How to Guide: Making a Basic Lotion

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  • Опубліковано 24 сер 2024
  • Basic Lotion
    Making lotions can be challenging, but this simple recipe makes it a fun and relatively easy project. This is a perfect recipe to try for anyone who is new to making emulsions. Feel free to substitute the oils for other oils that appeal to you. You could also trade the water phase for a lovely hydrosol like Neroli or Cucumber!
    Equipment You’ll Need
    • 2 - Stovetop safe pots or beakers
    • Stick blender
    • Measuring cups/spoons or scale
    • Thermometer
    DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Moderate
    Approximate yield: 1 Pound (16 oz)
    Approximate cost per pound: $3.68
    Suggested packaging: 4oz - 6oz bottle with a pump top
    Suggested retail price: $5.00 - $10.00
    Ingredients
    Phase A: (Melt or Oil phase)
    Ingredient : Lbs : Kitchen : %
    • Emulsifying Wax
    0.0248 : 1/8 Cup : 2.5%
    • Stearic Acid
    0.0248 : 1 ½ Tbsp : 2.5%
    • USDA Certified Organic Olive Oil
    0.2214 : ½ Cup : 22%
    Phase B: (Water phase)
    Ingredient : Lbs : Kitchen : %
    • Deionized Water
    0.6887 : 1 ½ Cup : 67.97%
    • USDA Certified Organic Pomegranate Juice Powder
    0.0130 : ¼ Tsp : 1%
    • USDA Certified Organic Vegetable Glycerin
    0.0248 : 1 Tbsp : 2.5%
    • Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
    0.0050 : 1 Tsp : 0.5%
    Phase C:
    Ingredient : Lbs : Kitchen : %
    • Xanthan Gum
    0.0004 : 1/8 Tsp : 0.03%
    Phase D:
    Ingredient : Lbs : Kitchen : %
    • Phenoxyethanol
    0.0100 : 2 Tsp : 1%
    Directions
    1. Start by combining all Phase A ingredients into a stovetop-safe pot or beaker. In a separate stovetop safe pot or beaker combine all ingredients in phase B. You should now have 2 pots or beakers. One with phase A ingredients and one with phase b ingredients.
    2. Heat phase A ingredients until fully melted. This will be approximately 165F - 170F. On a separate burner, heat phase B ingredients to 145F - 155F.
    3. Take phase B and grab your stick blender. Slowly sprinkle Phase C (Xanthan Gum) into phase B while mixing with your stick blender. Mix until fully blended.
    4. With your blender still immersed and mixing in Phase B, take Phase A and slowly pour into Phase B while constantly mixing. You may need to increase the speed on your mixer as you add Phase A. Don’t be afraid to aggressively mix.
    5. Finally, Add the phenoxyethanol and mix again.
    6. Let cool to room temperature and then fill your packaging and enjoy!

КОМЕНТАРІ • 184

  • @marcopolo2159
    @marcopolo2159 Рік тому +2

    Hi I'm from PAKISTAN your video is very helpful thanks 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @deesnicecream1402
    @deesnicecream1402 5 років тому +8

    Very good demo. I need to buy similar hotplate and thermometers. This solves for me why my lotions where too thick or too watery. I wasn't blending in the proper order or temps.

  • @kimayers2554
    @kimayers2554 3 роки тому +5

    All I can say is THANK YOU! After numerous tying, money, time and yes, Tears I finally was success because of you. I did cut some corners a little (I'm a novice) but what I realized was the temperature difference...I just love SCIENCE don't You? LOL!

  • @saah461
    @saah461 5 років тому +14

    Beautiful. Please take it forward from here to the next level of lotion making. Would like to learn what s the next magic in store 🤗☺️👍

    • @VicToria-sd1dn
      @VicToria-sd1dn 3 роки тому

      Little wonder your comment is 2 years old yet no reply from the content owner. He taught how to make lotion with Stearic Acid. That is wicked lol 😂

  • @michellejean2633
    @michellejean2633 Рік тому

    You're hilarious Dom, and I appreciate that, and not just your hands! Thank you so much for this video. I've always been too scared and intimidated to try mixing water and oil in any product, but this video has really pushed me over the edge and given me the confidence to try! I just need the right products and do it in the right order and watch for temps. Thank you so much for this!

  • @MidwestGirl
    @MidwestGirl 5 років тому +2

    Great video! Thanks! Your voice and your hands are welcome to make videos any time. We love Teeneke, too!

  • @greenbeautychemist.
    @greenbeautychemist. 4 роки тому +1

    Very stable and high viscosity emulsion. Enjoy every bit of this video. Thank you.

