Homemade

Lotion

COMPLETE SIMPLE GUIDE

FOR A BEGINNER

By
Linda Krall
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for downloading my book
Homemade Lotion: Complete Simple
Guide for a Beginner. Everyone needs
a lotion that is going to soften,
moisturize and soothe their skin. This is
true of those who live in a cold climate
or those who live in a hot climate. So
many people are working in
environments that require them to wash
their hands constantly throughout the
day, and as a result, they are looking for
a lotion that is going to reverse the
drying that this constant hand washing
causes.
In todays society, 100% natural is the

watchword of the day as far as skincare

is concerned. No one wants to be using
products that contain products that
negatively affect their skin. As a result,
everyone is concerned about what
theyre applying to their skin and even
the most tested and certified of skincare
products are looked upon askance.
People are becoming more and more
aware of the risks they run with regular
cosmetics and skincare products and are
increasingly turning to alternative
solutions.
This is an environment that is perfect for
you if you want to start a homemade
skincare products business. The
processes involved in such a business

dont require factory space and can be

easily run from home. With increasing
interest in organic and all-natural
products, you will not have to worry
about facing a dearth of customers. Most
ingredients are easily available and
inexpensive and so is the equipment
involved. You can run it as a sidebusiness to earn some additional money
or you can chuck in your day job and
make selling lotions your lifes work.
Either way, you stand to win.
This e-book is directed at anyone who is
interested in making lotions at home and
profiting from it. Whether you have
some prior experience with this activity
or are coming to it for the first time, this

e-book will guide you through the

process. This book is laid out in easy to
read chapters that are going to break
down the process of creating and selling
your lotions so it is not overwhelming
and you can get started with confidence.
We are going to walk you through
selecting your ingredients as well as
how to determine what essential oils
you should add to target specific skin
conditions. It is also going to give you
all the information you need to help you
educate the people you love on the
dangers of chemically laden products
and why natural products are better.
I hope this e-book helps you find all the
answers you are looking for. Continue

reading and best of luck with your

lotion-making efforts!

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION
..................................................................
i
CHAPTER 1
Why Factory Manufactured Lotions
Aren t Good For You
CHAPTER 2
Common Misconceptions about
Lotion-Making

CHAPTER 3
Things to Take Care of Before
Embarking On Your Business
CHAPTER 4
CHAPTER 5
From Start To Finish A Step-byStep Look At The Lotion Making
Process
CHAPTER 6
Lotion Bars What They Are And
Why You Should Make Them
CHAPTER 7
Packaging and Labeling Your Lotion
CHAPTER 8
A Step By Step Guide To Making
Lotion Bars

CHAPTER 9
Choosing Your Oils And Butters
CHAPTER 10
Skin Types And Choosing The Right
Essential Oil
CHAPTER 11
How To Sell Your Homemade Lotions
CHAPTER 12
Frequently Asked Questions About
Making Bottled Lotion At Home
CHAPTER 13
Liquid Lotion Recipes
CHAPTER 14
Lotion Bar Recipes
Conclusion
References

CHAPTER 1
WHY FACTORY
MANUFACTURED
LOTIONS ARENT GOOD
FOR YOU
It turns out that beauty is more than skindeep. The average person applies ten
different skin care products onto his or
her body, every day. Since our skin is
less of a barrier and more of a sponge,
that means that we are absorbing the
nearly one hundred and thirty chemicals
that we are exposing ourselves to.
We assume that since a product is on the

shelves in the store, that they must be

regulated by someone and therefore are
safe for us to use. However, this just
isn't true for many things that are
available in stores. So many of the
ingredients that are in beauty products
on store shelves are hazardous to our
skin and our health, and we are just
starting to learn about it. As the general
public is becoming more educated on
this fact, more and more people are
reaching for home made products where
they are able to pronounce all of the
ingredients on the ingredient list, and
know what those products are, as well
as how they are going to affect their skin
and their health. What is it about the

ingredients in lotions that are in the

stores that aren't safe? If you are going
to be marketing your homemade lotions,
you need to know why your lotions are
better than others. Before we dive into
how you can make your own products,
we are going to look at what is wrong
with the products that are currently
available to us.
The cosmetic industry is highly
unregulated and as a result, there is no
pre-product approval before a product
is placed on the shelves. The only
approval process that is in existence is
for color additives and ingredients that
are classified as being over the counter
drugs. Due to this, many of the

ingredients that are in your lotions are

synthetic chemicals that are skin
irritants, skin penetrators, endocrine
disrupters and are carcinogenic. The
cosmetic companies and the FDA both
maintain that these chemicals are all
safe for us to be exposed to, and in fact,
many of them are. In small doses. When
you consider how often you put lotion
on, you will realize how a little here
and there can begin to add up. Here is a
list of the most commonly used things in
lotions and other cosmetics that you
need to avoid.
Parabens On the surface, parabens
sound like they are a good idea.
However, this preservative does more

than prevent the growth of bacteria,

mold, and yeast in cosmetic products.
Parabens possess properties that mimic
estrogen and are associated with an
increased risk of breast cancer. These
chemicals are absorbed through the skin
and have even been identified in biopsy
samples from breast tumors.
Synthetic Colors On almost every
label, you are going to notice either
FD&C or D&C in the ingredient list.
The letter F represents food and the
letters D&C represent drug and
cosmetics. These letters can be seen
preceding a color and a number, for
example D&C Red 27 or FD&C Blue 1.
Synthetic colors are derived from

petroleum or coal tar sources and are

suspected to be a human carcinogen.
The European
Classification and Labeling actually
considers it to be a human carcinogen
and as a result, the European Union has
banned it from use. As well as being a
suspected human carcinogen, synthetic
colors are also a skin irritant and have
been linked to ADHD in children.
Fragrance The term fragrance is
probably the scariest and least regulated
of all the ingredients that are in lotions
and other beauty products. The term
fragrance was created as a way to
protect a companys secret formula.
This sounds good on the surface, but as

a consumer you could be putting on a

concoction that contains numerous
chemicals that are hazardous to your
health. According to the Environmental
Working Group Skin Deep Database,
fragrance mixes are often associated
with allergies, dermatitis, respiratory
distress, and other potential effects on
the reproductive system.
Phthalates This is a group of
chemicals that are used in hundreds of
products to increase the flexibility and
softness in plastics. The main phthalates
in lotions is diethyl phthalate,
unfortunately, you arent likely to be
able to identify this as it is often hidden
under the title of fragrance. Phthalates

are known to be endocrine disruptors

and have been linked to increased risk
of breast cancer, early breast
development in girls as well as
reproductive birth defects in both males
and females.
Benzophenone This is found in lotions
and moisturizers because it is used to
protect the product from UV light. Some
of the derivatives of benzophenone
include benzophenone-2 (BP2) and
oxybenzone (benzopheone-3 or BP3).
These chemicals have been linked to
cancer, endocrine disruption and organ
system toxicity.
Triclosan Triclosan is a widely used
antimicrobial chemical. It is well

known as an endocrine disrupter,

especially for the thyroid and
reproductive hormones, and is also a
skin irritant. There have been studies
that raised concerns that Triclosan
contributes to making bacteria antibiotic
resistant.
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS)/Sodium
Laureth Sulfate (SLES) Sodium Lauryl
Sulfate is known to be a skin, lung and
eye irritant. One of the major concerns
surrounding SLS is its potential to
interact and combine with other
chemicals forming nitrosamines which
are a carcinogen. These combinations
have the ability to lead to a host of other
issues such as kidney and respiratory

damage.
Formaldehyde

Both
formaldehyde
and
formaldehydereleasing preservatives are used in
cosmetic products to help prevent
bacteria growth. While preventing
bacteria growth is important, this
chemical has been deemed as a human
carcinogen by the International Agency
for Research on Carcinogens. It has also
been linked to the cause of occupational
related cancers such as nasal and
nasopharyngeal.
Formaldehyde
is
known to cause allergic skin reactions
and can also be harmful to the immune
system.

Propylene Glycol Propylene glycol is

a small organic chemical. It is most
commonly used as a skin conditioning
agent, although it is classified as a skin
irritant and penetrator. Propylene glycol
has been associated with causing hives
as well as dermatitis in humans in
concentrations as low as two percent.
Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA)
BHA is a food preservative that shows
up in body lotions quite frequently, as
well as many other personal hygiene
products from lipstick to yeast infection
treatments. It is also known to be an
endocrine disruptor and is reasonably
anticipated to be a human carcinogen.
DMDM Hydantoin This ingredient is

mysterious sounding and dangerous. It is

a type of formaldehyde-releasing
preservative that is used in a host of
personal care items, but mainly body
lotions. It is an irritant to the eyes, and
while
DMDM
Hydantoin
isn't
dangerous in and of itself, if there are
any impurities there is likely
formaldehyde present and that is very
dangerous.
Retinyl Palmitate This is a form of
vitamin A that has been the cause of a
lot of controversy. You will see retinyl
palmitate in many lotions and creams
advertised as having anti-aging
properties. While it is a vitamin A
derivative, a study that was published

by the National Toxicology Program

found that mice who were exposed to
retinyl palmitate developed many
tumors after being exposed to sunlight.
There are many other synthetic
chemicals that are being used in the
beauty industry. While this list covers
some of the most popular and commonly
used synthetic chemicals, it is in no way
all inclusive. If you are curious about an
ingredient that is in a product in your
home, do a couple internet searches and
see what comes up. Be wary in using
cosmetic companies web pages as a
place to get your information, as that
information may not always be the most
accurate. Almost ninety percent of the

over ten thousand cosmetic and skin

care ingredients that are known to the
US Food and Drug Administration have
not been evaluated for safety by the
Cosmetic Ingredient Review, the FDA
or any other publicly accountable
group.
A note on animal testing Neither the
FDA nor the US Consumer Product
Safety Commission requires animal
testing for cosmetic products. There are
viable alternatives such as in vitro and
computer modeling and therefore there
is no need to test on animals to see how
a product is going to affect the skin. If
you are going to be purchasing your
lotions from stores, ensure that you are

purchasing from companies that are

animalfriendly to ensure that you aren't
contributing to the cruelty of animals.
A note on labels Many companies try
to make themselves seem more
trustworthy with the use of labels on
their products. They may label their
products as being all natural and
other variations of the same, but there is
no agency in place to regulate what
cosmetic and personal care companies
are putting on their labels. This is
important to keep in mind if you decide
to purchase an all-natural product from
the store instead of making your lotions
at home.
While it is going to be impossible to

avoid every synthetic chemical that

there is in the world, you can be
proactive in limiting the number of
toxins that you are exposing yourself to.
While it is obvious that no one has
suddenly dropped dead after using a
body lotion, and manufacturers are
interested in creating products that aren't
going to harm their customers, the fact is
no one really knows how certain
chemicals are going to affect us over
time, or how they react in our bodies in
certain combinations.
Making your lotions at home is going to
enable you to be in complete control of
what is being absorbed by your skin.
Now that we know why store bought

lotions aren't good for our heath, we are

going to look at some of the common
misconceptions that surround making
your lotions and how difficult it is.

