starring Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 I have:Cocoa ButterCoconut Oil (Fractionated and regular refined)jojoba oilsesame oilsweet almond oiland beeswaxI want to make a nice body oil with cocoa butter, a thick butter, and also a cuticle balm. How to I go about learning what percentages to use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickie1st Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 I started by searching the recipe section and then checking at my suppliers web sites for formulations. There are lots of good recipes here on CT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jadryga Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 Recipes are a great way to start. You can get a basic feel for the percentages by comparing a few recipes, then you move on to subbing and customizing your own recipes.It's also partly experimentation. Some people like their body butters thick and heavy, some like them light and fluffy, some like them emulsified. When you know the basic properties of the oils (how rapidly it's absorbed, how "heavy" it is, etc), it'll really help you to fine tune a recipe to your liking.Research is your best friend Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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