So, Id recommend making an emulsified product that includes a more interesting butter than hydrogenated soy oil (perhaps mango butter), and including some aloe vera juice in the water phase . I was reading through your post and kind of thought that maybe cocoa butter would be better but I just wanted to double-check. Babassu! Hi I love this post & your descriptions of varying consistencies, melting points, etc have proved helpful as I modify basic recipes to accommodate pregnancy, excema & even my coconut allergy. In addition to the benefits of an oil, sometimes a formula will call for an oil because of its individual scent, the three most obvious ones being cocoa butter (smells like chocolate), coconut oil (smells like coconuts), and beeswax (smells like honey). My project is for feeding the bees Pollen Patties at the end of the month. Thank you so much for being an absolute great resource of information and inspiration! In a hair care recipe, is there a good substitute for flax seed oil? I can get hold of this as bulk powder measure the milligrams then add to a carrier and apply 1ml per day on shoulders chest. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Make it Up: The Essential Guide to DIY Makeup and Skin Care is now available at booksellers all over the world! Youve got carrot oil and carrot seed oil (essential oils) which dont actually contain any Vitamin A. I love this guide Thanks so much for reading & DIYing with me . That way you can start to understand how things work and make easy and successful substitutions! Hello, I have been trying all your DIY projects and I love them! One book I refer to when thinking of substituting an oil is Delores Boones Handcrafted Soap. The general guideline is polawax at 25% of your oil phase, regardless of what oils or butters you use. You need the beeswax especially to thicken it up and give you something solid, and the cocoa butter helps thicken it and gives a lovely texture and fragrance. Lemongrass. But it came out super oily. In this entry Ill be talking about plant-derived carrier oils and buttersthe basic building blocks of many skincare formulations. Coconut oil is very greasy and oily and stays on the skin for ages, and beeswax is very slow to absorb and makes everything you combine it with equally so. Do you have any suggestions on a soap or lotion(or both) that I could make that would help? Honestly, that recipe sounds bad. You really do have a gift:). Im afraid Ive never been a hot soaper, so I cant speak from experience there. Oh and also i was wondering your opinion on flax seed, sunflower and walnut oils. Itll save you a lot of money and ingredients as you play. by Marie | Jun 23, 2013 | Articles, Essential Reading, Featured Posts, Quick Guides | 326 comments. Marie, as always I am amazed how good and to the point, laced with humor ( which is part of your cute makeup) your articles are. Id probably recommend dropping the wax as its quite heavy for all-over facial application (this coming from somebody with quite dry skin as well). I continued adding arrowroot but that ended up making it feel flour-y plus still greasy. high in linoleic and gamma linolenic acids (also known as vitamin F). I dont know if I am making a good decision removing olive and sweet almond oil, or whether I should keep them in the mix along with all the others. I love doing this for after sunburn lotions its divine! From my reading it seems each oil has a different droplet size in the emulsion and avo oil must have huge droplets because the Polawax did nothing to it. that helps convert the carrier oils in recipes, i.e. Hi Jeannie! Thanks for writing this article. Ill definitely need to try a smaller batch in the same ratios and hope for the best that it works out! Are your ingredients the same state at room temperature? Im so sorry to hear you detest coconut If you just hate it (and arent allergic to it) Id still use it in soaps, as it is so good at creating really lovely lather, and isnt at all noticeable in a final bar. If youre concerned about the colour of seabuckthorn (which can be very aggressively orange!) Sorry! Hi! hi Liquid & liquid, soft & soft, etc. Or five. That said, many people positively love using handmade soap and swear by it, so if it works for you that may be a good option. Exactly what I was looking for. Which oil would be better and why? I am planning to make a body lotion but the recipe is asking for almond oil. If not, do I have to mix the Orange EO with a CO, apply that like a serum, and THEN use my face lotion as normal? Be sure to check out my other quick guides on essential oil subs and solubility as well , Hi Marie, There really arent any carrier oils I wouldnt use around my eyes, though some will be better suited than others. So, Ive made my body butter using 1:2 beeswax:coconut oil. Thanks, Marie! 