Ever tried this? Reverse lotion

[mhawk85]

Im doing an experiment with lotion and cream making. Instead of alot of water and a little butter and oil im reversing in to less water and alot of oils and butters. Anyone else try this

 

[shunt2011]

Why wouldn't you just make a body butter (whipped shea or other butter blend) with no water. I guess I don't see the point in the other way around. Just curious.

 

[mhawk85]

I do make regular whipped body butter. Im just curious to know what would I make if I did this

 

[Lion Of Judah]

what you are trying still falls into the realm of cream / lotion making . you control the ratio and base ..." Most lotions and creams are water-based, but water-in-oil emulsions are also on the market [source: Cosmetics and Toiletries]."

 

[Meganmischke]

I have found water in oil emulsions very difficult to master. I have yet to find an emulsion system like ewax that will keep my cold creams from seperating. It is best to work off the HLB values. Good luck.

 

[judymoody]

There are some good tutorials on Swift's blog, pointofinterest.blogspot.com regarding water in oil emulsions.

 

[Dahila]

Follow Susan blog and there will be no separation. I had it only once when I used powdered green tea leaves. I still wonder if I should try it again

 

[mhawk85]

It didnt separate. Its ok actually just a bit greasy feeling. Looks pretty though

 

[Meganmischke]

Just keep an eye on it cold creams tend to slowly weep water over time.

 

[mhawk85]

Cold creams?

 

[Meganmischke]

Most water in oil emulsions are cold creams

 

[mhawk85]

I have no clue what that means but I like it. Its not too oily and its great on my dry ankles

 

[Meganmischke]

Ok also great for removing make up