CHAPTER 2
COMMON
MISCONCEPTIONS
ABOUT LOTIONMAKING
While there have been a lot of
enterprises that have sprung up in the
wake of the organic and natural trend, it
is understandable that not all of these
enterprises are run by experts. As such,
a lot of misconception, rumors and
downright myths have been perpetrated
about the art and business of lotion
making. This chapter will identify some
of the most common myths about this

process and debunk them, leaving you

with the confidence you need to start
your journey.
Lotion-Making is Very Difficult
This is the most pervasive and common
myth about lotionmaking. Most people
believe that the whole process is
esoteric and something that requires a
lot of expertise. The myth is probably
perpetuated by the fact that lotions are
not
inexpensive
products.
The
ingredients themselves water and
essential oils from different flora are
not expensive, so the common
assumption is that it is the process that
is complicated, thus driving up the
prices. Nothing could be further from

the truth. The ingredients are cheap,

most of the equipment you require is
also inexpensive and the process is
fairly simple. The added expense comes
from the bottles, labels, shipping and all
the other expenses associated with any
business including the most important
one profit. If you are interested in
making your own lotions, whether it is
just for yourself or for commercial
purposes, rest assured you can, and
quite easily too!
The first couple times you make your
lotion, the process might seem
overwhelming. By the time you have
made a couple of batches you are going
to find that making lotion is quite

simple. As you read through this book,

you are going to see that there are some
sections that focus quite heavily on the
ratios of different ingredients in the
lotions, but when you look through the
recipes you will see that these ratios are
in fact, guidelines and not hard and fast
rules. The idea of ratios is commonly
the reason that making homemade lotion
seems more difficult than it is.
Making Your Own Lotion Can Break
the Bank
Nothing could be further from the truth.
As explained above, the expense in
lotion-making does not originate from
the ingredients, equipment or process. In
fact, chances are you already have most

of the equipment. If you are planning to

make lotions on a large scale, the
equipment is, of course, more
expensive. But for those of you who
want to start the enterprise at home, you
neednt fret over your accounts and
sweat away nights wondering how you
can afford to start the business. Even if
you decide to use luxury ingredients,
you wont have to use them in quantities
that will bankrupt you. Remember, the
main ingredient in lotion is water and
plenty of it!
Another thing to remember here is that
in the end, no matter what ingredients
you use, it is the frequency of usage that
makes a difference. You could use the

most outrageously expensive lotion

infrequently and see no difference in
your skin. On the other hand, using a
cheap lotion at least once a day, every
day can show you great results in a
surprisingly short time.
Of course, some of the ingredients might
seem as though they are outrageously
priced when you purchase them, in
particular, some of the essential oils.
What is important to keep in mind when
you are looking at the prices of these
things is the amount you are actually
going to use in a batch of lotion
compared to how much you are
purchasing as a whole.
As an example, the average cost for a

thirty-two-ounce jar of pure virgin

coconut oil is $40.00. Of course, this
seems like a lot of money. However, if
you are only using two ounces for each
batch of lotion, you are going to get
sixteen batches making the cost of
coconut oil $2.50 per batch. Of course,
you also have to keep in mind that one
batch is going to make more than one
bottle or bar of lotion as well.
Good Lotion is Absorbed Instantly by
Your Skin
Another very common misconception
and one of the main reasons people give
up on good lotions without giving them
a fair shot. The belief is that when you
apply lotion, it should be absorbed into

the skin fairly quickly and leave you

feeling nongreasy. While it is
understandable that no one likes the
greasy, oily feel left behind when a
lotion fails to absorb into your skin, you
cant force the process no matter what
additives you add. Give it a few
minutes!
This is especially true for homemade
lotions because you aren't going to be
using all the additives and chemicals
that are in manufactured lotions. Your
lotions are going to be thicker and take
longer to be absorbed; this is a good
sign in a homemade lotion!
This is something that is imperative for
you as a user and a retailer to know.

Educate your customers about the fact

that a little lotion can go a long way and
that they need to wait for a few minutes
for the lotion to be absorbed properly.
Of course, not everyone will experience
the same results with one particular
lotion. It is important that you advise
your customers to try out a few different
options before settling for one.
Natural Lotion Doesnt Contain
Preservatives
Think about it: without preservatives
your lotion will not last more than a
week to ten days depending upon the
ingredients and will have to be
refrigerated. You can, of course, go this
route but think of the inconvenience of

having to create a new batch every

week. Also, in this fast and busy era,
your customers are not going to be too
pleased to have to come back to you
every ten days for a fresh batch. Another
thing to consider is the fact that you
wont be able to make very large
quantities of such lotion. Depending
upon where you live and produce the
lotion, it might even be illegal to sell
lotions without preservative. All in all,
not adding preservatives seems a rather
counterproductive notion.
Of course, you can decide whether you
want to go the way of the natural
preservatives or whether you are okay
with using artificial preservative.

Whichever one you decide to go for,

make sure that you have researched it
thoroughly and effectively through
means of various test results.
One thing to keep in mind when it comes
to preservatives is that there is a way to
make lotion without preservatives, but it
isn't going to be a traditional lotion. In a
traditional lotion there is water and
moisture, and therefore you need to have
a preservative to prevent mold.
However, in a lotion bar, there is no
water or moisture in the lotion. Because
of this, there are no preservatives in the
lotion. If your customers are okay with
the differences between lotion and
lotion bars, which we are going to

cover later in this book, lotion bars can

be a good alternative.
One Lotion Fits All
This is like one of the designer dresses
that proclaim one size fits all.
Common sense alone dictates that you
take this notion with a pinch of salt. No
two people have exactly the same skin
type, so why would the same lotion
work for both. Often you will find two
people who have had completely
opposite reactions to the same skincare
products. In fact, there is no one product
that works for everyone.
Taking this idea one step further, there
isn't even a lotion that you can use all
over your body and get the same results.

The skin on your face is different than

the skin on your feet, and you aren't
likely to get the same results on both
parts of your body if you are using the
same lotion.
As a lotion-maker for business, it would
be a good idea for you to make different
types of lotion, with different
combinations of ingredients to cater to
wide variety of customers. Remember
that a lot of factors dictate the lotions
that will work for your customers,
including where they live, what work
they do, what type of skin they have and
what they prefer in terms of the texture
of the lotion and the fragrances
involved.

CHAPTER 3
THINGS TO TAKE
CARE OF BEFORE
EMBARKING ON
YOUR BUSINESS
Before you start your lotion-making
business or any business, for that
matter there are quite a few factors
you need to consider. It is never a good
idea to jump into a business without
researching what is all entailed in that
business. Doing so can lead you into all
manners of trouble that is best avoided.

By taking the time to ensure that you are

following any laws that are in place as
well as knowing what the market is like
for the business you are considering is,
you are going to be setting yourself up to
succeed instead of setting yourself up to
fail. Lets take a look at these factors in
some detail.

The Legalities
You are going to sell a product that is a
direct topical application. Whichever
city, state and country you live in will
probably have certain rules and laws
with regards to such products. To ensure
that you face no legal hassles in the long
run, ensure that you have complied with
these laws and rules. If you are planning

to market the product overseas as well,

you are strongly advised to find out the
laws in the countries you are marketing
to and ensure your product complies
with them.
For example, if you are planning to
manufacture and/or sell the product in
the United States of America, your
lotions will need to be in compliance
with the Federal Food, Drug and
Cosmetic Act (FDA). This means that
you will need to ensure that any color
additives and preservatives are
approved by the FDA. If you claim that
your lotion is good for specific skin
conditions or complaints, the Act
requires that you prove this before you

market the product with those claims.

Since lotions are directly applied to the
skin, the potential for problems and
resultant liability claims is huge. Ensure
that you have purchased enough liability
insurance to cover your business and
you. This is especially important as
your business grows. Your family and
friends aren't likely to sue you over a
problem with your lotion, but as your
market expands you are going to be
selling to more and more people you
don't know, and you never know what
may happen. Look into different options
for liability insurance and try to find an
insurance company that covers other
home based businesses that are also in

the lotion industry. This will ensure that

you are getting the advice that is
particular to your situation and that you
are working with people who
understand the idiosyncrasies of small
businesses.

The Labels
Carrying on from the previous point,
you need to design your labels keeping
in mind not just the marketing aspect but
also to ensure that they comply with the
laws in your country. Again, if you are
in the USA, you need to ensure all
ingredients are listed on the label. Some
countries may require you to list
quantities or relative percentages of the
ingredients as well. Do not make any

claims, with regards to the efficacy and

purpose of your product, on the labels
that you cannot prove. By doing so, you
risk being taken up for false advertising
and perhaps even being sued. Also,
mention how the product is supposed to
be used. This is a good place to mention
things such as how much of the lotion
needs to be taken and how long, on
average, does the user need to wait for
the lotion to be absorbed into the skin.
By putting the information on the label
about how long the lotion will take to be
absorbed into the skin, you are going to
minimize the amount of complaints and
dissatisfied customers over how
different homemade lotions are

compared to those you can buy in the

store. Dont forget to mention your
companys name and address and an
email address they can contact you at
with any questions or concerns.
When you are creating your labels it is
important to note if your ingredients
areorganic. For many people, if they are
looking at the ingredient list of a
product and all the ingredients are
organic they are more likely to want to
purchase that lotion over another lotion
that might not be all organic.

The Space and the Supplies

The first concern here is space. You
need an area where you have a lot of
counter space but which is away from

children or pets. The kitchen is

definitely not a good idea here, unless
youre making the lotions in very small
quantities for personal use. You will
require the space for cooking at some
point of time. You also dont want any
ingredients for your lotion to get mixed
up with ingredients for the casserole
youre making for dinner or youll have
very peculiar casserole indeed! For any
kind of commercial production, a
separate and larger space is definitely
indicated.
Next, you will require places and
containers to store the various
ingredients, without exposing them to
any elements such as direct sunlight or

moisture that could cause them to

degrade too fast. As such, the
temperatures in your work space will
also be a matter of concern. You dont
need to worry too much since room
temperature is generally good enough.
Just keep in mind what is needed for the
different ingredients you carry.
You will need equipment, of course.
You will require mixing bowls,
measuring equipment, mortar and pestle,
spoons or spatulas for mixing and so on.
Find out what all you need and stock up.
A lot of this equipment is stuff you might
already have in the kitchen. However, it
may not be a good idea to use the same
equipment for cooking and making

lotions. If you can afford it, buy separate

equipment.

Decide Upon a Price

To determine the success of your
business, you need to price your lotions
right. Take into account the cost of
ingredients and equipment, bottling,
labeling and, of course, the time you put
in to the making of the lotions. This
becomes the base or cost price. You do
need to make a profit, however, so you
need to add on to the cost price. How
much you add on depends upon a variety
of factors, including but not limited to
your target audience and the venues you
hope to sell your products in. Visit such
venues and get an idea of what the

competition is pricing their products at.

Keep in mind that many people are
willing to pay more for a homemade
product than they are for a product that
is in the store because they know the
quality is better. However, they aren't
likely going to want to spend two or
three times the price of what stores are
charging. It is recommended that you
start with a lower profit margin, if you
are making a lot of sales you can always
increase your prices after a little while
and people are still going to want to pay
for your product. This is because, by
that time, they will have become loyal
customers who are familiar with your
product and the quality you are

providing them with.

Market Your Lotions

The success or failure of your venture
will depend upon how well you market
your lotion. In order to do so, first of
all, you need to figure out your target
audience. Who are your lotions meant
for? Are you aiming at the youth market,
or the professional woman or the stay at
home mother? In each case, youll have
to identify venues that are aimed at that
particular demographic and make sure
your products are displayed there. Ecommerce websites help enormously
these days and, if you have the expertise
handy, you can even start your own
website to sell your product. Other

places include cosmetic store, bed and

bath stores or boutiques. Keep in mind
that you aren't going to want to rush to
get your products into stores. If people
are contacting you directly to purchase
your lotions, you can make sure that they
are being educated on the differences
between homemade natural lotions and
those that are on the shelves in most
stores. Another risk of putting your
lotions in stores too soon is that people
aren't going to be aware of your brand
and you risk having your products
lumped into the same chemical laden
category of those that are already lining
the shelves in the stores.

CHAPTER 4
Equipment And
Ingredients For Lotion
Making
Now that you know of the preliminaries,
we can get down to business. You will
need the right equipment, ingredients
and packaging to ensure that your
lotions aremade flawlessly and sell
well.

Equipment
For making lotions at home, you will
need equipment according to the size of
the batches youre planning to make.

However, any responsible lotion maker

always tests the lotions first, so you will
be making smaller test batches. The
equipment required for that will,
therefore, be slightly different from the
equipment you need to make larger
batches, in terms of the size of the
equipment to be used. The major
advantage to making smaller test
batches is that if something does go
wrong with the recipe you are going to
be throwing out significantly less lotion
than if you are experimenting with a full
size batch of lotion. The items listed
below are only meant for the
preparation stage of the lotion making
process. Whatyou will need at later

stages will be mentioned later on.

For Test Batches
A digital thermometer
Small measuring cups; preferably
pyrex
A mini blender, better for mixing
the small batches

Stainless steel teaspoons;

determine how many you need
A digital scale
Since youre looking at smaller
batches, the digital scale you purchase
should be one that measures up to a
smaller amount, say around 50 grams. It
should also be able to measure small
increments of ingredients in hundredths

of grams.
ForRegular Batches

A digital thermometer
A stick blender

A digital scale

Two glass bowls and measuring

cups
Stainless steel spoons
If you do not have a digital
thermometer, you can use a glass candy
thermometer. The blender is best made
from stainless steel. The scale should
measure to a higher amount than the
scale you use for the test batches
maybe around 500 grams with
increments of 1 gram. Keep the larger

bowl for the watersoluble ingredients

and the smaller one for the e-wax and
oilsoluble ingredients. Maintain the
same with the measuring cups.
In addition to these things, do not forget
to get gloves and a hairnet to keep your
hair from becoming one of the
ingredients in your lotions. Many
people also choose to wear a pair of
safety glasses when they are mixing the
ingredients with the stick blender to
prevent anything from getting in their
eyes.

