Thank you for watching! If you have any questions, feel free to contact our customer service team at info@brambleberry.com or 877-627-7883 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. PST, Monday-Friday. You can also live chat with customer service on BrambleBerry.com from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. PST, Monday-Friday. For more tutorials, tips and tricks and business advice, visit our blog www.soapqueen.com/. For soapmaking supplies, visit our website www.brambleberry.com/ Want to make these Heart Lotion Bars? Click the link below to add all the ingredients to your Bramble Berry cart www.brambleberry.com/BRAMcustom/kitrecipehandler.ashx?recipe=heartlotionbars
I think, instead of using petals in mine, I would make a small block of pink/red colored massage bar and freeze then grate it. No random chunks of stuff to pick off your skin while using the lotion bar. Lush cosmetics reviews are great for figuring out what people love or hate about certain types of handmade products.
It's good to see you looking happier today. I have been browsing through various site listings for heart moulds to use specifically for lotion bars that fit into the hand but aren't too deep a bar and your video just popped up on my videos listing. Not only is it an ideal tutorial for making lotion bars (which I needed for a first attempt at lotion bars) but the heart mould is a perfect depth and size and bar quantity. I had intended to make an introductory purchase with your company anyway, so I will add this mould to the top of that purchase list. The heart lotion bars turned out beautifully.
Omg I love the rose petals on them 😍 I’m going to add that as soon as I find a perfect ratio for a bar with less ingredients and just using beeswax,cacao and shea butters. 🌹 thanks again
Joan Belmont Slightly..I wouldn’t say greasy, but very moisturizing and hydrating. Make a tiny test batch and see how you like it. I absolutely love these for the winter months. 😃
another amazing video from the lovely soap queen! I always look forward to new videos. content is so well put together and the BrambleBerry materials compliment projects so well.
Just tried this recipe but I add vegan Candillia Wax, for the lotion bars.Looks beautiful and smells so good but there a slight feel of wax.These lotion bars were going to be gifts 🎁 for family members and friend, but now only for me.
I love these ! Can you add something else besides rose petals, like if you want to make a lotion bar that exfoliates the skin but with these ingredients. Thank you soap queen. 💕
Hi annemarie,luv ur vids by the way,just want to know is the measurement of sweet almond oil more than those waxes?the recipe calls for 6.4oz.,but when u pour it in it just dont look like its that much
I hope it's not too late to reply to this video. I saw you (Soap Queen) on the Hallmark Channel last week (Feb 2020). You made the Heart Lotion Bars. I made them yesterday (2-5-2020) and they are wonderful. My question is related to cleaning up. Could you do a video on how to wash all the containers after you finish? Maybe share the products you use. My plastic containers took forever to clean with me scraping to get the lotion off. I used Dawn Ultra and the Orange degreaser from the Dollar Store. I also tried spritzing them with 91% alcohol. Nothing worked well. I let the containers soak overnight in soapy water and still today I had to scrap and scarp and scrap with my fingernail to try and get all the lotion material out. When I poured the solution into the mold, I used a spcatular to get all the oils out. Is there an easier way to clean?
Shea butter does not harden like cocoa butter so I don't think you can replace cocoa butter with shea butter but you can definitely keep the cocoa butter in the recipe and add in a little bit of shea butter.
Why not...I make these with a combo of Cocoa, Shea and Mango butter. Same amount of ounces, just split up. The "wax" is what keeps them hard. Do a test, here is a couple of tips...you can put a spoon in the freezer, dip it in the melted mixture and it will harden. Rub it on your skin...you can test the hardness and or feel of the bar that way. Next tip...if it happened to be too greasy for your liking, you can add a "small" amount of corn starch (maybe a 1/2 tsp to start) to the mix, it helps tone down any greasy feel. Repeat the spoon test till ya get it to your liking. It's all personal preference. Remember when using Shea butter, it can get "grainy" if it gets too hot so definitely let the hot oils melt is "very slowly". I do mine over a double boiler and add the Shea last after everything else has melted. Take the melted mixture off the stove for a couple of minutes and then add your Shea butter. Works like a dream! Also remember the temp when adding your FO, if its too hot, it will burn off. It should tell the flash point on each individual FO bottle or you can go to the website and look it up. This is a super easy and awesome recipe on its own! Ann Marie makes such amazing products!! Have fun with it...hope this might have helped ya a lil bit. ((Hugs))
We have had these bars in our studio for about 3 weeks, and so far the rose petals still have a nice pink color. But it is possible they could start to turn brown over long periods of time.
