Word to people getting into making soap, lotion, body butters. Buy equipment and only use for making your products. Buy EASY to clean equipment. It takes forever to clean wax out of equipment. If you have a septic wash your equipment in a separate wash tub so the wax and oils do not go into your septic. Wax is very bad for your septic. I can't stress this enough. WAX is very bad for your plumbing and septic. This recipe is fantastic.
I'm glad that you have cleanest ingredients including clean preservative. You are the one one I have come across that doesnt use emulsifier but uses beeswax instead. So natural and clean!
Really like your purse size information unlike others just mix everything together and say “just add this just add that “ but no measurements😂 thank you very much!
I just made this lotion and it turned out so greasy. I used the exact oils as you have down in the recipe. I watched this video after making it and I'm wondering if I added to much shea butter. I weighed mine out to 2.3 and maybe that's incorrect. Any ideas?
How long will the lotion keep for? I guess I need to buy a food processor now! I have had several attempts at making my own lotion with a whisk and it always separates..
You're welcome! This recipe makes 16 fl. oz. total, and I find that 4 oz. jars are a nice size. You could make 4 of the 4 oz. jars, or 2 of 8 oz. jars :)
Hi thank you for the video tutorial, can I use emulsified wax instead of bees wax in the same ratio , that's all I have at hand thank you in advance 💐💖
I wander if you can use it on your face. I have rosacea. I switched to instead of washing my face I use Witchhazel. It's really made a difference. Then I use some vitamin E lotion. But I also don't want to clog my pores.
With the preservative I find it lasts for 6 - 12 months or so. If you'd like to make magnesium lotion, I'd check out my recipe here: ruclips.net/video/opuBDmVCGyM/видео.html
I make body butters and lotions. I use Ritamulse as my emulfiser (all the ingredients score a 1 on ewg and it's NON-GMO). I heard beeswax can separate so I have not personally tried it. I may have to experiment and use beeswax for my lotions. As my preservative, I use LEUCIDAL SF COMPLETE which is a natural preservative. I have not used opithen but have heard it's good from others. My only thing is all the concerns reported on ewg. I don't want to use that on my son especially because he already has eczema. Thank you for the lovely video.
I've been reading all the labels in my house like a OCD person after having my first child & thought I was already on my paranoia game. All the fancy expensive pet to death by chinchilla products all full of poison. Read a Burts bees label & get ready to get mad. So I'm just going to make all my own stuff. My question is if you add a chemical preservative how can it still be organic? Can you just make a smaller batch & skip that step?
Hi in your past video, you mentioned that beeswax can't mix well with water? But this video shows success of using beeswax instead of emulsifying wax, is the formula changed? And can I substitute aloe vera juice for the distilled water? Many thanks
The beeswax acts like an emulsifying agent, so it helps the oils and water combine. This recipe is different only in that it includes shea butter. Yes, you can definitely use aloe vera! I've done that before and it's really nice :) You're welcome!
@@BumblebeeApothecary thank you for the prompt reply. I tried the formula, however, when I apply the lotion on the skin, there is milky water coming out from the lotion :(.
Wilma L that’s because beeswax isn’t an emulsifier so the oil and water will separate to get a lotion that will last you’ll need to use an emulsifying wax like btms-50 or polowax they work really well beeswax has nothing in it that will emulsify the oils and water so your lotion will separate, it may look emulsified at first but over time the water will separate like yours. emulsifying waxes in their molecules have one end that likes water and the other that likes oil so that’s what keeps your lotion together but beeswax is just a wax so it won’t do this
@@roseysamuels2998 You are so right, I make lotion, hair conditioners etc, Btms 50 is the best, I have used beeswax it seperates and it is hard to clean your stuff.
My lotion keeps hardening? Can anyone help, I followed the recipe with the food processor until it thickened and emulsified and I scooped it into a nice glass jar. After a day it has gone back to a hard kind of bar? Am I doing something wrong
Try a recipe that gives weight instead of volumes since it is more precise. Like the beeswax, the more fine it is, the more you can pack in the spoon and that can alter the formula big time.
No, it shouldn't, if it looks like that it might be trying to separate. I sometimes will have a batch fail if I try to make it in the blender, but a food processor always works perfectly. You might try a food processor, and try having the oil mixture nice and hot. Hope that helps!
