LOTION BARS RECIPE! Are Lotion Bars REALLY ANY GOOD?
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LOTION BARS RECIPE! Are Lotion Bars REALLY ANY GOOD?
Lotion Bars, also known as "Solid Lotion", "Solid Body Butter" or "Solid Moisturizer" are an easy and convenient way to apply pure, natural lotion without the fuss of dealing with a long list of ingredients, large packaging and complicated tutorials!
They have a number of benefits and are a great DIY to start off with if you're new to making your own natural skincare. But are they really worth the hype?
Throughout the tutorial on how to make lotion bars I give you a step-by-step guide on what to do and things to look out for. Along with my honest opinions on whether I think they're a "must have" for any skincare regime.
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How to Make Lotion Bars:
Modified Recipe:
- 50g Avocado Butter
- 40g Candelilla Wax (or any Beeswax Alternative)
- 25g Cocoa Butter
- 25g Shea Butter
- 2ml Vitamin E Oil
- Essential Oils for Fragrance (Up to 1ml)
Things to Look out for:
- The lotion bar mixture sets fast so try to have your essential oils & mould ready by the time your ingredients have melted
- For a softer solid moisturizer bar, use less wax - although you may find that it's a little "tacky" at room temperature rather than completely solid
- You can also pour the melted lotion bar ingredients into a deodorant or lip balm container if your prefer to use it as a stick rather than a bar
- Wash up your containers as soon as possible rather than letting the lotion bar mixture set.
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I find the best time to apply lotion bars is right after a hot shower/bath! Your warmed skin heats the bars faster and also absorbs so readily.
When cleaning, heat up the tools and wipe them thoroughly with paper towels. That would prevent all of this from going down the drain, and also make it much easier to clean.
Piggy backing off of this ..... agreed for sure
I appreciated all the extra commentary! thank u :)
Thank you so much for sharing the education on the ingredients!! Very helpful !!!
Your voice is so soothing, I could listen to you all day! Iâm guessing others have already mentioned this tip but FYI the best way to clean up waxes and butters is to do a final reheat and wipe down the inside of your beaker and all your tools with a paper towel which you can then compost. Then wash with hot soapy water as per norm.
This makes sure you get the wax out easily but also saves too much going down your drain which over time, if you formulate regularly, can gunk up your drain and cause issues.
Thanks for sharing your formulation!!
This video feels so good to watch, just alone by how well the sound is made. So gentle. Love it.
I appreciate the video and the honesty that came w it in regards to the difficulties you faced. !
I LOVED the honesty in this video! This is why we love you so much youâre amazing and helpful!
I like it that youâre real and show is the whole story!
Thanks for your insights into the ins and out of making these DIY it is so helpful
Thanks.This is satisfying.
You're so sweet for explaining the ups and downs of your DIY. this was really helpful. And the message at the end of your video was sweet as well. Cheers. Great video. =)
Very helpful tips! Thank you! I love your videos.
I have come across your channel be chance. I have to say thank you so much, l love the way you talk about the ups and down and benefits of each ingredient. Thank you from NZ
Hi Elise! Love your channel. Just getting back into soap and lotion. I love how you explain everything, including the benefits of the ingredients! Ty so much! Oh and you are one beautiful lady inside and out!
Hi Elise, amazing content, esthetic and video quality. I had the same issue with the solid bars when using waxes đ€đ€đ€ I just decided to reduce the % of the wax considerably đ€
Thanks a lot for that tutorial it helped me a lot
Glad to hear it! đ
Iâve made a few batches I love it. My skin loves the bees wax!!
I love these! Iâve bought them from a few places, but I would like to make my own...
Elise, would it be possible to do a video on your own personal skincare and haircare routine? Everything about you is just so beautiful, I thought getting a skin like yours would only be possible with expensive industrialised cosmetics; knowing you have it THIS perfect and above all with natural cosmetics... girl...
I appreciate the extra commentary, it lets me know if I want to put the effort into making it đ€Łđ€ ( issues that could arise) thanks!
