Lotion

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Hello. I am new to this list. I have been making CP soap for several years

and have had a small business selling soap since 1997. I recently started

making some additional products including lotion, lip balm, and lotion bars

so I hoped this list might offer me some guidance on those toiletries that

are new to me. I live in San , Texas, and have a husband and two

children ages 6 to 8. I also work part-time as a housing consultant for a

non-profit neighborhood revitalization agency.

I have a question regarding lotions. How do you get the lotion into the

individual bottles. I have tried spooning, funneling, and today using a

lotion pump to try to pump the lotion from the mixing bowl to the bottles.

It sort of worked but gave me a read sore hand. The only thing I can think

of is to get a big gallon plastic container with a pump like used for

ketchup or mustard, mix the lotion in the container, and use the pump to

pump it into the bottles. Is this what everyone else does or have I missed

some other solution? Then is there an easy way to wash out the pump to use

with another batch. Thanks very much for your help.

Debbie Sultemeier

's Garden Soaps & Sundries

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Debbie, what I do is funnel it into a squeeze type of bottle when its warm,

and then keep it in the refrigerator, when its time to make an individual

bottle, i squeese some into the bottle, add the fo or eo, and then shake it

up realy good. then let it settle back down then continue to fill the

bottle and shake some more. Then Wala! its done except for the labeling.

The bowl i mix it in has a spout so it is easier to pour.

Have a good one!!

Shaye

The Soap Shack

http://www.mysoapshack.com

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I have tried spooning, funneling, and today using a

lotion pump to try to pump the lotion from the mixing bowl to the bottles.

It sort of worked but gave me a read sore hand. The only thing I can think

of is to get a big gallon plastic container with a pump like used for

ketchup or mustard, mix the lotion in the container, and use the pump to

pump it into the bottles. Is this what everyone else does or have I missed

some other solution? *******

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<< How do you get the lotion into the individual bottles. I have tried

spooning, funneling, and today using a lotion pump to try to pump the lotion

from the mixing bowl to the bottles. >>

Hi Debbie,

What I do is to fill a large food type baggie with the warm/still thin

lotion, snip off a small wedge from one of the corner tips and fill the

bottles. It's kind of like using a pastry bag to decorate a cake.

HTH in FL

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What I've used in the past is a veterinarian's syringe. The one that I have

holds 8 oz. at a time, and works quite well. It gets to be a pain if you are

filling more than ... 30 or 40 at a time (my hand got stiff bigtime!) but

you know exactly how much is in each bottle.

I usually put lotions in the bottle unscented, then add scent as I run out

of each kind along with a clear marble, to help mix it in. I've thought

about investing in one of the little battery run whips that bartenders use

(don't know for what, have just seen them in the liquor stores) but haven't

yet.

HTH

B

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What a wonderful easy solution! Wish I would have thought

of it! Thats what I just love about this list. All the sharing!

Jany

> From: Viper44m@...

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> << How do you get the lotion into the individual bottles. I have tried

> spooning, funneling, and today using a lotion pump to try to pump the lotion

> from the mixing bowl to the bottles. >>

>

> Hi Debbie,

> What I do is to fill a large food type baggie with the warm/still thin

> lotion, snip off a small wedge from one of the corner tips and fill the

> bottles. It's kind of like using a pastry bag to decorate a cake.

> HTH in FL

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Viper44m@... wrote:

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> From: Viper44m@...

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> << How do you get the lotion into the individual bottles.

I use my cookie press. Its the gun type. Simply put the long needle

attachment on the end and shoot away. Fills up bottles with just a

couple of presses.

BodyGlow, Limited

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> I am wanting to start making lotion to add to my soap, lip balm & bath salts

line, but I would like some recommendations from seasoned " lotioners " . I have

reviewed all of the recipes in the library and now I'm even more confused than

before. Which recipe is good for a " newbie lotioner " ? I would like to be able

to use a flip top container so one can squeeze it out, so I am not wanting a

cream recipe.

>

> Any help would be greatly appreciated - I plan on using my sister as a guinea

pig!

I'd appreciate this info only.. I made 2 attempts and neither turned out..

