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Check out my different wax quick guides to learn how different waxes perform in comparison to beeswax . Thanks again for this well done article! by Marie | Jun 23, 2013 | Articles, Essential Reading, Featured Posts, Quick Guides | 326 comments. Thanks in advance and keep doing what youre doing! thank you , Olive oil would be the better alternative as it is liquid and has a similar consistency to jojoba . Good news is that I didnt put any EOs in so that I can just reheat it. So am trying to watch each and every videos of yours before I finally start formulating on a large skill, also I will join the patrons soon. If you have anything to add (Im sure Ive forgotten something) or have any questions about something I forgot to cover, feel free to comment below!Save. Thanks, you have made a huge contribution in my decision!! I dont recommend DIYing with finished products, but I especially do not recommend it for soap as you could not be sure of the SAP value and may make an unsafe bar of soap. That said, both product types are based around old technology and there are limitations associated with both. Or should I just use less grapeseed oil perhaps half the amount? Awesome, Im so glad I was able to help See you around soon! Additionally, the beeswax helps the layer of butters and oils adhere to your lips so they stick around and moisturize them . What type of oil or butter is suitable for application around the eye area? I am making a salve for eczema and it calls for neem oil. Hey! As a general rule, its cheaper to synthesize something than to harvest it from animal or plant sources, so most isolated chemicals/compounds that could come from animals dont. Most trxipies use beeswax or a vegan version of wax. Do you know where information can be found regarding which oils are nut oils? I had an unfortunate experience with almond oilwithin two minutes of touching my daughters hair I had to be rushed to the hospital after two shots of my epi-pen. Bothering me always Is apricot kernel oil/sunflower oil/jojoba good for all skin type or only for mature skin/oily/dry skin?, Id say no, simply because carrier oil preferences can be so personal. Its more so for the recipes that call for that ingredient specifically. Hi Ayse! Borage Oil Properties is conditioning and produces a stable lather in soap. Hey Dawn! Thanks! I am wanting to make a psoriasis cream from a rollerball recipe, 6 tbsp grapeseed oil equivalent to ? in shea butter. Abyssinian oil is a pretty good place to start. I was wondering should I put more shea or coconut oil for my lotion? I LOVE the smell of it and want to know more about the speed of absorption. What carrier oils can be substituted for nut oils? There are carrier oils that are said to help with pretty much every ailment: acne, psoriasis, warts, dry skin, oily skin, sore muscles, soft tissue injuries, sprains, sunburns, eczema, burns, cuts, sprains, rosacea and the list goes on. I have been reading all about COs and what CO is good for which skin type. I have psoriasis and havent been able to find anything that really helps(and that doesnt kill my immune system). My observations on shea butter are similar to yoursits thick and greasy, and definitely in the slow to very slow category when it comes to absorption. To create gluten-free versions of foods that usually contain gluten is typically a pretty involved process requiring a complete re-formulation from the ground up, taking into account the lack of gluten from the get-go. The term carrier oil encompasses hundreds of different oils and butters. They make lovely gifts! Thanks, Carol! You must replace eliminated carrier oils with something similar, or you will very drastically alter the final product (imagine cookies made without flour). Many of the formulations collected there are anhydrous and not all of them use coconut oil Happy making! It sounds like vegetable shortening to me, so perhaps try that? One of the most common substitutions people inquire about is using shea butter instead of cocoa butter. Is honey ok to mix with my dry ingredients and store without adding a preservative? I followed the recipe for the homemade read diffuser refills. Hi! Ive recently started making soap and selling it on Etsy, which is really fun. It can be lovely, but its certainly not an everything to everyone ingredient as its frequency of use might have you think! hi Do you think it depends also on the nature and the quantity of the fatty acids? This pale yellow oil is typically used as a substitute for olive oil or canola oil in cold process recipes. Im making my first DIY lip balm. You need the beeswax especially to thicken it up and give you something solid, and the cocoa butter helps thicken it and gives a lovely texture and fragrance. Would you think this oil/butter combination is good? Hey Cindy! Working in really hot temperatures isnt something I get to do very much. Some are drying oils, some leave your skin feeling extra soft and not at all greasy. As a general rule, if one oil is solid at room temperature and another is liquid, then their melting points are definitely not similar The melting point of the liquid oil is going to be well below room temperature, whereas the one for the solid oil is obvious above it. Beeswax, coconut oil and palm oil is produced here, while other carrier is imported. do you have info on it what it is used for or how to use