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Try This:  Making Solid Lotion bars  |
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BotanicalBath
True Blue Farmgirl
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Elizabeth
Ohio
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 Posted - May 01 2007 : 3:45:08 PM
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I just thought I would share this recipe. They are easy to make and last a long time.
1 oz beeswax (Yellow or white will work)
2 ozs butters (any combo that makes 2 oz Cocoabutter, shea, mango, or any oil that is solid at room temp... my favorite is Kokum Butter)
2 ozs liquid oils(any combo that makes 2 oz olive, almond, apricot, jojoba, sunflower, canola... oils that are liquid at room temp )
Melt until just melted together and pour in molds. Almost anything will work as a mold. Flexible plastic works best... yogurt containers, fruit cup containers, candy molds. Stick them in the freezer for an hour... and they will pop out cleanly.
Or just pour into tins or little jam jars with lids and use like a balm or you can buy twist up big lotion tubes... Be creative
Scented bars... essential oils work great, or you can infuse herbs in the liquid oils before you make your bars.
Massage bars? Add dried beans
I always add some vit E so the oils wont go rancid quickly... but you cant save bad oils.
Less Greasy... add 1/4 cup of cornstarch... add more if you want until it gets to where you like the feel.
Any question?.... Just ask
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FlipFlopFarmer
True Blue Farmgirl
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Carla
Molalla
Oregon
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Posted - May 01 2007 : 3:51:16 PM
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That does look easy. I'm confused about this...."Massage bars? Add dried beans" Dried beans????
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BotanicalBath
True Blue Farmgirl
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Elizabeth
Ohio
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Posted - May 01 2007 : 4:21:38 PM
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They are supposed to work like little massaging bumps when you rub it on your skin. But any dried beans will work.... I have used mung beans and like them a whole lot better just smooth with out beans.
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_Rebecca_
True Blue Farmgirl
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Rebecca
OK
USA
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Posted - May 01 2007 : 5:38:00 PM
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I have to ask, why a lotion bar?
(I understood the reasoning for the beans, but I'm still dense about the lotion in bar form).
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BotanicalBath
True Blue Farmgirl
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Elizabeth
Ohio
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Posted - May 01 2007 : 5:43:53 PM
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Because I thought it would be nice to share a recipe that is easy to make and will actually work.
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_Rebecca_
True Blue Farmgirl
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Rebecca
OK
USA
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Posted - May 01 2007 : 5:57:49 PM
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No, I mean why in bar form? I've never used or seen lotion in bar form. Is it just because it's not as messy? Or just visually it is pretty? Sorry, don't mean to be dumb.
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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
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Wendy
Utah
USA
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Posted - May 01 2007 : 6:35:45 PM
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lotion bars are great my daughter uses some that the rustic cotage makes and it is the only thing that works on her exzema and she can carry it in her backpack to school and no worry of an explosive mess in her bag same goes for keeping one in the car. The heat on a hot day won't make it explode all over the car.
have a lovely day and may God bless you and keep you safe
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sweetproserpina
True Blue Farmgirl
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meg
Vinemount
Ontario
Canada
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Posted - May 01 2007 : 9:31:44 PM
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Thank you for the recipe! I think I might try this out tomorrow 
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Libbie
Farmgirl Connection Cultivator
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Anne E.
Elsinore
Utah
USA
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Posted - May 03 2007 : 9:31:23 PM
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This really looks like a fun recipe to try - and summer is just the perfect time to do it - well, okay, winter is a good time, too. Thanks so much for the how-to and recipe!!!
XOXO, Libbie
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Huckelberrywine
True Blue Farmgirl
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Michelle
Rosalia
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Posted - May 04 2007 : 07:08:58 AM
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I love this idea. I can never get the last bit of lotion out of the pump, and don't dare take it on an airplane. This might just fit the bill. The beans idea...very interesting. Bet they feel so good on tired feet. I wonder if we could keep the extra bars in the freezer so they don't go rancid? I suppose we could just share them with others, but not to sure they'd understand why I put "beans in soap". Would take some explaining... :)
Thanks for the recipe, I'll have to give it a try.
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_Rebecca_
True Blue Farmgirl
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Rebecca
OK
USA
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Posted - May 04 2007 : 07:21:51 AM
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Maybe moisturizer beads in the soap instead? Or marbles? Just throwing out some ideas. Would the beans soak up water and get mushy?
That's a great idea about going on the airplane. And I will have to tell my kids' violin teacher about using them on exzema. His 1 yr old son has it.
