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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!

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Hi all, I am trying to formulate a new lip balm and I love the ones I've made that use honey. However, I usually only get a couple tubes to turn out nicely, and the rest separate. Would using lanolin help incorporate the honey, so that it doesn't separate? If not, do you know any other...

Hi everyone, I am trying to make a whipped body butter from a recipe that I found online. It uses cocoa butter, almond oil, coconut oil, and vanilla. Can I use vanilla extract (like when making cookies) or should it be vanilla essential oil? Thanks in advance. Also, does anyone have...

Hi all, I was wondering if anyone could give me some guidance on making labels for my lip balms, lotions, and salt scrubs. I used canva.com to create a label, but I'm having trouble customizing it to the various sizes and shapes for each item (round for salt scrub, etc). Does anyone...