GRR! Honey itself is self preserving due to the very high sugar contentthe sugar locks up any water so its too busy to do anything else. As almond oil is an "average to absorb" liquid oil, anything in that category in the table above would be a good choice Please help!!!! Thanks for reading, Christina! Please PLEASE make another informative article on essential oils, extracts, and all. 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. Like BBQ sauce or something. In one study 7, obese participants who had shed an average of 66 pounds, were given 500 mg borage oil supplements or a placebo as they worked to maintain their weight loss. . Now I realize I will probably have to alter the amounts of my other ingredients when I make this swap in certain recipes like my stretch mark salve. Thank you so much for this! Today, EPO is used to relieve PMS symptoms and some arthritis-related conditions, although scientific evidence to support these uses is lacking. And one more u said we can use olive oil,which type of olive oil i should use ?virgin cooking olive oil is ok ? You cannot incorporate honey as it is water soluble; youll have great difficulty as itll refuse to blend in. There is zero guarantee Ill ever make anything suggested to me. , Just a tip: if you keep your lotion in the refrigerator, its nice and cool when you put it on. Each oil and butter contributes various properties to the finished bar. I understand that you just use argan oil as a face moisturizer. For example, things like Germall Liquid Plus, according to my limited research is not vegan and I have a hard time finding a vegan preservative. Its is mainly made up of sopropanol, I have made your naked lip balm and would like it not so soft, as Im going south. Could I use shea butter instead of mango butter? Try something like mango butter for a faster absorbing butter . Thanks! I dont have jojoba oil can I use neem, coconut or almond oil as substitute of jojoba oil? Think about baking, and swapping olive oil for butter in a cookie recipethere would be ramifications ;P, I usually use coconut oil and kokum butter in my skin cream and when being in the sun. and Im switching out the beeswax for candelilla for it to be vegan friendly and i know that using half the amount of candelilla when replacing the beeswax. Ive shared many over the years . said to give relief to eczema and atopic dermatitis. I was wondering though can I make a moisturizer by mixing aloe vera gel + lavender oil +tea tree oil only without adding any carrier oil?? Does the formula call for a specific carrier oil because of its special properties? Extra light olive oil is healthy and has monounsaturated fats. high in linoleic and gamma linolenic acids (also known as vitamin F). What a great article!! It can be used up to 25%, but beware of allergies. My beeswax are pellets, cosmetic grade but without any honey smell.. actually no smell. Up to 100%. Your face cream sounds much more complex than anything I use on a daily basisI tend to use just pure argan oil. I want to mix Apricot seed oil, Jojoba oil, Rosehip oil, grapeseed oil, calendula oil and hemp seed oil as a face serum. And if not, do you where I can purchase it in the us? Does itfeel heavy or slow absorbing to you? If you purchase refined shea butter and refined mango butter they are fairly indistinguishable; I doubt I could tell them apart if they were set out in unlabelled dishes! are also problematic for you. Borage and evening primrose oils are important commercial sources of GLA; however, borage oils have a much higher content of GLA, almost double . Thats really all that matters. Not sure if they would blend well. So my first ever blog comment is (lol). I am new to all this and still learning. Hey there HumbleBee! Avocado oil - 7% (You could also use 7% apricot kernel. Thanks, Carol! A carrier oil pressed from the seeds of the borage flower. It can make an effective substitution for cocoa butter, as they both have a somewhat brittle texture. I began researching all kinds of vitamin-c infused serums, trying to find one that was a decent price but all the while meeting its expectations. The most important purpose after being the base of every formulation is consistency. Will I be able to store it at room temperature (about 27 degree Celsius )for 6 months? Borage is a annual plant native to Spain. 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. Thank you. is easily absorbed by the skin. 14 Surprising Benefits of Borage Oil. Ive also found unrefined hemp oil is pretty heat sensitive, so thats where the warnings on being gentle come from. I love the info about the oils, thank you! It has also been promoted to treat rheumatoid arthritis, atopic dermatitis, diabetic . Happy making! The Diazolidinyl Urea uses allantoin as part of its synthesis, and while that *could* come from animal urine, its almost certainly synthesized. Ive tried it from both NDA and Windy Point and its super lightweight. Im 6 months new into using essential oils and now making my own body butters, lip butters, cellulite creams etc.. GLA is an essential fatty acid that's important for maintaining a joint's cell structure and function. Lard, tallow and palm are fairly interchangeable. . Hi Bella! As for Allantoin, it is water soluble. Making a Braiding gel for cornrows but it keeps coming out to viscose and suggestions? A few quick tips to start off with; if youre developing a recipe that youd like to be able to make over and over again with identical results, you should switch to weight, rather than volume. I am a newbie to diy skincare and want to learn as much as I can and you explained this so perfectly that I could understand, I greatly appreciate it. Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens) essential oil is an acceptable substitute for rose oil. Borage Oil is a good choice for: Sensitive Skin: If you are susceptible to redness, inflammation or even rosacea - borage oil helps to keep your skin soothed and calm. I feel like my skin is getting old and saggy lately, Hi May! Jojoba oil gives very nice thickness to my cream but I want to substitute it by oil which gives similar thickness ( having reduced cost). Can it be used in a lotion? Thanks :-). Also i had sent in a recipe request How long does it usually take to get to that list? Comments. It then occurred to me that I bought Orange EO as part of my EOs Starter Kit to myself. Am new with your videos and new to formulating. Im only asking because everywhere else I read stating that its a very slow absorbing oil. Any advice, suggestions you offer will be greatly appreciated. I have a recipe for face cream, which calls for almond oil. Whats a great substitute for Aloe vera butter? Hopefully something in there is helpful. Since youve described it as tacky you would probably want to look at a fast-absorbing oil like grapeseed, but thats just a guess. Which oil would be better and why? Let me know if you have any other questions/topics youd like to see covered And thanks for