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 Post subject: My lotion is busted...
PostPosted: Fri Mar 28, 2008 6:06 am 
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So glad I found you all!!!

I've been trying to make lotion for weeks now, and have had no success. I've followed numerous recipes I have found online and even tried tweaking them myself, but I always end up with a runny, bubble-filled mess. It looks like hair mousse that didn't get shaken enough. I can't figure out what I am doing wrong.

I am following this basic formula that I found on the net:

Liquid 75% to 85%
Oil 12% to 20%
Emulsifying Wax 1% to 3%
Stearic Acid 2% to 6%
Glycerin 1/2 % to 1%

I've played with the percentages, but stayed within the range above. I've tried different combinations of oils/butters, tried taking the glycerine out. Everything. It still comes out way too thin.

Any ideas? Is the formula off?

I obviously have no clue what I am doing. I read a lot, but am starting to get frustrated with my lack of success. I had one recipe sort of turn out, but it was mostly cocoa butter and I hated the smell. It was also WAY too buttery and didn't soak in.

Oh, and I am trying to stay as natural as I can. I am making it for my little girl, so I want something baby friendly.

Thanks for any help you can give!!

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My lotions turn out the right thickness and look great when I put them in the bottles, but when I open them, later they are kind of grainy and are not mixed well. Am I not blending them long enough? I follow the bramble berry recipe, I don't know what I am doing wrong....I am a very new soaper/lotioner...help! :oops:

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