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Homemade Lotion - Homemade Loti - Linda Krall
Homemade Lotion - Homemade Loti - Linda Krall
Homemade Lotion - Homemade Loti - Linda Krall
Lotion
FOR A BEGINNER
By
Linda Krall
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for downloading my book
Homemade Lotion: Complete Simple
Guide for a Beginner. Everyone needs
a lotion that is going to soften,
moisturize and soothe their skin. This is
true of those who live in a cold climate
or those who live in a hot climate. So
many people are working in
environments that require them to wash
their hands constantly throughout the
day, and as a result, they are looking for
a lotion that is going to reverse the
drying that this constant hand washing
causes.
In todays society, 100% natural is the
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
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CHAPTER 1
Why Factory Manufactured Lotions
Aren t Good For You
CHAPTER 2
Common Misconceptions about
Lotion-Making
CHAPTER 3
Things to Take Care of Before
Embarking On Your Business
CHAPTER 4
CHAPTER 5
From Start To Finish A Step-byStep Look At The Lotion Making
Process
CHAPTER 6
Lotion Bars What They Are And
Why You Should Make Them
CHAPTER 7
Packaging and Labeling Your Lotion
CHAPTER 8
A Step By Step Guide To Making
Lotion Bars
CHAPTER 9
Choosing Your Oils And Butters
CHAPTER 10
Skin Types And Choosing The Right
Essential Oil
CHAPTER 11
How To Sell Your Homemade Lotions
CHAPTER 12
Frequently Asked Questions About
Making Bottled Lotion At Home
CHAPTER 13
Liquid Lotion Recipes
CHAPTER 14
Lotion Bar Recipes
Conclusion
References
CHAPTER 1
WHY FACTORY
MANUFACTURED
LOTIONS ARENT GOOD
FOR YOU
It turns out that beauty is more than skindeep. The average person applies ten
different skin care products onto his or
her body, every day. Since our skin is
less of a barrier and more of a sponge,
that means that we are absorbing the
nearly one hundred and thirty chemicals
that we are exposing ourselves to.
We assume that since a product is on the
damage.
Formaldehyde
Both
formaldehyde
and
formaldehydereleasing preservatives are used in
cosmetic products to help prevent
bacteria growth. While preventing
bacteria growth is important, this
chemical has been deemed as a human
carcinogen by the International Agency
for Research on Carcinogens. It has also
been linked to the cause of occupational
related cancers such as nasal and
nasopharyngeal.
Formaldehyde
is
known to cause allergic skin reactions
and can also be harmful to the immune
system.
CHAPTER 2
COMMON
MISCONCEPTIONS
ABOUT LOTIONMAKING
While there have been a lot of
enterprises that have sprung up in the
wake of the organic and natural trend, it
is understandable that not all of these
enterprises are run by experts. As such,
a lot of misconception, rumors and
downright myths have been perpetrated
about the art and business of lotion
making. This chapter will identify some
of the most common myths about this
CHAPTER 3
THINGS TO TAKE
CARE OF BEFORE
EMBARKING ON
YOUR BUSINESS
Before you start your lotion-making
business or any business, for that
matter there are quite a few factors
you need to consider. It is never a good
idea to jump into a business without
researching what is all entailed in that
business. Doing so can lead you into all
manners of trouble that is best avoided.
The Legalities
You are going to sell a product that is a
direct topical application. Whichever
city, state and country you live in will
probably have certain rules and laws
with regards to such products. To ensure
that you face no legal hassles in the long
run, ensure that you have complied with
these laws and rules. If you are planning
The Labels
Carrying on from the previous point,
you need to design your labels keeping
in mind not just the marketing aspect but
also to ensure that they comply with the
laws in your country. Again, if you are
in the USA, you need to ensure all
ingredients are listed on the label. Some
countries may require you to list
quantities or relative percentages of the
ingredients as well. Do not make any
CHAPTER 4
Equipment And
Ingredients For Lotion
Making
Now that you know of the preliminaries,
we can get down to business. You will
need the right equipment, ingredients
and packaging to ensure that your
lotions aremade flawlessly and sell
well.
