Thanks so much. I would like your input on the carrier oils you think would make a great moisturizing lip balm. Squirts and what not are not reliable measurements, so I havent a clue how much of any one thing youve used in relation to anything else. It may help with weight loss maintenance. - Vegan Proteins: Contain essential amino acids with keratin-like benefits. I am trying to made a body butter. Cocoa butter is MUCH harder than shea butter as you can see in the liquid/soft/brittle chart . Im a massage therapist and read an article which vaguely said you can blend sweet almond oil and cocoa butter for a chocolate-aroma massage oil. Hey Jamie! However grape seed isnt the longest lasting oil. Phew. But the absobstion speed is sooooo slow. Thanks for reading, Nicole! I know which method Id prefer, lol! Theres well over 550 recipes up here, with at least 3 deodorant recipes and 17 lotion recipes. It sounds like vegetable shortening to me, so perhaps try that? a natural horse remedy i see uses the below and they are medium absorbtion, horses however down wear clothes! So am trying to watch each and every videos of yours before I finally start formulating on a large skill, also I will join the patrons soon. Hey Ace! I make amazing bath bombs with shea butter, coconut oil and cocoa butter but Ill need to change my recipe as I need to speed up the process somehow and melting the butters is quite time consuming. Coconut oil is usually solid for me, but it melts at 24C, so Im assuming its liquid for you. In any event, this post provides you with ways to think about all oils so you can understand them and dont need every oil to exist in a chart. It is important to check the nutrients and this may help to decide which carrier oil can work best and if you may want to use an alternative. Think about baking, and swapping olive oil for butter in a cookie recipethere would be ramifications ;P, I usually use coconut oil and kokum butter in my skin cream and when being in the sun. Most trxipies use beeswax or a vegan version of wax. Any suggestion how to make body butter suit for my country temperature and using local ingredient only? Hi Alexa! I recommend saving your expensive carrier oils for leave-on applications, and typically for your face; your feet dont need a beautiful sea buckthorn serum! Use it in your soap recipe at up to 33%. What kind of wax do you recommend? - Plant Butters (Mango Butter, Borage Oil, and Shea Butter): Are rich in vitamins. Im so glad youre finding this helpful Happy making! Rose oil is difficult to extract; it takes several thousand rose petals to produce a minute quantity of oil. Thanks again for this well done article! Sorry, I think youll probably have to wikipedia this/ask a doctorI certainly dont want to provide any speculative information and have somebody die of an allergic reaction! Happy making! Carol. Its as follows: Face creams: beeswax, shea butter, grapeseed oil, apricot kernal oil, coconut oil *some essential oils* Bothering me always Is apricot kernel oil/sunflower oil/jojoba good for all skin type or only for mature skin/oily/dry skin?, Id say no, simply because carrier oil preferences can be so personal. Thanks in advance! Thanks so much for all your helpful, well-written posts. Hello, I have been trying all your DIY projects and I love them! I must say you have an amazing site! Babassu! Thats my all-time favourite facial oil Here are my others. What is a good replacement as a carrier for Emu Oil? Hope this makes sense. That way, if you dont like it, you dont have three years worth of it sitting around . But the coconut oil makes me break out like CRAZY! Im fairly confident Liquid Germall Plus (INCI: Propylene Glycol, Diazolidinyl Urea, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate) is fully synthetic. One of the questions I am asked the most is along the lines of I dont have ingredient X, can I use ingredient Y or Z instead, or just leave it out?. Sadly, that makes them quite poor stand-alone lip balm ingredients. DO you know which carrier oils would be the thickest consistency? Is it a soap oil? I am trying to create for my friend a simple body oil that she can use in her face and hair as well. thanks for that.. just one question D: .. when makin body butter, do you think i coul substitute shea butter with coconut oil? Ive been making lip balms and body butters for about a year, and want to learn more about the differences between the lovely oils and butters Im using! Thank you so much for this wonderful blog & explanation of the differences between the carrier oils. People who are allergic to nuts cant use the coconut oil, for instance. Id toss it in the special characteristics/healing category, along with special consideration for the scent Its also really slow to absorb. Which oil would be better and why? If you have any other post requests, feel free to share themId be happy to add them to the list . Mango butter is similar to shea in terms of consistency and melting point, but it sinks into the skin much faster. Can you leave out beeswax? Thank you! thanks. I want to mix Apricot seed oil, Jojoba oil, Rosehip oil, grapeseed oil, calendula oil and hemp seed oil as a face serum. Please look up any ingredients you have questions