darci Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 I had seen some ISO posts for this kind of thing and thought I'd share a recipe that I'm over the moon on. 20.5 oz Soy Skin Butter (I get mine @ Kangaroo Blue)4 oz Soy oil2.5 oz Olive Oil1 1/4oz Shea Butter1/8 oz Squalane1/8 oz FOMelt in microwave in 45second bursts until butters are softened - 3 times does it for me. Then use a mixer/blender and blend until smooth, and starts to peak like whipped cream. Add FOThis makes about 32oz after being whipped. This is lighter and creamier than most body butters I've tried, sinks into skin quickly and isn't very greasy - leave on for a couple of minutes and you won't know it was greasy at all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dixylight Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 Wow...looks like an easy one I could try thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EMercier Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 What's the purpose for the Squalane? Also can you sub something else for it?Editing to add:Here is what I saw on Kangaroo Blue's website:Combine the following:16 oz. of Soya Skin Butter2 oz. of Mango Butter2 oz. of Avocado OilThis is another one they had posted besides the other one you posted, but what oil has the same properties as the avocado oil? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singleyellowrose Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 Here's a site about Squalanehttp://www.botanicalworks.com/Squalane.htmyou could take it out altogether and add the extra onto one of the oils. But IMHO, it's worth it to be in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EMercier Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 I read the site you gave. It's from the olive, isn't olive oil from the olive as well? I hope so, because I would feel really dumb if it isn't. :undecided ANWYAY, it's only a fraction of it in the butter anyway, so would that little bit make a difference? I want to make some of this with the jars I have coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gloworm Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 Is the Soy Skin Butter a premixed ingredient? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darci Posted March 8, 2006 Author Share Posted March 8, 2006 I had tried the recipe as KB's website said (without the additional soy oil) and I didn't like the consistency. I wanted a creamier body butter. the added soy oil really makes a difference IMHO.Soy butter inci: Soybean Oil (and) Hydrogenated Soybean Glycerides (and) Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil (and) Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides ( and) Stearic Acid (and) Hydrogenated Soybean Oil (and) Plam Glycerides. - so yes, this is 'premixed' to some degree. it's in flake form like the soy wax you use for candles, but it's a cosmetic form. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singleyellowrose Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 For all the more Squalane that is in it, you can drop it and add it to the olive.I may try this but without the Soya Skin Butter. Gonna try making my own Soy butter so that I can choose my own consistency!Can't do anything til those jars get here though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EMercier Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 For all the more Squalane that is in it, you can drop it and add it to the olive.I may try this but without the Soya Skin Butter. Gonna try making my own Soy butter so that I can choose my own consistency!Can't do anything til those jars get here though!I know right! I wanted to try it and package it. I think I'll order the soy butter from KB and whip some up. I need to get some sample packets as well. I have three weeks until my show and so much to do. I need to get on the ball! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EMercier Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 I wonder how it would come out if I used she instead of mango butter in the second recipe. Hmmmm, I could call is Double S butter. Shea and soy. I trademarked, don't you all go and use it! I'm just kidding! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singleyellowrose Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 Probably fine. Although if it is unrefined shea, you will have that smell that you will have to work with!I like it, but some others don't! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirah Posted March 12, 2006 Share Posted March 12, 2006 Thanks for sharing the recipes ladies. I've been looking for something with Soy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gloworm Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 If the soya butter is flakes how different do you suppose it is from just plain soy wax flakes?? I've used plain soy wax in lotion bars & we liked it.Glo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darci Posted March 20, 2006 Author Share Posted March 20, 2006 I've never used the soy flakes before, so can't give a good answer. can't hurt to try and see how it works out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gloworm Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 No preservative needed in a recipe like this as there is no water?? Am I right? Or should you add phenopip or something just in case?Glo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 I would add it.. But I'm a totaly freak about the what if's. What if you put his in a jar and they wash their hands and they are still damp when they scoop it out? There's water in the lotion. What if they leave the cap off and it's in the bathroom? It collects humidity and wham! There's water in it. Better be safe rather than sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gloworm Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 Well Bun you & I think alike. :highfive: I had the same scenerios running through my mind. I left it in the bowl till I got my answer-so I will add phenopip. Glo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValhallaGal Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 Just wondering if anyone ever did try this using just the soy wax flakes instead of the soya butter? I've been wanting to try a soy body butter for some time now and I have everything to do this IF I use soy wax flakes instead of soya butter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8-GRAN-ONES Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 I don't know anything about making body butter...but I think I read somewhere that soy flakes (if you are talking about the type you make candles with) are not good for lotions..something to do with the way it is made,,it is not cosmetic safe...But maybe someone with alot more knowledge will have some answers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darci Posted December 5, 2007 Author Share Posted December 5, 2007 I don't know anything about making body butter...but I think I read somewhere that soy flakes (if you are talking about the type you make candles with) are not good for lotions..something to do with the way it is made,,it is not cosmetic safe...But maybe someone with alot more knowledge will have some answers.I tried it with EZsoy - don't go there, it wasn't the smooth whipped cream texture I'm used to - and also with the 100% Soy Flakes from BCN. the soy flakes were perfect, especially since I couldn't buy the Soya Skin Butter at KB the last time I looked. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gloworm Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 I've done a variation of this recipe with 100% soy flakes (not BCN though) also and it came out great. Glo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasha Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 Has anyone who's made this recipe had the problem with oil seperation? I have a clear oil that has seperated at the bottom of the jars that have been sitting in closet. I read through the post and no one has mentioned this.Tasha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darci Posted May 19, 2008 Author Share Posted May 19, 2008 I've never had that happen and am still using this recipe, although maybe with a couple small tweaks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firefly Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 Thanks for posting this as I want to switch my body butter jars but the ones I want to use can't have any water in them so this will be perfect.This recipe looks great and I too want to use 100% soy flakes which I have (well I have the tiny pellets). So those who used soy flakes did you just put the amount of soy flakes in place of the soy skin butter or did you add anything else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darci Posted January 10, 2009 Author Share Posted January 10, 2009 I use the the 100% Soy Wax from BCN in place of the KB Soy stuff and it works the same. My customers rave about this product.I package it in push up tubes and recommend that they rub it on their feet (or wherever is rough, dry or cracked) at night and let it work while they sleep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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