5. Since youre working with ingredients Ive already done quite a few experiments with, Id recommend checking out all these guides. It would not be a good substitution oil. Thanks, Claire! When it comes to lotion, oil phase size ends up being a lot more important than the oils you choose. , Hello, i am making bath bombs and the recipe calls for sweet almond oil and I was wondering if I could use coconut oil instead. Id recommend doing your own experiments like this one to see how your results vary (I suspect they will), and using the information from your experiments to develop a recipe . what can meadowfoam oil be substituted for in a gentle face scrub recipe? Borage oil is prized for its high gamma linolenic acid (GLA) content. Ive learned soooo much. Smelling shea literally makes me ill. 14 Surprising Benefits of Borage Oil. Its the best article I have read about these things..But I have some questions: I was wondering if I could replace coconut oil with sweet almond oil / jojoba oil / avocado oil / macadamia nut oil? I have been reading all about COs and what CO is good for which skin type. Can I use that instead of coconut oil? Is there something else that can be substituted for this?? Hi, so I made a lotion with mango butter and grapeseed oil and even though its considered fast absorbing, its still to greasy for my liking. Hello! Off the top of my head I cant think of oils where Id say XX skin type should NEVER use that. How It Works I am very fair and acne prone. If you want to use water solubility is a considerationcheck out this recipe for an idea of how to get the essential oils to emulsify with the water so theyll actually disperse. Or results can vary if I use the microwave instead? Wow, I have read hundreds of blogs but I havent NEVER posted or commented on one. For other things, use the search bar, or the menu at the top, or the list of all my categories on the right side of the page under my Instagram photos. I just published a lotion recipe that contains lanolin and glycerin, with instructions on how to include a hydrosol (like rose) if you desire. Borage seed is a rich source of GLA (gamma-linolenic acid), an omega-6 fatty acid with anti-inflammatory properties. Additionally, the beeswax helps the layer of butters and oils adhere to your lips so they stick around and moisturize them . What a great post , I love your style , you make everything so easy to understand. Hey there HumbleBee! Hi Shadee! I notice that you use the water bath to melt, instead of the microwave. Hi Marie, What could I use instead? Hi! Note: its the oil, not the butter. Thoughts? You would think with everything else needing allergy labeling this information would be included with the carrier oils, but it isnt. However, I was wondering if adding a few drops of my Orange EO to my face lotion, I use twice a day, is considered a CO. Almond would probably be the best choice because it is liquid (unlike coconut oil) and doesnt smell like butt (like neem). x amount of a soft oil (shea butter) to a x amount of a liquid oil (grapeseed). It sounds like vegetable shortening to me, so perhaps try that? I look for MSDS with the oils I buy to find information about their melting get point, scent etc. Heres a quick chart (it is not comprehensive by any means!) Hello! Honey is also a humectant, though, so if it can attract enough water to itself there can eventually be enough water that some of it has some free time to go cause trouble. However, I like how your bars are more vertical than horizontal and would love to know what size mold you use. Awesome, Im so glad I was able to help See you around soon! Thank you very much for ALL of the information your site and you helps us out with. I couldnt find Carrot seed oil in your list,Where does it sit when it comes to absorption? I am just wondering if it is possible to swap the sweet almond oil in your lip balm recipes with hempseed oil or a mix of maybe hempseed and jojoba? So I need something to replace the Canola Oil. Thanks for sharing, Im loking for a carrier oil specifically for carrying my supplemets into the skin instead of tablets One could just synthesize pure urea, for instance, in a lab or one could harvest massive amounts of animal urine, isolate the urea from it, and then purify it. Can I easily add honey to this without any difficulty? Thanks for your post! I did not notice coconut oil in your tablewhere does it fit in? this is so helpful for me. It then occurred to me that I bought Orange EO as part of my EOs Starter Kit to myself. I make a line of products and they use Kokum butter, however, Id like to expand my line and make other products, possibly a face wash, cleansing oil and Id also like to add a line of products for men, including a beard oil, so Im wondering what youd consider to be a good oil substitute that would give similar benefits as Kokum, but in an oil. Abyssinian oil is a pretty good place to start. Hi Carol! But ALL the easy, waterless, recipes have it!!!!! After