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I've not made it with water, only aloe. Can you tell me more about how/why the aloe may be incompatible?

I need help with my lotion recipe. I've reformulated and reformulated and it comes out great initially but separates after approx 1 week. Here is my recipe: 7% e-wax 3% stearic acid 15% butters 10% oil 60% aloe vera juice 2% glycerin 1% optiphen 1% fragrance oil (Percentages may be slightly off, I just rounded but they are approx). I heat the oils/butters and liquids and combine while hot (approx 135f), blend with immersion blender until creamy. Wait till approx 85 degrees f to add optiphen and FO (I thought that may be the cause of separation in prior recipes because when added between 90-120 degrees f as recommended the emulsion would separate as soon as it hit 80-85 degrees). This time it did not separate and stayed a beautiful, creamy texture for approx 1 week and then separated into a curdled oily mess. Any advice on what's causing this? I'm at a total loss now, I think the proportions are ok and the temps should be ok as well. =( Help!

Wow thanks guys!!! So helpful! I love getting new oils - I think I have a problem!

Hey y'all! I'm looking to expand out a little on my FO suppliers. I currently use the same 3-4 companies but am looking to try a few new scents that they don't care. Who have you found with good quality oils that you recommend? I like Fragrance Buddy, Just Scent, Candle Science, and a few from WSP (although they are always so so pricey and I find they tend to work better in bath and body than in wax for some reason).