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-Anne

" Great spirits have always found violent opposition from

mediocrities. The latter cannot understand it when a man does

not thoughtlessly submit to hereditary prejudices but honestly

and courageously uses his intelligence. " Albert Einstein

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You may want to try using a 8 oz or 16 oz stroke pump for you gallon

containers. We us a stainless steele version make specifically for

thicker liquids that fills 8 oz and 16 oz bottles fairly quickly.

HTH

Lydia Russo

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" S. Willson " wrote:

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> Hi,

>

> Would be interested to hear from those of you who do lotions. Any

> suggestions on how to get the lotion from the gallon containers into smaller

> bottles quickly and efficiently. Currently it takes me forever to fill an

> dozen bottles and become too costly labor wise. Any thoughts?

>

> Thanks,

> W.

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I use a turkey baster!

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---- " S. Willson " <woodsong@...> wrote:

> Hi,

>

> Would be interested to hear from those of you who do lotions. Any

> suggestions on how to get the lotion from the gallon containers into

> smaller

> bottles quickly and efficiently. Currently it takes me forever to

> fill an

> dozen bottles and become too costly labor wise. Any thoughts?

>

> Thanks,

> W.

>

>

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Madd Soaper wrote:

> Hello! Does anyone have a recipe for a really light lotion or cream,

Here is a good one Enjoy! China

Whipped Creme

14 oz. Distilled Water

4 oz. Oil ( your choice ) I used Almond

1.5 oz. Emulsifying Wax

1.2 oz. Stearic Acid

.8 oz Citric Acid

.2 oz Germaben II

.1 oz. Fragrance Oil / Essential Oil

2 Drops Color

All items used to make cream should be sterilized

Combine over double boiler water and Citric Acid heat till it's totally

melted, then add all ingredients except fragrance, color, and Germaben II.

When the mixture turns creamy color pour into a blender and whip off and on

till it cools ( this can take quite a while ). I usually whip it for 5

minutes let it cool 10 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and whip some

more. You don't want it to get so cool that you cant pour it, this will

thicken in jars as it cools more.

Makes approximately 20 ounces of cream.

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Ash

I make my own lotions, salves, lip balms, soap and bath oils etc. It's

great. You need something - you just whip it up!! You need a gift - you

just whip it up!! It IS just a tad expensive to get started (not TOO bad,

though) But once you have all your supplies on hand - it turns out to be

way more economical, fun and self satisfying. If all you want to make are

lotions your start up costs won't be so bad. If you need some help or

recipes, let me know!

deb in MI

roman@...

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In a message dated 12/13/2000 12:40:14 PM Pacific Daylight Time, roman@... writes:

If you need some help or

recipes, let me know!

I would be estactic if someone would share a good lotion recipe!(a tried and true one)

Thank SO much!

Christie S.

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Hi Deb,

I haven't had the chance to try my hand at lotions yet - but I'm getting

anxious! I would appreciate a couple of good - tried and true recipes -

something good for a beginner?

Thanks!!!

Janet

wajabrun@...

Re: Lotion

Ash

I make my own lotions, salves, lip balms, soap and bath oils etc. It's

great. You need something - you just whip it up!! You need a gift - you

just whip it up!! It IS just a tad expensive to get started (not TOO bad,

though) But once you have all your supplies on hand - it turns out to be

way more economical, fun and self satisfying. If all you want to make are

lotions your start up costs won't be so bad. If you need some help or

recipes, let me know!

deb in MI

roman@...

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You may want to try the Rainbow Meadow website. I got my first recipes from

there.

Angie

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Hi, I know of a few suppliers that carry a nice,

unscented base =)

go to:

Craft Express (they only sell the lotion base in 5

gallons, but it's a great price)-

http://store./craft-store/lotions.html

Essentials by Catalina (they have it unscented,

scented and colored, etc, and they sell it by the

gallon)-http://www.essentialsbycatalina.com/index.html

Or you can go to mangobutter.com and you can search

and find many companies that carry unscented lotion

bases.

Hope this helps,

Amber Tillman

http://www.all-natural-beauty.com

--- schalon <schalon@...> wrote:

> Anyone have any good recipes for a nice moisturizing

> lotion or know a supplier which carries a nice

> unscented base?

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In a message dated 1/20/02 8:55:42 PM Pacific Standard Time, schalon@...

writes:

> Anyone have any good recipes for a nice moisturizing lotion or know a

> supplier which carries a nice unscented base?