Ingredients
This is, of course, the most important
aspect of the lotionmaking process.
Your lotion is only as good as what you

put in it. Here is a list of the common

ingredients that you will need to make
lotions.
Depending
upon
the
consistency of the lotions you make and
how you package them, some of the
ingredients will vary.
Water
Water is the most common ingredient in
lotions. It constitutes anywhere between
seventy and eighty percent of your
lotion. The water you use for making
lotions must be distilled.
If you want to add a small amount of
natural fragrance to your lotion, instead
of distilled water, you can add
hydrosols. Hydrosols are alsocalled
essential waters. They consist of the

water that is left over when a plant or an

herb has been steam distilled.
Base Oils
Oils constitute about ten to twelve
percent of your lotions. If you want your
lotion to last, you will need to select
oils with a longer shelf-life. Oils can be
divided into three basic types: light,
medium and heavy.
Light base oils include safflower oil,
grape seed oil, fractionated coconut oil
or sunflower oil. These oils are best for
lotions meant for the face or for skin that
is oily.
Medium oils include apricot kernel oil,
rice bran oil, jojoba oil and sweet
almond oil. These oils are great for

lotions meant to promote skin elasticity,

restrict the effects of aging, moisturize
and penetrate the skin to allow other
ingredients to do their work.
Heavy oils include avocado oil or olive
oil. For lotions that are meant to protect
the skin from the effects of the
environment or act as moisturizers,
these oils are the best.
Butters
If you want your lotions to be creamier
andthicker, butters are the way to go.
They also add protection for your skin.
The softer butters make thinner lotions,
whereas the harder or more brittle
butters make thicker lotions. The most
commonly used butters are:

Cocoa butter helps to retain elasticity

in your skin and combats dryness
Shea butter meant for dry skin; the
butter has high mineral and vitamin
content
Mango butter this helps counteract the
drying effects of using bar soaps and is
known to have very good moisturizing
ability
Tucuma butter has high incidence of
various fatty acids such as oleoic and
lauric fatty acids that help moisturize
skin and hair Emulsifiers
It is a well-known fact that left to
themselves, oil and water dont mix.
You need an external agent that will

make them do so and this is where

emulsifiers come in. They dont let the
water and oil droplets separate once the
two have been mixed. Emulsifiers
generally constitute about five to eight
percent of the lotion. If you want a good
lotion, your emulsion needs tobe stable.
In fact, you will probably require both a
primary and a secondary emulsifier to
ensure that the emulsion is stable and
that the ingredients especially the
water and oils dont separate after
some time.
There are plenty of emulsifying systems
primary and secondary emulsifiers
available. Start out simple and as you
gain experience you can make your own

recipes. Some common emulsifying

systems are:
Beeswax and Borax

Palm Stearic and Cetearyl

Alcohol

Sorbitan Monostearate and

Polysorbate 60
Palm Stearic, Polysorbate 60 and
Cetearyl Alcohol

Sorbita Monostearate,
Polysorbate 60 and Cetearyl Alcohol
Emulsifiers can come in the form of
emulsifying wax. There are two types of
wax:
Traditional emulsifying wax This wax
lends a creamy,heavy appearance to

your lotion. Lotions that utilize this have

a protective feel.
Soft and silky emulsifying wax This
wax gives a light, whipped look to the
lotion. Lotion formulas that use this feel
soft and silky.
Thickener
If you want your lotion to be thickened
enough to be called cream, you will
need a thickener. The most commonly
used thickener is stearic acid. Not only
does it thicken the lotion, but also acts
as a stabilizing agent for the emulsion.
Stearic acid is around three percent of
the lotion.
Fragrance

If you want your lotion to have a light or

heavy fragrance you will need to use
fragrance oils or essential oils or,
sometimes, even a combination of both.
Subject to the guidelines in your region,
the percentage of fragrance oils ina
lotion is around one percent.
Preservatives
A commonly held misconception is that
preservatives should not be used in a
100% natural lotion. Unless you want
the lotion to last only for a few days,
you shouldnt follow this particular
tenet. Preservatives are actually
essential for your lotion, not only to
ensure longevity but also to prevent any
bacterial or microbial growth in your

lotions. Since the largest component in

your lotion is water, it becomes an ideal
breeding ground for mold, yeast and
bacteria. Without preservatives, youll
probably be battling disgruntled
customers and maybe even legal
proceedings. Sometimes, even local
laws prevent you from making lotions
without preservatives.
You need to choose the appropriate
preservative keeping in mind the pH of
the lotion formula, the usage rate, and
the manufacturing temperatures. The
amount of preservative present in the
lotion ranges from 0.5% to 1 %.
Depending upon the method of
dispensation, you need to determine the

amount of preservative. If you use an

open container such as a jar
especially one in which you access the
lotion or cream using your fingers or
if you use ingredients such as botanical
extracts that are more difficult to
preserve, you will need a higher
quantity of preservative in your lotion.
If, on the other hand, your lotion is
bottled in containers that dont allow
anything to get back in such as
containers with pump caps, you need
lower quantities of the preservative.
When you are choosing your
preservative, it is important to
remember that the most natural
preservatives are often going to be

preferred by people who are looking for

homemade lotions. If you are using the
same chemical laden preservatives that
you find in lotions at the stores, your
lotion isn't going to be considered
better. Knowing that, there are times that
the artificial preservatives are better for
the lotion you are creating. When you
run into this situation, it is a good idea
to combine a natural preservative with
the artificial preservative to lower the
amount of the artificial preservative that
you are going to be using. It is also
helping to look up the artificial
preservative that you are going to use so
you will be able to explain to your
customers why it is a better choice than

some of the ones youmight find in store

bought lotions.
Another misconception is that vitamin
E, grapefruit seed extract or rosemary
oleoresin is a preservative. Nothing
could be further from the truth. These
substances are anti-oxidants they
prevent oil-based products from turning
rancid. That does not mean that they can
replace preservatives, only that they
must be used in conjunction with them.
Here is a list of some common
preservatives and their characteristics.
Germall
Plus
Liquid

This
preservative is compatible with pretty
much any cosmetic ingredient. It
protects against a wide variety of

microbes and is best used with waterbased formulae. As such, the lotion
formula pH should be between three and
eight. It is generally added in amounts
between 0.1% and 0.5%. It is paraben
free.
Phenonip Meant to fight bacterial,
fungal and mold growth, phenonip
doesnt dissolve in water. This means
that it must be added in the oil stage of
the lotion making process, before
emulsification. The pH of the formula
should range between three and eight
and the preservative needs to be
between 0.25 and 1% of the lotion
quantity. Please note that this
preservative does contain parabens.

Germaben II This preservative is

considered effective against gram
positive and gram negative bacteria in
addition to yeast and mold. It is best
used in lotions that are water-based and
have less than 25% oils and/or butters.
There are no restrictions with regards to
the pH of the lotion formula and the
usage rate is between 0.25% and 1%.
The preservative contains parabens.
Germaben II E Very similar to
Germaben II, this preservative is also
very effective against gram negative and
gram positive bacteria in addition to
yeast and mold. Again meant for lotions
that are water-based, Germaben II E is
added to those formulae in which the oil

or butter content is more than 25%. The

usage rate is the same as the Germaben
II between 0.25% and 1%. The
preservative contains parabens.
Optiphen Plus This preservative
works against a wide variety of
microbes and is generally effective if
the pH of the lotion is below six. It
works against bacteria, mold and yeast
and constitutes 0.75% to 1% of the
lotion. Optiphen Plus is free of both
parabens and formaldehyde.
The basic percentages of the various
ingredients in a lotion are:
Water 70%
Oil 15%

 Butter 5%
Emulsifying wax 5%
Stearic Acid 3%
Fragrance or Essential oil 1%

Preservative 0.1% to 1.5%

based on the recommended usage
Based on how thick or thin you want
your lotion to be you can mess around
with the ingredients. You can use
recipes off the internet or, once you gain
more experience, you can create your
own recipes. Some ingredients react
with others so it is always best to create
test batches first. Before you can see
whether a lotion is effective or not, you
need to ensure that all the ingredients

work with each other.

Containers or Bottles
The packaging of your lotion is going to
be as important as the ingredients and
efficacy, if not more. Unattractive
packages do not a successful product
make. Fortunately, you have plenty of
options when it comes to different
containers and bottles. Lets take a
look.
Bottles with a Pump Cap
These are some of the most common
type of bottles used for storing and
dispensing lotion. The pump action of
the cap ensures that you get the exact
amount of lotion you need and dont take

extra, so that your skin doesnt end up

feeling greasy. The bottles come in the
plastic and the glass variety so you can
take your pick.
Jars
Jars, again, come in both plastic and
glass. These types of containers are best
used for lotions that are creamy rather
than liquid. Such lotions would be
difficult to pump out so jars are a better
idea. There are plenty of different sizes
and colors available in the marketto suit
the different lotions and quantities that
you will sell.
Malibu Tottles
Tottles are bottles that come equipped
with a flip top cap. You can use this to

squeeze out the lotion. This is best for

lotions that you need to use a lot of in
one go such as a sunscreen lotion for
when you go out.
Glass Containers Or Plastic
Containers
The containers listed above all come in
both glass and plastic options, which
means you are going to need to decide
which one of the two you want to use.
Glass Bottles Glass is a great option
when you arent going to be storing the
bottles somewhere they can be broken.
Glass is non-porous and can hold up to
pretty much any ingredient. Glass is also
easy to wash out and reuse.
Plastic Bottles Plastic is a more

common choice for lotions. Plastic isnt

going to break if it is being kept around
a sink or in a diaper bag or purse. The
downfall to plastic is that essential oils
can permeate the plastic, even when
diluted. This means that you arent going
to be able to wash out and reuse the
plastic containers.
A third option that is a little harder to find in
many different shapes is stainless steel
containers. These containers won't absorb the
essential oils, and they can be reused. Stainless
steel is a good option if you are willing to put
the work into finding the style of container that
you are looking for.

CHAPTER 5
FROM START TO
FINISH A STEP-BYSTEP LOOK AT THE
LOTION MAKING
PROCESS
The lotion making process is not
particularly tedious but due to the fact
that a lotion is a topical application, you
need to ensure that you follow the steps
in the manner recommended or you
might end up with a lotion that does just
the opposite of what it is supposed to do
irritate the skin instead of soothe and

smoothen it. Another important factor to

remember is that sanitation is very
important. Since the main ingredient in
lotions is water, the chances of
bacterial, fungal or mold growth are
high. Following proper sanitation
methods ensures that your lotion does
not become a breeding ground for
microbes.

Preparation
This step is mostly about the sanitization
of your workspace. Sanitization cannot
be emphasized enough. Lotions are
vulnerable to the growth of microbes
and you definitely dont want your
business killed by customers who
complain of eczema, skin infections or

rashes. You also never want to have to

throw a whole batch of lotion into the
garbage because you notice it beginning
to grow mold or becoming discolored
quickly after making it.
Sanitization
The first and most important sanitization
project is your workspace. You need to
ensure that the room you are using has
no mold. The room needs to be
ventilated properly, although during the
whole process of lotion making you will
need to keep the windows closed. Dont
eat or drink anything while making the
lotions because certain food items have
a high concentration of bacteria, yeast
or molds. Keep all food and beverages

locked up at this time. Of course, if you

have the sniffles or are ill, lotion
making is out of bounds completely.
Keep an open trash container out where
you can easily dispose of trash in it
without having to touch any surfaces that
havent been disinfected. Clean the
countertops that you are planning to use
thoroughly.
You
can
use
a
disinfectantthat has a bleach base or
spray them with 70% alcohol. If your
countertops arent supposed to be
cleaned by these substances, put a
plastic sheet or something along those
lines and disinfect that surface.
The next thing that needs sanitization is
your equipment. Use stainless steel

spoons and blenders as much as you can

since they are easily cleaned and have
less chances of microbial growth than
do those made of plastic, wood or some
other material. The best sanitizer for
your equipment is 70% alcohol. In order
to sanitize the bottles that youll be
bottling the lotion in, using alcohol,
youll need a spray bottle, rubber
gloves, a small container to soak the
bottle tops, a large container to soak the
bottles themselves, a bottle tree and a
stainless steel dish drainer or a cooling
rack. You wont need to wear goggles.
Sterilization of brand new bottles is a
matter of some debate. Some feel that if
bottles have come straight from the

manufacturer, they dont need to be

sterilized and, in fact, can become
infected
if
they
are
cleaned
unnecessarily. Others, however, find
that some of the bottles have lint on
them and so feel it is necessary to
sterilize the bottles. I leave the choice to
you. However, it is better to be safe than
sorry, especially if you aremarketing
your lotions to the general public.
To sanitize the bottles, here is what you
must do. First sanitize the stainless steel
drainer by spraying it with 70%
alcohol. Next, you need to spray the
alcohol into the interior of each bottle
and ensure that the interior walls are
completely covered. Drain the alcohol