I'm new to DIY skincare products and lotion bars would be cool to try. I love the zero waste aspect of it too! My husband was just complaining about cleaning a container I used to make DIY cleansing balm. Things you don't realize until you try haha.
Thanks for sharing
I love how real the struggle was. đđŹđč†I'd like to see more of your behind the scenes process because that's how it is when I'm trying to replicate your diy at home đ
Great video and was great to see the issues you had and helps when we remake these things, so keep up the great work! đ
Aww thank you! Sometimes it's simplest ones that can trip you up lool! đ đ
@@WholeElise you just have to figure out what %s work for all the ingredients
Iâm kinda happy you showed the clean up process because babyyyy ... it takes me a whileee trying to clean up after formulation đđ€đŸ
Thanks for this great video. Iâd love to see you make a shampoo bar for your hair.
You can use Ecosoya Q210 Soy Wax ( aka Ecosoya CB135) Mango Butter is also a great you can use Candelilla wax as well as the Soy Wax I suggested.
You can put these in pop up/twist tubes if you donât like to handle it. Store your bar in the fridge.
I would highly recommend completing a Basic Aromatherapy Course before using them as there are many toxic oils to Pregnant, Breast Feeding Mums, Newborns To Children Of 7yrs, Medications & Medical Problems, The Elderly, Those on Warfarin.
Hi there would you be doing a perfume balm/ solid perfume soon?? I would so appreciate it!
You taught
Me canât wait to start my business
I love lotion bars! I think they are very convenient especially when traveling. No one should be adding moisturizers to skin unless itâs been cleaned first lol I think applying it on your skin was rough because of the amount of beeswax that was used. Iâve noticed people add a carrier oil as well. I loved the video. Itâs always good to see what problems may occur when making DIY
I actually make lotion bars, the wax is definitely a factor. I usually use 2 parts Shea, 1 part coconut oil, and 1 part wax. But I've also noticed that ratio can change with different waxes. I switched brands of beeswax and had to switch up my ratios because it became very difficult to use like you were experiencing in the video. But once the ratio is fixed it's much easier to work into the skin feeling more velvety on the skin.
Would you recommend 1-use fragrance-free lotion bars for the face (when wet)?
@@Skylightatdusk I would think it would be better to have no fragrance especially on your face. People tend to have more sensitive skin on their face and tend to be more prone to reactions. I hope that answered your question!
How do u store the bar after use I mean where do u keep it
@@drsuadabdullah you can store it in a cool place, or even in your car really. The beauty of the lotion bar is that it's easy to travel with and even if it Melts you can put it in the fridge and it will resolidify. Depending on the packaging for sure you can do these things. I package mine in aluminum tins and pretty easy. I don't suggest leaving it in your purse if you do alot of activities outside because it will melt and the tin isn't always upright in purses so it gives it a chance to leak out
Thanks for the video. I like the idea of not using plastic to contain it... I wish there was a better way that could make enough to sell enough to be marketable because if this could replace regular lotions that would be amazing!
Havenât been here in a while but for this video⊠I Definitely appreciate that you shared the struggles and offered all of your tips, tricks, thoughts and opinions on this!! Itâs incredibly helpful! I recently made a solid perfume and ran into the same situation. The whole time worrying about compromising my EOâs scent and my Vitamin E, like seriously this canât be cooled enough then bam itâs setting up and the thoughts again of if I reheat this is it going to be ruined etc etc. I wish Iâd seen your video first! So⊠yeah.. I washed and soaked and wiped my spatulas and little glass measuring cup like four times đ Thanks for being an awesome person and for all the work you put into your great videosâŁïžâźïžđ
Use a little liquid oil like avocado oil and the setting and washing problem will be soooo much easier đ also less wax would also help x
Oh my goodness i love ur videos. I stumbled upon you, but oh what a wonderful stumble.
Hello Elise I had a big problem mixing up two different recipes at the same time and got them muddled up , like you said a horrible sticky mess what I did was put the mess back in the fridge until they were more solid and was able to scrape the mess off my utensils a lot easier then making it hot again, then cleaning up with paper towels and not gumming up the sink or drain pipe. Just thought you might like to try that next time.
