We've had many of you reaching out to us asking for simple lotion and cream recipes. We decided to really take note of this, so we revamped the Lotion Making 101 blog with extra info and easier format recipes, and we also designed some simple fail-proof recipes for lotions in this week's blog.
If you are brand new to lotion making, please do read the Lotion Making 101 blog first as it explains some important information. If you know a little bit about lotions but are looking for some simple recipes then read on below!
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Hi Wayne, you should always test your end product. If the pH is high you will need to adjust it down to around 5
which phase would you do ph testing because i am after am done i always get a higher ph
Hi Melanie, so glad you like them :)
That’s a good question actually.
OliveM 1000 is a COSMOS approved O/W emulsifier and it is palm oil free, made from olives, and is a proprietary emulsifier blend. It gives a really great skin feel.
Eco E wax is glyceryl monostearate which is a sustainable palm oil derivative, is Ecocert approved, but it has different trade names all over the world and comes in at a much cheaper price point than the OliveM 1000.
So I guess it would depend on whether the user wants to go ‘ultra natural’ and palm oil free – then use Olivem 1000; or whether they’re ok with a sustainable palm derivative that is still considered natural. There obviously the price difference to consider as well.
Hi Juliette, I have played around with a number of your recipes and they are wonderful thank you. One question, when would you use Eco E wax and when is Olive M1000 more appropriate?
Thanks! :-)
Hi Nicci, we’re so glad you found us!
You are welcome to make those substitutions – have fun experimenting!