and repeat the previous step. Drain the

alcohol again, making sure that any
pooled alcohol flows out. Put the bottle
on the drainer in the upside-down
position and wait for the alcohol to
evaporate. Youll know this has
happened when you cant smell the
alcohol anymore.
Alternatively, you can use the small and
large containers. You can create an
alcohol bath and submerge the bottles in
the large container and the bottle tops in
the small container. Then drain the
alcohol out and put the bottles and bottle
tops on the drainer to wait for the
alcohol to evaporate.
It is best to sanitize the bottles a night

before you make your lotion, otherwise

the alcohol will not have enough time to
evaporate. Some people recommend
doing this a couple of hours before the
process, but it isnt necessary that the
alcohol will evaporate in time for you
to begin, especially if the air is very
humid.
Any tools and containers that you will
use need to be washed with hot water
and soap. Some people even
recommend adding a bit of bleach to the
hot water. Once washed, let the
equipment dry and then sanitize the
drainer with 70% alcohol. Then spray
each piece of equipment with the
alcohol until the alcohol covers all

surfaces. Put the equipment on the

drainer, upsidedown if necessary, and
wait for the alcohol to evaporate.
Remember that if you are going to be
using a Ziploc baggie as a piping bag to
put your lotion into your bottles, you are
going to have to sterilize that as well.
Last but not the least, we have you. You,
too, need to be sanitized properly and
dress appropriately so that there is not
the least chance of the lotion being
infected and also so that you are
protected during the process. You will
need a clean lab coat, goggles, powderfree latex gloves and a hairnet or a
shower cap. You can take the goggles
off when not required and put them back

on when you are dealing with

ingredients that have a strong scent. You
dont want your eyes to start watering,
after all. You can wear a surgical mask
if you want to, but it is not required.
Ensure that once youve worn your
outfit for lotion making, you dont come
into contact with any surfaces that have
not been disinfected or sanitized. If you
do, spray alcohol on your gloves and
then wait for thirty seconds for it to be
effective.
It is advisable to not use items such as
quaternary sanitizer or iodophor
sanitizer or even a medical sanitizer
such as chlorhexidine. The problem
with these chemicals is that they leave a

smell and residue behind residue that

can cause skin irritations or reactions.
This can happen even when the
chemicals have been diluted in water.
Prep the Work Area
To do your lotion making in the most
organized fashion set up three separate
and distinct areas: the weighing area,
the mixing and heating area and the
bottling area.
The weighing area will have all the
ingredients for your lotion recipe, your
weighing scale (choose which one
depending upon whether the batch is for
testing or for production), containers for
weighing (at least three to four), scoops
or spoons, distilled water, spatula,

droppers or pipettes, a canning funnel,

heating containers and plastic wrap. The
heating
containers
should
be
microwave-safe and ovenproof and it is
best if they are about half a liter each in
volume. If you are planning to use milk
in your lotion, you should keep a larger
container handy, because milk can boil
over during the heating stage. Also,
make sure that you unseal any new
containers that have ingredients so that
you dont get stuck with it during the
process.
The heating and mixing area will have
the thermometer, mixing container, stick
blender or regular blender, pot holders,
longhandled spoon, trivet or folded

towel, canning funnel, spatula and a

dishpan or soup pot with cold water.
Ensure that the heating and mixing area
is close to an oven or a microwave.
The bottling area should be completely
separate from the other two. It will have
the bottles, corresponding caps, funnels
(if required), alcohol and a clean pieces
of cloth.
Lotion making process
Now we come to the actual process.
Remember, dont jump the gun and start
without cleaning, sanitizing and
organizing your workspace. You really
cant afford to go wrong in this. What
you create will be used by others and
how you create it will determine their

experience with it. Try your best to keep

the whole process as hygienic as
possible. Dont worry, the process itself
is quite simple and as long as you stick
to the instructions you shouldnt go
wrong.
Place your oils and wax in a heat
proof container. I use a glass
measuring cup that can handle high
heat. Microwave on high for a minute,
then check. Youll probably need 3
minutes. Alternatively, you can place
a stainless steel bowl over a pot of
boiling water for a makeshift double
boiler, melting your oils and waxes in
it. Either way, the mixture needs to get
very hot, almost to boiling. If any wax

remains unmelted, you can stir it and

it will melt. Add any butters, like shea
butter, to the hot oil and continue to
melt

In another container, heat the

water to boiling. Add the borax and
stir. This mixture needs to be kept
very hot as well. Use a towel or oven
mitt when handling
When you have both mixtures hot
and melted, slowly pour a small
amount of the water into the oil. Be
careful as this can bubble and come to
the top. Keep stirring in the water
until its all incorporated. It should
turn to a creamy consistency. If it
doesnt, or if it separates, dont panic.

It just means that one or the other

wasnt hot enough. Keep stirring for a
few minutes and then use an
immersion blender. Its the only way
to get it creamy if it separates or is
too cool. Blend for about 5 minutes,
possibly less. Youll notice it begin to
thicken up and turn creamy.If you
dont have an immersion blender, you
can use a whisk or a hand blender, but
be aware that they could add extra air

When its blended and creamy,

add a few drops of your essential oil.
Stir and sniff. Add more if desired. I
use about 10 drops for this size batch.
When the desired consistency and
scent is achieved, transfer to clean

containers
Heat & Hold to Kill the Nasties &
Stabilize Emulsion
For preservatives to best work, your
lotion needs to be as free from
contamination as possible during
manufacturing. A common practice in
lotion making to kill off bacteria, mold
and yeast is to heat and hold your raw
materials. Heating and holding at
160-170F for 20 minutes will kill off
many contaminates including some
mold, yeast and bacteria that mighthave
been introduced from the manufacturer,
your environment or equipment. To heat
and hold you can use two methods:
1.
Place water into a heat safe

container and oil soluble ingredients

(oils, butters, emulsifying wax and
stearic acid) into a separate heat safe
container and place in double boiler.
Heat to 160-170F and hold for 20
minutes.
2.
Place water into a heat safe
container and oil soluble ingredients
(oils, butters, emulsifying wax and
stearic acid) into a separate heat safe
container and place into your oven
turned onto lowest setting (warm
setting is usually around 170F). Heat
to 160-170F and hold for 20
minutes.
Do not heat & hold heat-sensitive

ingredients such as fragrance oils,

essential oils, preservatives, hydrosols,
some oils/butters etc., save those for the
cool down phase.
Heating & holding also helps ensure a
stable and strong emulsion. Sometimes
when your water and oil-soluble
mixture are different temperatures or not
melted enough, emulsions can suffer
instability.
Bottling
You can now bottle your lotion. Do not
cap your containers until the lotion or
cream has completely cooled.
Condensation can get trapped in bottles
and jars and cause mold to grow. Once
the lotion has completely cooled down,

cap the bottles and jars.

Perhaps you are wondering about
adding color. There arent any natural
ways to color your lotion. Some people
are more interested in color and
fragrance than how natural your product
is, so this may not be a problem. If you
want to color your lotion, you will need
to have a very white lotion base, and
use watersoluble dyes. It only takes a
few drops, so add a few at a time until
you get the desired brightness.
What if things go wrong?
There is always a chance that you have
made a recipe and did not get the
desired effects that you were wanting.
There are many common problems and

here a few of them:

Its too thin. This one is fairly easy to
fix. Decrease the liquids slightly, and
re-figure the percentages of the
ingredients.
1. Its too thick. Also a simple fix.
Increase the liquids a bit, and refigure the percentages.
2. Its too greasy. There are several
possible solutions to this problem.
One is to add some tapioca starch
with the additives at the end. Ive
tried this, but it wasnt my favorite
solution. Another possibility is to
substitute oils that are easier to
absorb in your skin, such as sweet
almond, apricot kernel, jojoba,

macadamia nut, or fractionated

coconut oil. As you can see, three out
of five of these are nut oils which may
pose a problem for people with
allergies. Use your own judgment.
Another option is to add some IPM
(isopropyl miristate). Its not an allnatural ingredient, but its not
sensitizing either. It imparts a dry,
velvety emollience to products. Try 13% as part of your additives.
3. The color is too murky or greyish.
This goes back to my tips for choosing
oils and butters. Remember that
darker oils and butters will create
darker colored lotions. Clear jojoba
works well, as does fractionated

coconut oil, which is also clear. If you

choose to make a hemp lotion, it will
likely have a greenish tint to it. If you
plan to package in an opaque
container, this might not be an issue
anyway. But, if you want to color your
lotion, you will need a very white
lotion base.
4. The texture isnt smooth. I had
trouble with this when I used
Optiphen Plus as my preservative. If I
didnt add it at just the right
temperature, it seemed like it had an
adverse effect on the final texture of
the lotion. One of my soaping friends
suggested cooling down the water to
140 degrees, then add the Optiphen

Plus directly to the water before

adding the oil phase. This seemed to
fix the problem. I also had trouble
with this when I tried a new
preservative called Geogard Ultra. I
never figured out a solution though, so
I havent used the product since!
5.
Its too waxy. Some recipes
include ingredients like stearic acid to
give the lotion more body. The other
effect is to make it too waxy feeling
and not slip across the skin. If you are
using stearic acid, find a way to use
something else! Use shea or cocoa
butter instead if your goal is to use the
most natural ingredients possible. If
you arent using stearic, but still want

a more slippery feel, try adding some

silicone oils. They arent all natural,
but they arent sensitizing either.
Cyclomethicone and dimethicone are
good choices adding just 1% of
each with the other additives will
make a noticable difference. Your
emulsifier can change the way your
lotion feels too. You could back down
the amount of emulsifying wax, or try
some BTMS instead. It has a more
conditioning feel, as does OlivEm
1000.
6. The lotion separated! If you have
used polawax at the proper amount,
this should not be a problem. Check
your recipe to be sure you have added

the correct amounts. If the amounts are

correct, then it could be a temperature
problem the oil and water phases
werent the same temperature when
you combined them. You can gently
re-heat your emulsion preferably in
a double boiler, constantly stirring
until it becomes liquid-y again. Check
the temperature, and if its still under
140 degrees, you shouldnt have to
add more preservative. If its over
that temp, you will need to cool it
back down and add more. Use your
high shear mixing device to continue
blending until the emulsion cools and
stabilizes.
Clean Up

Everything you used to make it needs to

get hot to the point of remelting the
mixture. You could use a hair dryer or
put it in the oven on a foil-lined cookie
sheet. Once its hot and melted, use
paper towels to thoroughly wipe off any
lotion. Youll then be able to wash your
utensils in very hot, soapy water. Use
something like Dawn and a scrub brush
to cut through the wax/oils. If you make
it again in the future, as soon as youve
finished blending it, immediately wipe
everything with paper towels to get rid
of as much residue as you can before
washing by hand.
there are no signs of a miscarriage, and
the miscarriage isn't noticed until your

routine pregnancy scan.

How Can I Prevent Miscarriage?
While there is no way to guarantee that
you wont experience a miscarriage,
there are some things you can do to help
prevent the experience.

Ensure that you are taking folic

acid each day;
Exercise regularly;
Eat healthy, well-balanced meals;
Manage stress in a healthy way;
Dont smoke, drink, or do drugs;
Avoid sports that carry a high risk
of injury, especially contact sports;
Always wear your seatbelt in the
car; and Keep up to date on
immunizations

Trying Again After A Miscarriage

After a miscarriage, your doctor will
recommend an amount of time that you
should let your body heal. You may find
that you are ready to try again right
away for another baby, or you may find
that you are having a hard time coping
with the loss of your pregnancy. Losing
a baby is a tragic experience, regardless
of how early in pregnancy it happens. It
is important to allow yourself time to
grieve your loss and understand that
your partner is grieving too. There is
nothing wrong with reaching out for
help in your coping process.
In time, you will be ready to try again.
When you are ready to try again, there

may be some comfort in knowing that

most women go on to have a healthy
baby after they experience a
miscarriage.

CHAPTER 6
LOTION BARS
WHAT THEY ARE
AND WHY YOU
SHOULD MAKE
THEM
Lotion bars are a moisturizing body
lotion that is in a solid form. Lotion bars
look like a bar of soap, but they are
used on dry skin. The neat thing about
lotion bars is that they stay solid when
they are at room temperature or cooler,
and they are activated by body heat and
can be used anywhere on the body.

Another plus to lotion bars is they have

no preservatives.
Since lotion bars can feel as though they
are greasy, users are often encouraged
to apply light layers at a time and allow
a few moments for the lotion to absorb
into the skin. After the lotion has
penetrated the skin, users will be able to
determine whether they need to apply a
second application of the lotion bar.
Many people who use a hard lotion
prefer to do so at night, right before
bedtime. The benefit to applying a hard
lotion right before going to bed is that
the lotion has all night to penetrate the
skin and the wearer will wake up
feeling soft and smooth.

