How To Make Lotion Fianl-2

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Welcome!
This course is designed to teach you how to make your own lotions
creams and body butters where you control the ingredients. So
many products on the market today are filled with harsh chemicals
that can irritate and harm your skin. By learning how to make your
own products, you get to choose what goes into them, making them
much more focused for your skin’s needs.
The skills you gain in this class will soon have you making skin loving
products for all your family and friends as well. OR perhaps you are
interested in starting your own skincare business. Either way, the
basics are all here in this course so let’s get started.
Setting Up Your Artisan Lab

Every artist needs a comfortable place to work where your
ingredients and tools are easy to access and use. As a working
skincare formulator, you will need to establish such a place. It may
be as simple as using your home kitchen or another location in your
home. It does not need to be fancy, just functional and a place you
can keep clean and organized.
Here are some simple things you can do to set-up your artisan
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workspace:
Organize and label your equipment

Keep ingredient bottles full and labeled
Maintain a formulation journal
Put equipment away clean
Sanitize your workspace often
Keep it Simple - Embrace the KISS method
Patience and Perseverance – Grant yourself the grace to make
mistakes while learning this new skill.
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Equipment
Learning any new skill or craft can sometimes be overwhelming.
There are so many things that you may need to purchase to get
started. Luckily, many of the items that you will need to start making
your own lotions, creams and body butters can be found in your own
kitchen. You will need to purchase your recipe or formulation
ingredients to get started but much of the initial equipment needs
are in most kitchens today. Here are the essential equipment items
you will need to get started.
• Stainless Steel Pots and Pans Various Sizes
• Pyrex or Heat Resistant measuring Cups – Various Sizes
• Stick Blender or Immersion Blender
• Handheld Mixer
• Stainless Steel Utensils – Mixing Spoons, Knives, Stirring Sticks
• Cooking /Candy or Infrared Thermometer
• Pipettes
• Scale that measures down to .01 grams
• PH Testing Strips
• Jars, bottles, or other packaging containers for your products

• Silicone molds
• Spray bottles
• Gloves
• Safety Glasses
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List of Ingredients for all the Recipes in this Course:
• Distilled Water
• Avocado Butter
• Shea Butter
• Coffee Butter
• Cocoa Butter
• Almond Oil
• Fractionated Coconut Oil
• Emulsifying Wax
• Beeswax
• Stearic Acid
• Fragrance Oil or Essential Oil
• Sanitizing Supplies:
• Bleach and Isopropyl Alcohol
So, what exactly is the difference between lotions reams and body
butters? What makes each product unique? What are their general
uses?
Lotions
Of the three products, Lotions generally have the highest amount of
water in their formulations, often up to 60% of lotion products on the
market consist of oil. Because of this lotion absorbs into the skin
faster than creams. It is also lighter and does not have the greasy
feeling that some creams can have. Lotions are great for a quick
burst of hydration for your skin but the do not offer the same deep
hydrating benefits found in creams and body butters. Lotion needs
to be applied more often to maintain the level of hydration for your
skin. It is generally used during the warmer months or in humid
climates and works best for normal to moderately dry skin.
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Creams
Creams consist of a combination of butters, oils, and water like
lotions. However, the water content is much lower, and the oils and
butters are often richer and stay on the skin taking longer to absorb.
Because of this, creams can often leave skin feeling greasy for a bit
after application. Creams are used to treat excessively dry skin and
keep skin from cracking. They are particularly helpful in keeping the
skin hydrated during winter months and in dryer climates.
Body Butters
Body butters are the thickest and most hydrating of the three
products. They have little to no water in the formulations and are
used to provide a protective barrier on the skin. This barrier is helpful
keeping the moisture in skin. They are loaded with hydrating oils
and butters that nurture and support skin health.
Which product to use depends on your specific skin situation. There

are several things that can affect moisture levels in skin:
• Age
• Genetics
• Climate
• Lifestyle
• Showering or Bathing Habits
Let us look at the basic formulations for each of these products.