that, try the recipe in small batches with the swap and see what you think! I will definitely need to try some smaller tester batches before splurging on large quantities. I have cocoa butter (which actually is soft and creamy in a tub) coconut oil, vitamin e oil, honey, and essential oils. It seems like everything is derived from coconut. I am not confident Ive ever found a completely coconut and sulphate free surfactant, especially if the derivatives of coconut oil (lauric acid, etc.) I tend to think coconut oil is really over-hyped in the DIY world. So, theres still a chance of the end consistency to be different than my test run. If you want to make a lotion, an emulsifying wax would be a good choice Since it sounds like youre relatively new to this Id really recommend following a simple recipe first to see what youre aiming for before venturing off on your own . Raspberry Seed Oil - 2 years . You might be the first person who has said Ive saved their life and actually meant it Im so glad to be of helpthanks for reading! Love to hear your thoughts. Is Rosemary essential oil ok for kids hair, I do not recommend using essential oils on children. You can use shea butter in a scrub, and it will make it creamier, but I would recommend including an emulsifier to improve rinse-off and reduce the mess left in the tub , Hi Marie, You can definitely make a product containing aloe vera and essential oils, but the concoction you have described is not the way to do itit is unlikely to be safe to use. No lotion, just runny milky failure. I used Shea butter and Avocado butter as well. thank you so much! Check out my section of lip balm recipesIve taken many of them to Costa Rica, where it was regularly 36C, and they worked great , This is great thank you! I enjoyed this article so much! Sweet almond oil 3.5% First off, I absolutely LOVE you and your videos. I am allergic to cocoa butter, so I cant use that. Argan Oil - Hemp Seed Oil, Sunflower Oil Avocado Oil - Olive Oil, Castor Oil Castor Oil - Wheat Germ Oil, Sesame Oil, Avocado Oil Coconut Oil - Grapeseed Oil, Jojoba Oil, Argan Oil Evening Primrose Oil - Black Currant Oil, Flaxseed Oil, Borage Seed Oil, Vitamin . I dont have jojoba oil can I use neem, coconut or almond oil as substitute of jojoba oil? Can I substitute walnut oil for almond oil when making a mosquito repellent with cloves and alcohol ? Thanks again!!! Since Shea Butter is a nut, can you please let me know if mango butter may be a good alternative? Hi, It is a white, odorless semi-solid. i love that coconut oil & cocoa butter have such great scents on their own for those who may not be able to use essential oils. Do some googling and see what you think . Dill (better frozen than dried) Borage. Argan is wonderful, as is evening primrose oil and borage oil . The consistency of an individual carrier oil is based on its consistency at room temperature. On my second attempt I used Olive oil, Sweet Almond oil and a little Castor oil. Working in really hot temperatures isnt something I get to do very much. Keep an eye out for more entries in this seriesthe next will be on essential oils . I was wondering if you could make a post on the vegan side of any ingredient. Basically, its the perfect size! Coconut oil is, but from what I can tell coconut butter contains coconut solids though it doesnt really seem to be a product with a hard definition. If I cut back on the amount of coconut oil, would that work? Hi Dawn! I am very new at this. First of all, Im in love with your site, tips and recipes. If youre making a lip gloss, youll want one that absorbs slowly so it will sit on your lips and look shiny. The Benefits of Borage Seed Oil. Hi Jessica! You can definitely use slower to absorb, thicker oils and butters (avocado, shea), but I would also recommend toying with your beeswax percentage . What does it feel like to you and do you want that feeling in your end product? Does the formula call for a specific carrier oil because of its special properties? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I didnt even know what RSO was without googling itcannabis oil, right? Hi Mary! Hi Julie! Thanks! Thanks, Norma! Like some of the conditioners on this blog. The most important job carrier oils do is generally moisturizing and softening the skin. (aka goopy/ slidy messy on my mat or clothes..). Try something like mango butter for a faster absorbing butter . 