about in the. It is very viscous and does not absorb into the skin readily. If youd like to hire me to ensure you get your formula, get in touch . Any recommendations for the almond oil substitute would be appreciated! They are tried and tested, with lots of fans . Would you think this oil/butter combination is good? Hi Bella! Am new with your videos and new to formulating. If you and your skin dont like it that is totally ok and normal I recommend checking out this section of my website. I read that it was heavy/slow, too, but then I tried it and nope. I do not see Neem oil here where would it fall? Ive never worked with Neem oil, but from what I know of it, it would be in the special category. Can I mix several carrier oils for my hair? , Just a tip: if you keep your lotion in the refrigerator, its nice and cool when you put it on. Im hoping to have a balm with a nice consistency utilizing the items I have. From what Ive read, babassu oil would be the best substitute . Coconut melts too quickly so I want something with a higher melting point in there with it. I was wondering if you could make a post on the vegan side of any ingredient. From my research, navratna oil is a finished product, not the specific oil of a plant or animal. What is a good alternative? Reason Im asking is that if my husband wants to use it as well, with the almond oil, he wouldnt be able to use it as hes allergic to all nuts. Or should I just use less grapeseed oil perhaps half the amount? Im so sorry to hear you detest coconut If you just hate it (and arent allergic to it) Id still use it in soaps, as it is so good at creating really lovely lather, and isnt at all noticeable in a final bar. Borage is an herb with edible leaves and flowers that's known for its medicinal properties. But I tried anyway). I would really love to try that as soon as I get my hands on some. What do you think about this combination. Hopefully something in there is helpful. The closest youd be able to get to this would be a gram to gram swap, but thats still not going to be very accurate. I thank you and I will read the rest of your blog. Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens) essential oil is an acceptable substitute for rose oil. cold pressed Cucurbita pepo L.(Pumpkin Seed) Hi there Can I substitute cocoa butter for sweet almond oil? Shea Butter 3% Thank you Lily for taking the time to respond o my query. Is there a substitute that can be used in stead? Someone gave me a recipe for spider veins but it called for 1/2 cup carrier oil (2 part shea butter 1 part coconut oil) Because I was thinking carrier oil I got shea oil instead. In body butters recipes call for shea, cocoa and mango butter.. What can I use in place of mango butter? I've been using borage oil on and off for a while now, and I found that it greatly decreases inflammation around my many cysts and whiteheads. I have tried many of your recipes and they all come out fantastic.Thank you! New Directions sells a new tumeric butter. It was ok but not what I was really looking for. i love that coconut oil & cocoa butter have such great scents on their own for those who may not be able to use essential oils. 1 beeswax : 2 coconut oil is perfect for 32-34 celcius. Hi Marie, Coconut oil would be a good choice, and you could look at extending the shelf life even more by adding some extra vitamin E . Fantastic, thanks Jane! Thank you for the work you put into this. It functions as a skin-smoothening active ingredient, making skin soft and smooth. Liquid & liquid, soft & soft, etc. With cocoa butter being a brittle oil, im worried that it may have some of the same properties as the wax and cause the salve to be too hardbut since its a butter, the melting point is closer to the coconut oil! Is there a substitute for vitamin E oil as I cant find it here. Well, given this is a guide to carrier oils and rosewater and glycerin arent carrier oils, its not really surprising they arent mentioned here They are mentioned many times throughout the website, though! Marie, You just saved my life! Happy making! What did I do wrong? Is there a substitution for Olus Oil? Check out my section of lip balm recipesIve taken many of them to Costa Rica, where it was regularly 36C, and they worked great , This is great thank you! Pls help mein this. I LOVE the smell of it and want to know more about the speed of absorption. Hi Shadee! It definitely helped me understand my oils and butters better. Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate also appears to be synthetic. This is because shea butter is soft and sticky at room temperature, whereas cocoa butter is smooth and brittle, like a bar of dark chocolate. It's a domestic herbal remedy that has been used since ancient times. In a hair care recipe, is there a good substitute for flax seed oil? I want to use my essential oils as a spritz on my body. Borage seed is a rich source of GLA (gamma-linolenic acid), an omega-6 fatty acid with anti-inflammatory properties. Do you have any advice on what oil would be suitable to replace castor? Or any others? [1] Borage plant parts have been used as a mild diuretic, expectorant, to induce sweating, and in proprietary mixtures . Im 6 months new into using essential oils and now making my own body butters, lip butters, cellulite creams etc.. Hi, I am searching for substitute for jojoba oil in terms of thickness. Unfortunately I really cant help you here I have basically no idea what you did. Like some of the conditioners on this blog. I tend to get the majority of my information from the internet, and its good to be reminded that there are great resources at your local library as well . I am allergic to cocoa butter, so I cant use that. You could certainly give the turmeric butter a try, but a heads up from the SDS. Awesome, Im so glad I was able to help See you around soon! What a great post for someone who is just learning these things. These two things are pretty closely tied, so Im grouping them together. If youre concerned about the colour of seabuckthorn (which can be very aggressively orange!) Your website is a great source for information, thank you! Excellent!!! Thanks for writing this article. Sweet almond oil melts at -18C, cocoa butter melts at 34C. What with the funny but relevant analogy and all. Your blog is GREAT!! Even oils that I know are nuts (hazelnut, macadamia for example) NDA has listed cautions as none known. ill probably get some mango butter eventually for making fragrance-free products for pregnant/nursing friends or their kids. In my attempts I made them with Camellia Seed, Jojoba oil. thank you , Olive oil would be the better alternative as it is liquid and has a similar consistency to jojoba . Hi Alyssa! Your email address will not be published. Hi! I have created lots of content for beginners; youll find it under the Where to Start header in the main menu. Shea butter is not a thing Id put in an anti-acne creamthats a bit like asking what you could add to spinach to make a cake. Really, after this, its all gravy. They grew up together, so they are all my babies. There are many benefits to borage oil including its ability to lower inflammation, soothe pain, lower stress levels, reduce blood sugar, protect heart health, improve female health, decrease skin disorders, aid in weight loss, prevent chronic disease, calm hyperactivity, and lower respiratory distress. Good to know, thank you! Thank you for replying. I am wanting to make a psoriasis cream from a rollerball recipe, 6 tbsp grapeseed oil equivalent to ? in shea butter. Hi Jessica! SoI dont know how it will alter the salve! What could I use instead? Thanks! Borage oil is prized for its high gamma linolenic acid (GLA) content. Do you know if cocoa butter would be great as a replacement for illipe butter? So now I need a suggestion for a substitute so that I do not inadvertantly send him to the ER. I make a line of products and they use Kokum butter, however, Id like to expand my line and make other products, possibly a face wash, cleansing oil and Id also like to add a line of products for men, including a beard oil, so Im wondering what youd consider to be a good oil substitute that would give similar benefits as Kokum, but in an oil. I do have a question that I cant seem to figure out the answer to! Id really like to avoid using olive oil pomace and replace it with extra virgin olive oil in all the recipes I try. So I have a question for you that you may not be able to answer, but Ill try anyways! Try something like mango butter for a faster absorbing butter . Ive got a lot of reasons, but they generally boil down to my being far too busy making soap & writing about it to sell it as well (Plus a more than full time job, social life, etc.). I would like to know what alternative you recommend to replace palm oil and be able to use a similar oil? ), and then getting thrown away down the drain. nerolidol (an essential oil in plants). Im assuming theres some sort of emulsification profile for various oils somewhere out there in internet land. Do you know where information can be found regarding which oils are nut oils? Promises of miracles can generally be disregarded, but some oils are genuinely better for skin that is mature, acne-prone, oily, dry, or sensitive. Is Rosemary essential oil ok for kids hair, I do not recommend using essential oils on children. The consistency of an individual carrier oil is based on its consistency at room temperature. I want to make an under eye cream using carrot seed oil, green tea extract and as much of good ingredients ive learned from your recipe as possible (allantoin,hydrolyzed silk,Panthenol, Vit E oil, evening primrose oil and even maybe sodium lactate! Yatin, Check out the encyclopedia entry on jojoba for information on substitutions . Can you please help me with the ingredient measurement? Hi KayeI never recommend using palm or palm kernel oil, but from what Ive read palm kernel oil can be used instead of coconut oil with relatively similar results.Babassu oil is another non-palm alternative (though significantly more expensive). Id recommend looking for some nice golden beeswaxtry your local farmers market and chat up a bee keeper . Very informative article, thank you! Apricot kernel oil 3.5%. Namely 7-keto Marie has been finding that adding it to the cool down phase reduces the recrystallisation. Are your ingredients the same state at room temperature? 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