Lotion bars are composed of all natural

ingredients and are a popular choice for
people because they are free from the
hazardous chemicals that are in
commercial lotion products that we
discussed earlier in this book. Many of
the ingredients that you would use in a
lotion bar are similar to those that you
would use to make a homemade lotion
that is not solid.
Benefits To Lotion Bars
There are many reasons that lotion bars
are preferable to traditional lotions. The
biggest benefit is that they are less
greasy, less messy and more easily
absorbed than many other lotions. You
aren't going to squeeze your lotion bottle

and end up with more lotion than your

body is capable of absorbing, and this
also means that you are going to be
using all of the lotions and not ending up
with any wasted.
Lotion bars are also made without water
which means you don't need to add a
preservative. They are composed
entirely of oils and waxes; that means
that there are no chemicals and nothing
artificial of any sort and that they aren't
going to turn rancid.
Lotion bars are very concentrated. This
means that a little bit of the lotion is
going to go a long way. When you
purchase a lotion bar, you arent going
to end up with a one-pound block of

lotion. Instead, you are going to have a

small bar of lotion that fits in your hand
and is going to last just as long, if not
longer, than a standard bottle of lotion.
Lotion bars are commonly used as a
way to spot treat dry areas without
ending up with greasy hands from
lotions. It is also an effective way to
treat cracked heels, raw areas from
shoes, rashes, eczema and on babies and
children.
Another advantage is that because the
lotion bar is solid, you don't need to
worry about traveling with it. It isn't
going to burst while you are traveling
and you aren't going to be limited by
airlines to only have a certain amount of

liquid with you. Lotion bars are also

easier to keep in your purse or diaper
bag since there is less concern of them
opening and moisturizing everything in
your bag. From the perspective of a
male, many men prefer lotion bars to
bottles of lotion simply because there
are some crude stereotypes around men
and lotion and they aren't comfortable
with there being bottles of lotions
around their homes when they are living
a bachelor lifestyle.
One disadvantage is that lotion bars can
melt. Typically, those that are made with
shea butter as a base are going to melt at
a lower temperature while those that are
made with beeswax are more durable

and can handle higher temperatures

before they are going to melt.
Common Ingredients In Lotion Bars
Many of the ingredients that you are
going to use in a lotion bar are going to
be similar to those that you would use to
make a regular lotion. However, the
total number of ingredients is going to
be significantly lower in lotion bars.
Butters You can use any of the same
butters that you use for your normal
lotion. Shea butter and cocoa butter are
the most commonly used for hard
lotions.
Oils Like with the butters, you can use
any of the carrier oils that you like in
your regular lotion.

Beeswax As we discussed earlier in

this chapter, beeswax has a higher
melting point, and that is what makes it
a good addition to any lotion bar that
you are making. If you live somewhere
that is a hotter or more humid climate,
you are going to want to increase the
ratio of beeswax so that the melting
point of your bar is higher. This is also
true if you are going to be shipping your
lotion bars to people in other parts of
the country or even in other countries to
ensure they can hold up to being
shipped.
Essential Oils These are entirely
optional when you are making your
lotion bars. You can use any essential

oil that you want to, in order to add

scent to your lotion bar and make it
unique. Essential oils also have
properties that can add a benefit to your
lotion. For example, there are lotions
that can help with acne, eczema, dry
skin and other common skin complaints.
Vitamin E This is entirely optional
when you are making your lotion bars.
Vitamin E is an anti-oxidant that is
thought to smooth skin and reduce
wrinkles. Considering vitamin E from a
more practical standpoint, it will extend
the shelf life of your homemade lotion
bars by preventing them from becoming
prematurely rancid.
Other Ingredients In some recipes

you are going to see some other

ingredients such as tallow. Tallow is a
hard fatty substance that is made from
rendered animal fat, typically beef. You
need to be careful if you choose to use
tallow that you are getting it from a
supplier that is not feeding the animals
anything that is not all natural and
organic. Things that the animals are
eating will be in the animal fat and can
be transferred into our bodies when we
use the products.
Commonly Asked Questions About
Lotion Bars
Many people haven't heard of lotion
bars before and are going to have a lot
of questions about them. If you decide to

start making and selling them, you might

find yourself being asked a lot of
questions about them. Below are some
of the more commonly asked questions
people have about lotion bars and how
to answer them. Knowing the answers to
these questions will show your
customers that you are serious about
providing the best quality products to
them.
Why Choose A Lotion Bar Over
Liquid Lotions?
Many people are going to wonder why
they should order these lotion bars over
traditional liquid lotions. Here are some
of the reasons:
Many liquid lotions are water-

based. While it is important for your

skin to drink water, applying water
topically to your skin actually has a
drying effect on your skin.
Liquid lotions require
preservatives to maintain their shelflife.
Even natural preservatives can have a
drying effect on your skin when used for
a long time.
How Do You Use A Lotion Bar?
To apply a lotion bar, you simply hold
the bar against your skin for fifteen to
thirty seconds to warm it up and then
rub it across your body to massage in
the softened butters and oils.
How Long Will A Lotion Bar Last?

Depending on the size of your lotion bar

and on how much of your body you are
using it on a regular basis will
determine how long your lotion bar
lasts.
The shelf life of a lotion bar is roughly
twelve to eighteen months. After a few
months, you might notice that the butters
in the bar begin to crystallize which can
give it an unusual texture. This is a
natural process and is not going to affect
the moisturizing properties of the lotion
bar.
How Should I Store My Lotion Bar?
It is best to store lotion bars away from
heating units and direct sunlight. Lotion
bars are similar to chocolate, and they

will melt if they get too warm. If you

find that your lotion bar is melting,
simply move it to a room temperature
location and it will solidify.
Can Lotion Bars Actually Heal Skin?
Lotion bars are packed with skin
healing nutrients that are found in the
butters and oils that are used to make
them. These properties can naturally
relieve dry skin, psoriasis, sunburn, bug
bites, eczema, and many other skin
conditions.

CHAPTER 7
PACKAGING AND
LABELING YOUR
LOTION
Now that youve made this wonderful
lotion and now you are ready for the fun
part. Sharing it with your family and
friends (or selling it to your customers)!
You cant just hand them your Pyrex cup
full of lotion though. You need some
swanky containers with fabulous labels!
Believe it or not, if you just want to
make a few lotions to pass out for your
friends, you can pick up some cute

bottles with flip-top caps at any retail

store. However, if you are ready to start
selling to customers, youll need more
than just a few bottles. There are many
options to consider when you are
packaging your lotions and you are
going to want to consider what is going
to appeal to your customer base as well
as what is cost effective when you are
selecting your containers.
An easy way to get the lotion into the
containers that you want to distribute
your lotions in, is as simple as a Ziploc
bag. Fill your Ziploc bag with the lotion
and close it securely. Using scissors, cut
of a small corner of the bag and squeeze
it in. It is a method similar to a piping

bag that cake decorators use. Another

option is that you can use a funnel and
use that to put the lotion into the bottle.
A funnel is more effective if you are
going to be marketing your lotion to sell
and you are making large batches. If you
are going to market and sell your
lotions, be sure to weight the amount of
lotion that you put into the bottle so that
you can put that amount on your
decorative label that you stick on the
front of your bottle.
Some tips about labeling: It is going to
be easiest to go online and find some
water resistant labels that you can order
by the sheet or even by the case,
depending on the amount of lotions you

plan on distributing. Many of them are

self-adhesive and are simply a peel and
stick design. Also, make sure to do your
research on what information need to be
added to your labels. You may be
required to add the ingredients to be
able to sell to the public. Do some
research to ensure that you have
everything that you need.
Need someone to help you with a label
template? I have a couple of sources for
that too! Pam at FC Designs does
wonderful work and is very helpful and
friendly. I would also recommend
checking out the label service at
Majestic Mountain Sage.
There are also many computer programs

you can purchase to help you make your

labels and print them off at home to save
you some money. Make a couple of
templates and ask people you trust for
their opinions on which they like the
best. Remember not to make the print
too small as that will be difficult for
people to read and you don't want them
to feel as though you are hiding
something from them.
You can make the colors on your labels
as neutral or out there as you want them
to be, but keep in mind that a simple
label often attracts more people. The
reason for this is that people like to be
able to look at a label and find the
information they need. If they are

searching your label for a piece of

information that they can't seem to find,
they are going to put your bottle down
and pick up the one next to it. When it
comes to colors, you also want to
consider the color of your bottles when
you are making your labels. If you are
using a blue bottle to store your lotions
in, you aren't going to want to have a
blue label on it as it will be harder to
see. On the same note, if you are using a
clear bottle and it is a white lotion, a
white label with light writing is
probably not going to appeal to people.
Packaging Lotion Bars
When it comes to selling your lotion
bars, you are going to want to ensure

that you are packaging them effectively.

While you can put the liquid lotion in
any container, there are a couple of
other considerations you are going to
want to take when you are packaging
your lotion bars.
First off, you can simply wrap your
lotion bars in wax paper and call it a
day. This is the simplest and most costeffective way, although, from a userfriendly perspective, it's not the best. If,
for some reason, the lotion bar melts, it
is going to make a mess and be difficult
to get back into a usable shape.
There are many places online that you
can purchase deodorant or push up
tubes. The major advantage to using a

deodorant or push up tube is that you

can apply the lotion bar directly to the
part of your body you want to and you
don't need to worry about the lotion bar
melting. If for some reason it does melt,
it will simply re-harden back into the
shape of the deodorant bar. Another
option to a deodorant or push up bar is a
stainless steel tin. You can use tins in
any shape and size as long as your
lotion bar fits inside. I don't recommend
using the tin to mold your lotion as that
will make it more difficult for people to
take the lotion bar out to use it. Instead,
make the lotion bar a few millimeters
smaller than the container, so it is easy
to take out and use and then put back in

when the customer is done with it.

One thing to consider when you are
packing your lotion bars to sell them is
that they may melt if you are shipping
them any distance. It is important to
keep this in mind when you are deciding
how you want to pack your lotion bars,
although it doesn't mean that you need to
look far ahead when you are making
your decisions, you can always change
how you are packaging your lotion bars,
or even leave the decision to your
customer how they prefer to have their
lotion bars packaged.
Regardless of how you are choosing to
package your lotion bars, you still need
to have them labeled in the same was as

bottled lotions. You need to ensure that

you have the name of your company as
well as the ingredients and your address
and email address. This can be more
difficult if you are using wax paper to
wrap your lotion bars. To get around
this, you can do one of two things. You
can either create a sticker with all the
information and place that on the wax
paper, or you can have a separate
printable label that has all of the
information on it. Either way, I
recommend that you keep all of the
information for your lotion bars on your
website, so your customers can
reference it if they no longer have the
information you sent them. This is less

of an issue if you are packaging your

lotion bars in deodorant containers as
you can label those the same way you
would label a lotion bottle.

CHAPTER 8
A STEP
BY STEP
GUIDE
TO
MAKING
LOTION
BARS
Just like when you are making liquid
lotion, it is important to make sure that
all of your equipment is clean and
sterile. It is also important that you have
a specific area in which you can make
your lotion bars without the risk of them

being contaminated. You also want to

ensure that all of the equipment you
need is within reach so you can focus on
making your lotion bars without being
distracted looking for a piece of
equipment. Being distracted looking for
equipment can mean that your lotion
bars harden prematurely and cause you
to have to melt the mixture again which
will take more time and could
compromise your lotion.
Equipment
The first thing you are going to need is a
way to measure your ingredients. While
a kitchen scale is highly recommended,
you can also measure out your
ingredients based on ratios in the

recipe. Meaning that if you are looking

at 2 ounces of each ingredient, you can
use of a cup of each ingredient
instead. While its not exact, you will
still end up with a very similar product.
Next, you are going to need to have a
mold of some sort for your lotion bars
to harden in. You can use a silicone
mold, a muffin tin, or any other mold
you might have around the house. You
can also use something bigger, like a
bread pan and cut the lotion bars down
to size afterward. As long as there is
somewhere sterile for your lotion to dry,
the mold you use is completely up to
you and your imagination.
You are also going to need to have a

double boiler, or the items on hand to

make a double boiler. A double boiler
is easy to make by using a medium pot
filled with about two inches of water
and a smaller pot or heatproof dish
inside the larger pot. Another option is
that you can use a medium pot with two
inches of water and a mason jar. If you
are using a mason jar as your double
boiler, make sure that you have a
dishcloth beneath the mason jar, so the
mason jar isn't directly against the
bottom of the pot.
You are also going to want to have a
mixing spoon of some sort to combine
your ingredients. I recommend the use of
popsicle sticks if you want something

disposable or a silicone spoon if you

want something that is going to be easy
to wash.
Process
Once you have your equipment ready,
the next step is going to be to measure
out your ingredients based on your
recipe or what you are experimenting
with. Lotion bars are a lot easier to
experiment with than liquid lotions, and
ratios arent as important to the quality
of the final product. As you will see in
the recipes at the end of the book, the
ratios of ingredients vary widely from
one recipe to the next. You can use a
kitchen scale to measure out your
ingredients by weight, or you can use

measuring cups to measure them out.

