DIY Easy Body Lotion Recipe for Beginners - How to make Body Lotion

[@dzidzorsegbedzi9324]

This is how we begin the year 👏

[@TaraLeee]

yes!!!! 🥰 happy new year!

[@sharonhamilton6107]

Happy new year Taralee

[@widghiniverly9204]

first of all I would like to say happy new year to you, I came across one of your videos and it really inspired me and I quickly subscribed to your channel thank you very much for everything it's a beautiful demonstration.

[@daahirxaashi5269]

Hi how you doing teralee

[@rebeccamorgan7247]

I just tested out this formula and I love it! It's moisturizing without being greasy and it came together really well. I heated Phase A and B together in one dish as a shortcut and it worked perfectly. Thank you for sharing all of your knowledge with us!

[@HildaCorners]

Hi, I'm another formulator, checking out Tara's channel. So far, so good! I saw a lot of comments asking if you can use BTMS-25 instead of BTMS-50. You really can't, here's why. BTMS-50 is half (50%) BTMS, half thickeners. BTMS-25 is 25% BTMS, 75% thickeners. If you substituted an equal amount of 25 instead of 50, you'd have half the emulsifier and might not be able to create a lotion at all, depending on the amount of oils/butters. Or you would end up with a thinner lotion ... it's hard to predict what would happen. You also end up with a lot more thickeners if you use 25. This might make the lotion too thick, or might just mess it up. Again, it's hard to predict. Formulators do a lot of experiments like this ... and end up throwing out *a lot* of failures. If you want to experiment, that's great, but if you just want to make one batch and have it turn out perfect ... don't substitute anything.

[@rachael5611]

God loves you and He wants to have a relationship with you start by believing Jesus paid the price for our sins on the cross and repent He can give you so much love, joy and peace.

[@privilegiada1]

hi, i just made her formula with btms 25 and it came out perfect.

[@HildaCorners]

@@privilegiada1 Sometimes it does work out perfect! I'm glad it did in your case. That does not mean you can substitute BTMS-25 for -50 in other things and have it work ... definitely try it, but accept that you might get a product fail.

[@zcaptcha]

​@@HildaCornersHi, I've got BTMS-50 (100% conc) in powder over here....what can I dissolve it in? Or do I add it in another phase (maybe with the dry ingredients?) ... thanks for the BTMS info though ❤

[@jessicalloyd61111]

Great job on this video!!! Finally someone that shows how to make lotion THEN CHECKS THE PH AFTER👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾. I’ve seen SO MANY lotion making videos and they never check or say the importance of checking ph. As a beginner it’s important to know to ALWAYS check ph of your lotion after. Thank you🙌🏾

[@PepperS6322]

I just made this lotion and I love, love, love this recipe. My skin feels so soft and non greasy. I mixed mango butter and shea, very nice. Thank you for the recipe, appreciate you.

[@ruandatoerien6562]

Happy new year from South Africa!! I wish all of you a blessed and prosporous year. Thank you for this awesome receipe. Just want to say thank you for your retinol, ceremide nightcream. I use it all the time. I think it is amazing!!!

[@TaraLeee]

i’m so glad you loved it!!! happy new year to you too 🥰

[@magdatadeusiak2550]

Hi Tara! I just found your channel and find it very informative :) Being a formulator myself, my advice would be to use as little as 2-5g of citric acid and equal part of water to adjust the pH, instead of using 50/50g. You only use few drops and throw the rest away which is a big waste, unless you store the solution and use it in other diys. Keep up the great work and have a prosperious New Year :)

[@TaraLeee]

welcome to the channel. hope you are enjoying it! 😊 happy new year 🎈 but i don’t waste the rest. i store this solution and usually use it up within a month. i talk about my pH adjusting method in more detail in my video all about pH - kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZfSi2l4aZWBibM

[@kathyiseri1197]

You have helped me so much! I have accumulated enough ingredients and supplies to make creams, lotions, body butters, bath bombs which I gave away for the Holidays. Just wanted to let you know how much of an influence you have been to me. Today is my birthday, so I am up early watching this, getting ready for a massage and dinner with the family. First, make more facial cream with hemp seed oil and Niacinamide. Happy New Year!

