kidsngarden Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 People are snatching up my Body butter, but I have to say I find it a little lacking. I formulated it to be non greasy and is it ever! It seems to just suck right up unto the skin. I'm wondering if there isn't something I can add that would aid against moisture loss. Like leave a protective film that's not too greasy? Right now with the e wax and other regular stuff I am using Mango and shea butter, hemp, jojoba, ako, aloe vera juice, goats milk, water. Is there a liquid oil I should sub in or something? Olive maybe?I was considering mineral oil - just a bit, but I've read the MO thread so I don't know!My husband says "leave it - it sells" but I have a hard time selling something I don't totally love.Thanks,Bethany Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Man Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 If you are sellings lots & getting rave reviews with little to no complaints I would leave it alone. Why try to fix something that isn't broke, even if you don't like it 100%. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovelyLathers Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 I wouldn't change some thing you are selling well. I would love to be able to have mine not as oily as it is. Maybe if you wanted some thing with a more oily feeling to it for yourself you can use oo or a heavier type oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidsngarden Posted April 5, 2007 Author Share Posted April 5, 2007 You're right, I know. But I think I want to play to find something just for me. Then maybe if others try it and love it I can sell BOTH. Bethany Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swamp_deb Posted April 6, 2007 Share Posted April 6, 2007 Bethany, try using BTMS-50 instead of or with your e-wax, it is a conditioning emulsifier and bonds with the skin to form a protective barrier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3bees~1flower Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 you could also try adding 1-2% beeswax. i love it in my creams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Flapp Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 I always add a small amount of Vitamin E; adding too much causes drag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidsngarden Posted April 9, 2007 Author Share Posted April 9, 2007 Thanks for all the great ideas! I am going to keep it like it is for now. But these will be wonderful additions for my next formulation!Bethany Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stacien Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 Personally I wouldn't want it to leave a protective film. It means its not absorbing into the skin and preventing it from breathing. That is good if it is absorbing that means you accomplished what its suppose to do. That is the whole point of an emulisified body butter. Body butter's that are not emulsified usually leave a slight film. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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