Keep in mind these are simply basic guidelines that will help you get
started making your own skincare products. As you gain confidence
and skill you will be able to use these base formulations as a
jumping off point for making your own formulations and unique
products.
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Base Formulation for Lotion
Component/Ingredient Percentage
Water 65%-80%
Butters and Oils 6%-30%
Emulsifying Wax 3%-6%
Stearic Acid (Thickener) 3%-6%
Fragrance .5%-1%
Preservative .1% -1%
Base Formula for Cream
Water 40- 60 %
Butters and Oils 20%-35%
Emulsifying Wax 6%-9%
Stearic Acid (Thickener) 3%-6%
Fragrance .5%-1%
Base Formula for Body Butters
Butters 40%-50%
Carrier Oils 40%-50%
Fragrance .5%-1%
Let’s Look at each of these Components/Ingredients individually -

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Water Based Ingredients

For lotions and creams water is a big part of the formulation. But
any old water will not do when making skincare formulations. Tap
water is generally frowned upon because of the tiny microbes that
can be found in it as well as the metal content of the water. The best
choice when making skincare products is distilled water. It is easy
to find at your local market and safe to use. Other types that can
added to enhance the quality or target specific issues in your
formulations include, herbal waters, hydrosols (flower water), flower
essences, aloe water, etc. Below you will find a chart of
recommended water ingredients that are great to use in your body
care product formulations.
Hydrosols
Hydrosols are the fragrant waters that remain after an essential oil
is produced. They should be stored in the refrigerator. Since they are
water based, they are highly susceptible to microbial organism
growth. If you plan on using hydrosols in your body care products it
is recommended that use the freshest possible and purchase from
a reputable manufacturer or distributer.
Hydrosol/Water Benefits
Chamomile Calming, relieves irritated skin
Cucumber Cooling, Calming and Refreshing
Peppermint Stimulating, Focus
Rose Attracts Moisture, Uplifting
Grapefruit Energizing and Uplifting
Jasmine* Floral
Lavender Calming healing, soothing
*Note: Jasmine is not a true hydrosol.
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Carrier Oils
Carrier Oils are plant-based oils that are nurturing and moisturizing
for your skin. They are called carrier oils because they are often
used to carry or transport essential ingredients into your skin, for
example essential oils and other healing ingredients. There are
many wonderful carrier oils on the market today that will give you
plenty of potions to experiment with in your skincare formulations.
Here is a list of the most common oils for making body care
products.
Carrier Oil Benefits

Sweet Almond Oil Nourishing, Calms Irritated skin, antioxidants
Fractionated Coconut Extremely Hydrating, anti-inflammatory
Oil*
Coconut Oil Hydrating, Smoothing and Soothing
Jojoba Oil Close to natural skin sebum, absorbs quickly
Avocado Oil High in Vitamin E, healing, use for eczema and psoriasis
Apricot Kernel Oil Nurturing for all skin types and ages from 0-100
Grapeseed Oil Improves elasticity and softness, healing,
Sunflower Oil Regenerating for skin, light, absorbs quickly
Hemp Seed Oil Hydrating, Repairs damaged skin, moisture barrier
* Note: Fractionated coconut oil has the fatty acid chain removed which allows it to stay in
a liquid state.
Plant Based Butters

Nut butters are derived from plants utilizing seeds, beans, and nuts.
They are rich and very emollient. Most nut butters have a high
concentration of antioxidants and when added to skin care
formulations they provide a deeper level of moisture for the skin.
You will need to be careful when selecting nut butters for your
skincare formulations. There are several butters on the market
today such as lavender butter which are not actually butters in the
traditional sense. Lavender butters and others like it are make by
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creating a butter like product from oils and essential oils. They are
still wonderful for your skin, but they are not true nut butters.
Here is a list of the most common nut butters for making body care
products.
Nut Butter Benefits