Now that your ingredients are measured
out, the next step is to heat up your
double boiler. Add your oils, butters,
and beeswax to the pot and stir
occasionally until they are fully melted
and remove from heat. Allow your
mixture to cool slightly and then mix in
your essential oils and your vitamin E,
if you are adding them. Finally, you can
pour your mixture into the molds you are
using and allow the lotion bars to cool.
Once the lotion bars have cooled, you
can pop them out of the mold they are in
and get them packaged up to give as
gifts or to sell.
A Few Things To Keep In Mind When

Making Lotion Bars

Making lotion bars is a very simple
process, easier even than making liquid
lotion, which is also an easy process.
However, there are a few things to keep
in mind that will make the process even
easier on you.
To clean your supplies, wipe them with
a paper towel while they are still hot,
and then wash them in hot soapy water.
Silicone trays are going to be easier to
get your lotion bars out of than a metal
tray. If you are using essential oils to
scent your lotion bars, the smell is going
to stay in the silicone, and you aren't
going to want to use the silicone trays
for cooking any longer. You don't need

to get expensive silicone trays for

making your lotion bars; you can get the
ones from the dollar store, or online
without needing to worry too much
about the quality.

CHAPTER 9
CHOOSING YOUR OILS
AND BUTTERS
Now that you know how to create your
lotions, we are going to go over some of
the most commonly used butters and oils
that are used to compose lotions to help
you be able to choose the one that is
best for you and your wants and needs
in a lotion. This information is also
going to be beneficial for you if you
ever have a customer who is looking for
a lotion that doesnt contain a specific
ingredient due to allergies.
Butters

Almond Butter
Skin Type All skin types, especially
dry skin
Shelf Life One to two years
Usage Rate Up to 100%
Firmness Semi-soft butter
Other Information Almond butter is
obtained from the sweet almond oil. It
contains all of the properties of almond
oil but is richer and thicker.
Aloe Butter
Skin Type All skin types, especially
those looking for a butter that is healing
to the skin.
Shelf Life Six months to a year
Usage Rate 3% to 100%

Firmness Semi-soft butter

Other Information This is an allnatural butter that contains no
preservatives of coloring.
Apricot Kernel Butter
Skin Type Best for skin that is dry or
combination
Shelf Life Six months to a year
Usage Rate Up to 100%
Firmness Soft to medium butter
Other Information Apricot kernel
butter is exceptionally moisturizing.
This butter is light in color and has a
gentle nutty scent.
Avocado Butter
Skin Type Any skin type, especially

good for dry skin

Shelf Life One year
Usage Rate Up to 100%
Firmness Soft to medium butter
Other Information This butter is
obtained from the oil of the avocado
fruit. This butter is known to help
moisturize and soften rough, dry, and
cracked skin.
Cocoa Butter
Skin Type Dry and combination skin
Shelf Life Two to three years
Usage Rate Up to 25%
Firmness Hard butter
Other Information Cocoa butter is one
of the most stable fats that are known. It

contains natural antioxidants and has a

smooth texture and a sweet fragrance.
Coconut Butter
Skin Type Great for acne spots, also
great for the entire body.
Shelf Life Very long shelf life
Usage Rate Up to 25%
Firmness Soft to medium butter
Other Information Coconut butter is
obtained from the flesh of a coconut. It
is moisturizing, protecting and helps to
keep carrier oils from going rancid.
Hemp Butter
Skin Type All skin types
Shelf Life One to two years
Usage Rate Up to 100%

Firmness Soft butter

Other Information Hemp butter is very
beneficial to damaged and irritated skin.
Contains a rich source of omega fatty
acids.
Jojoba Butter
Skin Type All skin types, but
especially oily or combination skin
Shelf Life Two plus years
Usage Rate Up to 100%
Firmness Soft butter
Other Information Jojoba Butter is
known for its effective treatment and
prevention of eczema and psoriasis.
Mango Butter
Skin Type All skin types, especially

those who are looking for a healing

butter
Shelf Life One year
Usage Rate Up to 100%
Firmness Medium to hard butter
Other Information Mango butter is a
soft solid butter that has a slightly sweet
scent.
Shea Butter
Skin Type All skin types
Shelf Life One to two years
Usage Rate Up to 100%
Firmness Soft to medium hardness,
melts on contact with skin
Other Information Shea butter is a
popular choice for skin care because it

is great for all skin types and isn't

extracted from any nut.
Oils
Apricot Kernel Oil
Shelf Life One to two years
Botanical Name Prunus Armeniaca
Color Gentle gold
Uses All skin types, especially those
that are aged or dry.
Avocado Oil
Shelf Life One year plus
Botanical Name Persea Gratissima
Color Rich, dark, thick green
Uses Known to be healing, antibacterial and contain antiwrinkle

properties.
Coconut Oil
Shelf Life Indefinite
Botanical Name Cocos Nucifera
Color Clear
Uses Very light, makes a great
massage oil
Grapeseed Oil
Shelf Life One year
Botanical Name Vitis vinifera
Color Light Green
Uses Virtually odorless, great for skin
that is oily
Jojoba Oil
Shelf Life Five years

Botanical
Name

Simmondsia
Chinensis
Color Golden
Uses Provides a protective layer on
the skin while still allowing the skin to
breath.
Olive Oil
Shelf Life Two years
Botanical Name Olea Europaea
Color Medium to dark green
Uses Effective for conditioning the
skin, easily absorbed into the skin
Rice Bran Oil
Shelf Life One year
Botanical Name Oryzo Sativa

Color Clear to light yellow

Uses Well known for having
conditioning and softening properties, a
great choice for rough heels
Safflower Oil
Shelf Life Two years
Botanical Name Carthamus Tinctorius
Color Clear yellow
Uses Moisturizes and conditions the
skin
Sunflower Oil
Shelf Life One year
Botanical Name Helianthus Annuus
Color Rich, deep yellow
Uses Very cost effective emollient and

skin conditioning oil

Sweet Almond Oil
Shelf Life One year
Botanical Name Prunus Dulcis
Color Light gold to clear
Uses All skin types, especially those
that are prone to eczema.
Advantages Of Organic Products
There are many different reasons to
choose organic ingredients over other
ingredients when you are making your
homemade lotions.
We already know that our skin absorbs a
lot of the ingredients that we put on it.
When you choose to use organic
ingredients, you are making sure that

your skin isnt absorbing anything that is

synthetic or laden with harmful
chemicals.
Organic oils and butters are going to be
from products that havent been
genetically modified, sprayed with
pesticides or altered in any way. These
products tend to be the purest, and also
tend to be a little more expensive.
The ingredients that you choose in your
homemade lotions are completely up to
your discretion. It is important to know
that different butters and oils can affect
what your lotion is best used for,
especially if you are trying to make a
lotion that is going to help with a
particular skin issue.

CHAPTER 10
SKIN TYPES
AND
CHOOSING
THE RIGHT
ESSENTIAL
OIL
Before you can begin marketing your
lotions to people with specific skin
types, you need to know what each skin
type is. Some people may not be sure
what their skin type is, and knowing the
basics of each skin type will help you

point your customers towards the right

lotion for them. When people are using
a lotion that works, they are more likely
to come back and order more from you.
Choosing the essential oils that you are
going to use in your lotions and lotion
bars requires more thought than just
what smells the best. You are also going
to want to consider what the purpose of
your lotion is going to be, and if there is
an essential oil that will benefit your
needs. There are essential oils that are
known to help with itching, dry skin,
oily skin and so on. Knowing what
essential oils work best in each
situation will help you to create a line
of skin lotions that are going to appeal

to more people in your market.

In this chapter, we are going to look at
some of the commonly used essential
oils for skin care as well as some that
might not be as well known. We are also
going to cover how to choose highquality essential oils that are going to
make your lotions that much better. For
Oily Skin
Oily skin is common in younger people.
It happens when the glands in the skin
are producing too much oil, also known
as lipids. Oily skin tends to produce
enlarged pores, a dull or shiny, thick
complexion, and blackheads, spots or
other blemishes. Depending on the
weather and the time of the year, the

oiliness of skin can change. Oily skin is

worsened by puberty or other hormonal
imbalances, stress, antibiotics and
exposure to heat and humidity.
The best essential oils for oily skin are
oils that have properties that are going
to regulate and normalize oil
production. Some of these oils include:
- Orange Essential Oil
- Lemon Essential Oil
- Lime Essential Oil
- Bergamot Essential Oil
- Geranium Essential Oil and
- Cypress Essential Oil
When you are dealing with oily skin,
breakouts and blemishes are common. If
you are creating a lotion that is going to

calm and prevent breakouts, some of the

oils you should consider including are:
- Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree)
Essential Oil
- Vetiver Essential Oil
- Lavender Essential Oil
- Geranium Essential Oil and
- Patchouli Essential Oil
For Dry Skin
Dry skin is the most popular reason
people look for a good lotion. Dry skin
can be caused by genetics, aging and
changes in hormones, weather such as
the wind, sun or cold, indoor heating
and air conditioning, long hot baths and
showers, the ingredients in many
commercial skin care products and

some medications. Those with dry skin

experience skin that can flake, peel, or
become itchy. It can also become
irritated and inflamed and even rough
and scaly. Dry skin produces almost
invisible pores, a dull, rough
complexion, red patches, less skin
elasticity, and more visible lines.
For skin that is dry and chapped, the
best essential oils include:
- Sandalwood Essential Oil
- Geranium Essential Oil
- Myrrh Essential Oil
- Cedarwood Essential Oil
- Palmarosa Essential Oil and
Roman or German Chamomile
Essential Oil

For Combination Skin

When people have combination skin,
they are experiencing skin that is dry or
normal in areas and also oily in others
such as the nose, forehead and chin
area, also known as the T-zone.
Combination skin can produce overly
dilated pores, blackheads, and shiny
skin. Combination skin is usually the
result of genetic and hormonal factors
that create an imbalance of how much
and where the oil, or lipids, are
produced. It can also be impacted by the
weather conditions.
For skin that is both oily and dry, the
best oils include:
- Orange Essential Oil

- Lavender Essential Oil

- Patchouli Essential Oil and
- Bergamot Essential Oil
For Normal Skin
A normal skin type is one that has a
good balance as well as the right
amount of water and lipids. The normal
skin typically has no, or very few
imperfections, no severe sensitivities,
pores that are barely visible, and a
radiant complexion.
For skin that is classified as normal, you
can use virtually any essential oil in
your lotions and not have any concerns.
Choosing essential oils that are going to
boost your mood is encouraged, some of
the most popular essential oils for

normal skin include:

- Peppermint Essential Oil
- Jasmine Essential Oil and - Lavender
Essential Oil
For Sensitive Skin
Skin that is sensitive is the hardest to
find an essential oil for. There are so
many reasons that skin can be sensitive
and depending on the reason for the
sensitive skin, the essential oil of choice
might also change. Skin that is sensitive
is often red, itchy, burning and dry.
Some of the best essential oils for
various causes of sensitive skin
include:
- Lavender Essential Oil

- Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree)

Essential Oil
- Sandalwood Essential Oil
Roman or German Chamomile
Essential Oil
- Neroli Essential Oil
- Geranium Essential Oil and
- Rose Essential Oil
How To Choose Your Essential Oils
Not all essential oils are made equally.
You want to make sure that you are
choosing essential oils that are of good
quality, so they bring out the best in your
lotion instead of making your lotions
seem subpar. When you are looking at
essential oils, you want to consider the
label,
cost,
testing,
crafting,

memberships, and sustainability of the

essential oils.
Label A label should include the
botanical name, country of origin,
distillation date, expiration date, and a
keep out of reach of children statement.
Cost While you arent going to want to
pay a high cost for your essential oils, it
is important to keep in mind that it takes
a large amount of plant to make a small
amount of essential oil. If the price you
have found is significantly less than all
of the competition, it is probably too
good to be true.
Testing You want to choose an
essential oil that has been tested. It is
important to make sure that your

essential oils have been GC/MS tested.

Crafting Sticking to essential oils that
are organic, unsprayed or wild crafted
will help to ensure you are getting the
best quality essential oils.
Memberships Purchase from a
company that is part of NAHA or
another association to ensure that it is
legitimate and not full of artificial
components.
Sustainability A company that has
initiatives in place for sustainability and
economic cooperatives is a better
choice for the environment.
There are also a few other things you
should keep in mind when you are
shopping around for essential oils.