Thanks for the highly informative video! One thing that came to mind with your difficulty pouring the liquid into the mold: you may want to try heating the container that you use to pour the fluid into the molds. We do that with hot process soap in order to keep everything fluid for as long as possible.
That's such a great tip! It would help a lot - particularly for fasting setting formulas. Thanks Paula! đđ
Thank you for this. Would love to also see a bar soap recipes.
Ooh I haven't tried making soap before but that's a great idea! Thanks hun đ
@@WholeElise put your mixing container back in the water bath and let the heat melt the wax and then just wipe the container out with a dry papertowl
I wonder whether it would help to use a heated towel around the beaker to keep it warm, or perhaps use a copper container to melt it so it retains heat for longer.
I might also use a more shallow container to do the melt so there is less surface area to pour over.
Also I might use a heated metal ladle instead of pouring out of a container. Might be easier to clean.
Definitely lots of ideas. Excited to try making this in stick form! :)
I thought the same thing!. I wanted to make lotion bars in a container.
Soooo useful
I'm so glad! Thanks for watching đ
I would sugest making single use lotion bits to avoid having to rub the same bar over and over on the skin. I use single use lotion bits and i love it.
I went through the same issue with the product setting too quick hahaha it got stuck in the little bowl I had it in. I was so frustrated! But we got it all after reheating!
I use my heat gun in between to reheat the mixture and I use IPM in mine to make them less greasy and spread on the skin nicer. Hope that helps!
What is IPM?!
I just have dedicated utensils and a melting container. No big deal to not have it totally gone then! I also heated my measuring up prior to use. I love my lotion bars--I've only made three batches and so far they are good! I like them a bit firmer...I added arrowroot powder after it cooled a touch and mixed it in then put the essential oils.
Same here! I just keep my DIY skincare equipment separate. What does the arrowroot do to your lotion bars?
Thank you
Anytime time! đđ
Nice tutorial. You can use a heat gun to melt down the wax that solidifies on the sides of the jug :)
Hi! Thank you for the video! is there any links for the US market?
Lysol cleaning wipes work magic with cleanup.
You wonderful human!!!
I know the struggle and it's so good to share mistakes
To laugh at ourselves
This is the best video yet!!!
Except that other one that has changed my life!!!
More on that †later
Many thanks again
Not mistakes, but knowledge
I love your videos and you have been a constant source of education for me as I make my own skin care and cleansing products. I have a question in regards to this recipe. It's called a lotion bar and you said it's very moisturizing, but I thought that the emulsion of water and oil is generally what moisturizes skin (i.e. the water in the lotion is essentially sealed in by the oils until your body absorbs it?). In this case the oils help retain moisture already in your skin but don't add to it. Am I just misunderstanding the naming convention or would this also have some other name because it's not an emulsified combination? Thanks for everything Elise! You're amazing
Max
Have you tried cutting back a little on the candelilla vegan wax, and adding little more of a liquid carrier oil?
Hey Elise, here's a few tips for easy cleanup.
1) Heat up the container until the remaining product inside is completely melted, then immediately wipe it out with paper towels.
I had the same frustration my first time making lotion bars, which left me with a waxy mess.
2) If it is available in your area, DAWN dishsoap amazing to wash up any greasy/waxy messes.
Keep up the great work, thank you so much for what you do, and I love your information, products and videos.
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You're a lifesaver! Haha glad I'm not the only one who had this problem, great idea about the paper towels when it's still melted đ
Thanks for watching đ
Please please make a lotion bar in a stick form and a lip scrub in a lipstick mold. Love your channel! Hope you see this comment đ„ș
I read somewhere that Candelilla wax is a bit denser than beeswax, so you will have to adjust your DIY skincare recipes if you are substituting it for beeswax. It is recommended that you use half the amount of candelilla wax as beeswax since it has twice the stiffening powers. So if a recipe calls for 1 cup of beeswax, use 1/2 cup of candelilla wax instead. Also Candelilla is supposed to have a slightly higher meltingpoint. Maybe with that in mind the wax issue can be reduced?