[@TaraLeee]

happy birthday!! 🥰🎈🫶🏻 thanks so much for watching and enjoying my content! hope you have a fun bday. it sounds likes it’s gonna be a good day!

[@Nichol0824]

Great lotion. I used jojoba oil instead of apricot kernel and love it so far. Thanks again and HAPPY NEW YEAR 🎆

[@poocandi]

Thank you Tara!! Happy New Year!! You help so many small businesses 😊

[@luiseshikongo2689]

Thank you, for detailed content. But how do I learn about formulations??? May you please reccomend a book or course to begin with

[@EuniceMiniely]

Hi TaraLee, I'm for sure going to make this lotion. Just wondering tho, do you post more advanced formulas. I'd love to see them ❤

[@Unfiltered_from_The_Bronx]

Happy New Year! Can't wait to see all that you have in store for us this year. Thanks for all the hard work!

[@rachael5611]

God loves you and He wants to have a relationship with you start by believing Jesus paid the price for our sins on the cross and repent He can give you so much love, joy and peace.

[@lizlibbey9450]

I just made this! Oh. My. Gosh. It’s the best! Thank you! ❤

[@afuller6146]

Happy New Year and thank you for sharing your knowledge! I'd love to see a lightweight version of this lotion!

[@rawbathandbeauty]

Agree, maybe a more whipped fluffy one for spring? Would we be able to just change the btms to 25 for that? Im not sure

[@hazelboyce7230]

Happy New Year Tara. 🎊🎉 Thank you for all you do and the value you bring to the universe.

[@TaraLeee]

happy new year! thanks so much for watching and enjoying 🥰

[@cheelight]

Amazing! Thank you for always sharing Tara ❤️🙏..would like to see the lightweight version of this lotion🤗

[@privilegiada1]

Hi there, thank you for your video, I make lotions but i dont know how to do formulas yet, when i first learn was through a doctor from Spain but her lotion has too much oil for my taste and i don't know how to lower the oil and increase the water, I had make from other youtubers but my fault i don't save the recipes, I made yours and i really like it, i replace few items, like BTMS 50 for 25, cetyl alcohol for cetearyl alcohol and I used optiphen instead of germaplus, and it came out really nice, not oily, not to liquid just right. thank you again, i will save a screen shot of your ingredients list.

[@gabriealfrederick5832]

Thank you so much for the updated video. I low-key been waiting sooooo long

[@TaraLeee]

i’m so glad you enjoyed. thanks so much for watching 😊

[@Femaleonthefrontline]

This recipe looks so beautiful n well done ❤ The texture it’s so so beautiful thick n creamy

[@Queenmandi1]

Loved this! Amazing start to the year. Looking forward to more videos 🤍

[@TaraLeee]

awwwh thank you so much! glad you enjoyed 🥰

[@lizlibbey9450]

This is my all time favorite body lotion!

[@timesmight3922]

There's sooo much kindness and clarity in ur voice ... thanks for these vids... very helpful ... can u make a video describing how to set up a sterile environment mini lab set up for these products to be made at home ?

[@nikkinikki1075]

Thank you happy new year, another great diy God bless the works of your hands thanks for being so kind to share you helping such a-lot of people ❤

[@mindbodysoul2960]

Happy New Year Tara!💜 Love this recipe thank you for sharing. You Channel has become my favorite go to for formulating help. I was wondering if you could make this lotion lighter for the summer months? Thank you so much for being you. Your Amazing!

[@kajolgolchha1326]

Happy New year may this year brings you the greatest and best things to your life . I'm starting the year by watching your video and getting myself ready to learn and explore everything and I was really inspired that you posted today . Thank you for your friendly teaching 💖

[@rachael5611]

God loves you and He wants to have a relationship with you start by believing Jesus paid the price for our sins on the cross and repent He can give you so much love, joy and peace.

[@fabianatormente6967]

Wow! I made 4 different scents and colors for this formula and I just can't wait to show them for my clients next holiday!! Thank you for sharing 🙂 You are so inspiring!

[@rachael5611]

God loves you and He wants to have a relationship with you start by believing Jesus paid the price for our sins on the cross and repent He can give you so much love, joy and peace.

[@JesicaMMarin-ed4jj]

Hi Tara I would love to see a light weight lotion formula!❤

[@happybaker6396]

Happy New Year! I love the the trick with the ziploc bags to mix the color and scent!