My toothpaste recipe does have coconut oil, but since it doesn't container water it doesn't need a preservative: bumblebeeapothecary.com/diy-remineralizing-toothpaste/
Yes, that would work! It's funny, I get requests for what can be used instead of tallow in my other recipes, but this is the first time it's been asked in reverse :)
Hi nice video. I would like to know where do you purchase your natural preservative and beeswax? I like your lotion jar too , where did you purchase it? I need to order some more preservative immediately. I would appreciate if you get back in touch with me ASAP. Thank you
Thanks! I get them on Amazon. In the description box I have links to the preservative, beeswax, jars, and everything else I use to make this. You can find the description box by clicking "show more" under the video :)
No, an antioxidant is different than a preservative. Antioxidants keep fats (oils, butters, etc) from going rancid, and are used in water-free products, such as balms. Preservatives are intended to prevent bacteria and mold from growing in water-based products, such as lotions.
What is it? Any emulsifying wax is not natural. True beeswax is not an emulsifier. Lecithin is plant based but will not hold an emulsification on its own.
Beeswax isn't an emulsifying wax. The natural stearic acid in shea butter makes it esier to emulsifiy with a wax but I won't bet on this lotion's stability
Word to people getting into making soap, lotion, body butters. Buy equipment and only use for making your products. Buy EASY to clean equipment. It takes forever to clean wax out of equipment. If you have a septic wash your equipment in a separate wash tub so the wax and oils do not go into your septic. Wax is very bad for your septic. I can't stress this enough. WAX is very bad for your plumbing and septic. This recipe is fantastic.
Thank you! And thanks for the washing tips!
I'm glad that you have cleanest ingredients including clean preservative. You are the one one I have come across that doesnt use emulsifier but uses beeswax instead. So natural and clean!
Thank you so much! I'm glad you like things natural and pure, too :)
What is the preservative?
Can I use Vitamin E for my preservative instead
Really like your purse size information unlike others just mix everything together and say “just add this just add that “ but no measurements😂 thank you very much!
Olivem 1000 is a natural emulsifier. You may need to add cetearyl alcohol to stabilize it. You may want to look into that
Okay, thanks!
Nice one ma'am. I really love this. And this my first time.
When you said Pure and Simple I was like Yes! I ditched other channels talking about E-Wax. Oy! No I don't think so!
I love it!!
Thank you, so happy I found this post, Your energy is great will be trying this lotion
You're very welcome! Thanks 😊
That is a beautiful lotion!
Thanks!
Love this recipe but I don’t know what I am doing wrong that water starts to show once in the jar. Any advice please?
This happened with my magnesium lotion i made using her other recipe. You can just pour it off. Maybe i didn't emulsify long enough?
Your baby bump is too cute!
Aww thank you! He’s out now, so you’ll see him soon in an upcoming video ☺️
@@BumblebeeApothecary I can't wait to see him! I hope your recovery is going well and he is healthy.
I just made this lotion and it turned out so greasy. I used the exact oils as you have down in the recipe. I watched this video after making it and I'm wondering if I added to much shea butter. I weighed mine out to 2.3 and maybe that's incorrect. Any ideas?
Thank u will def try this 💖
How long will the lotion keep for? I guess I need to buy a food processor now! I have had several attempts at making my own lotion with a whisk and it always separates..
A food processor will be really helpful! The shelf life with a preservative should be for about one year :)
Thanks for making this very helpful video. what size jars do you recommend and how many can I make from the receipe listed?
You're welcome! This recipe makes 16 fl. oz. total, and I find that 4 oz. jars are a nice size. You could make 4 of the 4 oz. jars, or 2 of 8 oz. jars :)
Hi thank you for the video tutorial, can I use emulsified wax instead of bees wax in the same ratio , that's all I have at hand thank you in advance 💐💖
Yes, you should be able to!
Beautiful, where did you purchase your Shea butter and jojoba oil. Thanks
Thank you! I have links to the ingredients in the description box and here: bumblebeeapothecary.com/how-to-make-lotion-with-shea-butter/
I tried this in my blender and the water separated.😢
I am going to buy a food processor and try it again. Fingers crossed it works.
I appreciate this video!
Thank you!
Wow lovely ❤️ thank you for making this amazing video and very helpful. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
I wander if you can use it on your face. I have rosacea. I switched to instead of washing my face I use Witchhazel. It's really made a difference. Then I use some vitamin E lotion. But I also don't want to clog my pores.
Yes, many people like it for a facial moisturizer :)
thanks again, quick question is their a shelf life on the jars once made? and is it okay to add magnesium oil to this mixture ?
With the preservative I find it lasts for 6 - 12 months or so. If you'd like to make magnesium lotion, I'd check out my recipe here: ruclips.net/video/opuBDmVCGyM/видео.html
How i can get ur all skin care prdct reccepie...i am from Bangladesh...
Thumbs up for this video. does this melt at high temperatures just like body butters do?