it or its properties, and uses. I am curious, do you have any experience with Shea Nut Oil & how it can be used to reduce the bumpy feeling from shea butter? hey, your blog was really helpful. Im finding it too greasy. I was especially interested in know how Shea butter absorbed compared to other carrier oils. I just published a lotion recipe that contains lanolin and glycerin, with instructions on how to include a hydrosol (like rose) if you desire. Now I realize I will probably have to alter the amounts of my other ingredients when I make this swap in certain recipes like my stretch mark salve. SoI dont know how it will alter the salve! But still wondering what oil is best to use to thin the tacky RSO out but also have the best absortion rate. This will help them manage your care and keep you safe. So I am on a quest to find something natural to moisturize and heal my skin with the goal being to at least make it feel better if not actually heal it. , Just a tip: if you keep your lotion in the refrigerator, its nice and cool when you put it on. Your list is very useful in this regard, but I have one remaining qualification for the replacement: how fast will be it become rancid? The charts are extremely helpful! He has really dry skin behind his knees that cracks and leaves scabs so it needs to be a barrier cream that absorbs quickly and has a ton of moisturization in it. Im glad you found it useful Be sure to check out my guide to essential oil substitutions as well! Borage seed oil contains an omega-6 fatty acid that may lower inflammation in people with RA. Thankyou Marie. Hi Harmonycastor oil is the only oil I know of that is outright drying to the skinoils like rosehip are called drying because they absorb so quickly, not because they actually dry the skin. Thanks, Divya! This article was fantastic! Can I use that instead of coconut oil? The leaves resemble cucumbers in flavor and smell, so they can be used as a substitute in dips and salads when they're young and fresh. Also, if you havent checked out my new post on DIY for Beginners, you totally should, it walks you through more info like this & great starter recipes . I have shea butter, coconut oil and beeswax here at home. Carol. You can definitely make a product containing aloe vera and essential oils, but the concoction you have described is not the way to do itit is unlikely to be safe to use. Im so glad youre finding this helpful Happy making! Many many many thanks in advance XOXO. Great blog you have! This wonderful Guide is just Best thing you can do for anybody whos learning about Essential Oils and trying to live a natural life. I hope that was helpful , Loved the article thanks for doing such a great job explaining things that could be confusing to a beginner like me in your list of oil I notice you did not mention Neem oil. That would give you more freedom to formulate with . They are tried and tested, with lots of fans . Hi Carol! If you have any other questions/entries youd like to see, feel free to pass the ideas along , Hi Im making this recipe for acne and scars. I am very new at this. Thanks so much for reading & DIYing with me , Recipe requests are welcomed suggestions and inspiration, but thats it. I havehave you done a search? Im about to whip it until it cries for its mother. Cocoa butter is MUCH harder than shea butter as you can see in the liquid/soft/brittle chart . Thanks, Hi Dana! I have learned so much! However, essential oils dont contain any vitamins, so you will not be getting an easy vitamin C serum (but you might get a sunburn). Im going to make body butter. I have cocoa butter (which actually is soft and creamy in a tub) coconut oil, vitamin e oil, honey, and essential oils. I was wondering if you can say what oils are drying to the skin. 5. Any insight would be much appreciated by my itchy skin! Ive been hearing that it really has a terrible smell. I have made your naked lip balm and would like it not so soft, as Im going south. Oh and also i was wondering your opinion on flax seed, sunflower and walnut oils. Thank you. Its always important to get to know your ingredientsin some cases those swaps would be appropriate, and in others I wouldnt make those choices, but as with so many things DIY, your mileage may vary Make sure you always man-handle your oils so you know what theyre like . If you liked this article you should also check out my article on essential oil substitutions and my brief guide to solubility , Wow! I recommend saving your expensive carrier oils for leave-on applications, and typically for your face; your feet dont need a beautiful sea buckthorn serum! But the coconut oil makes me break out like CRAZY! Read this on shelf life/spoilage for oils. The butter is perfect. It is VERY useful!! , Hey Stephanie! I completely understand, and agree with, the gluten free analogy as I also happen to have Celiacs. I love your blog! What a great post for someone who is just learning these things. But the absobstion speed is sooooo slow. Happy new year and stay safe Marie. Or do you have any suggestions? I think that would be a great thing to do as veganism is a growing thing and beeswax is a common ingredient in your recipes. Hey there HumbleBee! Depending on what youre making, youll want a different oil. Borage seed oil contains very high levels of two types of polyunsaturated omega-6 essential fatty acids, 20-26% gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) and