Craftedinthewoods Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 I've seen some interesting things about lotion bars. The recipes I've seen have beeswax in them. Can anyone tell me if I can sub soy wax for the beeswax? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ah-soy Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 Not totally, the soy is much softer than beeswax and your bar will by mushy. Candillia (sp?) and carnuba are good vegan subs for beeswax but in lesser amounts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuminousBoutique Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 I tried it... like Ah soy said, Soy wax is way softer than beeswax, so you couldnt use all soy wax, it makes way too soft of a bar. I've used Candelilla. The thing is, it is MUCH stiffer than beeswax. I think even more than double. So alot of testing is needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craftedinthewoods Posted March 2, 2010 Author Share Posted March 2, 2010 Thank you for the answers and subtitutions. I'm not personally against beeswax, so I will just have to get some and give a lotion bar recipe a try. I was just wondering if soy would work because I have it already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ah-soy Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 I personally like to add some soy wax in my lotion bars. I think those with straight beeswax as a hardener have too much drag - the soy gives it a better glide. There are some nice recipes in the recipe section to get you started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craftedinthewoods Posted March 2, 2010 Author Share Posted March 2, 2010 Thanks - I'll keep reading and learning.:smiley2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loulougirl Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 Just a thought, I also use coconut oil in mine. Gives it a bit of hardness too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara AL Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 I cut my Beeswax down too, it says 2 ounces I use 1.5 ounces and add Coconut oil for the rest of the .5 ounces it helps with the waxy feel.I also add a few drops of glycerin too it helps with the glide.Barbara AL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristineG Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 I've seen some interesting things about lotion bars. The recipes I've seen have beeswax in them. Can anyone tell me if I can sub soy wax for the beeswax?It depends. If you're lotion "bars" are in a push up and/or twist up tube, you can use soy. If you're molding them in a bar form, then no, soy wax is too soft. I make lotion sticks in twist ups. I've used soy and beeswax. I prefer the soy...nice glide however, I only use beeswax in my foot sticks. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 I cut my Beeswax down too, it says 2 ounces I use 1.5 ounces and add Coconut oil for the rest of the .5 ounces it helps with the waxy feel.I also add a few drops of glycerin too it helps with the glide.Barbara ALsince glycerin is not oil soluble, how do you incorporate it and is it actually stable over time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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