What would be a good scrub particles to add to this. Also what other scents go with the cocoa butter smell? Thank you. They look beautiful I’m excited to make these in a body scrub version.
Ive used ground almonds as an exfoliant in these and liked the feel, but it can be a little messy if you dont use them in the shower. Any chocolate scents, mint, cinnamon, vanilla, or bakery scents go well with cocoa butter!
Would it be possible to put in Dr Bronners Castile liquid soap and less almond oil and have these bars lather up and be more like an in shower moisturizing soap bar?
No, mixing in a premade soap into lotion bars would not work. If you're wanting a more moisturizing soap bar, we recommend making soap with shea butter or another butter we offer. You can find our butters here: www.brambleberry.com/shop-by-product/ingredients/butters
Hi Brambleberry! For someone who is allergic to tree nuts, do you have a recommendation for a substitute for this recipe that has a lot of the same benefits and properties? I use sunflower oil in my CP recipes when it says sweet almond oil to disperse colorants. But wondering if there is a better oil for a lotion bar with similar benefits
Sunflower oil would work great! Any lightweight liquid oil would work well. Some other options would be avocado oil, grapeseed oil, or green tea seed oil.
The cocoa butter wafers start melting around 90° F, but you can always add more beeswax to help raise the melting point to keep them solid longer in a hot climate.
Dont know if u came across the comment where Someone else asked this question but she said avocado, or apricot kernel.. Any type of lightweight oil.. hope this helps.. 🤗
I have a doubt,. As these bars melts when rubbed on skin. Doesn't the climatic conditiona like in summers at 40 degrees affect the bars ?? Or while shipping will they melt, and deshaped ??
Absolutely! You always want to replace the oils in the recipe with similar oils, which sweet almond oil is. If you're interested in learning more, you can check out this article: www.brambleberry.com/articles/how-to/art0074-how-to-substitute-oil-in-cold-process-recipes.html
Light-weight liquid oils like avocado oil, sunflower oil, or apricot kernel oil would all be good options! You can find our oils here: www.brambleberry.com/Fixed-Oils-C29.aspx
I just found this video.. And always look at comments and questions.. There are tons and tons of great questions here.. That I would like to ask also... But am I the only one to notice there isn't a single answer or reply??
Thank you for watching! If you have any questions, feel free to contact our customer service team at info@brambleberry.com or 877-627-7883 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. PST, Monday-Friday. You can also live chat with customer service on BrambleBerry.com from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. PST, Monday-Friday.
For more tutorials, tips and tricks and business advice, visit our blog www.soapqueen.com/.
For soapmaking supplies, visit our website www.brambleberry.com/
Want to make these Heart Lotion Bars? Click the link below to add all the ingredients to your Bramble Berry cart
www.brambleberry.com/BRAMcustom/kitrecipehandler.ashx?recipe=heartlotionbars
Do we have t use coco butter or can we use something else
Soap Queen TV by Bramble Berry I love her videos she is my teacher
So how much do the soap bars weigh?
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I think, instead of using petals in mine, I would make a small block of pink/red colored massage bar and freeze then grate it. No random chunks of stuff to pick off your skin while using the lotion bar. Lush cosmetics reviews are great for figuring out what people love or hate about certain types of handmade products.
What do you use to color it red or pink, in keeping without using dyes?
@@lindygamble3187 natural micas
I think you're are psychic. I was literally looking into making lotion bars since my skin is suffering in the winter. Very surreal.
How to use this
I just made some oatmeal milk and honey lotion bars using your silicone molds and recipe. I love them! Can't wait to try this one too!
OMG this is an amazing DIY project. I am addicted to bramble berry stuff!
It's good to see you looking happier today. I have been browsing through various site listings for heart moulds to use specifically for lotion bars that fit into the hand but aren't too deep a bar and your video just popped up on my videos listing. Not only is it an ideal tutorial for making lotion bars (which I needed for a first attempt at lotion bars) but the heart mould is a perfect depth and size and bar quantity. I had intended to make an introductory purchase with your company anyway, so I will add this mould to the top of that purchase list. The heart lotion bars turned out beautifully.
Omg I love the rose petals on them 😍 I’m going to add that as soon as I find a perfect ratio for a bar with less ingredients and just using beeswax,cacao and shea butters. 🌹 thanks again
Why did my greedy self think those were cookies in the thumbnail before I read the title 🤦🏽♀️😂
Awesome video though 👌🏾
I thought she was going to save vanilla wafers
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I made this came out perfect
Just made these..FANTASTIC recipe! The scent is heavenly! 😍
Christina M Paradise do they leave a greasy feeling on the skin?