Watch out for words like

"fragrance oil," "nature identical oil," or
"perfume oil." What these words
indicate is that the oil is not a pure,
single essential oil. Products that are
labeled with these terms are often a
combination of essential oils and
chemicals, or just chemicals.
Be cautious of a seller that is
promoting their oils as being
therapeutic grade or aromatherapy
grade. There is no government
regulating body that grades or certifies
essential oils.
Be leery of vendors that are
selling their essential oils in plastic or
clear glass bottles. Oils need to be kept

out of direct sunlight to retain their

potency, and reputable sellers will sell
their essential oils in dark colored
glass. One exception to this is if you are
ordering online and you are ordering a
large size of essential oils. In this
situation, essential oils are often sent in
plastic containers to reduce the chances
of the container breaking and reduce
shipping causes. Be aware that if you
are ordering a larger amount of essential
oil that you are going to want to have
dark colored glass bottles on hand to
transfer the essential oil into. It is also
important to ask your supplier how long
before shipping the essential oil is put
into the plastic bottle. Ideally, you want

to work with someone who is

transferring the essential oil into the
plastic container right before shipping it
to you.
Avoid purchasing essential
oils that are stored in a container with a
rubber eyedropper bulb in the top. It is
also important not to store your
essential oils in such a bottle. Over
time, essential oils are strong enough to
dissolve the rubber dropper and
contaminate the oil.
You should also watch out for
vendors that are selling all of their
essential oils at the same price. While
this isn't a surefire sign that the oils
aren't pure or of good quality, it is a

concern. Essential oils such as jasmine,

neroli, and rose should cost a lot more
than geranium or ylang-ylang because it
requires a lot more plant to extract the
same amount of oil.
One option that many essential oil
companies offer is a smaller sample
sized version of oils. If you are trying a
new essential oil on your customers,
you can order it in a sample size to see
how popular it is. If it sells really well
and people are requesting it, you can
than order it in a full-size version. If it
isn't selling well, you aren't going to be
left with three-quarters of a bottle of an
essential oil that you have no use for.
There is definitely no shortage of

different types of essential oils that you

can use in your lotions and lotion bars,
and different scents are going to appeal
to different people. You can see what
essential oils are the most popular
among your customer base and also see
if there is an essential oil you are
commonly asked for that you arent yet
using to determine what oils you want to
use.

CHAPTER 11
HOW TO SELL YOUR
HOMEMADE LOTIONS
Selling the lotions that you have made
on your own is a fun, and rewarding
experience. However, there are things
that you need to consider before you get
out there and sell the product you have
lovingly made, bottled and labeled.
Selling your product is often more about
how well you can present your product,
and you want to ensure that you are
presenting your lotions to the right
people in the right ways.
Define Your Marketplace

In order to define your marketplace and

your target market, you need to know
who you are selling to, why they are
going to want to buy your product and
what are they going to gain by choosing
your product over anyone elses.
We have already established that store
bought lotions are full of products that
you aren't going to have in your
homemade lotions. This makes it easy to
know that you are going to be appealing
to anyone who also doesn't like the
chemicals in store bought products.
However, you need to figure out how
you are going to find these people.
Chances are, you aren't going to find
these people at the local fast food joint.

However, you probably are going to

find these people on forums for skin
conditions and at farmer's markets.
Consider the places around you that
people who are looking for natural
products are likely to congregate and
focus on those people since they are the
people you are trying to appeal to.
Figure Out What Your Target Market
Wants
You already know that your target
market is looking for products that dont
contain artificial chemicals. Now you
need to decide if you are going to focus
on general lotions or lotions that are
designed to target a specific skin issue.
Are you going to strictly make lotions

that combat dry skin? Or are you going

to have a wider range of products to
enable you to appeal to more people?
Decide How To Approach Your
Market
There are many different ways that you
can sell your products to the people you
have identified as your customers. You
aren't limited to using just one of the
following ways to selling your product.
You can try different things until you
find the one you like the best or even
use a combination of them on a regular
basis to reach the highest number of
potential customers.
Farmers Markets Farmers markets,
flea markets, bake sales and community

events are great niche marketplaces to

market your product to be able to reach
a large number of people. Even though
you are going to be an unknown in the
beginning, people will get curious and
be willing to try your product. If you
have a lotion that is great for people
who have to wash their hands often, you
are likely going to get the attention of
many people at a bake sale.
Word Of Mouth You can begin by
marketing your lotions to your family
and friends. As they use and love your
products you can encourage them to tell
their friends about it and so on. This is
often a slower way to reach customers,
but if you are making lotion on the side

as a way to get a little extra money, that

can be okay. This isnt the best way to
reach a large volume of people as you
are relying on a conversation about
lotions to begin before people are going
to bring up your products.
Online Promoting your lotions online
through social media is a great way to
reach a large number of people.
However, without testimonials, you
aren't going to be able to sell people on
the idea that your product is so much
better than other products. One way to
combat this is to offer testers of your
products at a low cost. When people
fall in love with the testers of your
products, they are more likely to come

back and want to purchase the full-size

versions.
House Parties There is a reason that
house parties are so popular. People
love to be able to look at and
experience products before they spend
their money on them. Another reason
house parties are successful is that you
are presenting your product to a group
of people who all have similar beliefs,
in this case, they are probably all
looking for products that dont contain
artificial chemicals and are all looking
for a natural body lotion.
Through Retailers You aren't going to
be able to sell your products through
retailers until your sales and reputation

have grown. When you are selling your

products through retailers, your
products are going to be marked up a
little bit, so the retailer is also making
money off your product. While it is a
disadvantage to have to sell your
product for a higher cost, it is also
advantageous to be able to reach more
customers and give them more of an
opportunity to obtain your product.
Remain Flexible
Just when you have found a way to sell
your lotions that is working, it is going
to stop working, or something is going
to happen that makes it more difficult.
Be flexible and open to new ideas. You
never know when something said is

passing is going to be the key to your

business's success. Keep your eyes open
on what is happening in the media and
see if you can find new problems in the
world that your homemade lotions can
solve. It might seem like watching the
media for openings to promote lotion is
a little out there, but my remaining
flexible and open to the idea, you are
going to find ways to market your lotion
that you never imagined.
Sell In More Than One Way
Don't just sell your lotions as a lotion.
Create gift sets for the holidays, baby
sets for new moms, etc. You can
package your lotions in smaller bottles
for the gift sets to keep the costs lower.

This is also true with lotion bars. You

can get silicone molds for holidays and
even different events in people's lives.
There is no limit to the things you can
create and gear your lotions towards.
Talk to you customers and see what they
would like to be able to access. Create
the same lotion in different scents to
appeal to different people. Even though
the lotion is the same, people are going
to buy more when they can't decide
which scent they like the most. Some
people also have aversions to some
scents. While one person may love the
smell of lavender, you are losing a huge
part of the market if all of your lotions
are scented with lavender. Keep in mind

that all people use lotions, so you can

market some to men by using a more
masculine scent. Also remember that a
lot of workplaces are scent free, so
having lower scented options is also a
good idea. There are a million different
ways you can sell your lotions to
people.
Now that we have covered all of the
things you need to consider when you
are making your lotion and selling your
lotion, we are going to look at a few
basic lotion recipes. Remember, you
aren't confined to just these lotions.
There are millions of recipes online,
and you can always create your own
recipes as well.

CHAPTER 12
FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS ABOUT
MAKING BOTTLED
LOTION AT HOME
Sometimes while you are making your
lotions, you might come across a
situation or problem with your lotion
where you don't know what to do to
correct it. Maybe your cream is gritty or
separated, and you aren't sure where the
problem originated, or maybe you
spotted mold in one of your bottles. The
potential for error in lotion making is

real. In this chapter, we are going to

look at some of the most common
problems that people come across while
making lotions and explain why they
happen.
What Happened To Make My Lotion
Feel So Gritty?
Lotion might feel gritty if you didn't get
all of your emulsifiers fully dissolved.
You can still save the batch. Simply
reheat the lotion in a double boiler until
it is hot and whisk continuously until
everything is fully melted. Keep in mind
that reheating a batch of lotion can cause
it to lose some of the effectiveness of
the preservative you used. If you are
worried about the shelf life of your

lotion, you can add more preservative

once the lotion has cooled back below
forty degrees Celsius.
How Can I Fix My Runny Lotion?
If you find that your lotion is too runny,
it is likely that there is too much water
or not enough emulsifier added. You can
reheat your lotion in a double boiler and
add a small amount of extra emulsifier.
Stir until it is completely dissolved.
Since you have heated your lotion up,
follow the same tips as above to add
additional preservative to your lotion. If
you find that your lotion is too thick, you
can thin it by whisking in small amounts
of lukewarm water until you have
reached your desired thickness.

Why Is My Lotion So Lumpy?

If your lotion is lumpy, chances are
something wasn't mixed correctly in
your blend. If you are using shea butter
in your formula, it is important to melt it
first before adding it to the oils. Also, if
your oils are too cold, it can cause the
shea butter to solidify quickly and form
lumps, so it is important to make sure
that your oils are at least at room
temperature before adding them to the
shea butter. You can reheat the lotion, as
stated in the above tips and whisk well
to get the lump out.
Why Did My Lotion Separate?
The most common problem that leads to
lotion separating is that emulsion was

not maintained during the cooling

process. It is essential that you whisk
your lotion frequently, every minute or
two, during the cooling stages to ensure
that all the ingredients remain
emulsified. If your lotion has separated,
you can try reheating the lotion and
whisking it. However, this is not always
going to be effective, and you might
have to throw the entire batch away.
How Can I Correct Greasy Feeling
Lotion?
There are a couple of different reasons
that your lotion can feel greasy when
you are finished. First, take a look at the
oils that you used in your recipe. Oils
such as jojoba, avocado and hemp are

heavier and take a longer amount of time

to penetrate the skin. If your recipe
contains a high percentage of butters,
that can also contribute to a greasy feel
to your lotion. To eliminate the greasy
feel of your lotions, you can add a small
amount of tapioca starch to your recipe
at the end.
Why Did My Lotion Mold?
Assuming that you have used a
preservative,
ensured
all
your
packaging and production equipment
was clean and that the mold is only in
some of the bottles and only on the
surface and edges, it can be easily
explained. When your product is first
packaged, and all the caps are placed

on, the lotion is still cooling. In the

following hours, the moisture will
evaporate out of the lotion as it cools.
The moisture will then sit on the inside
of the cap and around the edge of your
lotion. It only takes a short amount of
time for this to cause mold growth,
because there is no preservative in the
condensation. To prevent this from
happening, you need to ensure that you
shake your bottle of lotion in the day
after making it to make sure that any
moisture the forms is mixed back into
your preserved lotion.
If your whole batch is molding, you are
going to need to throw it all out.
Chances are, this happened because

something wasnt sterilized correctly or

one of the ingredients in your mixture
had turned rancid. Check over all of
your ingredients to ensure they are all
good, and sterilized all of your
equipment well before you use it again.
No matter how long you have been
making lotions, you are probably going
to run into some of these problems at
one time or another. Remember, you can
fix almost anything that goes wrong with
your lotions, and just because it isn't
exactly what you were hoping for, you
don't need to throw it out and start
again. Often, you are going to be able to
correct it and learn from your mistakes.
Now that you are aware of some of the

most common problems people have

while they are making lotion, as well as
how to fix them, you are ready to make
your recipes and troubleshoot them as
you go.

CHAPTER 13
LIQUID LOTION
RECIPES
Now that you are familiar with the
process and pitfalls of lotion making,
you will need to get into production.
Here are a few recipes that can help you
get started and gain experience. As you
go further down this road and gain more
experience you will be able to
formulate your own unique recipes that
should bring your customers back to you
time and again.

Homemade Calamine
Lotion
What you need:
1/8 cup water
4 tsps Bentonite Clay
4 tsps Baking Soda

1 Tbsp Sea Salt 1 tsp Glycerin

(optional) How to:

Mix the dry ingredients in a bowl

until well combined.

Stir in the water until you get the

desired consistency (you might need
more or less water)

Add in the glycerine (it gives the

lotion a smooth consistency, for

glide)

Store in a small container and use

as needed.

Homemade UltraMoisturizing Lotion

(without Coconut Oil)
What you need:
cup (4oz) shea butter (where to
buy)
2 TB skin-nourishing oil, such as:
jojoba, avocado, apricot, or sweet
almond oil. This can even be coconut
or olive oil. Almond oil is my
recommendation since it feels the best

on the skin for most people.

(optional) 10 drops drops

lavender essential oil (where to buy)
(Personally, I've used between 10-20
drops.)

(optional) 5 drops rosemary

essential oil (where to buy)

(optional) 3 drops carrot seed oil

(where to buy) (optional) 3 drops

tea tree essential oil (where to buy)
How to:
In a saucepan, over medium-low
heat, melt the shea butter. Add in the
nourishing skin oil. Turn off the heat.

Pour into a bowl (I use my

Kitchen-Aid bowl). Place in the

freezer and allow to cool and return to
a solid (not hard) form. This takes
about 15-20 minutes. Don't freeze the
mixture.