linolenic acid (LA, which your body converts to GLA). Thank you! Your posts are beautifully photographed and inspiring, so thank you! The green colour wont dye your skin like seabuckthorn can, but it will turn products a pale green (like this). Sounds wonderful, and I have almost everything to make it. What is a good replacement as a carrier for Emu Oil? I want to make a concoction for excema on my cousins feet. 10. Check out this article for a basic guide I would caution you to be careful with unrefined hemp oil, though, as it can scorch at fairly low temperatures, and thatll ruin the entire batch. Lemongrass. Hey Ace! That is to say, old-fashioned soap and beeswax/borax emulsions. Texture and melting point-wise, yes, but keep in mind that mango butter absorbs into the skin very quickly whilst shea butter is heavy and greasy, so if a recipe relies on mango butter for its fast absorption speed, using shea butter will ruin that aspect of the recipe . what would you say are the differences between shea butter & mango butter besides shea butters smell? I was just wondering what size soap mold you use? Thanks for reading, Christina! The oils in this category vary wildly in terms of texture, colour, thickness, nutritional composition, and scent, but generally they are our base oils/butters. I wrote up some observations on different shea butters, but I havent found any that actually absorb quickly. I am trying to made a body butter. I have dry lip (not parch, just dry). Wow, I have read hundreds of blogs but I havent NEVER posted or commented on one. Check this out for more information on different waxeschoose the one you think sounds best. I was thinking of replacing 50% shea butter with shea nut oil & boosting the cocoa butter with an equal part or maybe adding wax. No matter how thick or creamy they are in the tub, they melt into an oil quickly on the skin, and vanish from the lips in moments without contributing any meaningful moisture. Hello Marie! As for shea oil, Ive never worked with it, but if you use a liquid instead of a solid, you will get a liquid product instead of a solid one. There are many benefits to borage oil including its ability to lower inflammation, soothe pain, lower stress levels, reduce blood sugar, protect heart health, improve female health, decrease skin disorders, aid in weight loss, prevent chronic disease, calm hyperactivity, and lower respiratory distress. The challenge with that swap is that the major components that make kokum butter itself are saturated fats, which are solid. Overall, once again thank you for your very informative website! However, it is so prevalent in most recipes. Baobab oil has a percentage of saturated fatty acids which makes it a good oil to use to extend the . Does the formula call for a specific carrier oil because of its special properties? Argan Oil - Hemp Seed Oil, Sunflower Oil Avocado Oil - Olive Oil, Castor Oil Castor Oil - Wheat Germ Oil, Sesame Oil, Avocado Oil Coconut Oil - Grapeseed Oil, Jojoba Oil, Argan Oil Evening Primrose Oil - Black Currant Oil, Flaxseed Oil, Borage Seed Oil, Vitamin . So go with adding it to the cool down! So, Ive made my body butter using 1:2 beeswax:coconut oil. Refined would be a good find . Hi! Thank you so much for your answer in advance. I've been using borage oil on and off for a while now, and I found that it greatly decreases inflammation around my many cysts and whiteheads. Hi Alexa! I wouldnt call it a dry touch finish (more of a satin finish), but its no oat oil! It's widely available as an oil, softgel, or herbal tea. If i will be melting the coconut oil, is it okay to substitute with olive oil? Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress, You'll need to upload them to a free image hosting service first. thank you!! Sorry, I think youll probably have to wikipedia this/ask a doctorI certainly dont want to provide any speculative information and have somebody die of an allergic reaction! Or results can vary if I use the microwave instead? And one more u said we can use olive oil,which type of olive oil i should use ?virgin cooking olive oil is ok ? Yes, you can definitely blend carrier oils . It is very viscous and does not absorb into the skin readily. Safflower, corn and soybean oil are all liquid fats which are polyunsaturated and contain Omega-6 fats. They do also tend to be basic, but Ive got one that I adjusted down to an acidic pH about a year ago that still seems to be stable, so I think you can lower the pH of an old fashioned cold cream and still have a stable product . Reading your post is like a 2 in one healing balm for me. I read through the comments and read about someone who doesnt like the coconut oil but my skin actually cant handle it. . Hey Heidi! Also, do you have any suggestions for things like cetearyl alcohol, glycerin, sodium coco sulfate, etc? Hey Linda! - Plant Butters (Mango Butter, Borage Oil, and Shea Butter): Are rich in vitamins. My skin is not always happy with jojoba oil so I rarely if ever use it and prefer oils like apricot, rice bran, moringa, sea buckthorn, argan, wheat germ the list goes on! Sweet almond oil 3.5% What is a good alternative? Hope this makes sense. Cheers. Soybean oil's flavor is neutral and often makes up the majority of what is sold as "vegetable oil." Soybean oil also contains omega 3 fats as well as omega 6 fats. That way you can start to understand how things work and make easy and