  • @ckbee
    @ckbee 5 років тому +4

    Hi.🤗Thank you for a simple yet very informative video. I have always wanted to make my own but not know where to start. Your easy to follow video boosted my confidence and gave me the much needed push to give it go. Also the recipe is simple enough for me to start on. Again thank you💕

  • @DezyreStewart
    @DezyreStewart 3 роки тому +3

    I really need help with how to add preservatives and how much to add. I see you all haven’t made a video in a little while, but it would be great if you did make a video on preservatives ☺️

  • @vickiraines2851
    @vickiraines2851 5 років тому +5

    Great video. The captions crack me up. (milk face music) 😉

  • @lavandabeauty9769
    @lavandabeauty9769 3 роки тому

    All of the your videos are awesome....
    Thanks you for sharing the best method and materials....

  • @drmearaj-saffron
    @drmearaj-saffron Рік тому

    Hello sir and thank you for sharing this video. Could you please share the complete recipe. That will be highly appreciated and great thanks in advance.

  • @panhezkie
    @panhezkie 5 років тому +2

    i want to make my own now!.
    thanks for this wonderful video!

  • @nicolavalentine8120
    @nicolavalentine8120 4 роки тому +2

    This is great, thanks for sharing.

  • @JL-Breaks
    @JL-Breaks 3 роки тому

    This is the best lotion tutorial.

  • @user-su1di5vy4q
    @user-su1di5vy4q 5 років тому +4

    Thank you so much for a crystal clear lotion making!!
    Very thankful & grateful to you
    Please let me know the measurements in grams??
    It's little bit confusing to me!
    Thanks so much

    • @EssentialLabsOfficial
      @EssentialLabsOfficial  5 років тому +5

      Hi there, we can certainly do that for you. google also has a great feature to convert as well, but here are the ingredients in ounces:
      Emulsifying Wax
      - 1/8 Cup = 1oz
      Stearic Acid- 1 ½ Tbsp= 0.75oz
      USDA Certified Organic Olive Oil- ½ Cup= 4oz
      Deionized Water- 1 ½ Cup= 12oz
      USDA Certified Organic Pomegranate Juice Powder- ¼ Tsp= 0.04oz
      USDA Certified Organic Vegetable Glycerin- 1 Tbsp= 0.5oz
      Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate- 1 Tsp= 0.16oz
      Xanthan Gum- 1/8 Tsp= 0.02oz
      Phenoxyethanol- 2 Tsp= 0.33

    • @networksofmikeang
      @networksofmikeang 5 років тому

      Hi. How about the grams of Glycerin? Thanks.

  • @londynamore7876
    @londynamore7876 2 роки тому

    Very informative fun to watch you did a great job

  • @danielquach1959
    @danielquach1959 2 роки тому

    thank you for sharing that is very helpful

  • @jcrumewing
    @jcrumewing 5 років тому +27

    What a dream job!

  • @danny1682
    @danny1682 3 роки тому +1

    Hi Dominic, Could you show a facial cream using Kojic Acid, Niacinamide and whatever else . Thank you

  • @sandragiles1028
    @sandragiles1028 Рік тому

    Great Video...but can I ask the reason you also add Xanthan Gum as you already have thickening with the Emulsifiying Wax and Stearic Acid? Thank you

  • @jinilopez9530
    @jinilopez9530 4 роки тому +7

    Hello, thank you for the video! Could you please let us know the name and model of the industrial immersion blender? its great that you guys gave feedback on using it 8hrs a day so this would be a great addition for us formulators! Thanks in advance!

    • @EssentialLabsOfficial
      @EssentialLabsOfficial  4 роки тому +3

      The one in the video is the All-Clad KZ750D Stainless Steel Immersion Blender.
      You can get it on Amazon.

    • @noelskizalotti9972
      @noelskizalotti9972 3 роки тому

      @@EssentialLabsOfficial My batch size is 3000 grammes and so looking for an overhead blender that I won't have to hold. Can you think of a model/brand?

  • @lesanimauxetlesoiseaux6912
    @lesanimauxetlesoiseaux6912 4 роки тому +2

    Thx u r very professional
    I need courses pls

  • @VicToria-sd1dn
    @VicToria-sd1dn 3 роки тому

    You taught how to make lotion with Stearic Acid. You are wicked man! 😁

  • @lalim5962
    @lalim5962 4 роки тому +5

    hi! how long is the shelf life for this?

  • @farmannawaz6000
    @farmannawaz6000 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks a lot sir, You really did a great job for beginners. I want to make it thin like liquid and white like milk . what will be the changes i shall be great full to you ,thanks in advance

    • @farmannawaz6000
      @farmannawaz6000 4 роки тому

      mean looks like a milky serum for face and body

  • @melissabarrera8435
    @melissabarrera8435 4 роки тому

    I really did enjoy this video and you explained perfectly. Can you do a thick cream or body butter video recipe?

