Learn to make bespoke natural cosmetics, toiletries and beauty products with our flexible 1-day training modules! We supply all the raw materials, information and equipment you need to make your own natural creams, lotions, oils & more.
Learn to make bespoke natural cosmetics, toiletries and beauty products with our flexible 1-day training modules! We supply all the raw materials, information and equipment you need to make your own natural creams, lotions, oils & more.
A superbly elegant feeling lotion that sinks into the skin easily and quickly leaving it feeling silky, soft, conditioned and protected.
Stage 1: (above 75°C) 4% White Poppy Seed Oil 4% Watermelon Seed Oil 1% Cetearyl Alcohol 1% VE Emulsifier
Stage 2: (above 75°C) 78% Boiling Spring Water
2.5% MF Emulsifier 2% Sorbitol
Stage 3: (below 40°C) 4% EcoSilk MB 1.5% Vitamin E 1% Preservative 12 1% Essential Oils of your choice 100% Total
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Method:
Weigh all Stage 1 (fat stage) ingredients into a stainless steel bowl and place over a saucepan of boiling water (bain marie). Bring up to a temperature of over 75°C.
When the Stage 1 is over 75°C, add the Stage 2 (water stage) ingredients to a larger stainless steel bowl. Swap the bowls over so the larger bowl is in the double boiler.
Pour the Stage 1 ingredients into the Stage 2 ingredients and stir gently without creating air bubbles. Ensure the mix is still over 75°C and stir continually for 5 minutes.
After 5 minutes, remove the bowl from the double boiler and put into a pan of cold water to cool it down quickly. Keep stirring all the time.
When the lotion is below 40°C add the remaining Stage 3 (heat sensitive) ingredients. Combine thoroughly, jar and label.
3 Responses
Ileana
December 21, 2021
Thank you very much for your detailed answer and for shedding some light on this topic- iodine value.
The thing is that when you make your own cosmetic products, even (or because) you are not a professional, you want to make them as good as possible and there is a lot of confusing information out there (internet).
I wish you all a very Merry Christmas.
Kind regards,
Ileana
AROMANTIC LTD
December 14, 2021
Thank you for your enquiry.
Please see the below response from our Research and Development Team;
“The iodine number can be a guideline to look at when reviewing a new oil – but is it only a guideline. Using the iodine numbers only, you would also discount sweet almond oil and many other heat stable oils, which is just not the full picture.
It also depends on what is meant by heat stability. Commercially, producers heat oils to excessive levels for excessive amounts of time. This is damaging – even to a heat stable oil. We never heat an oil for more than 5 minutes to about 75C. This makes a huge difference.
We find that White Poppy Seed Oil is completely suitable for heating in Stage 1 in the type of formulations that we produce. That make not be the case in commercial premises that overheat."
Ileana
December 14, 2021
Hello dear Aromantic Team,
I’ve bought the White Poppy Seed Oil some months ago and I want to use it.
I have a question though, regarding the heat-stability of this oil:
I’ve read that its iodine value is 133-197 and any oil with an iodine value >100 should
not be heated as there is the risk of thermal degradation.
Please explain why is safe to heat it as I am confused about that.
Thank you very much.
Create a light body lotion which is great choice to care for your skin in the warmer weather when a heavy cream may be too much. Personalise with your favourite Essential Oils too.
This easy to make peeling gel contains a lower percentage of AHA's. To use, apply with your fingertips and leave for 5 minutes. Then simply rinse off with running water, ensuring you don't get any in your eyes. Remember to apply a moisturiser afterwards.
These notes are not meant to replace medical guidance and you should seek the advice of your doctor for your health matters. The formulae are given in good faith and are intended for educational purposes only. They have not been evaluated or tested in any way and Aromantic Ltd. makes no claim as to their effectiveness. It is up to the reader to ensure that any products they produce from these recipes are safe to use, and if relevant, compliant under current cosmetic regulations.
For more information and guidance on making your own skin care products please see Aromantic's books and eBooks in our Publications section.
Ileana
December 21, 2021
Thank you very much for your detailed answer and for shedding some light on this topic- iodine value.
The thing is that when you make your own cosmetic products, even (or because) you are not a professional, you want to make them as good as possible and there is a lot of confusing information out there (internet).
I wish you all a very Merry Christmas.
Kind regards,
Ileana