Emulsifying wax lotion recipe

Green tea emulsified sugar scrub is non-greasy, creamy, does not separate from the oil, and converts into a lotion when mixed with water. It helps to exfoliate dead skin cells and unclogs blocked pores.

Outstanding homemade lotion: easy no-heat & no emulsiying method! Uses natural, healing, and soothing ingredients that are perfect for sensitive skin

It’s time for the next instalment of our cream making recipes, this one using emulsifying wax. Emulsifying wax can be made from either vegetable wax or petroleum wax mixed with a detergent, s…

I’m often ask if I can use a different emulsifying wax than the one I used in a formulation. So, I decided to put six common emulsifiers to the test, using my Easy Emulsified Body Butter formulation (which uses Emulsifying Wax … Continue reading →

Yesterday I learned how to make lotion! This is a whole new level of Granola Mama. It was a tremendous amount of fun and I found yet another thing want to do the "natural way." Last month my Secret Sister at church gave me a sampling of four lotions. She told me later that her (real) sister made the lotions. What surprised me the most about the homemade cosmetics was that they weren't a lesser quality than something I would buy in the store. Rather, this lotion was much better! The texture…

How to make simple face cream for normal to dry skin using liquid oil, water, emulsifying wax, and essential oil. If you wish, you can also reduce the emulsifying wax amount to 4g, or 8g, for thinner lotion.

For the next installment in the Holiday Gift Idea series, I will wow you with how easy it is to make your own lotion – from scratch! Of course, you can always purchase a pre-made lotion base and add your own fragrance. But by making your own lotion from scratch you can choose the ingredients and …

Emulsifying wax or e-wax is often used in homemade lotions. In this article I explain what it is, if it's natural and what it does in your skincare.

I just got some silk peptide in my latest fun DIY type ingredients order, so I’m playing with it (of course). I’m also having lots of fun with emulsifying wax, so I just had to make a lovely, luxurious lotion … Continue reading →