Shea Butter Hydrating, healing, moisture barrier, non-greasy
Avocado Butter Moisturizing, Rich, good for mature skin
Kokum Butter Quick absorbing, non-greasy
Cocoa Butter Soothing, naturally emollient, stable, and easy to use
Mango Seed Butter Highly emollient, absorbs quickly
Emulsifiers
Water, oil, and butters are all necessary elements of lotion making.
The problem is that they really do not like each other very well.
Water repels oil and butters and without a binding agent they will
never combine properly to make your products. That is where
emulsifiers come into play. Emulsification is the process of binding
two liquids, in this case oils and waters together to make an

emulsion. This is an essential part of the lotion making process
making emulsifiers an especially important ingredient of the
formulation process. There are many emulsifiers on the market
ranging from synthetic to organic and beyond. The choices are
endless. Listed below are the emulsifiers that I recommend for
people just starting out making body care products. They are stable
and predictable. Many of the more natural options for emulsifiers
are unpredictable and often do not produce the desired results. This
is not to say that are bad or should not be used, but that they often
need a little more experimentation before getting your formulation
perfect.
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Here is a list of emulsifiers that I recommend getting started:
• Emulsifying Wax
• Polawax
• Bio Emulsion Wax
• *Stearic Acid
• *Polysorbate 80
• **Beeswax
*Note: Polysorbate 80 and Stearic Acid are co-emulsifiers which

means they work in conjunction with other emulsifiers to produce a
desired result. For example, Stearic acid is often used with
Emulsifying Wax as a thickening agent in recipes where the
consistency of the product is not quite thick enough with just the
Emulsifying wax.
**Note: Beeswax is not an emulsifying agent. Throughout history it

has been combined with borax to create an emulsifier like effect.
While many people will try and use beeswax to create an emulsion,
it generally does not hold up with products made with water. They
will separate after sitting for a while.
Preservatives
Perhaps the most important ingredient that is required for making
lotions and creams is a preservative. Many people are reluctant to
add a preservative to their products when they first start out, but it is
essential for any formulation that contains water of any kind or will
be introduced to water during use. This includes lotions and
creams.
Products made without using a preservative have a shelf life of only
a few days. Mold and bacteria start growing immediately and are
often not visible to the naked eye. They can also be odorless. So,
you may not see it, but it is there and can be very harmful to your
skin.
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Any product that has water in the formulation or will be used around
water – MUST HAVE A PRESEVATIVE ADDED!
If the formulation does not include water in the product or in use,

then preservatives are not required for your formulation.
I recommend a broad-spectrum preservative for your formulations

that inhibits the growth of mold, bacteria, and fungi in your products.
Adding a preservative is plain smart!
Here is a list of preservatives that I recommend getting started:

• Phenonip
• Optiphen
• Optiphen ND
• Germaben
All the above preservatives are chemical based in nature so please

make sure to read about their ingredients to make sure they are
right for your skincare formulations. Everyone has a different idea of
what is acceptable to them, so it is particularly important to inform
yourself what is in these products.
There are many alternatives to the preservatives listed about

including all natural, organic, and eco-certified. They also have all
different types of protect powers and work differently in every
product. I encourage you to seek out the right one for you once you
get the basics down.
Additional Information on Preservatives

Germaben is a mixture of propylene glycol, diazolidinyl urea,
methylparaben, and propylparaben. It is designed to be used as .3
to 1.0% of the total weight of your lotion. Germaben II needs to be at
or below a temperature of 140 degrees Fahrenheit to effectively
inhibit mold and bacterial growth.
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Optiphen is a paraben and formaldehyde-free preservative. It

consists of Phenoxyethanol and Caprylyl Glycol. The Caprylyl Glycol
is essentially a carrier base for the Phenoxyethanol. Optiphen is a
clear liquid that is effective in formulas with PH between 4-8. It is
safe for use at temperatures below 176 degrees Fahrenheit.
Optiphen ND is a preservative in the optiphen family. It is a, broad

spectrum preservative consisting of phenoxyethanol, benzoic acid,
and dehydroacetic acid. Paraben and formaldahyde free. This
preservative works well in surfactant-based systems, shampoos,
conditioners, gels, creams, and lotions. It is designed for use in
products that contain water. For Optiphen ND to be fully effective the
pH of your final product should be below 6 and it should be added
to your product at temperatures at or below 176 degrees Fahrenheit.
Phenonip A liquid preservative to inhibit a full range of microbial

growth in your cremes, lotions, salt scrubs, dusting powders and
liquid soap bases. This preservative is better than Germaben II for
products that are manufactured at higher temperature ranges. Add
to recipes at temperatures be below 200 degrees Fahrenheit.
Antioxidants
Antioxidants are not preservatives. They can be used to extend the

shelf life of your carrier oils and products, but it is NOT A
PRESERVATIVE. They will not protect your products against the
growth of mold, bacteria, and fungi!
Antioxidants can be added to your products at a .05 -.1 ratio on your

formulation. Here are a few antioxidants that are commonly used in
skincare formulations.
Rosemary Extract
Grapefruit Seed Extract
Vitamin E Oil
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Fragrance Oils and Essential Oils

