tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post8391034791559286174..comments2024-03-27T11:03:16.505-04:00Comments on Home Joys: 12 New Things - Homemade LotionGinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05420137490490341730noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-46741513556465751372014-04-13T09:47:52.872-04:002014-04-13T09:47:52.872-04:00I'm also wondering, why baking soda? I've ...I'm also wondering, why baking soda? I've done this with beeswax, almond and coconut oils (with lavender essential oils added for scent) and I loved it, so am I missing out with this baking soda addition? I've never seen that (or borax) for lotions on blogs before..?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09590417134756253728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-80555685153677459682013-12-06T13:38:54.604-05:002013-12-06T13:38:54.604-05:00Hobby Lobby sells beeswax. It's usually found ...Hobby Lobby sells beeswax. It's usually found near the candle making and soap making items :-) and thanks for sharing your recipe!! Gonna try this! !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-51065487033152673672013-11-03T22:01:14.296-05:002013-11-03T22:01:14.296-05:00I am wondering what the purpose of the baking soda...I am wondering what the purpose of the baking soda??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-88664673048717095702013-09-15T15:51:15.299-04:002013-09-15T15:51:15.299-04:00You can find beeswax in sewing stores actually! Th...You can find beeswax in sewing stores actually! They use pure bees wax to smooth thread!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-33048586724395449022013-09-15T15:47:10.983-04:002013-09-15T15:47:10.983-04:00You can find beeswax at thesage.com (Majestic Moun...You can find beeswax at thesage.com (Majestic Mountain Sage) or Peak Candle Supply. Or do a web search. It is easy to find online,Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-19053153982190111332013-05-28T22:04:00.908-04:002013-05-28T22:04:00.908-04:00This lotion is really nice. I have made several pa...This lotion is really nice. I have made several patches and it has not separated. I like the consistency too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-9718258356097932702012-01-03T19:46:07.292-05:002012-01-03T19:46:07.292-05:00thesage.com has a measurement converter and lots o...thesage.com has a measurement converter and lots of beeswax! it's got good prices and a bunch of recipes and containers. also mountainroseherbs.com<br /><br />and thanks for the tip on baking soda. the thought of using borax on my skin makes me woozy...although, i suppose any creepy crawlies wouldn't be crawling on me...Trudy Holtzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01664961467133143532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-75776405654481236182011-05-23T08:51:19.272-04:002011-05-23T08:51:19.272-04:00Christina -
Maybe 1/2 oz, I'm not sure exactl...Christina - <br />Maybe 1/2 oz, I'm not sure exactly.<br /><br />And it makes about a cup or so. <br /><br />Hope you have fun with the recipe! <br />GinaGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05420137490490341730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-91246238127127626072011-05-21T16:25:59.056-04:002011-05-21T16:25:59.056-04:00and what is the yeild on they recipe? (Roughly?)and what is the yeild on they recipe? (Roughly?)Christinanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-71344501435776845762011-05-21T16:13:54.691-04:002011-05-21T16:13:54.691-04:00How much beeswax is 2 T?How much beeswax is 2 T?Christinanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-63274376527161805022011-01-29T22:11:49.244-05:002011-01-29T22:11:49.244-05:00I'm looking forward to trying this. I just fo...I'm looking forward to trying this. I just found your blog today and I'm looking forward to reading more of your posts! :)Fatimahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10441655211819602032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-85628130749918016622011-01-29T15:46:27.416-05:002011-01-29T15:46:27.416-05:00Extraordinary Life-
I wouldn't consider this &...Extraordinary Life-<br />I wouldn't consider this "hard". I would describe it as a thick lotion. The olive oil may help keep it soft. I tried using all olive oil and no coconut oil and I thought it was too soft. Hope you try it!<br />GinaGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05420137490490341730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-23831508641798181972011-01-29T12:40:21.442-05:002011-01-29T12:40:21.442-05:00So I made something very similar and I found it to...So I made something very similar and I found it to be too hard. Is your's hard? I didn't use baking soda or olive oil in my recipe but I used the rest of the ingredients on your list.Extraordinary Ordinary Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01232777722945061624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-45588470665804684712011-01-28T06:06:36.749-05:002011-01-28T06:06:36.749-05:00Thank you!