>

Hi,

I have some lotion formulas, as well as formulas for cream, salt scrubs, etc.

on my website: www.theherbarie.com

You may also want to take a look in the Library section: Tips on Making Your

Own Products.

Let me know if I can help!

Angie

The Herbarie...Visit us at:  http://www.theherbarie.com for Body Care

Products and Bulk Ingredients...Botanical Extracts and Proteins, Ultra-Mild

Surfactant Blends, Conditioning Emulsifiers.

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Hi, we order a lotion base from www.soapwizards.com. It is very thick and

moisturizing. Arline

www.alangocreek.com

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Lotion

> Anyone have any good recipes for a nice moisturizing lotion or know a

supplier which carries a nice unscented base?

>

>

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In a message dated 1/20/02 9:20:13 PM Pacific Standard Time,

starrinytes@... writes:

> Anyone have any good recipes for a nice moisturizing

> > lotion or know a supplier which carries a nice

> > unscented base?

>

If you are going to buy it as a base, you would be wise to find a supplier

near you that has a good product because shipping of gallon jugs can get

expensive fast!

There are suppliers on both coasts and some in the middle of the country as

well.

Hope this helps!

lynn in valencia

lavender bluffs bath and body

" A little touch of heaven in your bath "

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It would really be helpful if i got this info soon. Thankx

lotion

Hey

Does anyone know how to make a ungreasy lotion? Also were can i get nickle

free earrings that are studs. At a dept store, not where i have to order it.

Thankx

Ann

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I use a lotion base from WSP that is very thick and creamy, not greasy

at all...in order to not package in jars I have to add water so that it

can be pumped..hope that helps..if you need more info email me off list

katrina@...

lotion

Hey

Does anyone know how to make a ungreasy lotion? Also were can i get

nickle free earrings that are studs. At a dept store, not where i have

to order it. Thankx

Ann

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What is WSP?

In a message dated 2/22/2002 6:59:53 AM Pacific Standard Time,

katrina@... writes:

> I use a lotion base from WSP that is very thick and creamy, not greasy

> at all...in order to not package in jars I have to add water so that it

> can be pumped..hope that helps..if you need more info email me off list

> katrina@...

>

>

[Guest guest]

whats WSP???

Ann

lotion

Hey

Does anyone know how to make a ungreasy lotion? Also were can i get

nickle free earrings that are studs. At a dept store, not where i have

to order it. Thankx

Ann

[Guest guest]

> Hello all, I got some lotion ready made and it is to thick. What can I ues

> to thin it out ? Help please.

It is very simple. Just add more distilled water. Whenever I get a lotion

that is too thick, I just add more water. In fact the recipe that I use all

of the time only calls for 6 ounces of water and when it is cool it is too

thick to come out of the bottle, so when I make it I add around 14 ounces of

distilled water and get a nice smooth lotion that will come out of the

bottle and a pump easy.

Hope this helps you;

Raven

[Guest guest]

Re: LOTION

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> > Hello all, I got some lotion ready made and it is to thick. What can I

ues

> > to thin it out ? Help please.

>

> It is very simple. Just add more distilled water. Whenever I get a lotion

> that is too thick, I just add more water. In fact the recipe that I use

all

> of the time only calls for 6 ounces of water and when it is cool it is too

> thick to come out of the bottle, so when I make it I add around 14 ounces

of

> distilled water and get a nice smooth lotion that will come out of the

> bottle and a pump easy.

> Hope this helps you;

> Raven

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[Guest guest]

Hi, Raven I would love to have the recipe you use for lotion as mentioned

below. I do not know how to email you. thanks so much. I cannot find a

lotion I like without wasting too much product. Yours sounds like what I

want.

Re: LOTION

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>

> > Hello all, I got some lotion ready made and it is to thick. What can I

ues

> > to thin it out ? Help please.

>

> It is very simple. Just add more distilled water. Whenever I get a lotion

> that is too thick, I just add more water. In fact the recipe that I use

all

> of the time only calls for 6 ounces of water and when it is cool it is too

> thick to come out of the bottle, so when I make it I add around 14 ounces

of

> distilled water and get a nice smooth lotion that will come out of the

> bottle and a pump easy.

> Hope this helps you;

> Raven

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