vberkesch Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Hi all, I make solid lotion sticks. Was wondering if any of you could tell me what sells better. Your regular liquid lotion OR Lotion sticks? My sticks are selling ok, but not flying out the doors. I was thinking of getting into regular lotion making, BUT do not want to pay the fees to have each and every batch tested at a lab. TIA, Vanessa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasBrat Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 You can always buy bulk bases from a supplier so you dont have to have it tested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitn Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 I sell 200X more solid lotion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryann Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 I agree with TB, Millcreek http://www.mcsoywax.com/BathBody.htm has an AWESOME soy lotion I've used for years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3bees~1flower Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 i wonder if it's a regional thing. i have never understood the point of "lotion" bars. they aren't lotion at all. to me it's like lip balm for your body and that just doesn't sound appealing to me. lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodle Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 I sell 200X more solid lotion. AGREED! I stock just one kind of lotion bar (unscented) from October - February only. It sells very well in the cooler months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vberkesch Posted July 7, 2011 Author Share Posted July 7, 2011 Wow! Thanks everyone for replying. I sell my B&B at a store in town they do not move like my soaps and lip balm - but then I'm not there to promote them for the good that they do! I have a couple of big summer craft sales coming up, I will sell them there and see how it goes, maybe advertise them as cracked heel repair - because of my lotion sticks my heels are sooo smooth!! Like the idea of unscented - actually have had requests for unscented. I use the recipe on this forum - the non-greasy recipe. Enriched with Wonderful jojoba oil and shea butter. Thanks everyone, Vanessa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodle Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 I do not make any "medical" claims, but I always advertise my lotion bars for deep moisturizing of heels, knees, and elbows- basically very dry spots. I guess it sells well in the winter because dryness is such a problem. I have shea and jojoba in mine just like you do. I also put in a bit of cocoa butter and other oils. It smells very nice and natural. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adillenal Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 I sell both but my goat milk lotion outsells the lotion sticks by a huge margin. I don't even carry the lotion sticks in the summer due to the heat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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