Once "solid"-looking remove

from the freezer. Add in the essential
oils and carrot seed oil. Using the
whisk attachment on your mixer, whip
the mixture until soft and looks like
buttery whip cream. This takes just a
minute. Don't overwhip. Scoop into a
jar and store at room temp. Apply
toboth body and face as desired.

Simple Homemade Lotion

What you need:

1/2 cup Almond or olive oil

1/4 cup coconut oil
1/4 cup beeswax
Optional: 1 teaspoon Vitamin E

oil
Optional: 2 tablespoon Shea
Butter or Cocoa Butter

Optional: Essential Oils,Vanilla

Extract or other natural extracts to suit
your preference How to:

Combine ingredients in a pint

sized or larger glass jar. I have a
mason jar that I keep just for making
lotions and lotion bars, or you can
even reuse a glass jar from pickles,
olives or other foods.

Fill a medium saucepan with a

couple inches of water and place over
medium heat.

Put a lid on the jar loosely and

place in the pan with the water.

As the water heats, the

ingredients in the jar will start to melt.
Shake or stir occasionally to
incorporate. When all ingredients are
completely melted,
pour
into
whatever jar or tin you will use for
storage. Small mason jars (8 ounce)
are great for this. It will not pump
well in a lotion pump!

Use as you would regular lotion.

This has a longer shelf life than some
homemade lotion recipes since all

ingredients are already shelf stable

and not water is added. Use within 6
months for best moisturizing benefits.
Note:A little goes a long way! This
lotion is incredibly nourishing and is
also great for diaper rash on baby, for
eczema and for preventing stretch
marks!

Mint Chocolate Whipped

Body Butter Recipe
What you need:
1/2 cup of organic cocoa butter

1/2 cup organic mango or shea

butter. You can also substitute another
1/2 cup cocoa butter. It will be a
smidge less light when whipped

up, but it is amazing!

1/2 cup coconut oil

1/2 cup of jojoba or a mild olive

oil. Almond oil can also be used but it
will decrease shelf life because it is
more vulnerable to oxidation.

1-2 teaspoons peppermint

essential
oil,
depending
on
preference

2 tablespoons pure cocoa or

cacao powder. If you would prefer
awhite chocolate version that is
not a bronzer, substitute arrowroot
powder or non-GMO cornstarch. 2
teaspoons naturally derived vitamin
E, optional How to:

Prepare an ice bath by filling a

large bowl with ice and fitting a
smaller bowl inside. The inside bowl
needs to be able to hold at least 4-5
cups of liquid.

Using a double boiler or a pot of

boiling water with a smaller pot fitted
inside, melt cocoa butter and mango
butter over a low simmer.

Add coconut oil and melt until

completely liquid.

Remove cocoa butter/coconut oil

mixture from heat.

Measure 5 teaspoons of cocoa

powder into a small bowl and
gradually add several tablespoons of

jojoba/almond/olive
oil.
Mix
thoroughly and then add to cocoa
butter/coconut oil mixture along with
remaining jojoba/almond/olive oil.

Place mixture in chilled bowl

(which should still be resting above
the ice bowl) and allow to cool for 10
minutes.

Remove mixture from ice bath

and whip until stiff peaks form. If
after a few minutes it does not seem to
be thickening return the bowl to the
ice bath and whip there.

Store in an airtight jar Amber

or cobalt are best but a clear jar is
fine if kept out of direct sunlight
(which promotes oxidation).

Homemade Vanilla Bean

Body Butter
What you need:
1 cup raw cocoa butter
1/2 cup sweet almond oil
1/2 cup coconut oil
1 vanilla bean How to:

Melt cocoa butter and coconut

oil. Remove from heat and let cool for
30 minutes.

Grind a vanilla bean in a coffee

grinder if you have one. If not, use a
food processor.
Stir sweet almond oil and vanilla
bean bits into the cocoa butter and

coconut oil.

Place in freezer to chill about

20 minutes. Wait until oils start to
partially solidify.
Whip with an electric mixer or in
the food processor until a butter-like
consistency is achieved.
Spoon into a glass jar and enjoy!
Makes roughly 3 cups whipped butter
keep in the refrigerator or another
cool place.
Apply before bed to enhancesleep, and
in the morning after bathing as a natural
perfume.

Uplifting Lotion Recipe

What you need:

1/4 cup cocoa butter

1/8 cup coconut oil
1/8 cup sweet almond oil

100 drops of Young Living

Orange essential oil

* You can replace the cocoa

butter and the almond oil with
coconut oil if you like, but this
may melt during hot weather
so you might need to keep it
in the fridge.
How to:
In a glass jug, melt down your
cocoa butter, coconut oil and almond

oil until they become a liquid

Put it in the freezer to harden, for

20 minutes. Dont leave it any longer
or it will harden too much.

Once the mixture is solid again,

but not too hard, add the orange
essential oil. Whip it up using an
electronic whisk, a food processor
with a whisk attachment, a handheld
whisk and a bit of elbow grease until
the cream is soft and fluffy.

Spoon it into a glass jar. It will

keep for months.
Use as required

Natural Sunscreen Recipe

What you need:

 1/2 cup Olive Oil

1/2 cup Coconut Oil
1/4 cup Beeswax

2-4tablespoons Zinc Oxide

Powder
30 drops essential oils with SPF
(carrot seed, sandalwood, lavender,
etc.)
How to:

Heat oils and beeswax in a

double boiler until melted.
Remove from heat.

Stir in essential oils and zinc

oxide. The more zinc oxide you use,
the higher the spf. 2 tablespoons will
be about SPF 20.

 Continue to stir as it cools.

Store in a glass jar. Will keep for about
six months. You can add more beeswax
for a thicker lotion. You can substitute
different carrier oils as desired from the
list of carrier oils with SPF.
The above recipes will get you started
on your journey in lotion making. This is
just the tip of the ice burg when it comes
to all of the possible lotions that you are
going to be able to create as you
become more familiar with the
ingredients that you are working with.
The only limit to the lotions you can
create is your imagination.

CHAPTER 14
LOTION BAR RECIPES
Now that you have the basics of making
lotion bars and what the advantages to
them are, we can look at some recipes.
As we covered before, you can make
your lotion bars using almost any ratio
of your ingredients, which makes it easy
and fun to experiment with. These
recipes are meant to get you started and
help you come up with more ideas on
what you can do with lotion bars.

Green Tea Body Lotion

Bars

What you need:

2.5 ounces Beeswax
2 ounces Mango Butter
2 ounces Shea Butter

1-ounce Almond Butter

1 Tbsp Matcha green tea powder

1 Tbsp Coconut Oil How to:

Melt beeswax, mango butter,

Shea butter, almond butter and
coconut oil in a double boiler. Once
all melted, mix in Matcha green tea
powder until fully dissolved.

Pour the mixture into your molds

and allow to set.

Lavender Lotion Bars

What you need:

2 ounces Beeswax
2 ounces Coconut Oil

2 ounces Shea Butter or Cocoa

Butter

10-20 drops of Lavender

essential oil How to:

In a double boiler, melt the

beeswax, coconut oil, and shea butter
just until they turn to liquid and
immediately remove from the heat.

Stir in the essential oil and pour

into your choice of silicone molds.
Set aside until cool.

Unmold the bars and store in a

cool, dry place.

Note: You can increase the ratio of
beeswax to shea butter and coconut oil
if you live somewhere with hotter
temperatures to minimize the risk of
melting. The more beeswax that is used,
the higher the melting point of your
lotion bar is going to be.

Orange Honey Lotion Bars

What you need:
1 Tbsp of raw honey
2 ounces Beeswax
2 ounces Shea Butter
2 ounces Coconut Oil
1 Tbsp Olive Oil

6 drops orange essential oil How

to:
In a double boiler, melt together
the beeswax, shea butter, and coconut
oil until they become a smooth
uniform liquid.

Remove the double boiler from

the heat and add the olive oil, honey,
and orange essential oil. Mix well.

Pour into your molds and allow

to set.

Shea Butter Lotion Bar

Stick
What you need:
2 Tbsp Shea Butter

1 Tbsp Coconut Oil

2 Tbsp Olive Oil
2 Tsp Beeswax
20+ drops of essential oils of

your choice Bar tubes or empty

deodorant containers How to:

Slowly melt all ingredients in a

double boiler, with the exception of
the essential oils.

When all ingredients are melted,

remove from heat and add essential
oils.

Pour mixture into lotion bar tube

or deodorant container.
Let cool.

Eczema Relief Lotion Bar

What you need:
1/3 Cup Mango Butter

3 Tablespoons Beeswax Pastilles

(packed)
Cup Cod Liver Oil
Essential Oils of Choice
How to:

Combine the beeswax pastilles

and mango butter in the top of the
double boiler and stir carefully until
the mixture is completely melted.

Once the mixture is melted,

remove the double boiler from the
heat and add the cod liver oil and the

essential oils.

Stir well and quickly pour into

the plastic deodorant molds. Let cool
and set.

Sensitive Skin Lotion Bar

(Without Coconut Oil)
What you need:
1/3 Cup Beef Tallow

1/3 Cup of either Shea Butter,

Cocoa Butter, or Mango Butter, or a
combination of the three in a ratio of
your choice
2 Tbsp beeswax

20+ drops of essential oils of

your choice How to:

Combine all the above

ingredients, except the essential oils,
in a double boiler.

Bring the water that is in the

bottom of the double boiler to a low
simmer and mix ingredients until they
are melted and smooth.

Remove mixture from heat and

mix in your essential oils.

Pour into mold and allow to cool

until set.

Bronzing Lotion Bars

What you need:

Cup coffee infused coconut oil

1/3 Cup Beeswax

 Cup Shea Butter

Tsp mineral makeup in a dark

color
for
additional
bronzing
(optional)
How to Infuse Coconut Oil With
Coffee
Place two cups of coconut oil in a
double boiler. Add one cup of very
finely ground coffee and simmer on
low heat. Stir often for several hours
until the oil takes on a dark color.
Strain the mixture through a
cheesecloth and let cool.
How to:

Combine all ingredients except

the essential oil in a double boiler

over low heat. Stir ingredients

constantly until they are melted and
smooth.

Add essential oils, and dark

mineral makeup and mix well.

Carefully pour into molds and

allow to cool and harden.
Note: The dark color will not show in
the bar, but will darken the skin.
As it has been stated previously, these
recipes are simply a guide to get you
started. You can do so much more with
lotion bars than what this book has
covered. Use your imagination and
work with different oils and butters to
find the lotions and lotion bars that you
like the best.

CONCLUSION
Lotion making is fairly easy, whether
you decide to do it for fun or for profit
or indeed both. Starting out in this as a
business, however, requires some
consideration simply because there are
plenty of homemade lotion brands
already out there. The very simplicity of
the process means that a lot of people
have tried it and found that they were
successful at it.
What this means for you is that you are
going to be facing serious competition.
The upside is that there is also a huge
market. With more and more people
turning away from synthetic skin care

and looking for a more natural way of

living, you cant help but be successful.
In the beginning, while you are still
learning the ropes of this business and
improving your skills at making lotions,
it is probably a good idea not to give up
your day job. Keep the homemade lotion
business as a sideline till you are
confident that you know what you need
to and, most importantly, till youve
built a customer base that can make your
business venture profitable. Since this
particular enterprise doesnt require too
much in terms of costs, you can find that
you have a nice little cottage industry
going.
Another idea to help your lotions sell to

a wider audience is to let the people

around you know about the dangers to
the lotions they may already be using
and offer them a small amount of your
homemade lotion to try instead. As you
are able to convert more and more
people over to using your lotion, the
word about how great your lotion is
will spread quickly. Most people are
always looking for a great lotion that
works well and is affordable.
Another advantage to the lotion making
business is that it isnt regulated very
heavily. Of course, this also means that
if you want your business to be
successful, you have to take extra care
and precautions to ensure your

workshop is sanitized and the products

it churns out are of the best quality
possible.
Now that you know the differences
between traditional lotions and lotion
bars, as well as how to make both, you
are ready to embark on your journey of
creating lotions and making up recipes
that you and your customers are going to
love. Remember, it is normal to have
some recipes that dont work out the
way you were hoping, what is truly
important is that you are enjoying
making the lotion and that you are able
to use a product that is healthier and
better for you. Even if you arent able to
build up a huge customer base, you can

still share your newfound lotion making

skills with all of your family and
friends.
Thank you again for choosing to
download my book Homemade
Lotion: Complete Simple Guide For A
Beginner. I hope that this e-book was
instructive and helpful for anyone who
wants to make lotions at home
whether for themselves, friends and
family or as a business. Thank you for
choosing to read it. I would love to hear
what you thought of it. Do post
comments and reviews on Amazon to let
me know how you liked it and what
information, if any, you would have
liked to see here.

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