thanks sam,  that's great to know about copper.  i think i'll begin using it 
too then.

thanks,
angel

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Sam Nowell 
  To: silver-list@eskimo.com 
  Sent: Monday, June 27, 2005 1:00 AM
  Subject: CS>Re: CS Gel making


  Hi Angel.
  I added the colloidal copper because it is suppose to
  increase collagen production in the skin. 
  Im not sure what is in the polymer, TriethanolAmine is

  an alkanolamine and is classed as such. It is used as
  a pH adjuster and emulsifying surfactant as well as a
  fragrance ingredient and is also known as TEA and
  Trolamine. Triethanolamine is used as a pH balancer in
  a variety of different cosmetic products - ranging
  from skin lotion, eye gels, moisturizers, shampoos,
  shaving foams etc.
  As to your prevous post about using gelatin ,some
  gelatin is obtained by boiling the skin, tendons, and
  ligaments of animals, mostly cows. If it doesnt say
  vegetarian or derived from fish its made from dead
  boiled animal parts, dont know it thats considered
  natural or not. 

  Sam L