Joan Belmont Slightly..I wouldn’t say greasy, but very moisturizing and hydrating. Make a tiny test batch and see how you like it. I absolutely love these for the winter months. 😃
Christina M Paradise thanks so much for the fast reply! I will make the recipe for my hubby for valentines 😍
I loved making these although they were a bit too greasy for me. How much arrowroot powder would you add to make it less greasy?
Love your hair Soap Queen!
Thank you for this video. You have inspired me to make these bars again. This time they will be bigger
Hi m your new subscriber n I just love your soap making and I keep following you as I m also a new soap maker 😍
Thanks for showing how to make this easy body lotion bars. Thanks from Canada. Gonna try making and will post my review how it came out. thks
I love that mold and those bars look great I'm going to have to try this with the rose petals!
Thanks! I’ve always wanted to know how to make lotion bars.
I made these and I am OBSESSED!
tyvm this was excellent. cant wait until i start making this type. have a safe christmas
another amazing video from the lovely soap queen! I always look forward to new videos. content is so well put together and the BrambleBerry materials compliment projects so well.
Love these! So cute.
Thanks for fun and easy tutorial. I'm going to make using the brambleberry white rose fo and give as gifts. Should these be stored in tins?
Tins would be a great packaging option for these! White Rose Fragrance Oil will be a lovely fragrance for these bars.
Nice to see the actual mold, they look great. Thanks.
You always had decent mold. But I feel like you've really improved your molds in the past few years. Love your stuff.
That honestly looks delicious...
I can't wait to make this bar
Looks like a fun lovely project.
They look so great! how do you wrap them? how Long will they stay good?
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L💓ve this can't wait to try! Will these hold their shape when out of the freezer! Thank you for sharing 🌻
Well the oils and waxes were solid at room temperature before she melted them.
These are beautiful
Thank you
Thanks u so much
Merci
I purchased this kit. Can’t wait to receive. What can I substitute for almond oil if someone has nut allergies? Thank you! ❤
Yay! Apricot kernel oil or avocado oil are great substitutes for sweet almond oil.
How long does it take before the petals eventually turn black? Or they won’t? :)
I just made them . They come out beautifully
julieanne baillie how hot do you let the oils get
How do you store them when not in use? Beautiful by the way!!
We recommend a cool, dry, and dark place. In extreme heat, the bars could begin to melt.
Soap Queen TV by Bramble Berry I meant what type of container? Is there one that better protects it more than another - or is anything ok?
@@kellybennett9520 Just something airtight is fine so a plastic tote or bag should work just fine.
@@bramble-berry how to order this? Plzz give me ur contact number
Just tried this recipe but I add vegan Candillia Wax, for the lotion bars.Looks beautiful and smells so good but there a slight feel of wax.These lotion bars were going to be gifts 🎁 for family members and friend, but now only for me.
Can I add magnesium to this recipe and how much should I all
So pretty!
It IS hard to find people to play Settlers of Catan with! Thanks for the recipe :)
Love the new video !
Question: could you add colorant to this or would it show on the skin? I really want to make some cute cotton candy bars for my friends!
Love this,
I have a question, this recipe has vanilla, why wasn't a Vanilla Color Stabilizer used?
Thanks for an amazing recipe! What can I use instead of beeswax?
Hello Yana Marisa
You may want to look into Candelilla wax as a substitute.
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Hiii!!! First of all i LOVE your tutorials.... I have a question with this one, is it okay to use soap fragrance oils in this recipe?
Would they melt ?or we have to put it back in the fridge.Thanks for your video.
I love making lotion bars. I have never made them with sweet almond oil and cocoa butter. I will have to try it.
Ps. We love settlers of catan. Lol
Mam, it's good for Indian's skin?? Please tell us more lotion racepies thanks
Love watching your videos, can you please tell me...why do my rose petals go brown in the soap, please help
I love these ! Can you add something else besides rose petals, like if you want to make a lotion bar that exfoliates the skin but with these ingredients. Thank you soap queen. 💕
Sure, you could do something similar to the Scrubbee by Lush and do Walnut Shells or another fine exfoliant like Pumice Powder instead.