    • @EssentialLabsOfficial
      @EssentialLabsOfficial  4 роки тому

      Thanks! We've got it on the list of future content to make.
      For now you will probably enjoy our other butter-related videos => ua-cam.com/users/EssentialWholesaleLabssearch?view_as=subscriber&query=butter

  • @chefdecuisine3080
    @chefdecuisine3080 3 роки тому

    that is a GLORIOUS mustache
    freakiin mazing

  • @mbasarenyonov3779
    @mbasarenyonov3779 3 роки тому

    I benefited a lot , thank you

  • @reen7050
    @reen7050 3 роки тому

    Ty

  • @rajkumarkatara7818
    @rajkumarkatara7818 4 роки тому

    Great video

  • @gerelyclea
    @gerelyclea Рік тому

    Thank for your video. This one is easy to follow through. Just one question, what if i add in whitening ingredients, how do I know how much whitening product should I add following your proportions? Thank you!

  • @marcopolo2159
    @marcopolo2159 Рік тому +1

    What is the percentage of fragrance in Cream and Lotion?

  • @alexxdaye1
    @alexxdaye1 3 роки тому +2

    GREAT RECIPE!!! Thank you! What is the name of the heating device used in your video? It would appear to have a slower and lower heating that's safe for beakers. Let's not wait another three years! LOL! Thanks! I love shopping with you guys, love your products. Excellent quality! Also, what is the significance of the Pomegranate Powder in the water phase? Can you use another type of powder?

    • @nathanyoung1637
      @nathanyoung1637 Рік тому

      did you ever get an answer about the pom powder? looking at doing some homemade lotion and i don't care about it smelling nice. but if it's chemically significant it would be nice to know.

  • @blackbird8538
    @blackbird8538 3 роки тому

    thank you

  • @LatoriaMartin
    @LatoriaMartin 3 роки тому

    I like your method better bc other ppl be mixing the stearic and emulsify wax in the water first.

  • @Owa24
    @Owa24 Рік тому

    Where can you find a calculator at where you know how much oils and Shea butter and etc to use at thanks

  • @MahmoudSuhail
    @MahmoudSuhail 3 роки тому +1

    Try to introduce less air in mixing using a high shear mixer. Vortex is undesired in mixing.

  • @arista3557
    @arista3557 4 роки тому +2

    Very informative video, thank you! Would aristoflex avc sub x gum? And would Optiphen plus be a good preservation alternative? Both subbing the same amounts of the recipe. Or would additional testing be needed first?

    • @EssentialLabsOfficial
      @EssentialLabsOfficial  4 роки тому +1

      Yes. Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer is a wonderful copolymer and rheology modifier. I have never used it in place of xanthan gum however. It must be neutralized (like carbomer) in order to work best as a rheology modifier. It is also really sensitive (again, like carbomer) to electrolytes so isn’t suitable for washes. Oh and it is sensitive to hydrolyzed proteins too. Also don’t let the end pH of your product dip below 4. Optiphen plus is a good alternative preservative to Phenoxyethanol and Tetrasodium Glutamate, but please note that Optiphen plus still is phenoxyethanol. We always recommend a 3rd party preservative challenge test, always.

  • @vaporartillery910
    @vaporartillery910 5 років тому +1

    After the lotion is complete is it possible to make it thicker if you didn't like the viscosity? If so what are the different alternatives? And to solve this issue from the beginning would i just add more Emulsifying Wax to make it thicker?

  • @homocapensis5577
    @homocapensis5577 2 роки тому

    Excelente .

  • @brendamoote7304
    @brendamoote7304 2 роки тому

    Can I make a face serum out of the amino acid cysteine and arginine a if so would you mind showing the recipe I also have her peptides very well with them. If you could find a formulation a simple one to share with your viewers that would be awesome thank you so much Brenda

  • @jrccandleco7939
    @jrccandleco7939 3 роки тому

    Love the video ❤️. Question though. Why 2 preservatives?

  • @adamwalker8271
    @adamwalker8271 4 роки тому +1

    Why should you use deionized water? Is ionized water bad for making lotions?

    • @EssentialLabsOfficial
      @EssentialLabsOfficial  4 роки тому +2

      Deionized water is water that has had the metal ions removed. Metal ions can react with ingredients causing anything from unexpected coloration to preservation issues. It’s possible that you could use distilled water in place of deionized water but I would not recommend using tap water.

  • @kaylawarmerdam1583
    @kaylawarmerdam1583 3 роки тому

    Why do you need to make sure the water and oil are 20 degrees apart?

  • @lesanimauxetlesoiseaux6912
    @lesanimauxetlesoiseaux6912 2 роки тому

    Thx first man but teach us well
    Thx

  • @animalsquadofficial516
    @animalsquadofficial516 2 роки тому

    Plz tell me alternative of tetrasodium glutamate diacetate

  • @adedoyinakinrinlola3053
    @adedoyinakinrinlola3053 4 роки тому +1

    What if I am not using any water content, I am using Shea butter and glycerin with grapeseed oil, what natural emulsifier can I use?

