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Hi! I've been making a lip balm recipe that I really like, but I'd like to change it up a little. Could anyone offer me some guidance in doing so. My current recipe is: .34 oz. cocoa butter .505 oz. beeswax .435 oz. tallow 1.335 oz. coconut oil 1/8 tsp. vitamin E about 1 tsp. essential...

How does everyone package their lotion Bars? Where do you get your supplies? I was looking for a small tin, because I thought it would protect the bar better and make it more transportable. But, if anyone has other suggestions, let me know please. Thanks so much! Stephanie

I just made a body butter, but it is firmer than many of the ones I have purchased. I remelted it and added a bit more oil, but it is still pretty firm. Do I need to whip it longer? It has about a 60:40 ratio of butters to oils. Thanks!

Thank you all for the help. I will reheat it, gradually add more oil, and see how it goes. Thanks so much!

I made a body butter yesterday and it whipped up nicely, but when I put it in the jar it is too firm. It still feels nice on my skin, but I wanted it to be a little airy or lighter. Here's my recipe: .795 oz. tallow .25 oz. cocoa butter .965 oz. shea butter .665 oz. calendula infused...

Thank you. I just started infusing some vanilla beans in jojoba oil. The frankincense, sandalwood, and myrrh sound really interesting. I think I'll try that next.

Thank you for the information and video. I will stick to the oils as I do use them in my body butters.

I have been experimenting with whipped body butter recipes and I have really loved them. However, I would like to try infusing them with certain herbs to increase their beneficial properties. What are your favorite herbs to infuse in your lotion/butter recipes and why? Can I infuse herbs in...

Hello, I was hoping you could tell me where you like to purchase your lotion bar molds. I also have a few other questions, if you want to share: Do you find that people enjoy the small lotion bars (like a candy mold or ice cube size- or bigger ones). Do you sell them in a tin...

Thanks Aline. That will be VERY helpful!

Thank you for the help. I will check into the shipping costs to Hawaii and Alaska- that will give me a good start. Thanks!

Hi again, I am setting up an Etsy shop and I have no idea how to ship my items or how to determine the cost. Could anyone give me some suggestions? I would like to sell lip balms, body butters (4 & 2 oz jars), and bath salts. I would prefer to ship directly from my house (if possible...

Ok- thank you. Do you have any recommendations on where to purchase vanilla absolute?

Hi all, I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas. I'm trying to make a vanilla scented lip balm and lotion and I would like to avoid synthetic fragrances. Can I use vanilla extract in my lotion/lip balm? OR Should I make an vanilla infusion? (If this is the best option- how should...

Thanks so much for your responses. I'm going to temper a pound or two of cocoa butter now!!

Hi again, I have read about tempering shea and cocoa butter to avoid graininess in the finished product. My question is: Can I temper a couple pounds of butter, let it cool and store it in a container until I'm ready to use it for lip balm, lotion, etc. Basically, can I do this longer...

Hi all, I would like to start tempering my butters to prevent grittiness in my lip balms. I am wondering if anyone could recommend a thermometer that they really like. They vary in price so much! Also, how do you temper your cocoa or shea butter? I usually just use a glass, measuring...

Thank you for all the information. I am learning so much!

Hi again, I have been making a few lip balms using cocoa butter and shea butter and most of the recipes have turned out great. But a few have ended in a gritty balm. I have heard that I should heat the cocoa and shea butters gradually and slowly (over 40 minutes), but I've also heard...

Do you have any suggestions for a natural preservative that I should use? I've heard that vitamin E can be used, but would a stronger one be needed in this case? I'm trying to make everything as natural as possible, but I don't want any mold, etc. Thanks!!