I'd like to make my own lotion by mixing the cocoa butter with essential oils...any recommendations as to which oils would suit the cocoa butter best?
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IMO, The cocoa butter has a strongish smell of chocolate. It is a wonderful smell on it's own. When I use cocoa butter I do not add any EO"S.
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I agree with CDR-the cocoa butter has a strong scent. I was not successful adding oils and getting the smell to come through over the cocoa butter smell. Orange goes well with the cocoa butter, but still it's hard to detect.
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Hm, since the cocoa has a chocolate scent, perhaps pick some sweet oils? Orange comes to mind!
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I made some with Lemongrass, Peppermint and Lavender and it worked great! Melt over low heat until just melted, add oils and mix well.
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I just mix mine with coconut oil. Use a double boiler to melt, mix, and put it in the fridge until a consistency like pudding but a little denser. Mix with a beater and it will be extra fluffy!
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more yellow and soft/oily is shea. Cocoa butter is pale and hard - should have a very strong smell of chocolate.
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I use equal parts cocoa butter and coconut oil (room temp or slightly softened in a double boiler). Put in a really good mixer and whip. I use a kitchenaid mixer with the wisk attachment. whip and whip. you an add a bit of almond oil or similar if its too thick. You can even add drops of essential oils but why, when you can smell like chocolate covered coconut? I also melt down cocoa butter, coconut oil and add more almond oil to make it a thick liquid. Add turbinado sugar to make it the consistency of wet sand when at room temp. It makes a good body scrub. If its too oily, use it at the start of your shower or bath. I use equal parts cocoa butter and coconut oil (room temp or slightly softened in a double boiler). Put in a really good mixer and whip. I use a kitchenaid mixer with the wisk attachment. whip and whip. you an add a bit of almond oil or similar if its too thick. You can even add drops of essential oils but why, when you can smell like chocolate covered coconut? I also melt down cocoa butter, coconut oil and add more almond oil to make it a thick liquid. Add turbinado sugar to make it the consistency of wet sand when at room temp. It makes a good body scrub. If its too oily, use it at the... » Read More I use equal parts cocoa butter and coconut oil (room temp or slightly softened in a double boiler). Put in a really good mixer and whip. I use a kitchenaid mixer with the wisk attachment. whip and whip. you an add a bit of almond oil or similar if its too thick. You can even add drops of essential oils but why, when you can smell like chocolate covered coconut? I also melt down cocoa butter, coconut oil and add more almond oil to make it a thick liquid. Add turbinado sugar to make it the consistency of wet sand when at room temp. It makes a good body scrub. If its too oily, use it at the start of your shower or bath. « Show Less
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I believe you can use absolutely any essential oil you choose, it's a really large well of water and I usually put about 10-12 drops of oil in, I tend to stick to lavender as the others leave a sticky residue over time but yes, lemon or citrus blends would work, sounds like you have some lovely combinations, all of these fragrances are ok to use in my opinion! Thanks!
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It is my opinion and belief that essential oils are safe to wear and consume. Probably more so than some body lotions!
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I personally always mix Essential oils with carrier oils when using them on babies and young children. I have tried mixing this Essential oil with Almond oil, coconut oil and Shea Butter and they all work well.
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I'm sorry I don't know. I buy the fractionated specifically for blending with essential oils. The label states that fractionated coconut oil used in some skin and hair products. But no directions for this specific product
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Yes, I have used both. L'occitane uses refined shea butter amongst other ingredients. Many of their ingredients are synthetic. The Essentials is pure unrefined shea butter. It is best used with jojoba oil and blended in a cuisinart or a blender. If you want the best shea butter, the Essentials that I purchased was a bit grainy. I have had great luck with smellgood here on amazon and on Etsy. Again, if you are looking for a great creamy totally clean product then you can buy from OraRubens. Etsy.Com -- where you can find a selection of different scents and have something made to your specifications. Yes, I have used both. L'occitane uses refined shea butter amongst other ingredients. Many of their ingredients are synthetic. The Essentials is pure unrefined shea butter. It is best used with jojoba oil and blended in a cuisinart or a blender. If you want the best shea butter, the Essentials that I purchased was a bit grainy. I have had great luck with smellgood here on amazon and on Etsy. Again, if you are looking for a great creamy totally clean product then you can buy from OraRubens. Etsy.Com -- where you can find a selection of different scents and have something made to your... » Read More Yes, I have used both. L'occitane uses refined shea butter amongst other ingredients. Many of their ingredients are synthetic. The Essentials is pure unrefined shea butter. It is best used with jojoba oil and blended in a cuisinart or a blender. If you want the best shea butter, the Essentials that I purchased was a bit grainy. I have had great luck with smellgood here on amazon and on Etsy. Again, if you are looking for a great creamy totally clean product then you can buy from OraRubens. Etsy.Com -- where you can find a selection of different scents and have something made to your specifications. « Show Less
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I used it for lip balm, but I believe it is often used in Luton as well. My mom is a massage therapist and told me you have to be careful with cocoa butter because it can stain clothing, so you might want to research that more before using it in a lotion.
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I do. I mix it with other carrier oils like olive oil, coconut oil, etc. I also mix in lavender essential oil.
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i have used it, and i much prefer the avocado oil as a body moisturizer. The main reason why is b/c i know exactly what is in avocado oil and since i usually mix it with other natural oils. The consistency is a little heavier in my opinion and it also contains mineral oil and other un-needed ingredients. If you do not want the oil to be heavier than the neutragena one, i would highly recommend to mix it half and half with grapeseed oil. I personally love that concoction, it is very moisturizing and a great anti aging blend for your skin. Good luck :)
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No fragrances, Shea or Cocoa butter. I don't know what exactly they use but you could probably find the full list of ingredients on Murad's site. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful than that :P
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Water kis best. tepid, essentially body temp, but lotion is more soothing, however, additives in lotions can cause irritation or 'burning' feel. Most low key, no additive lotion is best.... alloe, gentile oil, low viscosity, even cocoa butter is good. avoid prepared concoctions with alot of chemicals.... cause further irritations. Whatever is most natural, with lots of ingeredients is best to try. Sometimes its individual. Cocoa butter, alloe, even olive oil, all nat is better than chemicals. right?
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Both are the same consistency. They remind me a lot of each other. Cocoa butter really smells like cocoa and Shea butter doesn't have much of a scent.
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I don't know. I am using it with cocoa butter and shea moisturizer. No problem.
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According to the last paragraph of the Amazon description, most definitely. It is described there as: "1. USE AS AN EDIBLE BUTTER:Cocoa Butter is edible and possesses an extraordinary rich, delicate chocolate aroma. Add a piece of this ecstatic butter to your favorite smoothie, dessert, ice cream or chocolate creation. Because it has not been damaged by heat, our cocoa butter melts easily and blends nicely into any type of recipe."
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Yes I have. I make almond butter. I takes a lot longer without oil, so the second time I uses a little almond oil and it was much better. The third time I made it I used a little almond oil and a little melted coconut oil. omg! it is GREAT.