reading! Consult with your own doctor for . The seeds of borage contain approximately 38% oil with a GLA content of 20-25%. nerolidol (an essential oil in plants). And remembertrust yourself! Thanks so much for all your helpful, well-written posts. This is because shea butter is soft and sticky at room temperature, whereas cocoa butter is smooth and brittle, like a bar of dark chocolate. )want to make something firming, hydrating and anti aging!! However, there is limited research to support its effectiveness . Hmm. Is it a soap oil? It may help with weight loss maintenance. In full sun, they will grow to 2 to 3 feet tall and up to 24 inches wide. In my attempts I made them with Camellia Seed, Jojoba oil. Mango and cupuacu butters would be my top recommendations as a replacement for shea butter . Sometimes the answer is a quick yes, and sometimes its a complicated no. I really wouldnt recommend using your expensive oils in place of cheap oils here. Soybean oil and safflower oil have a smoke point of 450, so you can use both the oils for frying. Hi Shadee! Flaxseed oil contains a third, plant-based omega-3, alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). I was just wondering what size soap mold you use? Kristen Howe from Northeast Ohio on April 05 . Yes, you can dilute essential oils in a lotion. I recommend saving your expensive carrier oils for leave-on applications, and typically for your face; your feet dont need a beautiful sea buckthorn serum! 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. Thanks! Refined would be a good find . Hey Norma! Im afraid Ive never worked with shea nut oilIve never even seen it for sale in Canada. It is very viscous and does not absorb into the skin readily. thank you , Olive oil would be the better alternative as it is liquid and has a similar consistency to jojoba . . . My other suggestion would be to check out the list of advanced search results on psoriasis at NDA. I know that I am coming into the conversation late, but I am very allergic to tree nuts so I dont use their oils. Borage or starflower oil: the hormonal skin hero. 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. Is it a) liquid, b) soft, or c) brittle? Do you think palm kernel oil is a good replacement for coconut oil in soapmaking? Ive specifically been trying to find out about jojoba & argan oils. Your website is a great source for information, thank you! hi Are your ingredients the same state at room temperature? Ive noticed in your recipes you use different additives, such as benzoin. Coconut oil is an emollient, which means it has a moisturizing effect when applied directly to the skin. , 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. Sorry! So, in something like lip balm, coconut oil will provide a better glide as it will melt as soon as it touches your lips, while a shea butter lip balm will likely skid across the lips for the first few seconds (assuming it isnt 35C/94F+ outside). Borage oil is used as an herbal treatment of skin disorders including eczema, seborrheic dermatitis, and neurodermatitis as well as other inflammatory . Thanks so much. I need to avoid these for a relative with a tree nut allergy. Is there a specific reason for that ? Check out my different wax quick guides to learn how different waxes perform in comparison to beeswax . look for the oil pressed from the seed instead of the fruit, which is less orange. Sweet almond oil 3.5% What should I do to make it absorb faster? So I have a question for you that you may not be able to answer, but Ill try anyways! To create gluten-free versions of foods that usually contain gluten is typically a pretty involved process requiring a complete re-formulation from the ground up, taking into account the lack of gluten from the get-go. Mango butter is similar to shea in terms of consistency and melting point, but it sinks into the skin much faster. Borage oil and fish oil have been added to the formula to provide 0.9 grams of gamma linolenic acid, 0.1 grams of eicosapentaenoic acid, and 0.5 grams of docosahexaenoic acid per 100 grams of fat . 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). You dont have to spend long reading descriptions, benefit lists, and reviews of various carrier oils to decide that you need every single one of them, stat! What is a good replacement as a carrier for Emu Oil? This pale yellow oil is typically used as a substitute for olive oil or canola oil in cold process recipes. What youve listed out would make for a 10% oil phase, plus your emulsifying wax, so ~13.5% oil phase. I would like your input on the carrier oils you think would make a great moisturizing lip balm. I am trying to look for a substitute oil to replace it specially for the cleanser and hair properties- As other oils I was planning to use grape seed, jojoba and sweet almond. As a general rule, if one oil is solid at room temperature and another is liquid, then their melting points are definitely not similar The melting point of the liquid oil is going to be well below room temperature, whereas the one for the solid oil is obvious above it. Coconut oil melts at 24C (75F), shea butter at 38C (100F) (interestingly enough, cocoa butter melts at 34C [93F], even though it is much harder at room temperature). Ill definitely need to try a smaller batch in the same ratios and hope for the best that it works out! But the time from applying to drying is annoying. The recipe Im starting with is: You make the chemistry behind DIY much fun and tolerable to people like me. 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. Like some of the conditioners on this blog. Be sure to check out my other quick guides on essential oil subs and solubility as well , Hi Marie, Your site is a great source. Studies have found it to be helpful for treating mild to moderate eczema. The average temperature in my country is 33 degree Celsius. 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. Also, what are your thoughts on glycerin in the toothpaste mix? My first guess is that you didnt use high-shear blending on the second one? I am learning loads just from reading your blog! (aka goopy/ slidy messy on my mat or clothes..). Borage oil is a wonderful source of fatty acids, and is the highest natural source of linoleic acid. What would you say is the best substitute for argan oil. It also protects against flare ups of eczema. Hello, I have been trying all your DIY projects and I love them! Many soapers spend years perfecting their cold . Thanks! Dont leave out ingredients that compose the majority of a formulation, and if you do, understand the final product will likely be nothing like what you thought youd get. Background. I want to make an under eye cream using carrot seed oil, green tea extract and as much of good ingredients ive learned from your recipe as possible (allantoin,hydrolyzed silk,Panthenol, Vit E oil, evening primrose oil and even maybe sodium lactate! First off, LOVE this article. 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