Thanks! It’s more of a traditional, light lotion texture rather than a body butter, but the ingredient are ones that melt with heat 😊
It is like a body butter when made with avocado oil
Have you made homemade lotion before? Get the printable recipe card -> bumblebeeapothecary.com/how-to-make-lotion-with-shea-butter/
no, just body butters
how much water did you use in your updated recipe with shea butter
I make body butters and lotions. I use Ritamulse as my emulfiser (all the ingredients score a 1 on ewg and it's NON-GMO). I heard beeswax can separate so I have not personally tried it. I may have to experiment and use beeswax for my lotions. As my preservative, I use LEUCIDAL SF COMPLETE which is a natural preservative. I have not used opithen but have heard it's good from others. My only thing is all the concerns reported on ewg. I don't want to use that on my son especially because he already has eczema. Thank you for the lovely video.
1 cup, the same as the old recipe 😃
You're welcome! Thanks for all the great info! 😃
Can an emersion stick blender be used? I'd love to make this.
That's what I've always used.
Why didn’t you use the preservative in your magnesium lotion
I've been reading all the labels in my house like a OCD person after having my first child & thought I was already on my paranoia game. All the fancy expensive pet to death by chinchilla products all full of poison. Read a Burts bees label & get ready to get mad. So I'm just going to make all my own stuff. My question is if you add a chemical preservative how can it still be organic? Can you just make a smaller batch & skip that step?
Thanks!
Hi Marissa, what type of food processor do you recommend (brand/model)?
I really like my Cuisinart 14 cup food processor. There should be a link to the one I have in the description box below 😊
Can you please send me the exact product of the preservative plz, its not working the link with me
Yes! Here you go: (affiliate link) amzn.to/3aBCeGE
Do you have the measurements in gram please
Thanks for the great recipe ❤ i will try it
I don't, just liquid, and it has always worked great
Hi in your past video, you mentioned that beeswax can't mix well with water? But this video shows success of using beeswax instead of emulsifying wax, is the formula changed? And can I substitute aloe vera juice for the distilled water? Many thanks
The beeswax acts like an emulsifying agent, so it helps the oils and water combine. This recipe is different only in that it includes shea butter. Yes, you can definitely use aloe vera! I've done that before and it's really nice :) You're welcome!
@@BumblebeeApothecary thank you for the prompt reply. I tried the formula, however, when I apply the lotion on the skin, there is milky water coming out from the lotion :(.
Wilma L that’s because beeswax isn’t an emulsifier so the oil and water will separate to get a lotion that will last you’ll need to use an emulsifying wax like btms-50 or polowax they work really well beeswax has nothing in it that will emulsify the oils and water so your lotion will separate, it may look emulsified at first but over time the water will separate like yours. emulsifying waxes in their molecules have one end that likes water and the other that likes oil so that’s what keeps your lotion together but beeswax is just a wax so it won’t do this
@@wl1659 That's interesting, I haven't had that. Was your oil mixture nice and hot when you emulsified?
@@roseysamuels2998 You are so right, I make lotion, hair conditioners etc, Btms 50 is the best, I have used beeswax it seperates and it is hard to clean your stuff.
My lotion keeps hardening? Can anyone help, I followed the recipe with the food processor until it thickened and emulsified and I scooped it into a nice glass jar. After a day it has gone back to a hard kind of bar? Am I doing something wrong
Sorry to hear this! I haven't had that happen. If you used any substitutions, that could throw the texture off.
Maybe too much shea butter or not enough oil.
Try a recipe that gives weight instead of volumes since it is more precise. Like the beeswax, the more fine it is, the more you can pack in the spoon and that can alter the formula big time.
Would you have an oatmeal lotion receipt? I need something natural for myself and my granddaughter. Thank you
Great idea, thank you! I don't yet, but I'll add that to my list of things to make :)
Hi. I have a question. When you go back to add the oils. How do you add them after the lotion is made?
Since the essential oils are such a small amount, they blend right in :)
@@BumblebeeApothecary so if I wanted to make a batch n leave it unscented and then go back n add scents, just drop them on top?
I'm curious how long your lotion stays emulsified because beeswax isn't technically an emulsifying agent.
It lasts for months, I don't have a problem with it separating :)
Hi, l love this recipe but how do l get this in a state that's pourable like milk?
I find it's pourable when it's still warm right after making
Thank you
I’m Nee to this and just wondering why you would add water.
The water is what gives it the light, non greasy feel, as opposed to a body butter that is all oils and butters :)
Tried the method several time and my lotion becomes watery what am i doing wrong
Wonderful thanks!
