Q about gumballs (esp. toner concentrates)

[ChristineLynnP]

sorry, just another question about this. I know what distilled water is, but I dont' think I can find it here (have searched in all the shops - maybe there is an irish word for it?). Can I use regular bottled water, like Evian? Or does that have too many minerals, etc. in it?
Love how the Floral concentrate smells. I absolutely LOVE sandlewood, so I cannot wait to try it out.

According to wiki, another word for "distilled water" is "purified water." I also wanted to point out that any time you're making a toner, you can always substitute aloe juice or a hydrosol for the water, if you have it on hand. I always make my toners with either aloe juice or organic aloe gel (which has a liquid consistency, it's different from the gels we find in drug stores).

[la_canadiense(01)]

Thank ChristineLynnP, using the aloe is actually a great idea! I didn't think about that at all. I think I might have some on hand!
I found some distilled water as well. DH had to bring me some from his lab...not sure if a shop would sell it or not, but I do think I saw purified water somewhere....if I can remember which shop it was....
thanks!

[zeebs]

SmartWater is a brand name product that is distilled water with electrolytes added to it.

I think Snapple has one called LyteWater that is similar.

[ChristineLynnP]

Distilled water is also usually sold by the gallon in the baby section of most stores, or in the health section with the humidifiers and stuff like that.

[pipari]

Does anybody have the ingredient list for the Floral toner?
Do you think it would remain stable if I added some pure glycerin in it?
It's lovely and I've been spraying it over make-up, but I would need a bit more moisturasation. For base water I put bottled water with a tiny bit of aloe powder (less than the recommended ratio).

[JenW]

Ingredients Floral: Distilled Water, Sorbitol, hyaluronic acid, Sodium PCA, Gluconoactone and Sodium Benzoate, Panthenol, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Fragrance (a blend of essential oils)

Ingredients Citrus: Distilled Water, Sorbitol, hyaluronic acid, Sodium PCA, Benzylalcohol, dehydroacetic acid, Panthenol, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Fragrance (a blend of essential oils)


I can't see a problem with adding the glycerin.

[pipari]

Thank you Jen!
I'd like to see more of these concentrates in the future, especially moisturizing ones and a toner to fix/seal make-up! The foundation sits on smoother, feels and looks fresher when applied with the PRT