    • @EssentialLabsOfficial
      @EssentialLabsOfficial  4 роки тому +1

      It sounds like you’re be heading more towards a body butter and not an emulsion. So just using the grapeseed, shea and glycerin should be fine, but maybe adding some arrowroot powder to aid against greasiness. Because glycerin is water soluble, you’ll want to keep it at a low %

    • @adedoyinakinrinlola3053
      @adedoyinakinrinlola3053 4 роки тому +1

      Essential Wholesale & Labs thank you, yes I am making a butter but trying to avoid preservatives so I will have to eliminate the glycerin from my research (because I notice the separation of the Shea and glycerin) Will there be any negative effect if I add two stabilizer like xanthan gum and cetearyl alcohol even though I have no water content?

  • @jenniferiwuji2465
    @jenniferiwuji2465 2 роки тому

    What is the name of the powder you added to the water

  • @BurstVisualDesigns
    @BurstVisualDesigns 4 роки тому +1

    Question, why add xanthan gum if you have emulsifying wax and Stearic Acid?

    • @EssentialLabsOfficial
      @EssentialLabsOfficial  4 роки тому +1

      Xanthan gum works as a thickener to stabilize an emulsion. Since emulsions are thermodynamically unstable systems, it’s always helpful to have a stabilizer such as a gum or polysaccharide.

  • @florestista9339
    @florestista9339 3 роки тому

    Nice

  • @Zapfirst
    @Zapfirst 3 роки тому

    how lush is able to make creams and lotion without emulsifying wax and use only stearic acid, glyceryl stearate and triethanolamine

  • @jadeluvsanime
    @jadeluvsanime 4 роки тому +1

    Great video! Does the preservative you used needs to be added while the mixture is still hot?

  • @LabMom-sg8ii
    @LabMom-sg8ii 3 роки тому

    What phase would Urea & MSM flakes be??? It's for a psoriasis lotion.I'm not using water.

  • @zazaclwnc
    @zazaclwnc 2 роки тому

    How important is the deionized water? 🤔

  • @mubashirhafeez1557
    @mubashirhafeez1557 Рік тому

    Quantity of ingredients

  • @natashagreen5385
    @natashagreen5385 3 роки тому

    How do I use CA/C20 Emulsifier Wax ?
    I normally use Beeswax

  • @healthcare.business.withdsc
    @healthcare.business.withdsc 2 роки тому

    What if I don't add xanthum gum. How would it turn out to be

  • @KrymiPles
    @KrymiPles 2 роки тому

    Do i really need the tetrasodium glutamate if i already have the phenoxyethanol? :)

  • @lilynelson1627
    @lilynelson1627 4 роки тому

    Nice ,so a basic cream will be the same, pls do a body cream

  • @chelseyummali
    @chelseyummali 4 роки тому +1

    what if your working with an herbal infused oil? its heat sensitive and really shouldn't be brought above 100-108 for very long. Is that hot enough?

  • @cindyrobinson2618
    @cindyrobinson2618 4 роки тому +1

    Can I ask what the purpose of the xanthan gum is if you are using an emulsifying wax? Is it just used as a thinkener? Thank you.

    • @EssentialLabsOfficial
      @EssentialLabsOfficial  4 роки тому +1

      Xanthan gum works as a thickener to stabilize an emulsion. Since emulsions are thermodynamically unstable systems, it’s always helpful to have a stabilizer such as a gum or polysaccharide.

  • @francessforbie8280
    @francessforbie8280 2 роки тому

    Hello can I ask which type of E wax you used in this formulation plz?

  • @gooddaymate1171
    @gooddaymate1171 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you for this! Would the essential oils added stay blended into the lotion if the product is sitting on a store shelf, or would the oils separate over time? Thanks

    • @EssentialLabsOfficial
      @EssentialLabsOfficial  4 роки тому +1

      Due to the use of the emulsifying wax and stearic acid, the concept is that the oils should not separate out over time. However, technically an emulsion could separate at any time. We have yet to see this occur however with this formula.

  • @salgal7032
    @salgal7032 5 років тому +1

    What does the tetrasodium bring to lotion? What property or purpose? Thanks

    • @EssentialLabsOfficial
      @EssentialLabsOfficial  5 років тому +4

      Hi Sally, great question. Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate is a chelator--in this formula it helps to boost the preservation system (which here is phenoxyethanol). Chelating agents bind up trace metal ion contaminants in your water-containing cosmetic, thus keeping the product microbe-free for longer. They are not preservatives in their own right, they just help to kill microbes by starving them. Long story short, it compliments the preservative and extends the shelf life of your lotion.