[@rosiejackson8943]

Thank you for this can't wait to try. I struggle with emulsified body butters. I'm looking for something that in between beginner and intermediate

[@TaraLeee]

maybe i’ll do an intermediate version 😊 thanks so much for watching.

[@rosiejackson8943]

@@TaraLeee you are the best thank you again.

[@rosiejackson8943]

@Contact.TaraLee1 wow thank you for selecting me.

[@mariekeveldkamp8090]

Happy New year! Thank you for your nice video's. Is an hair conditionar bar an idea for a new video or did you post one about that on the past. Thank you for all you're information!😀

[@TaraLeee]

happy new year! i actually posted a hair conditioner bar recipe on my patreon last month or maybe the month before. i also have another hair conditioner formula on my channel - kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4uckot7n95-oMk

[@chanteltaylor4617]

Happy new year Tara❤️🇯🇲

[@TaraLeee]

happy new year! 😊

[@adhisakthipk3515]

You are an amazing human Tara. Happy New Year.

[@TaraLeee]

awwwh you are so sweet! thank you! happy new year! 😊

[@NaturalMackie]

Happy New Year 🥳 thanks for another luxurious formulation.

[@margaretward1180]

Good evening. May I ask why you test the ph of the lotion but not the cream? Thank you! Really enjoy your videos! Thanks🌹😊

[@wellyaknow7698]

Yes please do a lightweight lotion as well

[@TaraLeee]

will do! i have some other videos i gotta get up first since they are already recorded, but i plan on it since people enjoyed this video 😊

[@wellyaknow7698]

@@TaraLeee Appreciate you!

[@marlethurst6335]

Thank you. Happy New Year!

[@TaraLeee]

happy new year!! 🥰

[@sophieatkins2077]

Love this can’t wait to try it Can you do a rich face cream (beginner friendly)

[@zcaptcha]

Hi, Tara Lee, thank you so much for this video. When this lotion is fully prepared, can I go ahead and add skincare actives in it? Say, some Niacinamide, Ascorbic Acid, or Salicylic Acid Powders?

[@annacacheiro9983]

Hi Tara! I am a soap maker cold process mainly and love, love learning!!! You have taught me so much as well as inspiring me to take a plunge and try out new things! Truly appreciate it❤ Do you by any chance have a natural deodorant recipe? TYIA

[@Caroonmoviesfunyaction]

Happy New year thank you so much you inspire me 💛

[@TaraLeee]

happy new year! thanks so much for watching!

[@joyogegene2]

Thx Tara happy New year 🥳🥳 We will also like you to do a lichter lotion maybe with some actives like Ceramide, Niacinamid enz... God bless you.

[@tbirdlouise]

This looks fabulous, no soaping when applied. Thank you for sharing. If I choose to use e-wax or ritamulse, is percentage still the same?

[@Scentfully]

I’m new to formulating lotions and body wash. Thankful I stumbled upon your channel and have been binge watching your channel… Your channel has provided me great insight on proper ingredients and the benefits of them. I signed up for your Pateron page and have been studying ever since lol… I just made my first test batch of this lotion Friday night and failed (mainly because I was jamming out to music and forgot to add em wax 🤦🏽‍♀️… tried to fix it but welp failed lol) then I made my second test batch yesterday (I used regular em wax instead of BTMS 50), then I used Stearic acid (since I had that already on hand because I use it in my candles), I also used mango butter because I wanted a soft luxury feel to it (idk if it’s considered luxury but it sounds fancy), then I used jojoba oil since it has vitamin e in it (had it on hand for body oils) and then I used Geogard 221. It came out perfectly! It didn’t streak or anything… it was the perfect texture and very silky smooth and soft! Definitely hydrating! Perfect summer lotion. I also used mica powder which I know but it worked fine! I didn’t have to combine it with anything it blended perfectly… I think it was because it was still warm idk but it worked lol I’ll be making a video for it soon and I’ll be sure to give you all the credit! Much love 💕

[@Scentfully]

Also, I checked the ph and surprisingly didn’t have to adjust it… it came up to about a 5 😊 im super proud of myself for taking a chance and finally trying it

[@nouramy4038]

How to make a niacinamide moistrizer plz, thank y for sharing ur valuable info

[@TaraLeee]

gotcha! love the idea! 😊

[@nouramy4038]

@@TaraLeee thank u, I will wait impatiently for it

[@sheliaslife]

Happy New Year's and thank you 🙏🏽

[@TaraLeee]

happy new year!! 🥰

[@noelskizalotti9972]

Great formula and it worked a treat for me. Except that there is a slight stickiness after rubbing the lotion on the skin. How does one get rid of this stickiness?