Soap Queen TV by Bramble Berry
Thank you soap queen 👸💕
This was a great video! Question, what would be a good oil to use besides sweet almond? My partner is deathly allergic to nuts...
LexieRhi333 you could use any other light oil probably, like avocado oil or something i would have thought
Hi annemarie,luv ur vids by the way,just want to know is the measurement of sweet almond oil more than those waxes?the recipe calls for 6.4oz.,but when u pour it in it just dont look like its that much
Thanks for your amazing videos 😍. Each time when i make lotion bars it crystallized. What is the reason for this issue please?
Can we use the yellow beeswax instead?
Loved the video 🌸👍🏻
Awesome!! 😍💜
I hope it's not too late to reply to this video. I saw you (Soap Queen) on the Hallmark Channel last week (Feb 2020). You made the Heart Lotion Bars. I made them yesterday (2-5-2020) and they are wonderful. My question is related to cleaning up. Could you do a video on how to wash all the containers after you finish? Maybe share the products you use. My plastic containers took forever to clean with me scraping to get the lotion off. I used Dawn Ultra and the Orange degreaser from the Dollar Store. I also tried spritzing them with 91% alcohol. Nothing worked well. I let the containers soak overnight in soapy water and still today I had to scrap and scarp and scrap with my fingernail to try and get all the lotion material out. When I poured the solution into the mold, I used a spcatular to get all the oils out. Is there an easier way to clean?
Melt the oils again and wipe out the excess with a paper towel! Then you have less to deal with when you are cleaning the containers.
Very nice! How do you keep the petals from turning brown and discoloring the lotion? I'm having this issue with my soaps, also. 😞
Making sure that the petals are fully covered by the lotion or soap helps!
@@bramble-berry Thanks! I'll try that. 😊
Hi they look lovely, could i use shea butter instead plz.
Shea butter does not harden like cocoa butter so I don't think you can replace cocoa butter with shea butter but you can definitely keep the cocoa butter in the recipe and add in a little bit of shea butter.
Why not...I make these with a combo of Cocoa, Shea and Mango butter. Same amount of ounces, just split up. The "wax" is what keeps them hard. Do a test, here is a couple of tips...you can put a spoon in the freezer, dip it in the melted mixture and it will harden. Rub it on your skin...you can test the hardness and or feel of the bar that way. Next tip...if it happened to be too greasy for your liking, you can add a "small" amount of corn starch (maybe a 1/2 tsp to start) to the mix, it helps tone down any greasy feel. Repeat the spoon test till ya get it to your liking. It's all personal preference. Remember when using Shea butter, it can get "grainy" if it gets too hot so definitely let the hot oils melt is "very slowly". I do mine over a double boiler and add the Shea last after everything else has melted. Take the melted mixture off the stove for a couple of minutes and then add your Shea butter. Works like a dream! Also remember the temp when adding your FO, if its too hot, it will burn off. It should tell the flash point on each individual FO bottle or you can go to the website and look it up. This is a super easy and awesome recipe on its own! Ann Marie makes such amazing products!! Have fun with it...hope this might have helped ya a lil bit. ((Hugs))
@@kellyw.1779 thanks I'm going to try some of your suggestions
You can do it with Shea butter, was keeps them hard however shea is not as solid as cocoa but it will still be solid and beautiful
@@angiepolizzi7641 Your very welcome...have a great day!! ((Hugs)) xx : )
Will the rose petals turn brown in the lotion bars?
We have had these bars in our studio for about 3 weeks, and so far the rose petals still have a nice pink color. But it is possible they could start to turn brown over long periods of time.
Ok thank you. I am looking forward to making them!
What would be a good scrub particles to add to this. Also what other scents go with the cocoa butter smell? Thank you. They look beautiful I’m excited to make these in a body scrub version.
Ive used ground almonds as an exfoliant in these and liked the feel, but it can be a little messy if you dont use them in the shower. Any chocolate scents, mint, cinnamon, vanilla, or bakery scents go well with cocoa butter!
Thanks for the great recipe. Is it possible to substitute cocoa butter with coconut oil? Or wouldn't it be hard enough in room temperature?
I think it would be better to sub shea butter or any other solid butter instead of coconut oil.
@@KendiaMarie Thank you for the answer 🌼
Would it be okay to add cranberry butter or any other butter into this recipe?
Would it be possible to put in Dr Bronners Castile liquid soap and less almond oil and have these bars lather up and be more like an in shower moisturizing soap bar?