successful substitutions! I am working on making some substitutions in a hand repair balm and landed on your page! Borage Oil: 3 years.135: up to 33%: Canola Oil: 1 year.132: up to 40%: Carrot Seed Oil: 2 years.137: up to 15%: Castor Oil: 2 years.135: up to 25%, recommend 2-5%: Chia Seed Oil . Thank you for providing great information, beautiful photos, and (what look like) awesome recipes! Thanks, Ana! Its also a very thin oil that absorbs quite quickly, so I think sweet almond or jojoba would be the best alternatives from what youve listed, but still not that great. If I put castor oil on my face, it seems to do better. (one of the recommendations is to use Grapefruit oil right before exercise.. Almond would probably be the best choice because it is liquid (unlike coconut oil) and doesnt smell like butt (like neem). Ive been looking at making a salve for arthritis. A few quick tips to start off with; if youre developing a recipe that youd like to be able to make over and over again with identical results, you should switch to weight, rather than volume. Butters - Most butters are interchangeable. Hi Edita! I make lip balms and face creams using a blend of sweet almond, extra virgin olive, and coconut oil, along with beeswax and cocoa butter. Thanks, Sarah! However, theres a big difference between oils in how quickly they absorb into the skin. So informative and easy to read and understand. Borage, also known as starflower or bee flower, is a plant harvested mostly for its seeds. Does itfeel heavy or slow absorbing to you? I just woke up and its -8C here, and its only going to get worse over the coming months . Thanks. But I tried anyway). 6 drops frankincense oil Neither feel quite the same, but then again, nothing really does. I absolutely detest coconut and everything related to it. Hope thats ok with you) is whether I could use hot process for your soap recipes? PLEASE CONSIDER!! ill probably get some mango butter eventually for making fragrance-free products for pregnant/nursing friends or their kids. No promises on performance, thoughI havent tested that. If you have any further thoughts on absorption of shea butter, I would love them. Thank you. Even though the grapeseed oil is considered fast absorbing, it felt too greasy-feeling for my liking. Sweet almond oil is a liquid oil with an average absorption speed, so any other liquid oil with an average absorption speed will work. Thanks, Salome! Hi Megan! Borage leaves. Thanks so much! Should I use a different oil? Thanks! So, when swapping out oils in a formulation where absorbency is important, ensure the replacement oil is pretty similar to the original in terms of absorption speed. I have linsk to a carrier called Salvo but it is not cheap at all, 1 per ml!! Is your soap available for sale? I look for MSDS with the oils I buy to find information about their melting get point, scent etc. Read on to learn more about the oil's. I am very fair and acne prone. cold pressed Camelina sativa (Camelina), Check out my section of lip balm recipesIve taken many of them to Costa Rica, where it was regularly 36C, and they worked great , This is great thank you! Im afraid Ive never worked with shea nut oilIve never even seen it for sale in Canada. My question is carrier oil also categorized according to skin type? I have tried many of your recipes and they all come out fantastic.Thank you! But it came out super oily. My hands looks oily. I recommend checking out this section of my website, the list of advanced search results on psoriasis at NDA, I never recommend using palm or palm kernel oil, I wrote up some observations on different shea butters, essential oils dont contain any vitamins, Swifty Crafty Monkey has a great post on all the ins and outs, youll need a proper broad spectrum preservative, most people who have nut allergies are not allergic to coconuts as they are not botanically nuts, https://simpleskincarescience.com/ph-acid-mantle/, Luxury brand formulation secrets for expensive-feeling lotions. Most oils will absorb fastertry grapeseed for a reasonably inexpensive, fast-absorbing alternative . Has your friend confirmed with her doctor that it is unsafe for diluted topical use? Jojoba oil gives very nice thickness to my cream but I want to substitute it by oil which gives similar thickness ( having reduced cost). I also have jojoba oil. What is a substitute for borage? Ive written an article on using lard & tallow in soap that should help you out here . In the most basic sense, the word carrier serves to distinguish oils that are not essential oils. I used Shea butter and Avocado butter as well. My project is for feeding the bees Pollen Patties at the end of the month. I love this. Thanks so much, GraceI love helping people learn all about DIYing A big thank you for reading & DIYing with me, it is so appreciated. Sorry no it also called for lemongrass cypress and lavender, Honestly, I dont see any of those EOs doing anything meaningful for spider veins, either. Unfortunately I really cant help you here I have basically no idea what you did. i considered buying mango butter for making lotion bars, because i heard mango butter doesnt have much of an odor, but it was pricier so i decided for the shea butter instead. Hi KayeI never recommend using palm or palm kernel oil, but from what Ive read palm kernel oil can be used instead of coconut oil with relatively similar results.Babassu oil is another non-palm