Comments on: Lotion Percentages – Simple lotion making instructions

By: Judi / Momma Muse

Judi / Momma Muse — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 21:54:55 +0000

I purchase oils from several different companies. You can google whichever oil(s) you are looking for as “bulk” or soap making supplies. I try to purchase from places close to me so the shipping isn’t quite at high, or from places where I may be able to pick it up from. I also try to purchase in large quantities to reduce shipping.

Doing a quick google these soap making suppliers came up:
Snow Drift Farms
Soapers Choice
Rainbow Meadows

There is also a list of soap calculators – and a few of the places that provide a calculator also have supplies for sale, so check this page too: Soap Making – Lye Calculator List

By: martha

martha — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 22:10:49 +0000

Hello there! Quick question, from what company do you buy your oils?

By: Judi

Judi — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 15:55:27 +0000

For lotions and creams, try EMULSIFYING WAX NF is a common, easy to use, choice. Or NatraMulse.

Lotion should have a liquid percentage range somewhere around 70-85%. For a thicker cream, try a percentage range of 60-70% liquid.

By: sarah kennedy

sarah kennedy — Sat, 07 Jul 2007 16:05:53 +0000

What are some choices for the emulsifiers? I tried to make a lotion with 50% water and it turned out very oily. That must be because I didn’t use 74%.