  • @kimmurphy9094
    @kimmurphy9094 5 років тому +2

    What actually causes a “soaping effect” in lotions/creams and how would you go about getting rid of it besides using dimethicone?

    • @EssentialLabsOfficial
      @EssentialLabsOfficial  5 років тому +1

      Hi Kim! The soaping effect can be caused by not using enough emulsifiers. You can get rid of it by using more emulsifiers like oils or butters or you can also use mattifying ingredients such as Arrowroot (Tapioca) Powder.

    • @kimmurphy9094
      @kimmurphy9094 5 років тому

      Essential Wholesale & Labs can you use too much emulsifier? What is the actual percentage you’re supposed to use? Which emulsifier is a complete emulsifier?

  • @751bklyn3
    @751bklyn3 2 роки тому

    I started making lotion I’ve been doing good but this last batch was bad. I used germall plus for new preservative and I tried a higher wax level 9% ewax and btms50 and it got thick so fast how can one get help with their recipes or formulations

  • @daniellenunn-weinberg5381
    @daniellenunn-weinberg5381 4 роки тому

    Thank you for such clear demo! However, what is a "keylator?" - the "Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate" and what does it do? I imagine that the preservative?

    • @EssentialLabsOfficial
      @EssentialLabsOfficial  4 роки тому

      Great question. A Chelator (such as Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate) is an ingredient that binds up trace metal ion contaminants in your water-containing cosmetic thus keeping the product microbe free for longer. They are not preservatives in their own right, they just help to kill microbes by binding to their trace metal ion food supply. Lovely thing too, is that in cosmetics, they are used in small amounts.

    • @josiec9249
      @josiec9249 4 роки тому

      @@EssentialLabsOfficial Would one be able to skip this if one uses distilled water?

  • @spectrumherbal2076
    @spectrumherbal2076 3 роки тому

    how do you fix it if it congeals a bit

  • @anjums9320
    @anjums9320 3 роки тому

    Please mention the name of emulsifing egent

  • @AmanuelDarge
    @AmanuelDarge Рік тому

    How can i make it as samll business

  • @missbluenshine
    @missbluenshine 4 роки тому +1

    Can i replace the emusifier by xantham gum ??

    • @EssentialLabsOfficial
      @EssentialLabsOfficial  4 роки тому +2

      Sadly Xanthan Gum is not an emulsifier, it is a thickener. Emulsifiers will make two or more elements blend together such as polar and unpolar ingredients. A thickener such as xanthan, simply thickens. However you could try one of my favorite palm free non GMO emulsifier, Cetearyl Glucoside & Cetearyl Alcohol and simply replace the emulsifying wax at the same %.
      www.essentialwholesale.com/product/2700/cetearyl-glucoside-and-cetearyl-alcohol

  • @abishgamas4516
    @abishgamas4516 Рік тому

    No lo puedo creer si escribieron la receta 😢 gracias.

  • @Ty-mr2kq
    @Ty-mr2kq 4 роки тому +1

    What does the pomegranate powder do?

    • @EssentialLabsOfficial
      @EssentialLabsOfficial  4 роки тому +1

      in this case it does a few things. One is that it helps to raise the organic percent. Once you add pomegranate to the water, you get pomegranate juice and we use organic pomegranate. Pomegranate is also known to be rich in antioxidants.

    • @yvettesantiago6300
      @yvettesantiago6300 3 роки тому

      I was going to ask this question thanks for being so thorough. 🙂 and thanks Ty for having a similar mind.

  • @megtee3000
    @megtee3000 2 роки тому

    can you use a regular pyrex cup?

  • @amirahamdy844
    @amirahamdy844 5 років тому

    love your videos so much !! they are very informative !! is Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
    a must to add ? or can we make the lotion without it ?

    • @EssentialLabsOfficial
      @EssentialLabsOfficial  5 років тому +2

      Hi Amira, in our opinion it is a must add. Preservation is very important and removing the chelating agent changes the efficacy of the lotion. You can try Phytic Acid or EDTA as an alternative, but be sure to challenge test it with an independent challenge test company first. Great question!

    • @amirahamdy844
      @amirahamdy844 5 років тому

      @@EssentialLabsOfficial thank you !! :)

  • @kyreegreen6233
    @kyreegreen6233 4 роки тому +1

    would this be considered natural

    • @EssentialLabsOfficial
      @EssentialLabsOfficial  4 роки тому +1

      The term "natural" is not defined in the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FDC ACT) or the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA's) implementing regulations. So it is up to you to determine what you consider “natural”. Here at EWL, the use of emulsifying wax would make the product not natural, but instead naturally derived. Here are our definitions internally “Natural= Plant or animal derivative; retains its molecular structure without chemical modification. This would be ingredients such as carrier oils, essential oils, powders, butters, waxes, ferments. Then we have Naturally Derived = Plant or animal derivatives where new molecular structures are created. This would be ingredients such as many surfactants, many emulsifiers, some preservatives.

