Where to buy Menthol?

Discussion in 'Preshave and Aftershave' started by 2Sharp, Oct 16, 2007.

  1. 2Sharp

    2Sharp New Member

    Is there a place to buy straight menthol so we can add a spritz to our own aftershave lotion. [Bay rum and Menthol] ::

    bj
     
  2. Padron

    Padron Active Member

  3. IsaacRN

    IsaacRN Active Member

    Welcome to the Den
     
  4. TraderJoe

    TraderJoe Pink Floid

    Welcome to the Shave Den, my fellow mentholite :eatdrink004

    Enjoy!
     
  5. Queen of Blades

    Queen of Blades Mistress of Mischief Staff Member

    Moderator Supporting Vendor
    Welcome to The Shave Den, bj!
     
  6. Sejanus

    Sejanus New Member

    Welcome to the Den!
     
  7. msandoval858

    msandoval858 Active Member

  8. moviemaniac

    moviemaniac Tool Time

    Welcome to the Shave Den, BJ

    just for your information: You can't just add menthol to an aftershave, you need to dissolve it by heating it in alcohol for example.
     
  9. msandoval858

    msandoval858 Active Member

    Sounds like you'll have to set up your own "menth" lab

    :rofl
     
  10. jbcohen

    jbcohen New Member

    Do you have a beauty supply store where you live. These shops can generally get you a bottle of this.

    As always my policy, to learn as much as possible when ever possible. 2Sharp says that he wants to add spritz to his after shave. What does he mean by spritz? I do not think that I understand this term. What else can methol be used for? Anyone ever used streight menthol as an after shave? I can get pure menthol and might try it in combination iwth something else or by itself.

    Sorry about hyjacking the thread but I would like to learn something here.
     
  11. 2Sharp

    2Sharp New Member

    I don't see a hijack at all. I said spritz because I didn't know how much to add. I guess I would start with a few drops and go from there. Mama Bear adds extra menthol to her aftershave if you request it.

    bj
     
  12. jbcohen

    jbcohen New Member

    What does adding menthol do for you 2Sharp? Have you ever used streight Menthol? How does that work for you?
     
  13. msandoval858

    msandoval858 Active Member

    I don't think he's tried it yet, which is why he was asking about where to obtain some.

    Straight menthol would probably be a bit uncomfortable considering it comes in a crystalized form and would have to be dissolved in to something as an additive.
     
  14. Padron

    Padron Active Member

  15. Queen of Blades

    Queen of Blades Mistress of Mischief Staff Member

    Moderator Supporting Vendor
    Also a good site to order from. They are in Canada though, and my shipment took way too long.

    Please don't ANYONE use straight menthol! Liquid or crystal form.

    Caution warning from New Directions website;
    Cautions: Menthol can be sensitizing, particularly in concentrations. Aromatherapists recommend that this product be used in moderation.
     
  16. IsaacRN

    IsaacRN Active Member

    Does Joe know about that warning?
     
  17. Queen of Blades

    Queen of Blades Mistress of Mischief Staff Member

    Moderator Supporting Vendor
    Joe knows everything. :confused:

    Doesn't he?
     
  18. TraderJoe

    TraderJoe Pink Floid


    This is like telling a drunk to put the bottle down. They don't listen :rofl
     
  19. Will

    Will Nevermind

    Yea, yea, yea.

    I herd it before.

    BTW Smoking causes cancer.
     
  20. Baloosh

    Baloosh Duder

    My definition of "moderation" and their definition of "moderation" might be different. :drool
     

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