Question About Lotion Bar from A Newbie

[melonie]

Hi All,

I have not made any lotion bars yet, but like to get started soon. I looked at some recipes online and none called for any preservative. I'm just curious about the shelf life of a lotion bar w/out some form of preservative. Shouldn't something be added to prolong its shelf life?

Also, instead of pouring it into a mold and popping it out once done. Could I just pour it straight into a tin can which is the kind container that I'd like to use for it. Please let me know. Thank you in advance for all your help.

Melonie

 

[dagmar88]

Hi Melonie,
Solid lotions are anhydrous (water free), that is why they don't need a preservative.
The self life of lotion bars depends on the shelf life and freshness of the oils and butters you use.
For example a lotion bar containing hemp or grapeseed oil is likely to go rancid before a lotion bar containg fractionated coconut or olive oil.

Lotion bars last quite long, but you should test each product over time anyway.

I wouldn't pour straight into those tins; how would you be able to get them out again? You'd end up with a product that's more similar to a balm instead of a lotion bar...

 

[krissy]

i tried pouring directly into tins, it doesn't come out... :?

 

[ewenique]

How about a deodorant tube?

 

[awi]

Yes, the deodorant tubes work very well. Instead of having a lotion bar, now you have a lotion stick! Good luck.

 

[honor435]

I use the cute plastic ones from michaels, they come right out and they have some nice shapes.
i havent had any lotion bars go bad, and I have some old ones. I use, beeswax, shea and almond oil and a little vit e.