Thank you Karen. fantastic job! The first video I watch it is not Andrea. Same beautiful energy. Aromahead makes everything clear, simple but well documented. You are a pro!
I video was great. I made these in some decorative silicone molds and they were perfect. They will make wonderful gifts for friends. I however have never liked the smell of cocoa butter at all so I wanted to ask what I can use instead because I would love to make some for myself. Thank you.
Hi Debbie! These lotion bars will make excellent gifts. Such a great idea! You can also substitute any of your favorite butters instead of Cocoa Butter in this recipe. Shea Butter or Mango Butter would be lovely! 💜
Hi Vera! For the lotion bar ingredients you'll find everything you need at Aromatics International: www.aromatics.com You can purchase Graduated Cylinders here on Amazon: amzn.to/2H8guj There are many wonderful molds to select from on Amazon. The patterned molds Karen used in this video can be found here: www.amazon.com/Rectangle-Silicone-Soap-Molds-Cavities/dp/B077P4WS1S?ref_=ast_sto_dp
There are a few key factors that are necessary in determining the appropriate dilution of oils to use in a blend., such as the age of the person and the intention of the blend In general for adults, for supporting general health we suggest a 2% dilution, which is 1 oz (30 ml) of carrier is 10 to 12 drops. Do you know about our Introduction to Essential Oils course? It's FREE and it is a popular class at Aromahead that's great for building a solid foundation. This class may be perfect for you to learn more. Knowing which dilution is appropriate is one of the many great things you will learn. Here is a link where you can read more about this free class: www.aromahead.com/courses/introduction-essential-oils
Hi Wei! We prefer using pure, unrefined, organic, non deodorized (basically unaltered) coconut oil to get all the therapeutic benefits. You can find it in most grocery stores. 💜 We also love this one from Aromatics International: www.aromatics.com/products/coconut-oil
Hi Tomi! We would suggest oils that resonate with you as the more you enjoy them, the more relaxing it will be. There are many wonderful options - you could go with earthy, floral or herbal aromas for relaxation. Deep earthy aromas: Vetiver and Patchouli, with Orange Floral aromas: Ylang Ylang, Palmarosa and Lavender Relaxing herbal aroma: Marjoram, with Lavender and Clary Sage Enjoy!
Will these bars melt in warm temperatures during the summer if not in an airconditioned environment? Would you reccomend refrigeration them between uses if yes?
Hi Kortney! Thanks for reaching out with your question! In our experience the lotion bars do not need to be refrigerated and they are best left at room temperature of about 80 or below. Refrigeration makes them too hard.
lovely but it will great if you let us know about the oils that we can replace with ones in this recipe as its very difficult to find all the ingredients of the original recipe.
Hi Sabahat :) We'd like to really encourage you to try this recipe using the ingredients talked about. You can find all the supplies here at www.aromatics.com. Aromatics ships to most countries and has free shipping options too. Enjoy :)
Here are a few links to where you can find some of the measuring tools we use 💜: Beakers: amzn.to/2uwS2oA Digital Scale: amzn.to/2tYICig Graduated Cylinders: amzn.to/2H8guj
Hi! It Is correlated but not 1 to 1, because the beewax density is diferent that water density. According the beewax density I found online, you have 0.961g per each ml, so for example, if you want to have 10 ml, you have to melt 9.61g.
@@aromatherapyoils wow! Thanks so much for the reply. Do you know where I could find the conversion of other solid or semi-solid carriers (such as shea butter, cocoa butter, etc.)? Do you provide that information somewhere?
Yes... Pretty much the same I wrote... 1/0.961 = 1.04. If you want to know the convertion for other solids,you have to google the density, for example, the shea butter density is 906 Kg/m3, this means that you need to melt 0.906 g to get 1ml, or from 1 gram of solid shea butter you will get 1.103 ml of liquid(1/0.960= 1.103)
Hi Sue! Essential oil substitutions always depend on the issue at hand, the intention of the blend, the person’s age, health, preferences… and so many other factors! For this particular blend, you could substitute Rosemary with Spike Lavender (Lavandula latifolia).