Fragrance oils are synthetic oils that are chemical based. Many
skincare formulators use fragrance oils in their products because
they are generally heat stable and hold the fragrance better than
many essential oils. They are also lower in cost and come in a wide
variety of scents.
Essential oils are pure plant oils and are not synthetic. They tend to
be more volatile because of their natural properties so when using
them you need to remember to add them at the lower temperatures
to avoid deactivating them. Essential oils can be more expensive
than fragrance oils to use as well.
Either option is suitable for adding to your lotion’s creams and body
butters.
Essential Oil Safety:
Always dilute essential oil in carrier oils

Always check with your doctor before using any essential oil
Never apply essential oils directly to your skin
Check with a doctor before using essential oils on children
Avoid using essential oils while pregnant

Store Essential Oils in cool, dry, and dark areas
Putting it All Together

Now that we have reviewed the basic ingredients used to make
lotions creams and body butters, let us look at how we put it all
together. Making these products generally consists of three phases:
Water Phase
Oil Phase
Cooling Phase
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During the water phase all the water ingredients are carefully
measured combined and heated to a recommended temperature
and set aside.
The Oil Phase is where all the oils and butters are measured and
combined and heated to a specified temperature as well. Then the
emulsifiers are added to the mixture as well.
Typically, when the Water and the Oils have cooled to nearly the
same temperature – specified in the recipe. They are then
combined; this begins the cooling phase.
Immersion blenders are used to combine the oil and water together
making the lotion or cream. As the mixture cools preservatives,
antioxidants and fragrance are added to complete the process.
These last few ingredients are temperature sensitive so it is

important to know when to add them so that they will work and not
be deactivated by too high of a heat.
Making Body Butters
Making most body butters has a slightly different process. Soft

butters such as shea and avocado can be whipped with oil without
heating them at all. The combination in skin loving body butter that
is fast and easy to make.
Harder butters such as Kokum Butter require melting first before

combining and whipping.
Other body butter recipes will use just the oil and cooling phase of
this above process since water is not part of the equation.
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A Word about Recipes in this Course

For the recipes in this course I have listed the ingredients in easy to
measure ounces and teaspoons for the most part because it is
easier to understand when you are just getting started. However,
when you start to formulate your own recipes you may want to
make your measurements more precise. Many recipes you will find
are in ml or grams. These are more precise measurements and can
be used to formulate extremely specific and detailed skincare
formulations. The most precise measurements are calculated by
weight. There is a conversion sheet in the resources section of this
course.
Sanitizing Your Equipment

It is particularly important to sanitize or sterilize all your equipment
before beginning to make any skincare products. The easiest way is
to create a solution of 1 cup of bleach with 1 gallon of water and
wash everything using this solution. Dry everything with a paper
towel or you can lay it out to air dry. For an extra measure of
sanitization, you can also spray all your equipment with isopropyl
alcohol and let air dry. Once everything has dried you can start
making your lotion.
Recipes
Here are the recipes from the demonstration videos in the class.
Lotion Bars
Lotion bars are another variation on the standard rules of thumb.
They are considered a lotion, but they do not contain any water.
Many lotion bar recipes use beeswax as the binding or hardening
agent as well. Beeswax works well in lotion bar formulations. If you
use yellow or natural beeswax remember it may give you final
product a slightly yellowish color. Beeswax is available in white
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Lotion bars are generally made in molds. I find silicone molds they
easiest to use and the cheapest to buy. Do not use any molds made
of metal other than stainless steel or the ingredients may have an
adverse reaction.
Ingredients
Silicone Mold
12.8 Oz Sweet Almond Oil
8.5oz Beeswax
8.5 oz Cocoa Butter
8mL Fragrance
Pour the Sweet almond oil into a stainless-steel pan and heat over
low to medium heat. Stir in the beeswax and cocoa butter slowly.
Keep stirring until all the beeswax and cocoa butter has melted into
the oil. Make sure to heat on low to medium heat as you do not want
to overheat your oil, cocoa butter, and beeswax. You just want to
heat it enough to melt the beeswax. Once melted remove from the
heat. Allow to cool to 120 degrees Fahrenheit or when the mixture
just starts to harden on the sides of the pan. Stir in your fragrance
oil.
Pour into your sanitized molds and place in the freezer too cool rapidly.
After 2 hours pop them out on parchment paper and store in an
airtight container.
Shelf life: 6 months
Alternatively, many DIY lotion makers use the microwave to heat