alternative (though significantly more expensive). Studies have found it to be helpful for treating mild to moderate eczema. Try going down to ~20g of coconut oil instead of a cup. So, when it comes to the can I just leave it out? question, the answer is pretty much always no. Theres well over 550 recipes up here, with at least 3 deodorant recipes and 17 lotion recipes. Im hoping to have a balm with a nice consistency utilizing the items I have. Ingredient Callouts: These products are vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free. I have developed an allergy to beeswax. Appreciate your thoughts on this. Hope that helps! i have recently given up mass produced lotions and creams and now make my own body butter. Hi Julie! If you dont have it, just make something else you basically would be anyways if you swapped out the star ingredient of a formula for something different. Average temperature here is 28 degree celcius. Some types of carrot oil should never be applied directly to the skin and should be diluted first. You can use shea butter in a scrub, and it will make it creamier, but I would recommend including an emulsifier to improve rinse-off and reduce the mess left in the tub , Hi Marie, Can I use something in the place of Tea Tree Oil and Jojoba Oil? {In A lip gloss recipe} I am allergic to cocoa butter, so I cant use that. I must say you have an amazing site! Whats a great substitute for Aloe vera butter? I do have an article on essential oils! Products that claim to treat conditions like eczema are considered drugs, and arent something you can DIY and sell. I just found the perfect substitute. Hi Marie. This is a really useful post! I am just wondering if it is possible to swap the sweet almond oil in your lip balm recipes with hempseed oil or a mix of maybe hempseed and jojoba? Hi Brittney! I want to mix Apricot seed oil, Jojoba oil, Rosehip oil, grapeseed oil, calendula oil and hemp seed oil as a face serum. Yes, fatty acid composition is almost the entirety of the differences between the different butters. Id recommend doing your own experiments like this one to see how your results vary (I suspect they will), and using the information from your experiments to develop a recipe . It definitely helped me understand my oils and butters better. I LOVE the way you explain everything so clearly that even us who havent yet started will understand :)! It can be used up to 25%. )want to make something firming, hydrating and anti aging!! This is so helpful!!! thank you so much! . Thoughts? Excellent!!! Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. could i substitute coconut oil with shea butter in making body cream thank you. I am highly allergic to tree nuts and have been asking about substituting coconut oil and not a one person gave me a good answer.your break down of liquid, soft, and brittle oils was PERFECT! Like some of the conditioners on this blog. 3/4c coconut oil, 1c olive oil, 1/4c cocoa butter, 1/8c candelilla wax. Hopefully you can help me with this! Ive shared many over the years . really helpful post. In addition to the benefits of an oil, sometimes a formula will call for an oil because of its individual scent, the three most obvious ones being cocoa butter (smells like chocolate), coconut oil (smells like coconuts), and beeswax (smells like honey). I dont know if I am making a good decision removing olive and sweet almond oil, or whether I should keep them in the mix along with all the others. Your blog is GREAT!! It functions as a skin-smoothening active ingredient, making skin soft and smooth. Thanks for reading I dont end up selling anything I make. Drug claims have to be supported with drug studies and lots of paperwork, so I suggest avoiding them . I believe carrier oils should be used in line with the purpose or what one is trying to achieve. I found lots of information about castor oil being a traditional thing to eat to try to induce labour (this is interesting), but couldnt find anything about it being problematic for topical use. thanks, My first change would be to use less waxthats your hardest ingredient by a wide margin . People who are allergic to nuts cant use the coconut oil, for instance. What should I do to make it absorb faster? For non-soap applications, babassu is the best substitute Ive ever worked with. Your site is divine! This article helped me more shea, because its almost 30 degrees right now and the coconut oil is liquid! Youll probably want a wax in your body butter to keep it comfortably solid at your higher temperatures . Ive been using Shea butter, coconut oil (also tried olive oil), arrowroot flour, Vitamin E oil and an essential oil for scent. I didnt even know what RSO was without googling itcannabis oil, right? Borage seed oil is a good substitute only for skin and hair. Sorry! Hi marie, I love your blog this is helpful in students of pharmacy. Ive got a lot of reasons, but they generally boil down to my being far too busy making soap & writing about it to sell it as well (Plus a more than full time job, social life, etc.). Ive made many of your recipes with much success. From what I can see, Olus Oil isnt really an oil like the oils in this post, its a manufactured/blended product. what can meadowfoam oil be substituted for in a gentle face scrub recipe? You use never worked with and soybean oil are all liquid fats which are and! 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