Equipment
For making lotions at home, you will
need equipment according to the size of
the batches youre planning to make.
of grams.
ForRegular Batches
A digital thermometer
A stick blender
A digital scale
Ingredients
This is, of course, the most important
aspect of the lotionmaking process.
Your lotion is only as good as what you
Sorbita Monostearate,
Polysorbate 60 and Cetearyl Alcohol
Emulsifiers can come in the form of
emulsifying wax. There are two types of
wax:
Traditional emulsifying wax This wax
lends a creamy,heavy appearance to
This
preservative is compatible with pretty
much any cosmetic ingredient. It
protects against a wide variety of
microbes and is best used with waterbased formulae. As such, the lotion
formula pH should be between three and
eight. It is generally added in amounts
between 0.1% and 0.5%. It is paraben
free.
Phenonip Meant to fight bacterial,
fungal and mold growth, phenonip
doesnt dissolve in water. This means
that it must be added in the oil stage of
the lotion making process, before
emulsification. The pH of the formula
should range between three and eight
and the preservative needs to be
between 0.25 and 1% of the lotion
quantity. Please note that this
preservative does contain parabens.
Butter 5%
Emulsifying wax 5%
Stearic Acid 3%
Fragrance or Essential oil 1%
Containers or Bottles
The packaging of your lotion is going to
be as important as the ingredients and
efficacy, if not more. Unattractive
packages do not a successful product
make. Fortunately, you have plenty of
options when it comes to different
containers and bottles. Lets take a
look.
Bottles with a Pump Cap
These are some of the most common
type of bottles used for storing and
dispensing lotion. The pump action of
the cap ensures that you get the exact
amount of lotion you need and dont take
CHAPTER 5
FROM START TO
FINISH A STEP-BYSTEP LOOK AT THE
LOTION MAKING
PROCESS
The lotion making process is not
particularly tedious but due to the fact
that a lotion is a topical application, you
need to ensure that you follow the steps
in the manner recommended or you
might end up with a lotion that does just
the opposite of what it is supposed to do
irritate the skin instead of soothe and
Preparation
This step is mostly about the sanitization
of your workspace. Sanitization cannot
be emphasized enough. Lotions are
vulnerable to the growth of microbes
and you definitely dont want your
business killed by customers who
complain of eczema, skin infections or
containers
Heat & Hold to Kill the Nasties &
Stabilize Emulsion
For preservatives to best work, your
lotion needs to be as free from
contamination as possible during
manufacturing. A common practice in
lotion making to kill off bacteria, mold
and yeast is to heat and hold your raw
materials. Heating and holding at
160-170F for 20 minutes will kill off
many contaminates including some
mold, yeast and bacteria that mighthave
been introduced from the manufacturer,
your environment or equipment. To heat
and hold you can use two methods:
1.
Place water into a heat safe
CHAPTER 6
LOTION BARS
WHAT THEY ARE
AND WHY YOU
SHOULD MAKE
THEM
Lotion bars are a moisturizing body
lotion that is in a solid form. Lotion bars
look like a bar of soap, but they are
used on dry skin. The neat thing about
lotion bars is that they stay solid when
they are at room temperature or cooler,
and they are activated by body heat and
can be used anywhere on the body.
CHAPTER 7
PACKAGING AND
LABELING YOUR
LOTION
Now that youve made this wonderful
lotion and now you are ready for the fun
part. Sharing it with your family and
friends (or selling it to your customers)!
You cant just hand them your Pyrex cup
full of lotion though. You need some
swanky containers with fabulous labels!
Believe it or not, if you just want to
make a few lotions to pass out for your
friends, you can pick up some cute
CHAPTER 8
A STEP
BY STEP
GUIDE
TO
MAKING
LOTION
BARS
Just like when you are making liquid
lotion, it is important to make sure that
all of your equipment is clean and
sterile. It is also important that you have
a specific area in which you can make
your lotion bars without the risk of them
CHAPTER 9
CHOOSING YOUR OILS
AND BUTTERS
Now that you know how to create your
lotions, we are going to go over some of
the most commonly used butters and oils
that are used to compose lotions to help
you be able to choose the one that is
best for you and your wants and needs
in a lotion. This information is also
going to be beneficial for you if you
ever have a customer who is looking for
a lotion that doesnt contain a specific
ingredient due to allergies.