their ingredients instead of a stovetop. If you choose to use a
microwave be careful to heat on short bursts as to not scald your
ingredients.
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Body Lotion Recipe

Ingredients
3 Oz Apricot Kernel Oil

2.4 oz Sweet Almond Oil
2.4 oz Emulsifying Wax
2oz Stearic Acid
2.4 oz Shea Butter
36 oz Distilled Water
.4 oz Penonip
.2 oz Fragrance
Instructions on Combining the Ingredients

Water Phase
Measure out the Distilled water into a heat resistant measuring glass
or beaker and heat to 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
Oil Phase
Combine the Apricot Kernel oil, sweet almond oil, stearic acid and
emulsifying wax into a stainless-steel pan and heat over medium
low heat until all ingredients are melted together. Remove from
heat and allow to cool slightly to around 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
Alternatively, you can heat these ingredients in the microwave, in a

heat resistant measuring cup for 30 second intervals stirring in
between each interval until all ingredients are melted. Be careful not
to overheat.
You want to have your water phase ingredients and your oil phase
ingredients at or around a similar temperature when you combine
them. Ideally around 150 degrees Fahrenheit for both.
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Cool Down Phase

When you are ready to combine them place your immersion
blender into the oil phase ingredient pan or bowl and slowly start to
pour the water into the mixture. Blend the ingredients together for
60-90 seconds until everything is blended and emulsified. Continue
blending until the temperature drops to around 130 degrees.
Add your fragrance oil or essential oil to the lotion mixture and your
preservative. Blend again for 60-90 seconds.
Pour immediately into jars and allow to cool. Allow to cool

completely before putting the lids on and labeling.
Shelf Life: 12 Months
Whipped Body Butter Recipe

The softer body butters are the easiest to whip and generally do not
require any heating. If you are planning on whipping harder butters
you will need to heat them first and allow to cool slightly to around
120 degrees Fahrenheit before whipping.
Ingredients
16 oz Coffee Butter
1 oz Fractionated Coconut Oil
10 mL (2 teaspoons) Fragrance Oil
Add the Coffee Butter to a stainless steel or glass bowl. With a

handheld mixer whip on low speed for around a minute to soften.
Next pour in the fractionated coconut oil and mix again on low to
medium speed until combined and the butter has become fluffy.
Add in the fragrance oil and blend again to combine.
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This recipe does not contain any water so it is not required to have
preservative added but if you plan to sell this product I recommend
a preservative be added such as Phenonip at 1% total weight of the
recipe.
Spoon into jars and enjoy! Tip: Use a spatula to spoon the whipped
butter into jars.
Shelf Life: 6-12 Months

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Whipped Body Mousse Recipe

Ingredients
4 oz Avocado Butter
1.5 oz Cocoa Butter
1 oz Fractionated Coconut Oil
3mL (¾ teaspoon) fragrance oil
Add the Avocado butter to a stainless steel or glass bowl. In the

microwave on 30 second intervals heat the cocoa butter and the
fractionated coconut oil until it is melted. Next add the fragrance oil
and stir.
Note: If you are using an essential oil instead of a fragrance oil allow
the mixture to cool to 120 -130 degrees Fahrenheit before adding
your essential oil. Set aside.
With a handheld mixer whip the avocado butter on low to medium

