Devil Woman Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 Hi everyone I made this stuff about two weeks ago I think and the night I made it it looked wonderful, like it was suppose to I think, nobody every answered my post on the original thread. But anyway my problem is I tried it tonight for the first time after making it and when I stuck my finger in it to get some out it was kind of grainy then this liquid started coming out. I mixed it up some with my finger and it has a bunch of liquid in it. What did I do wrong? Can someone shed some light on this for me. Everyone that tried it, three or four people I work with loved it right after it was made. Help please I want to make more but I want it to be right.Thanks everyone,Devil Woman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindym Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 Post your recipe and maybe we can troubleshoot it for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AkainePSP Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 What is emulsified body butter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Woman Posted December 31, 2007 Author Share Posted December 31, 2007 Hi Cindy,This is the recipe I used, it is the one you posted but I made the modified version that CatlinPM posted on the original post, because I had all of the ingredients.15.6 ozs Water 1.5 ozs Palm Steric 1.5 ozs Beeswax (That's what I had)7 ozs Olive OIl .5 ozs castor oil2.5 ozs shea butter.5 ozs cocoa butter.20 ozs coconut oil.3 ozs FO Gardenia.10 ozs Vit E .15 ozs cornstarchCan you shed any light on this??? I am going to try your version has soon has I get all the ingredients, Christmas killed my fundage.Thanks for your help,Devil Woman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindym Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 Hi Cindy,This is the recipe I used, it is the one you posted but I made the modified version that CatlinPM posted on the original post, because I had all of the ingredients.15.6 ozs Water 1.5 ozs Palm Steric 1.5 ozs Beeswax (That's what I had)7 ozs Olive OIl .5 ozs castor oil2.5 ozs shea butter.5 ozs cocoa butter.20 ozs coconut oil.3 ozs FO Gardenia.10 ozs Vit E .15 ozs cornstarchHey there, as far as the graininess goes, it may have been the shea, was it still warm when you added the cornstarch? I think you may have more luck with E-Wax instead of Beeswax. Also wondering if it was whipped long enough and completely cooled before you covered it. I say give it another shot. Sounds to me like it just did not emulsify. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGirl Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 I'd bet on it being the Beeswax as well -- seem to recall a discussion about lack of success getting a lotion emulsified with only beeswax. I tried it once and the lotion was okay when it was warm but started to separate shortly after.Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Woman Posted January 1, 2008 Author Share Posted January 1, 2008 Hi,Thanks for the help & suggestions. I now have ewax and will give that a try. I will let you know how it goes, wish me luck.Devil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindym Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 good luck you will do fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Woman Posted January 6, 2008 Author Share Posted January 6, 2008 Okay, wanted to let you know that I did try this again last night at work, using all the original ingredients and it came out fabulous. Nice & light, no water so far anyway. I am going to check it again before I go to work. I scented it with Pear Vanilla and used a little green mica. This one is so light and fluffy. Thank-you so much for this recipe Cindy and the help, you to SpaceGirlDevil WomanI will let you know how it is in the morning after sitting for 24 hours, keep your fingers crossed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindym Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 So glad it worked out for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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