We don't use one specific company’s oils, but we do always make sure the oils we're using are tested with GC/MS. You can find more information about GC/MS testing here: www.aromahead.com/blog/2009/12/04/essential-oil-industry-standards-aromatics-international-supports-gcms-testing/ We like to recommend Aromatics International! You can buy 100% pure, high quality essential oils and supplies: www.aromatics.com
Hi Carrie! Andrea is our beloved class instructor working closely here at Aromahead with our co-education directors and case study instructors supporting Aromahead students! We’ve expanded the Aromahead Team and are so happy to welcome Karen Williams as Co-Director of Education at Aromahead Institute and the wealth of knowledge she brings to our team! 💜 💜 💜
I love how you don’t do voice overs on your videos, so you can still hear everything in real time! It’s very relaxing accidental asmr :) keep it up!
Glad you enjoy it!
Thank you Karen. fantastic job! The first video I watch it is not Andrea. Same beautiful energy. Aromahead makes everything clear, simple but well documented. You are a pro!
Thank you Nicole for your sweet comment! We're so glad you enjoyed it!
Can't wait to try! Great visual and verbal directions.
Awesome! Thank you!
How lovely!! Will definitely be making these.
Wonderful!
I video was great. I made these in some decorative silicone molds and they were perfect. They will make wonderful gifts for friends. I however have never liked the smell of cocoa butter at all so I wanted to ask what I can use instead because I would love to make some for myself. Thank you.
Hi Debbie! These lotion bars will make excellent gifts. Such a great idea! You can also substitute any of your favorite butters instead of Cocoa Butter in this recipe. Shea Butter or Mango Butter would be lovely! 💜
I use similar ingredients to make body butter. I have not made bars. Thank you for the demonstration Karen.
You are so welcome!
I love to watch your video lessons! Where can I get the graduated cylinders and silicon molds? And the other raw materials?
Hi Vera!
For the lotion bar ingredients you'll find everything you need at Aromatics International: www.aromatics.com
You can purchase Graduated Cylinders here on Amazon: amzn.to/2H8guj
There are many wonderful molds to select from on Amazon. The patterned molds Karen used in this video can be found here: www.amazon.com/Rectangle-Silicone-Soap-Molds-Cavities/dp/B077P4WS1S?ref_=ast_sto_dp
Certainly will try the recipe.
Please do! Let us know how that goes!
Thank you!
It's truly our pleasure to share, Nancy ☺️
Beautiful video Karen! I love your step by step teaching style. I look forward to making this recipe 💗💗
Thank you so much! We hope you enjoy the lotion bars! Circle back to let us know!
Hi Karen, you are awesome,is there any substitute for marula oil? I want to make it a try
Hi Maribeth! You can use any carrier oil you enjoy for your skin. Here are a few options: Jojoba, Sweet Almond Oil, Argan oil
Thank you for this effort 🙏
How did u decide the % of essential oils in the formula?
There are a few key factors that are necessary in determining the appropriate dilution of oils to use in a blend., such as the age of the person and the intention of the blend In general for adults, for supporting general health we suggest a 2% dilution, which is 1 oz (30 ml) of carrier is 10 to 12 drops.
Do you know about our Introduction to Essential Oils course? It's FREE and it is a popular class at Aromahead that's great for building a solid foundation. This class may be perfect for you to learn more. Knowing which dilution is appropriate is one of the many great things you will learn. Here is a link where you can read more about this free class: www.aromahead.com/courses/introduction-essential-oils
what kind of the coconut oil is in this recipe? Is it fractionated coconut oil or the virgin coconut oil that is sold in supermarket?
Hi Wei! We prefer using pure, unrefined, organic, non deodorized (basically unaltered) coconut oil to get all the therapeutic benefits. You can find it in most grocery stores. 💜
We also love this one from Aromatics International: www.aromatics.com/products/coconut-oil
hi Karen, what oils would you recommend for an evening bar?
Hi Tomi! We would suggest oils that resonate with you as the more you enjoy them, the more relaxing it will be. There are many wonderful options - you could go with earthy, floral or herbal aromas for relaxation.
Deep earthy aromas: Vetiver and Patchouli, with Orange
Floral aromas: Ylang Ylang, Palmarosa and Lavender
Relaxing herbal aroma: Marjoram, with Lavender and Clary Sage
Enjoy!
