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Thu May 24, 2012 7:16 am  |
I think I'd like to get a PH meter for when I start DIYing. And just because, now I want to find out the PH of all my products LOL! I saw one on bulkactives. Has anyone tried that one and if so, do you like it etc.? And does anyone know of any others available? TIA  |
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Thu May 24, 2012 7:20 am |
| egyptiangoddess wrote: |
| I think I'd like to get a PH meter for when I start DIYing. And just because, now I want to find out the PH of all my products LOL! I saw one on bulkactives. Has anyone tried that one and if so, do you like it etc.? And does anyone know of any others available? TIA |
TBH, So far with making serums and other things that are not pH dependent I have managed with pH test strips, but BA is a very reliable supplier, as is LC if they have one that is reasonable!  |
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Thu May 24, 2012 8:20 am |
| Thank you DM. Is a PH meter more reliable etc. than PH strips? Which out of the two do you prefer to use? I want to test the PH of all my products as well as use it for some DIY that requires it. |
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Thu May 24, 2012 8:28 am |
pH test strips (litmus paper) are very helpful if you need a ballpark figure. If you are needing to do adjustment - adding an acid or alkali dropwise as you stir - or a tight range or testing something 'awkward' like a thick cream you would be better off with a meter. Note that oils do not have a pH.
http://stores.skinessentialactives.com/-strse-Formulating-Tools/Categories.bok |
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Thu May 24, 2012 8:30 am |
| egyptiangoddess wrote: |
| Thank you DM. Is a PH meter more reliable etc. than PH strips? Which out of the two do you prefer to use? I want to test the PH of all my products as well as use it for some DIY that requires it. |
For anything thicker than a fairly thin serum you need a meter, the strips are fine IMO for any "liquids"! I may invest in one some day soon. |
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Thu May 24, 2012 8:44 am |
This is one I am eyeing, but there may well be better deals out on non DIY sites!
http://www.bulkactives.com/phmeter.htm |
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Thu May 24, 2012 9:48 am |
| Thank you to both of you! It looks like I'll need a PH meter then! At least maybe it'll come in handy in case anyone wants to know the PH of a product that I might just happen to have! |
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Thu May 24, 2012 9:55 am |
| egyptiangoddess wrote: |
| Thank you to both of you! It looks like I'll need a PH meter then! At least maybe it'll come in handy in case anyone wants to know the PH of a product that I might just happen to have! |
I plan on comparison shopping before buying one, you may even find a great one on Amazon or Ebay! |
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Sat May 26, 2012 1:51 am |
| Yes ebay is a good idea. I always check out ebay. |
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Sat May 26, 2012 6:40 am |
| egyptiangoddess wrote: |
| Yes ebay is a good idea. I always check out ebay. |
Yes EG,
Ebay, Amazon, Overstock.com....many places to comparison shop indeed!
I would even check on here:
http://www.aliexpress.com/home3.html
Just enter pH meter in the search! |
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Sat May 26, 2012 9:37 am |
| Thank you! You're so handy DM LOL. |
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