[@cw-rt9fc]

I'm new to your channel. Thanks for the videos. As a small business owner trying to create my own products I find your videos informative. I appreciate you

[@kinjalshah3373]

Hi Tara Lee, You make wonderful videos..just wanted to understand are all these ingredients natural?

[@nombusovalenciamantshintsh2974]

Happy new year tara may the God bless you and your family 🙏🙏

[@teresawilson3823]

Love this! Thank you❤️❤️ Please share a light weight lotion recipe.

[@rawbathandbeauty]

Can you please show how you would make an emulsified body sugar or Dead Sea salt scrub that would keep its piped form when placing in jars! Thank you so much for all you do!! Love your tutorings!!

[@mimaoils]

kzbin.infoDYUAIB0eEyo?feature=share Cheeck this one

[@nimraabdullah192]

Excellent beginning of year❤❤❤❤

[@therealniasha]

Lovely and well- organized video !

[@aadilali5456]

Please sunblock recipes share kara

[@beerad21OX]

Tara, if I want to leave out the 5% shea butter, can I take that 5% and add it to an oil and skip shea butter all together?

[@bobbirose2495]

Thank you for this lotion recipe! I’m going to try it. Could you add hyaluronic powder to it and, if so, when?

[@goabajonezoekgasa5393]

great informative video, i definitely want the beginner friendly video.

[@Glorita825]

I smiled as I read the ingredients list...I have them all 🤩.🏃‍♀️ To the Lab! 😅

[@carladasilva5548]

Hi Taralee , I liked very much this recipe for the lotion, i was wondering if its possible to use Btms 25 instead of the 50. I already have that so . Thanks a lot

[@TarynCo]

Love all your videos and tutorials/formulations. I would love a lightweight lotion formula. Always learn from all your videos.💕

[@mrsjoy8831]

Hi Tara HAPPY NEW YEARS!! thanks for sharing, I have been looking to formulate a massage oil and candle massage oil and it hasn't been turning out that great could you do a video in the future especially with valentines coming up.

[@kathypelot2187]

What is candle massage oil please?

[@mrsjoy8831]

@@kathypelot2187 basically a candle you melt down an rub on your skin

[@CrystalAnnBrands]

I love this! I could use that on my curls with that BTMS 50❤❤

[@TaraLeee]

yes! my hair loves BTMS 50 too 😊

[@dzidzorsegbedzi9324]

This is how we begin the year 👏

[@pamellaayton8132]

Thank you and happy new year 🎉

[@TaraLeee]

thanks so much for watching! happy new year! 😊

[@juliazehetmair2761]

If I use substitutions like emulsifying wax and cetearyl alcohol would you recommend using them at the same % that you use in the video?

[@pvsrpvsr6268]

Love your videos. Lots of love and respect from Chennai, South India 👍

[@TaraLeee]

thank you so much! i’m so glad you love them 🥰

[@DarrellHarlowCurtis]

Question: Making a lotion that I have used for over 30 years. I would like to add a blue color. Could you provide a link to a dye I can use for this lotion?

[@msladyluv216]

I’m gearing up to make this! I can’t wait to share how it turns out 🤞🏽

[@aaa-ph8kb]

How it turns out??

[@msladyluv216]

@@aaa-ph8kb it turned out great. I use it on my who has eczema

[@adannajoseph3385]

I appreciate you so much you have no idea thank you so much may God continue to bless you gggiiirrrrlllll thank you much love from Trinidad.

[@TaraLeee]

awwwh thank you so much! i appreciate all of your support 🫶🏻 wishing you all the best 🥰

[@adannajoseph3385]

@TaraLee oh oh thank you🥺 💖 💓 thanks for the reply 😘 💖

[@dziwornubelinda3846]

Much love 💕 happy new year beautiful ❤️

[@boop7313]

thankyou TaraLee! Now I know to adjust pH in my lotion🥰🙌

[@riyatyagi4446]

Happy new year Tara 💫, may I use simple e wax nf, instead of btms 50, I know feel will be different

[@uniqueofbeaute3615]

Hi Tara! did you remove your Castile soap recipe?? I made it one tie and loved it, now I cannot find anything as thorough as yours!

