sticky lotion bar

[Lilahblossom]

I second placing them in the fridg for a few days and even store them there. Makes a big difference.

 

[Kersten]

If you're not opposed to adding a silicone, cyclomethicone might help leave a more silky feeling.

 

[lizflowers42]

Before I got my digital scale, I would just use equal parts beeswax, coconut oil, and cocoa butter and they never were sticky. Now I do weight them to equal weights and this hasn't made a difference for my lotion bars, but it makes a huge difference when I make lip balms! My testers (my co-workers) have all agreed that my newest batches which are weighed come out feeling better on their lips. Personally, I'm ok either way because I know I am not using petroleum based ingredients on my skin

 

[Momonga]

If your not opposed to adding a silicone, cyclomethicone might help leave a more silky feeling.

If I wanted to try this, how much do you recommend?

 

[Kersten]

If I wanted to try this, how much do you recommend?

I use it at 2%, but you might want to play with it a bit to get the feel you are looking for.

 

[Anne Wight]

Just made my first lotion bar (I'm on a roll with making sutff this week - sorry if my posting is getting outta hand!). I really like it in some ways, but it feels a bit sticky. I'm very new to bath and body, so I'd appreciate any help in figuring out what makes it feel sticky. Here's my recipe:

2.5 ounces beeswax
1.5 ounces sweet almond oil
1.5 ounces jojoba oil
1.5 ounces shea butter (refined)
1.5 ounces cocoa butter (natural)
1.5 Tbsp arrowroot powder
2 Ml fragrance oil (Sunflower from Peak Candle)

Thanks!!

 

[DeeAnna]

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