Will these bars melt in warm temperatures during the summer if not in an airconditioned environment? Would you reccomend refrigeration them between uses if yes?
Hi Kortney! Thanks for reaching out with your question! In our experience the lotion bars do not need to be refrigerated and they are best left at room temperature of about 80 or below. Refrigeration makes them too hard.
lovely but it will great if you let us know about the oils that we can replace with ones in this recipe as its very difficult to find all the ingredients of the original recipe.
Hi Sabahat :) We'd like to really encourage you to try this recipe using the ingredients talked about. You can find all the supplies here at www.aromatics.com. Aromatics ships to most countries and has free shipping options too. Enjoy :)
Where do you purchase your equipment. Scale, beakers and things? Thanks
Here are a few links to where you can find some of the measuring tools we use 💜:
Beakers: amzn.to/2uwS2oA
Digital Scale: amzn.to/2tYICig
Graduated Cylinders: amzn.to/2H8guj
Are the silicon molds used ones for soap making or are they lotion bar molds. Thank you for a great recipe!
Hi Kari!
Karen used soap making molds like these: www.amazon.com/Rectangle-Silicone-Soap-Molds-Cavities/dp/B077P4WS1S?ref_=ast_sto_dp
Silly question. But would 5.5 g of beexwax be equivilent to 5.5 ml when it becomes liquid? Or is this not correlated?
Hi! It Is correlated but not 1 to 1, because the beewax density is diferent that water density. According the beewax density I found online, you have 0.961g per each ml, so for example, if you want to have 10 ml, you have to melt 9.61g.
@@andya5929 thanks! ♡
It's very close. 1 g of a solid beeswax is about 1.04 mls of liquid
@@aromatherapyoils wow! Thanks so much for the reply. Do you know where I could find the conversion of other solid or semi-solid carriers (such as shea butter, cocoa butter, etc.)? Do you provide that information somewhere?
Yes... Pretty much the same I wrote... 1/0.961 = 1.04. If you want to know the convertion for other solids,you have to google the density, for example, the shea butter density is 906 Kg/m3, this means that you need to melt 0.906 g to get 1ml, or from 1 gram of solid shea butter you will get 1.103 ml of liquid(1/0.960= 1.103)
Hi Karen, can I use another oil in stead of the Marula oil? I don't have it here right now....
Yes, absolutely Sonja! We would suggest using any carrier oil you enjoy for your skin. Here are a few options: Jojoba, Sweet Almond Oil, Argan oil
Where did u get the moulds from please
Amazon has a great selection of silicone lotion bar molds. Here's a link you could try: www.amazon.com/s?k=silicone+bar+molds&ref=choice_dp_b 💖
How much is 5.5 ounce in gram??
Hi Berty! 5.5 ounces equals approximately 156 grams. 💜
Hi, what could I use instead of rosemary oil?
Hi Sue! Essential oil substitutions always depend on the issue at hand, the intention of the blend, the person’s age, health, preferences… and so many other factors! For this particular blend, you could substitute Rosemary with Spike Lavender (Lavandula latifolia).
@@aromatherapyoils Thank you for your response. I love the scent of the essential oil you suggested as a replacement for the Rosemary.
Hi Karen, what is the best way to store these, once made? Thanks!
Hi Rose!
You can wrap them individually in wax paper and store them in an airtight container in a cool place.
Where do you get your oils from?
We don't use one specific company’s oils, but we do always make sure the oils we're using are tested with GC/MS. You can find more information about GC/MS testing here: www.aromahead.com/blog/2009/12/04/essential-oil-industry-standards-aromatics-international-supports-gcms-testing/
We like to recommend Aromatics International! You can buy 100% pure, high quality essential oils and supplies: www.aromatics.com
@@aromatherapyoils Thank you.
Where is Andrea?
Hi Carrie!
Andrea is our beloved class instructor working closely here at Aromahead with our co-education directors and case study instructors supporting Aromahead students!
We’ve expanded the Aromahead Team and are so happy to welcome Karen Williams as Co-Director of Education at Aromahead Institute and the wealth of knowledge she brings to our team! 💜 💜 💜
Thank you !
Welcome!