[@celinabadino1835]

I will try to make it for sure, can we use it as a hair conditioner as well? Waiting for a lighter version that can be used as a face lotion. Thanks for ur generosity!!

[@celinabadino1835]

Hey Tara! Thanks! I found you on Instagram, how can I find you on Telegram?

[@celinabadino1835]

Found you already

[@zainabyounas22]

Hi tara can you pleaseee make a watery moisturiser just like humble bee and me made but with simple ingredients like this lotion??

[@TaraLeee]

like actually water consistency? i can do that, but i just wanted to know if you want like a bit of viscosity or actual water like. lol

[@zainabyounas22]

@@TaraLeee A little bit viscosity but feels super light on skin.

[@fnchica8]

Hi Tara! What emulsifier would you recommend for a massage lotion?

[@royalneal3265]

I love this thicker lotion. Can you do a lighter one also.

[@sharonhamilton6107]

No matter how long you have been doing this . Refresher course never hurts

[@joimonae4090]

omg i needed this ty so much beautiful

[@TaraLeee]

thank you so much! i’m glad you enjoyed 🥰

[@hrafnhetta-ravenhood]

Thank you - are there any recepe that does not include water?

[@TaraLeee]

any of my anhydrous products don’t have water. so some body butters and body scrubs. i have like an oil based body body wash and oil to milk cleanser with no water too

[@lynnbiggs9565]

Tara, can you use BTMS 25 instead of 50? What difference would it make? Thank you ❤

[@brandongrennan7602]

Great Video!! Thanks a ton for the information.

[@abisolaojikutu2713]

Yes formula for a lightweight body lotion please and make a formula with azelaic acid too . Thank you 😊

[@Concepts2424]

What is the alternative of shea butter?and the same quantity can be used for alternative?

[@ChelseaAlease]

@taralee can you do a formulation of water lotion like Victoria secret water lotion please and thank you

[@coolmaster-gh3tr]

can you show how to make a body wash with exfoliating acids such as mandelic acid ?

[@DamaGelida]

Hi Tara! First of all Happy New Year’s! 🎉 If I don’t have BTMS-50 and only have BTMS-25, can I use it as a replacement/substitution for this formula? If so, how should I go about it’s usage? Double it to get the emulsion that BTMS-50 will give? I hope my question makes sense, I’m a total newbie with formulations 😅

[@pubggaming4226]

Mam can you say the difference between lotion and cream and for what skin type which one is better

[@intoxicatedpurity6663]

Very nice video! Quick question, I thought glycerin has a maximum usage rate of 5%?

[@TaraLeee]

thank you so much! & nope. glycerin is safe to use at pretty high percentages.

[@intoxicatedpurity6663]

@@TaraLeee thanks for your reply

[@AngelAttrot]

We don’t have Germall Plus in Brazil.. can I use some other preservative??

[@relaxingrehab5091]

Hey Tara, can i know is this more suitable for day time or night time?

[@tanvishah2704]

Hello can you give me an alternative for the preservative you have used? And is phenonip a good one ?

[@aliciahunt274]

Thank you for sharing this recipe. I would love to see a lighter lotion recipe.

[@TaraLeee]

i’ll be sure to do that 😊 thanks so much for watching!

[@BrickhouseSoni]

can u make a video on how to create a formula using natural products. For example, if i wanted to make my own formula, where would i begin......

[@zoey4205]

Happy New year🎉🎉

[@TaraLeee]

happy new year! 😊

[@laurenmani3491]

Oh my goodness you should make a book!!!!

[@yp_maharani]

If I want to add ingredients such as niacinamide and hyaluronic acid, what ingredients do I need to replace?

[@Lckhasha]

New subscriber here 👋🏻, I love your channel. If you could make a vid on a lighter lotion that would be amazing. Something that absorbs quickly into the skin with no oily residue. Thank you.

[@joyemery9384]

Could you use hydrosol and distilled water together in this recipe? and if so what percentage for both water and hydrosol?