Great videos. When did you start using home made creams for skin. Your skin is popping. Wow!
Thank you! It's been a while - there's so much freedom in being able to design & tailor skincare to your own needs! đ
@@WholeElise great stuff. Well done
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The same thing happened to me on my first try. Iâm thinking about replacing the beeswax with arrowroot powder.
Hi, what is the reason for using the wax ?
Do you think if you tried Almond wax instead of Candellia wax that would have a better result?
What would you substitute the Avacado butter with? Thanks
Can you use coconut oil instead of Avocado Butter?
i'm formulating one right now and finding that cetyl alcohol is a really lovely agent to make it solid without the stickyness and messy cleanup with wax
You're so right Keilani! I wanted a more simplified recipe with ingredients that people would have, but sometimes you need that extra kick lol. That clean up.. đ©đ
@@WholeElise what amount would you add of Cetyl Alcohol? I have some :)
Thank you
Can you tell me the formulation using the cetyl alcohol instead of wax.
How would you package lotion bars to sell?
Can I change beeswax by vegetable gelatin? Thank you
Do you think 30g of Bee's wax will be better?
Where do you buy your moulds from?
Could I use just different body butter instead of bees wax
I loved your video, considering you even let us know about the weaknesses and issues you faced. I think you did not add any oils, and only butters and wax. That made your bars a little dry and hard.
does this can be good for business ? đ
I saw that you were using an alternative to beeswax. Can I use beeswax?
TYSM for your recipes, people need to stop correcting you. Lol. If someone found that tweaking your measurements worked for them than okay GREAT just go tweak the recipe no need to correct your video. It's a recipe & like ALL recipes take the recipe and tweak it. Such rude people on the internet. Great content btw.
Aw thanks so much Marcela! Haha it comes with the territory - as you say I'm always adding my own seasonings to recipes i find đ But I'm so glad that you enjoy the tutorials I make đ Thanks hun đ
Use a heat gun to remelt wax and heat your glass container.
I would substitute 1 of the butters (Cocoa Butter-harder butter) add a carrier oil ( Apricot, Almond, Olive Oil, etc) . :) So many variations depending on your likes or uses.
Iâm just freezing lotion lol gotta keep it cold or else Iâll have to have regular lotion
How much do you spend on lotion making
Can kids about 7 use the lotion bar ?
Saya buat dengan 3 bahan ,beeswax ,coconut oil & olive oil ,,tapi kenapa bahan yang sudah jadi ( lotion bar ) jika di bawa ke mana2 cepat meleleh .
11 months ago? How come im only seeing this now... oh hi Elise đđ€
Less wax?
Do you sell your products?
I know cocoa butter is good for the skin but for me it's really greasy and I'm not a huge fan of the smell so can I replace that with mango butter
you can pretty much use any type of nut/fruit butters you like, if you know what you want as far as properties of those ingredients you're using. they each have their own particular properties. there are various websites that can help you with that if you don't already know.
I wipe my containers out with a dry paper towel and then clear with soap and water.
Hi whole Elise....
I want to try making a lotion but I am confused on the water and emulsifying wax ratio....for example how many ml of water and how many grams of wax for a 500g of lotion?
Hi Funke! I think you'd appreciate my beginner's guide to lotion-making that takes you step-by-step through all the processes you need to know to make a good lotion. It also links to a formula calculator which will help you get to grips with the ratio of ingredients and scaling: wholeelise.com/blog/beginners-guide-to-lotion-making/
Hopefully, that will help đ
@@WholeElise thank you so much .....you are the best
It literally sets as quickly as candle wax đđ
It doesn't melt right away when you massage it into your skin because of the wax. Use less the next time you want to try it :)
Vitamin E is a terrific antioxidant, but unfortunately it will not kill bacteria, yeast, or fungi. Vitamin E (tocopherols) is not a preservative and will not prevent lotion spoilage
Get yourself a heat gun for the stuff that stick's to the side. You'll get every drop!
I do not know why it's call a lotion bar when there's no preservatives. It's really a solid body butter bar.
Your pot is way too big