 10, 2011 No. I carry a tube with a screw on lid instead of a flip top. it's never unscrewed and leaked? Have you been doing this forever? (well... you know what I mean);) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amy g. Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Have you tried a solid lotion bar? My favorite recipe is 2 parts almond oil, 2 parts beeswax, 1 part shea butter, 1 part cocoa butter plus essential oil to taste (smell?) I have found that traditional lotions are actually drying because they contain so much water which dries your skin when it evaporates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie in CA Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Pop-open lids, many, many years, never a leak. :001_smile: (Live dangerously! :D) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobela Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 has it ever leaked? I *REALLY* need to have lotion in my purse. My hands look older than they should since I wash them all day long due to farming! I really would love to carry lotion in my purse but have never put it in because I fear it would leak all over the place. Has this ever happened to you? ETA: If you carry one and it's never leaked, have they been screw on lids or pop open ones? I'd think the screw on lids would be safer. I have somehow managed to make all of them leak. Consequently I never carry lotion any more. My mom keeps 2 or 3 types in her purse but keeps them in a small plastic case with a zipper just in case they open. I can't stay that organized LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BamaTanya Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I have a little vinyl zippered makeup pouch for all my liquid contents. I don't want to risk getting mascara or lotion or hand sanitizer all over my checkbook. Or a little snack-sized Ziploc bag. (The little zippered pouch was really a camera or mp3 player case from Dollar Tree.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyB Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I have had both kinds leak, so now I carry one in a ziploc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Nope, no leaks. The lid usually has a flip-up top, KWIM? I have one now that's a small metal tin...Nevea? a very thick creme. I think that's it. Little bitty thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphabetika Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Mine is in a little glass pot (like a sample size, sort of) with a screw-top lid, which used to have a store-bought lotion in it. Now I buy lotion on Etsy and refill it when I need to. It's never leaked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted August 10, 2011 Author Share Posted August 10, 2011 Have you tried a solid lotion bar? My favorite recipe is 2 parts almond oil, 2 parts beeswax, 1 part shea butter, 1 part cocoa butter plus essential oil to taste (smell?) I have found that traditional lotions are actually drying because they contain so much water which dries your skin when it evaporates. do you melt it all together and then shape it? I could carry one of those in a ziploc in my purse. I have lavendar essential oil that smells HORRIFIC. I'm guessing it's because it's so strong until it's put into something? How many drops would you use in the above recipe? What do you use to shape them? Are there molds? Sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amy g. Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 You can pour them directly into these http://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/StoreCategory.aspx?CatalogID=19&GroupID=831&CategoryID=300&CategoryName=Silver+Metal+Tins or pour them into muffin tins, freeze and store in ziplocs. How many drops is so individual. Try it, if you don't like it, it is easy enough to remelt and try again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted August 10, 2011 Author Share Posted August 10, 2011 You can pour them directly into these http://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/StoreCategory.aspx?CatalogID=19&GroupID=831&CategoryID=300&CategoryName=Silver+Metal+Tins or pour them into muffin tins, freeze and store in ziplocs. How many drops is so individual. Try it, if you don't like it, it is easy enough to remelt and try again. that's awesome! Thanks! I could even use that on my lips! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amy g. Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Yes! Miss Good is allergic to lip balm, but not homemade lotion bars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BamaTanya Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 You can pour them directly into these http://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/StoreCategory.aspx?CatalogID=19&GroupID=831&CategoryID=300&CategoryName=Silver+Metal+Tins or pour them into muffin tins, freeze and store in ziplocs. How many drops is so individual. Try it, if you don't like it, it is easy enough to remelt and try again. Where can I go to sniff essential oils? I've done some google searches, but I don't want to buy a fragrance I haven't smelled in person. I like your solid suggestion! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted August 10, 2011 Author Share Posted August 10, 2011 Where can I go to sniff essential oils? I've done some google searches, but I don't want to buy a fragrance I haven't smelled in person. I like your solid suggestion! our local health food store sells some, and I'm sure craft stores sell them for people who make soaps and lotions. Be forewarned, some smell horrible until they're added into something. I don't think you can judge a smell by the bottle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amy g. Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I don't know where you would sniff essential oils, but I'm crazy about this site where you can learn to blend them http://www.rainbowmeadow.com/infocenter/calc_eoblend/blendselect.php and this site where I buy them by the pound http://essentialoils.org/shop/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 (edited) I sometimes carry a small bottle of lotion. I have a small purse, so I only carry them when I need them in there and they sit upright. It is a screw top and is Alba's Very Emolient lotion. Edited August 11, 2011 by Tap, tap, tap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margo out of lurking Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 ETA: If you carry one and it's never leaked, have they been screw on lids or pop open ones? I'd think the screw on lids would be safer. Mine is a big tube for my purse, maybe 4 oz. It has a large screw top and a smaller pop off top with the smaller hole in it. It's never leaked. It's been in there for almost a year, at least. If I was worried, I'd carry it in a makeup or ziplock bag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Inna* Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I carry both types in my diaper bag and they never leak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgiana Daniels Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I have a pop-open that I got for free (after coupon) and it's never leaked. Love having it on hand. Get it? On hand? Haha, I'm cracking myself up..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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