speed until it is smooth. Next, slowly add ¼ of the cocoa butter and
fractionated oil mixture to the avocado butter and mix well with the
mixer. Continue to add and mix slowly until everything is combined.
Note: DO not add all the melted cocoa butter and fractionated
coconut oil to the avocado butter all at once. I recommend going

very slowly and blending as you go. If you add it all at once you may
melt the avocado butter and that will cause the mousse to become
liquid.
This recipe does not contain any water so it is not required to have
preservative added but if you plan to sell this product I recommend
a preservative be added such as Phenonip at 1% total weight of the
recipe.
Spoon into jars and enjoy! Tip: Use a spatula to spoon the whipped
butter into jars.
Shelf Life: 6-12 Months

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Resources
Chart of Carrier Oils
Carrier Oil Balanced Sensitive Environmentally Extremely
Skin Sensitive/ Damaged Dry
Acai Oil x x x
Almond (Sweet Oil) x x x
Apricot Kernel Oil x x x x
Avocado Oil x x x
Argan Oil x x x x
Black Currant Oil x x
Borage Seed Oil x x
Camellia Seed Oil x x x
Cranberry Seed Oil x x x x
Carrot Seed Oil (Cold
Pressed) x x
Coconut Oil x x
Evening Primrose Oil x x x x
Hemp Oil x x x x
Hazelnut Oil x x x x
Hibiscus Seed Oil x x x
Grapeseed Oil x x
Jojoba Oil x x x x
Perilla Seed Oil x x x
Prickly Pear Oil x x x x

Pumpkin Seed Oil x x x x
Macadamia Oil x x
Meadowfoam Seed Oil x x x x
Moringa Oil x x x x
Olive Squalane Oil x x x x
Raspberry Seed Oil x x
Rose Hip Seed Oil x x x
Safflower Oil x x x x
Sacha Inchi Oil x
Sea Buckthorn Oil x x
Sunflower Oil x x x x
Tamanu Oil x x x
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Conversion Chart
Approximate equivalents
• 1 oz = 2 tablespoons or 6 teaspoons or 30 ml/cc or 28.35
grams or approx. 700 drops
• 1/2 oz = 1 tablespoon or 3 teaspoons or 15ml/cc 14.18 grams or .
approx. 350 drops
• 1 teaspoon is about 5 ml/cc
• 1 gallon of most oils is approximately 7.775 lbs.
U.S. to Metric
• 1/5 teaspoon = 1 milliliter
• 1 teaspoon = 5 ml
• 1 tablespoon = 15 ml
• 1/5 cup = 50 ml
• 1 cup = 240 ml
• 2 cups (1 pint) = 470 ml
• 4 cups (1 quart) = .95 liter
• 4 quarts (1 gal.) = 3.8 liters
Metric to U.S.
• 1 milliliters = 1/5 teaspoon
• 5 ml = 1 teaspoon
• 15 ml = 1 tablespoon
• 34 ml = 1 fluid oz.
• 100 ml = 3.4 fluid oz.

• 240 ml = 1 cup
• 1 liter = 34 fluid oz.
• 1 liter = 4.2 cups
• 1 liter = 2.1 pints
• 1 liter = 1.06 quarts
• 1 liter = .26 gallon
Weight
• 1 gram = .035 ounce
• 100 grams = 3.5 ounces
• 500 grams = 1.10 pounds
• 1 kilogram = 2.205 pounds
• 1 kilogram = 35 oz.
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Natural Colorants for Body Care Form ulations

