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We get this question a lot: "I'm looking to make the sparkle body balm, but I don't understand this whole % by weight thing..? Can you convert it to grams or something?" Here is our answer: It isn't necessary to convert to grams.  Let's say the recipe is: 10% powder 30% liquid 60% secret ingredient. The recipe always adds up to 100%. So, to make a 100 gram recipe, you would just do 10 grams powder 30 grams liquid 60 grams secret ingredient. If 100 grams is too large a batch for you, and you only want to make a 25 gram batch.  Well, 25 is 1/4th of 100 so you would mix: 2.5 grams powder 7.5 grams liquid 15 grams secret ingredient Hope this helps.

We are often asked how to make the Tkb Gloss Base (formerly known as Versagel) more resistant to being wiped off the lips.  The best ingredient to accoplish this is a wax and we are happy to recommend our new:  Citrine Clear Wax! Here is how we found that works best:  To 1 gram of TKB Gloss Base, you will want to add from 10%-20% (by weight) of the wax. The more you add, the stronger the fix on the lips. Add too much, and it may have somewhat of a heavy feel, so please experiment.  Instructions: To fill one Silver Rectangular Gloss Container:  Take 20 grams of TKB Gloss Base and add 4 grams of Citrine Clear Wax Heat in the microwave for approximately 2 minute. Stir and allow to cool. Test to see if you like the results.  If you feel that it needs more "staying power", add an additional 4 grams of Citrine Clear Wax.  Once you have decided what you like, we suggest you remelt it, and add your colors before di...

In its 20+ years in business, TKB has rarely raised its prices.    However, increasing material costs, tariffs against Chinese imports to the US, and increases to transportation and labor (you know the drill), well, they all combine to force a serious and complete assessment of the situation. After much analysis, we have decided to implement a company-wide price increase of 10% on all products, effectively immediately.   In the next few weeks and months, we our team will also ferret out any remaining products which we are selling at a loss, at cost, or at very slim margins.   Where we can re-source for a better price, we will.  Where we can find other creative solutions, we will as well.  However there will be price increases on these "Losing Lillies", some rather significant. We appreciate your understanding as we work to be a healthy supplier able to withstand the recent changes in trade and commerce. Should you have...