  • @colleentate109
    @colleentate109 4 роки тому +1

    Great video! Could beeswax be used as an alternative to emulsifying wax? Also, what's the reason for using your particular preservative? Thanks!

    • @TracyD2
      @TracyD2 4 роки тому

      semper grove No

    • @brittanysapology9528
      @brittanysapology9528 4 роки тому +1

      No, beeswax will not create a stable emulsion. You have to use an actual emulsifying wax. Beeswax is more or less just a thickener....

  • @MARIEJOSE-iy1kz
    @MARIEJOSE-iy1kz 4 роки тому

    Please I need to know how u came out with you percentage and tsp

  • @evelynobazee
    @evelynobazee 3 роки тому +1

    Please what is water Face 🤔?

    • @EssentialLabsOfficial
      @EssentialLabsOfficial  3 роки тому

      Water Phase refers to the part of the recipe where you are adding water to your blend. Look at the recipe in the video description for more information.

  • @opentospirit22
    @opentospirit22 5 років тому +1

    Great video! Thank you for all the commentary. I’m just beginning learning and have a few small batches under my belt but....I made my first 3 lotions with calendula and chamomile in the water phase, so, an herbal infusion/tea was my water. I made the lotion for family and two days later found a video that said tea/herbal infusions should not be used in the water phase. I quickly tossed out the lotion and haven’t made another batch yet. I have so many questions! I appreciate the video!

    • @EssentialLabsOfficial
      @EssentialLabsOfficial  5 років тому

      Hi there! We use tea during the water phase quite often! It is necessary to use Deionized water with the tea or herbal infusions, so that may be the problem? Also using a tea or herbal infusion could lead to more fungus or bacteria, but as long as it's preserved properly, you should be able to use them!

    • @opentospirit22
      @opentospirit22 5 років тому

      Essential Wholesale & Labs oh wow! I just heard that since they were made with tea, they would attract mold and bacteria too easily. I used distilled water and preserved it well with optiphen. Small 100gram batches.

  • @aBirdbyBrancusi
    @aBirdbyBrancusi 5 років тому +1

    The active ingredients I add them in the cool down phase or in whichever phase ?

    • @EssentialLabsOfficial
      @EssentialLabsOfficial  4 роки тому

      Many active ingredients do best in the cool down phase, but there are some that only work in a hot water phase. Please check the manufacturer’s suggestion of “how to use” when you purchase the ingredients.

  • @Thankyouuniverse90
    @Thankyouuniverse90 5 років тому

    Olive oil is itself is as antioxidant and work as natural preservative ( yes or no) and why did you used preservatives

    • @jenniferhalliwell416
      @jenniferhalliwell416 5 років тому +4

      Um..Hell no. Olive oil is not a preservative. He used preservatives because there is water in the product. You need them because of the water

  • @k.r.murphy4301
    @k.r.murphy4301 3 роки тому +1

    Where does one learn this on your level?

    • @EssentialLabsOfficial
      @EssentialLabsOfficial  3 роки тому

      Our friends over at formulabotanica.com do a really great job teaching cosmetic formulation. That is a great place to start :)
      We also have some helpful blog posts and videos in our Learning Library >> library.essentialwholesale.com/
      After that, expertise is developed through years of reading, trying things, and experimenting with your own formulas. If you enjoy the work it is easy to get good at it :)

  • @purvishah5495
    @purvishah5495 4 роки тому +1

    Is stearic acid necessary with the emulsifier?

    • @EssentialLabsOfficial
      @EssentialLabsOfficial  4 роки тому +1

      A fatty acid is necessary so cetyl alcohol or cetearyl alcohol would be good options too.

  • @naomiolutayo
    @naomiolutayo 5 років тому +1

    Is it true that the longer you mix the lotion, the thicker it gets?

    • @EssentialLabsOfficial
      @EssentialLabsOfficial  4 роки тому

      not necessarily. Yes, sometimes it is a great help, but there is a possibility of causing your emulsion to become unstable by overmixing. This is why experimentation and logging every little thing you do in that experimentation is key.