1 tablespoon Activated Charcol Not sure if they would blend well. Photo by Pixaby. Thanks, Salome! P.s. Apricot kernel oil 3.5%. I do have a question that I cant seem to figure out the answer to! Hey Heidi! I just made lotion and think its a little thick. Thanks, Carol! Any suggestions for a substitute for beeswax in lipbalm? You can, for sure, but the notion of pouring $15 of argan oil down the drain when $0.50 of sunflower oil or fractionated coconut oil would do the same job makes me very sad. The average temperature in my country is 33 degree Celsius. thanks for that.. just one question D: .. when makin body butter, do you think i coul substitute shea butter with coconut oil? Hi! A small 2014 study looked at the effectiveness of coconut oil for treating eczema in patients between the ages of 1 and 13. Is it okay to mix different carrier oils together? Hi! You can use virgin cooking oil, but Id probably look for something cheaperno need for the lovely stuff that tastes great if youre putting it on your skin. That would give you more freedom to formulate with . Can you please recommend which carrier oils have very similar properties than these butters as my customers love my bath bombs so I need a very similar if not better result. The challenge with that swap is that the major components that make kokum butter itself are saturated fats, which are solid. If theyre the same state, whats the absorption speed like? Massaging borage oil into the scalp can help, thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties. It grows 2 to 3 feet tall and has blue, star-shaped . Its partly due to mites, fungal and bacterial. Really, after this, its all gravy. Example: I love to use coconut oil on my skin, but it doesnt seem to absorb well. do you find they are they interchangeable for the most part? What should I do to make it absorb faster? I am trying to make an hydrating barrier cream for my horse that suffers from hyperkeratosis. Thanks in advance and keep doing what youre doing! Coconut oil and shea butter are really very different, as I discuss in this entry. That way, if you dont like it, you dont have three years worth of it sitting around . . He has really dry skin behind his knees that cracks and leaves scabs so it needs to be a barrier cream that absorbs quickly and has a ton of moisturization in it. Coconut Oil. Im so glad youre finding this helpful Happy making! Hey Caramelle! However, essential oils dont contain any vitamins, so you will not be getting an easy vitamin C serum (but you might get a sunburn). Ive just gone in and added a table and some more information about oils that absorb at different speeds, and how to learn more The only drying oil I know about is rosehipit is a perfectly fine moisturizer, it is just called drying because it absorbs so quickly. benzyl alcohol Yes, fatty acid composition is almost the entirety of the differences between the different butters. Gamma-linolenic acid is not found in high amounts in the human diet. Possibly. It was ok but not what I was really looking for. Can i use water as a carrier instead of oil. And then give it a whirl in a simple formula to test out how your skin will react to it. Borage seed oil contains very high levels of two types of polyunsaturated omega-6 essential fatty acids, 20-26% gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) and linolenic acid (LA, which your body converts to GLA). Hi Janet! Im a massage therapist and read an article which vaguely said you can blend sweet almond oil and cocoa butter for a chocolate-aroma massage oil. Squirts and what not are not reliable measurements, so I havent a clue how much of any one thing youve used in relation to anything else. It can be used up to 25%. New Directions sells a new tumeric butter. Thanks for reading, Christina! Im really enjoying reading your informative information and looking foward to making many of your recipes. Thanks for the clear and informative post! It finds applications in skin care, hair treatments, sun care and decorative cosmetics.. I find it very soothing for itchy skin . As a general rule, its cheaper to synthesize something than to harvest it from animal or plant sources, so most isolated chemicals/compounds that could come from animals dont. Ive been making lip balms and body butters for about a year, and want to learn more about the differences between the lovely oils and butters Im using! Also, do you have any suggestions for things like cetearyl alcohol, glycerin, sodium coco sulfate, etc? Your email address will not be published. Its is mainly made up of sopropanol, thank you!! I want to use my essential oils as a spritz on my body. Carol. Im highly allergic to it (apparently very rare lol) and meadowfoam oil appears to be quite difficult to acquire in Australia unfortunately. So now I need a suggestion for a substitute so that I do not inadvertantly send him to the ER. Ive been using a recipe with both solid and liquid oils along with beeswax. For soap/shampoo bar making, can I substitute with shea butter since it seems to be non comodegenic? Ive been looking at making a salve for arthritis. I apologize in advance if this question seems redundant, seeing as how you did reference leaving out COs is like leaving out flour in a recipe. The ingredients you mention in particular are some of my favourites for body buttersbecause they melt into thin liquids and absorb