What preservative u added .... Should I add preservatives along with water
I use one called Optiphen Plus. There is a link to it in the description box. I add it later, after all the water is added. :)
will it ever hardened? besides being in the refrigerator or freezer?
It should be a creamy consistency, like lotion typically is. You shouldn't need to refrigerate it.
is it supposed to be with little water droplets afterwords or is that bad?
No, it shouldn't, if it looks like that it might be trying to separate. I sometimes will have a batch fail if I try to make it in the blender, but a food processor always works perfectly. You might try a food processor, and try having the oil mixture nice and hot. Hope that helps!
Can you kindly recommend a natural preservatives for a coconut free toothpaste but I added aloe vera please
My toothpaste recipe does have coconut oil, but since it doesn't container water it doesn't need a preservative: bumblebeeapothecary.com/diy-remineralizing-toothpaste/
@@BumblebeeApothecary Thanks alot. Much appreciated.
Please please please reply, can I use grape seed oil instead of jojoba oil AND candelilla wax instead of beeswax ?
You can definitely use grape seed oil, I'm not sure about the candelilla wax as I haven't tried it.
@@BumblebeeApothecary thank you for replying back.
What can be used instead of Shea butter ?? Tallow ??
Yes, that would work! It's funny, I get requests for what can be used instead of tallow in my other recipes, but this is the first time it's been asked in reverse :)
My lotion is creamy but has water.. it doesn’t seem to bind well together. Why?
You might try a food processor instead if you used a blender, and making sure the oil mixture is nice and hot before emulsifying.
Hi nice video. I would like to know where do you purchase your natural preservative and beeswax? I like your lotion jar too , where did you purchase it? I need to order some more preservative immediately. I would appreciate if you get back in touch with me ASAP. Thank you
Thanks! I get them on Amazon. In the description box I have links to the preservative, beeswax, jars, and everything else I use to make this. You can find the description box by clicking "show more" under the video :)
Why do you need to add water?
It helps to give the lotion a light, non oily consistency. If you didn't use water, it would be more of a body butter :)
@@BumblebeeApothecary Thanks for the fast response. So if you didn't use water, you wouldn't have to use a preservative, right?
@@carolsummers7414 Yes that's right, if a recipe doesn't contain any water, no preservative is needed :)
@@BumblebeeApothecary Thank you!
Can I use an electric whisker?
I'm not sure, I haven't tried it. I just know that between a blender and food processor, the food processor works the best :)
Hi can i used glycerin instead of jojoba oil?
I've never tried that, so I'm not sure!
Can one use grapefruit antioxidant natural preservative instead as alternative?
I'm not sure, I don't have experience with that one. Sorry!
No, an antioxidant is different than a preservative. Antioxidants keep fats (oils, butters, etc) from going rancid, and are used in water-free products, such as balms. Preservatives are intended to prevent bacteria and mold from growing in water-based products, such as lotions.
How much water did you use?
Here is the full recipe: bumblebeeapothecary.com/how-to-make-lotion-with-shea-butter/ Hope that helps!
How much water did you add to your mixture?
1 cup of distilled water. The recipe is also in the description box :)
How long can this lotion be stored?
With a preservative it should be good for around 6 months to a year :)
Can. I use glycerin instead of water
I've never tried that, so I'm not sure. If you try it, let me know how it works!
Did you say how much water you added? I am thinking 1 cup but not sure. Thanks!
There is a link to the full recipe in the description box :)
Thks so much
How long does it last? Meaning 2months or more
Yes, with the preservative it should last around 6 months or so.
@@BumblebeeApothecary what can I do if I want to store this lotion at least 2 years?
Hi, does this lotion stay creamy or does it turn into a harder texture ?
It stays creamy 😊
wow, amazing thanks for this great tips, i am a new youtuber and i do same,just saw this and watch straight.
You're welcome!
Is there a cream to help depression any 1 have made used n worked?
Maybe try frankincense essential oils
Thanks....
What's the last thing u added?
Either preservative, or essential oils. One or the other :)
beeswax in not an emulsifier, there is a plant base emulsifier!
What is it? Any emulsifying wax is not natural. True beeswax is not an emulsifier. Lecithin is plant based but will not hold an emulsification on its own.
@@shermdog6969
You can try btms50 as emulsifier
Beeswax isn't an emulsifying wax. The natural stearic acid in shea butter makes it esier to emulsifiy with a wax but I won't bet on this lotion's stability
It works great for me! It is very stable :)
Jojoba oil is actually a wax. 🙂
That's right! A liquid wax :)
@@BumblebeeApothecary yes ma'am.🙂