  • @momzilla9491
    @momzilla9491 5 років тому

    Around five years back V05 planned to stop distributing it's Hair Conditioning Cream in Canada. I went all over the place and bought up what I could, but now it's long gone.
    What I used to buy for around $5.00 a tube (1.5 oz) some people on Amazon and other beauty online outlets are now trying to sell for up to $70.00 a tube. There was no way I was going to put that kind of money out for a basic lanolin product whipped up just right.
    A couple of days ago I found a 14 oz jar of DAX Pomade which has most of the oils, but it is like spreading thick grease.
    Very Yuk!
    I heated a teaspoon the DAX POMADE until just melted in the microwave, then tried to dissolve 1/2 teaspoon
    of organic gelatin in the oil. Lots of mixing and still have undissolved gelatin. When it cooled down I added about 1/2 oz of
    Aloe Vera Gel (from the Pharmacy) in and keep mixing. I read that it already had the emulsifiers in it.
    It turned to kind of a thick foam, but is still too oily and feels gritty. I need oil for weight, but not that much oil. LOL
    Found your Channel!! So cool! I like the idea of Xanthan Gum much better than gelatin! I've also read that it is very stable!!!
    Now I'm looking forward to buying some Xanthan Gum and try to get the recipe just right using your method.
    Any suggestion are gladly received!
    Thanks!

    • @dianeespinoza8647
      @dianeespinoza8647 3 роки тому

      Alberto V05 conditioning hair dressing is nothing special, mineral oil and paraffin wax less than 1% panthenol and vitamin E.

    • @momzilla9491
      @momzilla9491 3 роки тому

      @@dianeespinoza8647 Well, I can't duplicate the Alberto VO5 recipe, and I can not buy it in Canada anymore. I haven't found anything that works as well, so that makes it special to me.
      What is really crappy is that Canadians can not order it through USA's Walmart or Walgreens. They will not ship to Canada.
      Then we have those Canadians who buy it for $5.00 on the US side, then try to resell it for $40.00 a tube. Sooooo, I guess it is special.

  • @CardcaptorsRULES
    @CardcaptorsRULES 5 років тому

    how long will it take the pellets to melt in the oil phase???

  • @littleshopintheshed
    @littleshopintheshed 2 роки тому

    Great video. If you subbed out Olive oil for Hemp Seed oil, would you have to add an antioxidant to keep the final product from going rancid due to the unstable oil?

  • @salimakhan4555
    @salimakhan4555 4 роки тому

    Can u do it without steric acid ? Which is from animal. Is there a plant base steric acid

    • @EssentialLabsOfficial
      @EssentialLabsOfficial  3 роки тому

      Hi Salima, our Stearic Acid is made from vegetables, not animals. You can find it here: essentialwholesale.com/stearic-acid

  • @weetzybat
    @weetzybat 3 роки тому

    Why are you using a plastic spoon when it's still warm🤔

  • @drewm3503
    @drewm3503 4 роки тому

    Hi. How would I go about mixing acetyl-l-carnitine powder with emu oil to help for neuropathy patients?
    Acetyl-l-carnitine is proven for nerve regeneration and emu oil has been proven to absorb to the deepest layers of the skin.
    I tried dissolving the acetyl-l-carnitine powder in the emu oil for 2 days, but the granules didn't dissolve, and was very "grainy" to the touch.
    For example, should I maybe heat in a bowl over boiling water and then blend it with a kitchen whipper?

    • @EssentialLabsOfficial
      @EssentialLabsOfficial  4 роки тому +1

      It won’t solubilize into oil, it is only soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol or water. So if wanted to add this to a product, you would need to solubilize it first. Were you hoping to add the Emu oil to the lotion, or were you hoping for the acetyl-l-carnitine to be added to only emu oil and nothing else?

    • @drewm3503
      @drewm3503 4 роки тому

      @@EssentialLabsOfficial Yes, I was hoping to have a mixture of about 70-60% acetyl-l-carnitine and 40-30% emu oil. I wasn't necessarily looking to mix it in a lotion.
      I actually tried mixing water with the acetyl-l-carnitine powder and letting it sit for a couple of days in a closed jar, hoping the powder would dissolve, but the solution is still quite "grainy" to the touch. I was hoping the granules would dissolve and not be in a solid state any longer, but this hasn't happened. Although I did use about 70% powder and 30% water. Because i thought the less water the better as far as mixing it with the emu oil. So maybe I would need to use more water for the powder to better dissolve?
      I tried finding acetyl-l-carnitine in liquid form but I can only find it in powder form. You can find regular l-carnitine in liquid form but not acetyl-l-carnitine, and acetyl-l-carnitine is what I have read was successful for neuropathy patients.
      If you were trying to make a solution of 70-60% acetyl-l-carnitine and 30-40% emu oil. How would you go about doing it?
      Thank you

  • @fumeorji6328
    @fumeorji6328 4 роки тому

    Pls I made a lotion with 4% ewax and 3% cetyl alcohol. The cream has a lot of white rub in and feel waxy and makes sweat a lit on my face. What did I do wrong? Water was at 80% and oils at 10- 12%

    • @EssentialLabsOfficial
      @EssentialLabsOfficial  4 роки тому

      While your ratios appear to be fine, have you experimented with different ratios on the ewax and cetyl alcohol? Perhaps lower the ewax to 3%. Also there are other things to consider and without knowing your recipe, it’s hard for me to help. For example, the first questions that came to my mind were: Are you using a gum as a thickener? What is your final pH of the product (this can make a huge difference)? Do you have an alkaline ingredient in the lotion as the fatty acids in the lotion combined with an alkaline ingredient would cause saponification? Would you be open to using a silicone, such as dimethicone?