Natural Colorant INCI Name Color
Extract - Purple / Oil -
Acai Extract INCI: Euterpe oleracea extract Green
Alkanet Extract INCI: Alkanna Tinctoria Root Extract Red /Purple
Annatto Extract INCI: Bixa orellana seed extract Orange/ Red
Avocado Oil INCI: Persea gratissima oil Green/Yellow
Beetroot Extract INCI: Beta vulgaris (Beet) extract Red/Pink
Blue Tansy Oil (Flower) INCI: Tanacetum annuum flower oil Blue
Buriti Oil INCI: Mauritia flexuosa fruit oil Orange/ Red
Butterfly Pea Extract (Flower) INCI: Clitoria ternatea flower extract Blue/ light Purple
Calendula Extract (Flower INCI: Calendula officinalis flower extract Orange
Carrot Root Extract INCI: Daucus carota sativa root extract Orange
Chamomile (German)
INCI: Matricaria recutita flower oil
Essential Oil Blue
Elderberry Extract or Infused Oil INCI: Sambucus nigra extract Purple/Red
Hemp INCI: Cannabis sativa oil green
Henna INCI: Lawsonia inermis extract Orange
INCI: Hibiscus rosa-sinensis flower
Hibiscus extract Dark Pink
Indigo INCI: Indigofera tinctoria extract Blue/Pink
Iris Extract (Flower) INCI: Iris germanica extract Blue/Green
Nettle Extract INCI: Urtica dioica leaf extract Green
Pomogranate Extract INCI: Punica granatum fruit extract Pink

Red Cabbage INCI: Brassica oleracea leaf extract Light Purple/Pink
Red Clover Extract INCI: Trifolium pratense extract Yellow
Rose Hips Oil INCI: Rosa canina fruit oil Red/Orange
Sea Buckthorn Oil INCI: Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil Orange
Spinach Extract INCI: Spinacia Oleracea Leaf extract Green/Yellow
Spirulina Extract INCI: Spirulina platensis extract Blue
St. John's Wort Extract or INCI: Hypericum perforatum flower
Infused Oil extract Red
Oxides and Ultramarine
Minerals Many colors available
Many natural colorants are available for adding color to your skincare formulations. This is just
a small list of the possibilities.

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1

Setting Up Your Artisan Lab

Organize and label your equipment

• Jars, bottles, or other packaging containers for your products

List of Ingredients for all the Recipes in this Course:

Which product to use depends on your speciﬁc skin situation. There

Let us look at the basic formulations for each of these products.

Base Formulation for Lotion

Base Formula for Cream

Preservative .1% -1%

Base Formula for Body Butters

Let’s Look at each of these Components/Ingredients individually -

Water Based Ingredients

Carrier Oil Beneﬁts

Plant Based Butters

Nut Butter Benefits

two liquids, in this case oils and waters together to make an

Here is a list of emulsiﬁers that I recommend getting started:

*Note: Polysorbate 80 and Stearic Acid are co-emulsiﬁers which

**Note: Beeswax is not an emulsifying agent. Throughout history it

If the formulation does not include water in the product or in use,

I recommend a broad-spectrum preservative for your formulations

Here is a list of preservatives that I recommend getting started:

All the above preservatives are chemical based in nature so please

There are many alternatives to the preservatives listed about

Additional Information on Preservatives

Optiphen is a paraben and formaldehyde-free preservative. It

Optiphen ND is a preservative in the optiphen family. It is a, broad

Phenonip A liquid preservative to inhibit a full range of microbial

Antioxidants are not preservatives. They can be used to extend the

Antioxidants can be added to your products at a .05 -.1 ratio on your

Fragrance Oils and Essential Oils

Essential Oil Safety:

Always dilute essential oil in carrier oils

Avoid using essential oils while pregnant

Putting it All Together

These last few ingredients are temperature sensitive so it is

Making Body Butters

Making most body butters has a slightly different process. Soft

Harder butters such as Kokum Butter require melting ﬁrst before

A Word about Recipes in this Course

Sanitizing Your Equipment

making your lotion.

Alternatively, many DIY lotion makers use the microwave to heat

Body Lotion Recipe

3 Oz Apricot Kernel Oil

Instructions on Combining the Ingredients

Alternatively, you can heat these ingredients in the microwave, in a

Cool Down Phase

Pour immediately into jars and allow to cool. Allow to cool

Shelf Life: 12 Months

Whipped Body Butter Recipe

Add the Coffee Butter to a stainless steel or glass bowl. With a

Shelf Life: 6-12 Months

Whipped Body Mousse Recipe

Add the Avocado butter to a stainless steel or glass bowl. In the

With a handheld mixer whip the avocado butter on low to medium

coconut oil to the avocado butter all at once. I recommend going

Shelf Life: 6-12 Months