Oils for Lotion Bars

[Chaiat5]

Hi, y'all...

My husband is travelling for work and there are the more exotic oils and butters to be had where he is! These aren't to be found in my part of the world. He is able to bring me back some, so yayy! I've seen you guys sing praises to meadowfoam seed oil, so I should get some yes? Have you worked with any of these?

• Abyssinian oil
• Squalene olive oil
• Macadamia nut oil
• Tamanu oil
• Tsubaki oil
• Babassu oil

I'd appreciate the help so I can prioritize and narrow my choices down to maybe 2 oils. Thanks in advance!

 

[Kcryss]

That's awesome! Take advantage for sure!
I'm not familiar with a few you have listed, but for lotion bars I tend to use oils that are fast absorbing. Try looking for the absorbency rating for each and make a list of the properties you like for lotions.

 

[Zing]

So, major HECKYA on meadowfoam seed oil! You will want to bathe in it. Also, major YES on Abyssinian oil, it feels great on the skin. I'm not familiar with the others, look for them on Soap Queen maybe?

 

[A-Polly]

Olive-derived squalane is my absolute favorite to use in an oil serum for the face. It is a clear (colorless) lightweight oil with no scent and seems to soak in really well. I've not tried it in a lotion bar, though, but maybe I should! I bought more when Camden Grey had their closeout sale because the facial oil is the most popular Xmas gift I make.

Tamanu oil is a dark greenish color with quite a strong odor. I don't find the smell unpleasant at all, just sort of medicinal and earthy. Some call it "nutty" but that's not the word that comes to my mind. Tamanu is supposed to have a lot of "anti-" properties (i.e., anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, anti-bacterial). Again, I haven't tried it in a lotion bar but would like to see how it goes.

Neither of these oils are cheap, alas, but they are both really nice.

Now I need to learn what Tsubaki oil is!