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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
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Wendy
Utah
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BotanicalBath
True Blue Farmgirl
1014 Posts
Elizabeth
Ohio
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Posted - May 04 2007 : 7:46:12 PM
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Rebecca,
Beans in soap is not good... I have heard stories of thing sprouting, turning black and going funky. I have also tried the giant tapioca pearls .... those just get gooey. I guess marbles would work, but I have special molds that have massage bumps. I havent used them in years, but they are small enough to make lotion bars. You usually want a guest soap size mold.
Michelle,
Yes they can be stored in the freezer. That would make the shelf life fairly indefinite... years. But remember to wrap them very well, since they are pure fat they will absorb smells from the freezer (enflourage). They do make great gifts.
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
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Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
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Posted - May 06 2007 : 4:03:49 PM
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Rebecca -- I love lotion bars because you don't have the mess that you have with a liquid lotion. They are easy to take with you (I put mine in tins with a nice tight lid). They are great to rub on your elbows, feet, knees, anywhere that is dry. And my biggest reason is because I hate dipping my fingers in a jar and getting stuff under my fingernails. With a lotion bar you just turn it out of the tin, warm it between your hands to soften, and then massage between your hand or rub where you need it.
I do use Vitamin E which helps to keep the oils from becoming rancid. But I've never had a problem with any of the bars going bad -- some I've been using for over 6 months. If the bars are made with high quality, fresh ingredients then it's probably not a concern. Hope this helps.
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Edited by - therusticcottage on May 06 2007 4:05:21 PM |
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BotanicalBath
True Blue Farmgirl
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Elizabeth
Ohio
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Posted - May 08 2007 : 12:58:01 AM
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I thought I would add this
http://www.oilsbynature.com/online.asp
I get my kokum butter from here and it is the nicest I have found. Their shea & mango butter is nice too. They have a sampler set for $25 which would be enough to make many lotion bars and lip balms.... but I think it is a lot when you can just buy a pound of your favorite oils and butters for not much more.
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Libbie
Farmgirl Connection Cultivator
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Anne E.
Elsinore
Utah
USA
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Posted - May 11 2007 : 3:43:47 PM
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I just can't wait to try this - I'm so excited! My hands (and feet!) can't wait, either...
XOXO, Libbie
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Mikki
True Blue Farmgirl
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Mikki
Austin
Indiana
USA
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
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Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
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Posted - May 13 2007 : 11:20:19 AM
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Mikki -- for that size recipe I would recommend about 12 drops of Vitamin E and up to 1/2 tsp of essential oil. This will depend on the strength of the essential oil you're using to scent with. Something like peppermint you would use less of -- just judge by how stong you want the scent to be.
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Edited by - therusticcottage on May 13 2007 11:23:48 AM |
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Mikki
True Blue Farmgirl
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Mikki
Austin
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BotanicalBath
True Blue Farmgirl
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Elizabeth
Ohio
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Posted - May 13 2007 : 8:12:23 PM
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Scenting rule of thumb.... for leave on products no more than 5% total wt... Vit E addition rate is 0.01% to neat (100% you can pour it on your skin), For this recipe, if you have capsules... one or 2 is good. This stuff is sticky and smells pretty foul, IMHO.
The more you add the better it will be for healing and fading scars.... If you add at 0.5% to 1%, you wont be able to smell it through what ever you scent it with and it will keep away the rancidity.
What is nice and surprisingly strong scented is if you infuse you liquid oils in fresh chamomile flowers. If you want it to be extra healing, great on scars is Emu Oil.... if you dont care about the meaty thing, give it a try.
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Edited by - BotanicalBath on May 13 2007 8:14:09 PM |
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
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Posted - May 17 2007 : 07:06:03 AM
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Sarah Blue
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sierra Mountains
California
USA
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Posted - May 17 2007 : 07:39:06 AM
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Thank you for sharing this recipe! I can't wait to try it with the girls in our Do It Yerself! Farmgrrrl Chapter. We're making lists of potential projects and this will be up at the top. They'll love it! I have a couple of the tube style stick moisturizers and I love, love, love them. One is orange spice and the other is rosemary.
Sherri, I would try looking for the butters and oils at a health food store or even a beauty supply store.
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BotanicalBath
True Blue Farmgirl
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Elizabeth
Ohio
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Posted - May 17 2007 : 07:40:27 AM
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http://www.oilsbynature.com/online.asp
Oils by Nature is a supplier of oils and butters
I posted this on page one.
They sell in little quanties.
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
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Posted - May 17 2007 : 08:01:39 AM
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
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Kay
Vancouver
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USA
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greentea
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alicia
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - May 18 2007 : 09:52:59 AM
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Try This: Making Solid Lotion bars |
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Making Solid Lotion bars
