lotion bar

charlotteda · Oct 25, 2012

Well I made a test of 1 oz CO, 1oz shea and 1 oz BW. Even threw in a pinch of cornstarch (tiny pinch) but the bars are still to greasy for me. Maybe I can remelt them tomorrow..and add more beeswax ? How much would you add.

Lindy · Oct 27, 2012

Try to put some Dimethicone in to the bar as it will help the feel. Add more cornstarch as well. I like it at about 1% and I actually prefer Tapioca Starch...

flavapor · Oct 28, 2012

I use equal parts of beeswax and soft oils and than whatever amount I used, I half that amount with two butters, but I guess you could do use just one butter

example
1oz beeswax
1oz olive oil
1/2 oz shea
1/2 oz cocoa

You can use any butter, and I think you could use 1oz of one butter and it would be fine, the soft oil can be what suits you, and the beeswax offsets the soft oil. If you use candillia wax use less of it as its harder.

charlotteda · Oct 30, 2012

thanks, I will try those suggestions

brandnew · Nov 5, 2012

Is anyone still there?!? I've made soap but never a lotion bar...sounds wonderful. Do you just melt your oils/butters on the stove and pour it into a mold like the soap ? then cut.....

YellowMorning · Dec 13, 2012

I've made some lotion bars recently. My mixture is 4 oz coconut oil, 4 oz cocoa butter, and 6 oz beeswax. I read that the more beeswax you add, the firmer the bar (less greasy) My first batch I used less beeswax and my bars seemed oily. I enjoy the feel of the bars, almost a silky feel.

Lilahblossom · Dec 16, 2012

I use the recipe from Soap Queen and sub olive oil for the almond oil. I use all cocoa butter instead of part shea(whole family is sensitive to shea). But you know that these bars are made from butters and oils so you have to expect them to be a bit oily. Just let the oil absorb into your skin. I add calendula extract too for softening and it is really nice. When the weather gets cold and dry your will be happy for these hard bars.