ps I found beeswax on ebayThank you!<br /><br />ps I found beeswax on ebayJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16855403299773356566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-54327195571060482992011-01-27T21:22:48.411-05:002011-01-27T21:22:48.411-05:00Gina, great timing to post homemade lotion. Here i...Gina, great timing to post homemade lotion. Here in Maine, winters are hard on our skin. My husband and I were just talking about how aweful the ingredients are on lotions, so looks like we take a trip to our neigbhors (who have bees) and our local health food store for coconut oil and give this a try. I'll share this also with a friend who lives off the grid and doesn't have a computer. Have also enjoyed all the posts about chickens. God is amazing to make such a thing as this (your blog site) available to us all.June in Mainenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-38677999338182725812011-01-27T15:44:43.097-05:002011-01-27T15:44:43.097-05:00Jo-
My coconut oil was solid also. I just spooned ...Jo-<br />My coconut oil was solid also. I just spooned it into a cup and squashed it until it pushed into the cracks. Then I melted it with the beeswax. Weighing is a good idea though, next time I might have to try that! If I do, I'll add the weights to this recipe. I recently purchased a digital scales and I'm finding it a much easier way to measure ingredients for some recipes. <br />GinaGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05420137490490341730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-40246998275544146212011-01-27T09:52:58.314-05:002011-01-27T09:52:58.314-05:00Thanks once again Gina for another great idea. I w...Thanks once again Gina for another great idea. I will try this. Other readers have asked where to find the bees wax. You can find it at most craft stores, if not just ask them. I was going to try another recipe for homemade lotion however this one is much more apealling to me. It used vasiline and a few other things. This one sounds more like the pricy Burts Bee lotion. Thanks I know my skin will love you for it. AnitaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-45157070008630975912011-01-27T09:44:28.588-05:002011-01-27T09:44:28.588-05:00Hi
That lotion sounds great and as I also have iss...Hi<br />That lotion sounds great and as I also have issues with dry skin, I would love to give it a go. The only coconut oil I've found has been in solid form. Was yours? Or did you find it as a liquid like the olive oil? I'm in the UK and am bemused as to how to measure 1/4 cup of a solid. If you had the coconut oil in a solid form - how did you measure it please? How many ounces in weight was it please? Thanks!Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16855403299773356566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-48383889723179818932011-01-27T08:46:49.824-05:002011-01-27T08:46:49.824-05:00I'm pretty sure we would like this at our hous...I'm pretty sure we would like this at our house. And I'm wondering about Christmas gifts too... hmmm... Better put a note on my calendar and beeswax on my shopping list!<br />(I would also prefer the baking soda to borax!)melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04021320182522447827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-13445322221208280322011-01-27T08:27:18.188-05:002011-01-27T08:27:18.188-05:00Thanks for sharing. I've been using plain coco...Thanks for sharing. I've been using plain coconut oil for our family, since I've never accomplished my goal of making lotion. After reading how easy it is, I may just try it...soon! It's funny how your nose gets used to unscented natural products and after a while all the comercial scented stuff can smell repulsive! :)karennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-32789826214138307792011-01-26T22:34:16.274-05:002011-01-26T22:34:16.274-05:00I bought my beeswax from the honey vendor at the f...I bought my beeswax from the honey vendor at the farmer's market last summer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-1723185263819095782011-01-26T22:03:40.903-05:002011-01-26T22:03:40.903-05:00Oh this is wonderful...
Mu husband goes threw so m...Oh this is wonderful...<br />Mu husband goes threw so much hand cream...being a carpenter his poor hands are always cracked and dried...<br />I will for sure try this<br /><br />Thanks for sharing<br /><br />NadineNadinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17247631267803247410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-91713783729381234342011-01-26T21:10:26.456-05:002011-01-26T21:10:26.456-05:00I can't wait to try this. We all have sensiti...I can't wait to try this. We all have sensitive, dry skin. Now to track down some beeswax!Jenihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10654090519664292258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-71324389024804516222011-01-26T18:11:00.425-05:002011-01-26T18:11:00.425-05:00You can order beeswax from Rose Mountain Herbs.You can order beeswax from Rose Mountain Herbs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-71420344277979523832011-01-26T17:36:26.594-05:002011-01-26T17:36:26.594-05:00Thanks for making it seem like I'm not the onl...Thanks for making it seem like I'm not the only odd one who likes making anything and everything! You all are so encouraging! <br /><br />Shannon - Check your health food store for beeswax. If anyone else has found beeswax - where did you get it?<br />GinaGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05420137490490341730noreply@blogger.com