Butters
Almond Butter
Skin Type All skin types, especially
dry skin
Shelf Life One to two years
Usage Rate Up to 100%
Firmness Semi-soft butter
Other Information Almond butter is
obtained from the sweet almond oil. It
contains all of the properties of almond
oil but is richer and thicker.
Aloe Butter
Skin Type All skin types, especially
those looking for a butter that is healing
to the skin.
Shelf Life Six months to a year
Usage Rate 3% to 100%
properties.
Coconut Oil
Shelf Life Indefinite
Botanical Name Cocos Nucifera
Color Clear
Uses Very light, makes a great
massage oil
Grapeseed Oil
Shelf Life One year
Botanical Name Vitis vinifera
Color Light Green
Uses Virtually odorless, great for skin
that is oily
Jojoba Oil
Shelf Life Five years
Botanical
Name
Simmondsia
Chinensis
Color Golden
Uses Provides a protective layer on
the skin while still allowing the skin to
breath.
Olive Oil
Shelf Life Two years
Botanical Name Olea Europaea
Color Medium to dark green
Uses Effective for conditioning the
skin, easily absorbed into the skin
Rice Bran Oil
Shelf Life One year
Botanical Name Oryzo Sativa
CHAPTER 10
SKIN TYPES
AND
CHOOSING
THE RIGHT
ESSENTIAL
OIL
Before you can begin marketing your
lotions to people with specific skin
types, you need to know what each skin
type is. Some people may not be sure
what their skin type is, and knowing the
basics of each skin type will help you
CHAPTER 11
HOW TO SELL YOUR
HOMEMADE LOTIONS
Selling the lotions that you have made
on your own is a fun, and rewarding
experience. However, there are things
that you need to consider before you get
out there and sell the product you have
lovingly made, bottled and labeled.
Selling your product is often more about
how well you can present your product,
and you want to ensure that you are
presenting your lotions to the right
people in the right ways.
Define Your Marketplace
CHAPTER 12
FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS ABOUT
MAKING BOTTLED
LOTION AT HOME
Sometimes while you are making your
lotions, you might come across a
situation or problem with your lotion
where you don't know what to do to
correct it. Maybe your cream is gritty or
separated, and you aren't sure where the
problem originated, or maybe you
spotted mold in one of your bottles. The
potential for error in lotion making is
CHAPTER 13
LIQUID LOTION
RECIPES
Now that you are familiar with the
process and pitfalls of lotion making,
you will need to get into production.
Here are a few recipes that can help you
get started and gain experience. As you
go further down this road and gain more
experience you will be able to
formulate your own unique recipes that
should bring your customers back to you
time and again.
Homemade Calamine
Lotion
What you need:
1/8 cup water
4 tsps Bentonite Clay
4 tsps Baking Soda
oil
Optional: 2 tablespoon Shea
Butter or Cocoa Butter
jojoba/almond/olive
oil.
Mix
thoroughly and then add to cocoa
butter/coconut oil mixture along with
remaining jojoba/almond/olive oil.
coconut oil.
CHAPTER 14
LOTION BAR RECIPES
Now that you have the basics of making
lotion bars and what the advantages to
them are, we can look at some recipes.
As we covered before, you can make
your lotion bars using almost any ratio
of your ingredients, which makes it easy
and fun to experiment with. These
recipes are meant to get you started and
help you come up with more ideas on
what you can do with lotion bars.
to:
In a double boiler, melt together
the beeswax, shea butter, and coconut
oil until they become a smooth
uniform liquid.
essential oils.
CONCLUSION
Lotion making is fairly easy, whether
you decide to do it for fun or for profit
or indeed both. Starting out in this as a
business, however, requires some
consideration simply because there are
plenty of homemade lotion brands
already out there. The very simplicity of
the process means that a lot of people
have tried it and found that they were
successful at it.
What this means for you is that you are
going to be facing serious competition.
The upside is that there is also a huge
market. With more and more people
turning away from synthetic skin care
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