quickly. All that said, because lip gloss is usually primarily thickened with wax and the acceptable range of consistencies of lip gloss is relatively broad, you could probably make this swap without it being too detrimental to the recipebut that has nothing to do with the melting of the coconut oil and everything to do with the broader context of the recipe. Like corn oil, soybean oil is best suited for pan-sauts and baking. My question is, is there an oil I can substitute in place of Kokum butter? It will either be too hard, too soft, the essential oils wont be diluted enough and will be irritating, or, or, or the list is pretty much infinite. But, based on the other posts youve recommended that I read, candelilla has a smoother and not as sticky feeling as beeswax and that its possible to help the salve absorb faster if I were to change some of the olive oil to something like grape seed oil (camellia is a little pricey!). Many thanks, Im glad you found it useful Be sure to check out my guide to essential oil substitutions as well! Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens) essential oil is an acceptable substitute for rose oil. 30 ml jojoba oil Carrier oils are loaded with great fats that make your skin happy. However grape seed isnt the longest lasting oil. Im 6 months new into using essential oils and now making my own body butters, lip butters, cellulite creams etc.. Hello Ati! PLEASE CONSIDER!! Sweet almond oil melts at -18C, cocoa butter melts at 34C. You can often buy gel capsules of it, and then you can puncture the capsule to get the oil. Ive made the experiment. I have made your naked lip balm and would like it not so soft, as Im going south. As long as the recipe doesnt call for coconut oil for its scent, it should be a good swap . I have dry lip (not parch, just dry). I cant wait to try one. Im guessing that safflower or grape seed will work as both are common and should have a simular feel or texture with canola/rapeseed if I remember correctly. I am wondering where I can find more information about absorption. has anti-inflammatory properties. Should I use a different oil? If you have any further thoughts on absorption of shea butter, I would love them. Another brilliant thing about working in weight is the accuracy of scalingyou can easily test a 30g batch and then multiply it up to a 300g batch and itll work! really helpful post. I wouldnt call it a dry touch finish (more of a satin finish), but its no oat oil! Ive found theres not a ton of benefit to using just a tiny bit of a dozen different oils for my skin (all it seems to do is make for more complicated and expensive recipes). Chives. If so, Id stick with what the formula calls for, especially if that carrier oil makes up 50%+ of the formula. The combination works really well during our hot summer which is between 30 to 39 degree. Butters - Most butters are interchangeable. I currently steering clear of any recipes that contain water or the likes, until I feel comfortable that I have researched enough and feel educated enough to make an informed decision on which preservatives I want to use. Thanks, Erica! Shea butter, up close and personal. How do I know how much wax should I add? Texture and melting point-wise, yes, but keep in mind that mango butter absorbs into the skin very quickly whilst shea butter is heavy and greasy, so if a recipe relies on mango butter for its fast absorption speed, using shea butter will ruin that aspect of the recipe . Many of the formulations collected there are anhydrous and not all of them use coconut oil Happy making! My question is carrier oil also categorized according to skin type? Im about to whip it until it cries for its mother. Check this out for more information on different waxeschoose the one you think sounds best. Thanks a lot! Overall, once again thank you for your very informative website! Hi Alyssa! I recently needed a substitute for a oil and your site popped up, then I was stuck here for hours. Awesome! From my quick googling it sounds like colza oil is more or less canola oil I have used canola oil in soap with good results, but I know some people have reported quick DOS-ing with it. This is one of the most beneficial posts I have read about the different oils. . Rose oil is difficult to extract; it takes several thousand rose petals to produce a minute quantity of oil. What a fantastic article and recommendation. The leaves resemble cucumbers in flavor and smell, so they can be used as a substitute in dips and salads when they're young and fresh. I am keen to use castor oil for the amazing properties for the hair but she just told me she is pregnant so I need to avoid castor oil. Some are obvious, but some are not. Hi! If you want to experiment with this sort of thing go ahead, just make sure everything is sealed off from additional moisture, label everything, and keep an eye on it to ensure nothing