No, mixing in a premade soap into lotion bars would not work. If you're wanting a more moisturizing soap bar, we recommend making soap with shea butter or another butter we offer.
You can find our butters here: www.brambleberry.com/shop-by-product/ingredients/butters
Hi Brambleberry! For someone who is allergic to tree nuts, do you have a recommendation for a substitute for this recipe that has a lot of the same benefits and properties?
I use sunflower oil in my CP recipes when it says sweet almond oil to disperse colorants. But wondering if there is a better oil for a lotion bar with similar benefits
Sunflower oil would work great! Any lightweight liquid oil would work well. Some other options would be avocado oil, grapeseed oil, or green tea seed oil.
I stay in a hot climate region. May I know is this able to melt?
I love to try out but worry not able to keep this lovely bar.
Thank you.
The cocoa butter wafers start melting around 90° F, but you can always add more beeswax to help raise the melting point to keep them solid longer in a hot climate.
@bramble-berry
Thank you so much for your advice. I follow your recipe, May I know how much I need to increase for the bee wax?
Where some people have allergies to nuts, is there another kind of oil that could be substituted in place of the almond oil?
Dont know if u came across the comment where Someone else asked this question but she said avocado, or apricot kernel.. Any type of lightweight oil.. hope this helps.. 🤗
I did! But thank you!!
Do you know an alternative to the almond oil I could use? I'm allergic to nuts.
Jasmine Lenton jojoba oil is great for the skin
I like using more animal fat based because it is the best on my skin this is cool
hi anne can we use shea butter instead of cocoa butter in it?
Hi what could I use In stead of beeswax? Xx
Wow those are giant! I make smaller ones cause they last a very very long time.
Can i use Shea butter in this recipe? 🌹
I also want to know bcuz i have shea butter and not cocoa
Thats really awesome
do you guys sell these COCOA Butter wafers?
They do
Nearly all the stuff they show is on their website :]
I have a doubt,. As these bars melts when rubbed on skin. Doesn't the climatic conditiona like in summers at 40 degrees affect the bars ?? Or while shipping will they melt, and deshaped ??
Do i need to add almond oil to the soap, or can i make it only with cocoa butter and beeswax?
I was told that it’s not possible to use dried flowers in melt and pour soap, because the petals will mould , is this true?
Can we use combinations of essential oils for the scent
does the botanicals mold or turn brown overtime?
Can you use Shea Butter instead of Cocoa?
Can I use shea butter instead of coco butter
In what ratios did you mixed bees wax ,cocoa butter and almond oil
Can I use any other oil. Where I am we don’t get sweet almond oil
I just ordered this. What packaging do you suggest?
julieanne baillie
I was asking me the same 🤔 i want to make them for valentine day gifts
What do you do with these products you make in the tutorials? Do you sell them? Or give them away as gifts?
I seen people add those synthetic fragrance oils. How safe is this?
Where do you get all the ingredients????? And where can you buy in bulk?
Wondering the best way to package these? Shrink wrap? Resealable plastic Bag?
Using a resealable bag, such as a thin mesh bag, is a good option.
Can we add surfactant & make it a soap?
Can we use essential oil instead of fragrance oil?
Yes, absolutely!
Can I substitute apricot kernel oil instead of sweet almond oil?
Absolutely! You always want to replace the oils in the recipe with similar oils, which sweet almond oil is.
If you're interested in learning more, you can check out this article: www.brambleberry.com/articles/how-to/art0074-how-to-substitute-oil-in-cold-process-recipes.html
What can you use instead of the sweet almond oil?
Light-weight liquid oils like avocado oil, sunflower oil, or apricot kernel oil would all be good options!
You can find our oils here: www.brambleberry.com/Fixed-Oils-C29.aspx
Can I use liquid fragrance in a lotion bar?
I just found this video.. And always look at comments and questions.. There are tons and tons of great questions here.. That I would like to ask also... But am I the only one to notice there isn't a single answer or reply??
how do you package these?
What are the proportions of each ingredient?
I did it and the bars are a bit greasy!!! I'll keep it in the fridge till tomorrow hopefully the oily texture will go, so I can package them for sale.
plz,can u explaine the
way they used?
They are used by rubbing them in your skin to get more of a massage and it wastes less product
Are the rose petals dry or fresh??
Ok so I know I'm late but can u use both beeswax and soy wax to make these?
I see the organic cocoa wafers are out of stock on the brambleberry site. Could you use the pastilles instead?
Yes!
Fragance oil or esential oil?? Fragance Is on water?