  • @networksofmikeang
    @networksofmikeang 5 років тому

    Hi. May we know the chemical formula or the common name of the emulsifying wax used and if there were available alternatives?
    Also, is there a link that we can look at to see other preservatives and the recommended percetage to use?
    Thanks.

    • @EssentialLabsOfficial
      @EssentialLabsOfficial  5 років тому +1

      Hi Mike! The common name is Emulsifying wax NF, and the formula is: Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Polysorbate 60. Alternatives could vary, based on ingredients you use, so some research would need to be done first. Same for recommended percentages, there are a lot of factors that would make the necessary amount differ by product. However, you can use Cane Alcohol (not Isopropyl) or highest proof of Vodka at your local liquor store. We usually recommend about 15% start.

  • @Ty-mr2kq
    @Ty-mr2kq 4 роки тому

    Can you substitute a butter instead of a thickening agent?

    • @EssentialLabsOfficial
      @EssentialLabsOfficial  4 роки тому

      you could though they are 2 very different things. A thickening agent specifically is used to provide body, increase stability, and improve suspension of added ingredients. A butter is more there for emollience and moisturization. So if you use a butter, your final product won’t be as stable and you might see a massive amount of separation.

  • @josiec9249
    @josiec9249 4 роки тому

    If I use a saturated fat like tallow, do I need to use steric acid?

    • @EssentialLabsOfficial
      @EssentialLabsOfficial  4 роки тому

      Honestly none of us are familiar with the use of tallow, but since tallow contains stearic and isn’t actually stearic, I’m not really sure. Stearic acid is a saturated acid, whereas tallow is a combination of both saturated and unsaturated. I think the best thing to do is experiment and see what the outcome is like.

  • @sstaple1
    @sstaple1 5 років тому

    How can I keep it from separating. Which additive binds the water? Is it the emulsifying wax?

    • @EssentialLabsOfficial
      @EssentialLabsOfficial  5 років тому

      Hi there! Since this is an emulsion blend of oil an water; the emulsifying wax is actually what holds them together!

  • @drewdrew8426
    @drewdrew8426 4 роки тому

    I've noticed, after heating both phases, a lot of people tend to add the water phase into the oil phase. Why did you add the oil into the water? Or does it not make a difference?

    • @EssentialLabsOfficial
      @EssentialLabsOfficial  4 роки тому

      Many times it can make a difference. In our case, most of our products that contain less % in the oil phase and more in the water phase, we will add the oil into the water (easier to pour in small quantity into a larger quantity than vice versa). However there are a few ways that the phases can be added to each other and it’s actually fun to make the exact same product but then see a few ways to add emulsifier for a good emulsion.
      You can add the emulsifier to be dissolved in the continuous (generally the larger concentration) phase, and then the internal phase (generally the smaller concentration) is slowly added with good agitation.
      Another way is that the emulsifier can be dissolved in the smaller phase before slowly adding that blend to the water phase under agitation (most common method and the one we’re speaking of).
      However, we do also, with some of our emulsion, use a technique where we place the product components directly into the product stream at different steps along a multistage mixing area.

    • @drewdrew8426
      @drewdrew8426 4 роки тому

      @@EssentialLabsOfficial ok thank you!!

  • @mrembo25
    @mrembo25 5 років тому +1

    What stick blender is that? Link please?

    • @EssentialLabsOfficial
      @EssentialLabsOfficial  5 років тому +1

      Hi there, that is the MiniPro Variable Speed Hand-Held Mixer, here is its link:
      www.restaurantsupply.com/dynamic-mx070-mini-7-inch-minipro-variable-speed-hand-held-mixer-with-four-cutter-blades?keyword=&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIt7zF8L624AIVksVkCh1nNwyXEAQYASABEgJ74fD_BwE

  • @juicylaws
    @juicylaws 5 років тому +1

    Why do i need a chelator in this case?

    • @EssentialLabsOfficial
      @EssentialLabsOfficial  5 років тому +3

      Hi! It helps boost the preservative. While we do use deionized water it's possible there are trace elements in the water (as in metal ions) and the chelator ensures those ions are bound, thereby ensuring the preservative will be full effective.

    • @25electrog
      @25electrog 5 років тому

      @@EssentialLabsOfficial what is the benefit of adding them after emlsifying instead of adding it with the water phase?