DIY Recipe - Best Emulsified BODY BUTTER - So Good & So Easy to Make

[@talisab7632]

Thank you Ellen for being selfless with your community. I value the time and information you provide us

[@EllenRuthSoap]

You are so welcome!

[@natalietatam1259]

Yes, she's peaceful to watch and explains things well.i am in a group and a girl was sent here cause wast having trouble.Thats how I got here.

[@jescross9151]

I always have my husband or daughter come in to watch me mix the oil and water phases together. It's magical! 😆

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Love that!💛

[@vanessarudick7707]

Love, love this recipe....Thanks....going to make some Valentine gifts for my daughter-in-laws.

[@samsungjayapura3195]

You are so amazing, thanks for the recipe❤❤❤❤

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thank you so much! 💖

[@susand4752]

I just love you Ellen! Every video that I have tried, turns out great!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thank you💛

[@wandaluvsjazz]

This is an amazing recipe! Thanks Ruth Ellen. Love your channel💜😊

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@alexaavery8574]

I have fallen in LOVE with DIY Shea body butters in your videos! 😊

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Glad you like them!🤎

[@roxaneevans1187]

Its beautiful, Thank you so much may have to make this today lol😊 I have a show tomorrow

[@mc4803]

Gracias 🙏!!!

[@MelissaBaggett-b6t]

Thank you Ellen 🌺🌺

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thank you so much 💕

[@rachaelsooklall1208]

Wonderful recipe. Thanks so much for sharing. ❤

[@EllenRuthSoap]

My pleasure 😊

[@ivonvalle2683]

Hi Ellen , loved the video. You explained everything so well we all appreciate that, and like I always say you are the best. Made this butter after watching video and oh my it is beautiful, thanks for sharing.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

You are so welcome!💛

[@lineforget5092]

I love your videos. Very informative and details are always good to know. Bravo! ❤

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Glad you like them!

[@jenniferwood2658]

Beautiful! Thanks for sharing!!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thanks for watching!🤎

[@josefinajimenez8611]

I already made it,and it’s wonderful.Thank you ,thank you Ellen ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Wonderful, so glad you're loving it.

[@annasandygren9977]

Is this greasy on the skin?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

@@annasandygren9977 not at all, it absorbs quickly

[@tarcilaborrajoberto6593]

Does it get hard next day?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

@@tarcilaborrajoberto6593 no, it stays creamy 👍

[@javabeanme]

I just made this but subbed grapeseed for the hemp since mine was rancid. Great formula! Thank you! Super easy! Appreciate you.

[@loriswindle8469]

Cannot wait to try this recipe. I really love the other one you did a while back. Have made a few batches of that. I have learned so much watching your videos. Thank you!!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Wonderful! Enjoy💛

[@ValerieMartin-lk9zd]

suggestions : use a food service fifo squeeze bottles instead of bag. Also I use Dynamic mini with homogenizer tool for better emulsions. That is available at cudakitchen . In France they sell that exact tool for making lotions.

[@StephanieD7]

Just made this one today! It turned out so lovely ❤thank you!!!

[@BrooklynIrby]

Ellen, you’re my Hero!! 🌹 I so wanted you to do this recipe. I want to start a little soap business and offer other products as well and I thought this would be perfect to start with. Thank You! 🤗

[@EllenRuthSoap]

You are so welcome!💛

[@amberliteNZ]

Loving this 🐝 thank you!!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Glad you like it!

[@onawafunderburk7721]

Hello, just let me say I love your video. You have helped me out so much in my business. I just have a quick question. Do I have to cetyl alcohol? Do you know if I can use e-wax and bee wax? Again thanks so much 🙂

[@EllenRuthSoap]

You can omit the cetyl alcohol and increase the e-wax a tad..

[@RED-cy7ig]

I really want to try and make this type of body butter.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I hope you do give it a try, you'll love it🤎

[@bohosoaps]

Ellen... day by day you are becoming the younger version of Julia Roberts ❤

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Oh goodness, thank you 🥰

[@jeanettelaugo6556]

This is worth a try!❤ Thank you.

[@heatheryoutube1506]

You make such beautiful items that are good for you too ❤❤❤. Thankyou for all you show

[@EllenRuthSoap]

You are so welcome💛

[@londaedwardsrau3245]

Looks wonderful!