funky is going on . I appreciate it!!! Hey Dhivya! These three carrier oils/butters are all very different, especially in the scent category! The INCI is Curcuma longa (Turmeric) root oil (and) Hydrogenated soy oil with medium chain triglyceridesyou might be better off purchasing the turmeric oil (or an extract) if you can find it. This is really I am looking for. It's an annual plant with coarse, hairy leaves. Should I be using sodium lactate or something? Should I just use less grapeseed oil, adjust the ratio of mango butter and grapeseed oil, or do something else? Refer to the second chart and the guide at the end for many options and how to think through this . The propylene glycol is definitely vegan (though I suppose arguments could be made re: the possibility of dinosaurs being involved in the petro-source though that would open up a whole new can of worms!). Im just beginning to decide to make homemade products like lotions. Then you have a carrot oil (from the plant) that contains oodles of Vitamin A! Your posts are beautifully photographed and inspiring, so thank you! Almond oil is a liquid oil with an average absorption speed, so anything in the table above under average absorption (like jojoba) will work . Thanks :-). I noticed that you do not mention jojoba oil or Castor oil in your charts. If you were baking bread, for instance, and trying to make it gluten free, youd have pretty limited success simply using gluten-free flour in place of all-purpose. Flax seed oil spoils quite quickly due to its high omega content, I tend to save sunflower for lotions as its pretty plain and inexpensive, and Ive bought walnut oil a couple times, but often leave it out of formulations due to nut allergies , Hi Serina! What would be a good substitute? I have dry winter skin year round, so I cant wait to give it a try! The recipe for the naked salve I took from pinterest and currently trying to find an alternative recipe thats easy enough to do with such a large amount. The oils in this category vary wildly in terms of texture, colour, thickness, nutritional composition, and scent, but generally they are our base oils/butters. I am trying to made a body butter. It has been a busy winter without much DIYn due to other commitments. I love your blog! Some people use borage as a substitute for valerian as it dispels melancholy and induces euphoria. In terms of texture, coconut oil is smooth and oily; shea butter is thick, tacky, and sticky. I have a series of dividers that support the lid; they are 2.75 high, giving the mold an effective depth of 2.75 (the lid is 0.75 thick). It was very helpful for beginners, like me. I LOVE the way you explain everything so clearly that even us who havent yet started will understand :)! Your blog is GREAT!! Invaluable knowledge ~ thank you for sharing. Honestly, Id recommend following one of my lip balm recipes. It is important to check the nutrients and this may help to decide which carrier oil can work best and if you may want to use an alternative. 1. MSDS sheets are fantastic resources . Thank you for the very informative post with all the proper substitutions! What does borage taste? This will be used in a moisturizer with Shea, Carrot Seed and Rose Hip. Thank you for this very hepful article. Ive been on a mission to make a moisturizing lip balm. Hi Reya! I tried looking througn your encyclopedia of oils to see if you had worked with it or if it can be substituted with another carrier, but I have had not luck. It's thought that this fatty acid can help reduce inflammation tied to many diseases. I read that it was heavy/slow, too, but then I tried it and nope. I make lip balms and face creams using a blend of sweet almond, extra virgin olive, and coconut oil, along with beeswax and cocoa butter. Hope thats ok with you) is whether I could use hot process for your soap recipes? Its very similar to jojoba oil, but there are also a lot of other options here if you go through the questions at the end . On the whole, I wouldnt recommend this , At home vitamin C serums are really tricky to make because vitamin C is super prone to oxidization, and once it oxidizes, it doesnt work anymore. Borage oil has been shown to be effective at helping people maintain significant weight loss. I use coconut oil in the toothpaste I make, but it is always liquid in the summer. Also, I would recommend starting with a significantly smaller batch than the one you have listed ingredients for. What do I need more or less of? Coconut oil is soft at room temperature, absorbs on the quicker side of average, and melts at 24 (which is pretty low for oils that are solid at room temperature as it means its only barely solid at 21). The blend would be very rich and oily, but thats about it. Happy making! Some are drying oils, some leave your skin feeling extra soft and not at all greasy. 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