[@jaynegodwin3412]

Thank you for sharing this video,look forward to your videos, the body butter looks so creamy and luxurious.Your jars are gorgeous and a candle would look lovely in one of them.😊xx

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thank you so much!💛

[@karenholder5847]

Beautiful and informative video. Thanks for sharing. The jars are really lovely.

[@kimkassy5817]

I just made this body butter, what a luxurious feel it has! Thanks for sharing your recipes ❤

[@EllenRuthSoap]

You're so welcome!

[@emmalinevampran5753]

Excited to try this recipe. How much product does it yield and can I can use soap making equipment - stainless steel measuring cup and plastic funnel measuring cup?? Thank you!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

If you add up all the ingredients, you'll get the total volume of product, and yes you can use your soaping equipment💕

[@emmalinevampran5753]

@@EllenRuthSoap Thank you so much. 🙂

[@dacrazyblacklady]

These are so beautiful. Love the jars. I’m going to have to get some for gifts. Thank you for sharing. ❤🐝

[@nicolewilliamson5484]

Thank you for the recipe.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Most welcome 😊

[@Autumn-1492]

Ellen thank you so much for all your info and insight! I appreciate you so much! Just starting on my KZbin channel with my soap making. ❤I’m a work in progress!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

You are so welcome!

[@tearose3763]

Morouge canada.. …impressive!

[@KellyJelly9976]

this looks oh so smooth and decadent

[@queene8380]

Thank u for your inspiration ❤

[@taniareid-gillis]

I tried this recipe last night, and it never thickened. However, I did use goat milk instead of distilled water, so I suspect that's the problem. I love your content. Keep soaping. ❤❤❤

[@taniareid-gillis]

Scratch that. I didn't blend nearly enough. My stick blender did the trick. O...M...G!!! You weren't kidding. This is the best thing my skin has ever felt!!! Bless your heart. And I'm not sharing. HAHAHA. Big hugs from NL, Canada.

[@patriciaboatman8423]

​@@taniareid-gillis Goat milk🤔 I just made my batch and yup. Stick blender whipped it thick. Love the feel. Much better to me over the first whipped body butter recipe IMO. NOW I'll have to do the GM one and compare. My skin is terribly dry.

[@taniareid-gillis]

@patriciaboatman8423 I recently switched all my products over to goat milk and sooooooo much better. It's absolutely amazing. You'll love it!!!!! ❤️

[@nourabdou1329]

You are the best ❤

[@kathysuleski5835]

So good to see you, Ellen!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I've found this formula to be stable for shipping in the summer👍

[@kathysuleski5835]

@@EllenRuthSoap That’s amazing! So many of us struggle with that in shipping. You’re a sweetheart for sharing. I really appreciate you :-)❤️😘

[@rajameenanagappan1180]

Hi Ellen, thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe. Gonn try soon. Instead of optiphen, can you suggest broad spectrum preservative, and its %

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Bramble Berry has some good articles on different preservatives.

[@heavenlyscentzsoycandlesth2850]

Hi Ellen. Loveeeee your videos. Question you didn’t have to replace water lost in evaporation or no because it was just a simmer? ❤

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I do add a bit of water to get it back up to the right volume 👍

[@conniecurry-p2p]

Hello Ellen,I hope you are well. Thank you for all that you kindly share with us! Thank you I appreciate you. Where did you get your scented fragrance from?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

This one was from BeScented

[@DeeDee-fc4jl]

Gorgeous

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thank you🧡

[@katyr4487]

Hello Ellen, could I replace Emulsifying Wax with Cetearyl alcohol? Thank you! very much, you are a wonderful person, we love you very, very much!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I have not tried that? I suggest trying a small test batch and see how you like the finish.

[@katyr4487]

@EllenRuthSoap However, I will buy emulsifier...as if...I wouldn't risk it 😀....I'm a beginner, thanks for the answer!

[@SherisCrazyLife]

Perfect for kids to help with to. My daughters want to start their own business and have sensitive skin, so we try to look for things they can’t use and it’s not easy. I’m terrible at figuring out different FO measurements, any tips on that?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Bramble Berry has a good calculator 😉

[@vanessagnambo8008]

Hello, Thanks for your video, I really loved watching ❤❤❤ Is it a good idea if I want to add arrowroot powder to the recipe?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

You could add a bit, but it's light enough where I don't think it's needed.

[@vanessagnambo8008]

@@EllenRuthSoap Thanks 😊

[@bronwyn6704]

What is the inci for the emulsifying wax used?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

The INCI name for emulsifying wax NF is Cetearyl Alcohol (and) Polysorbate 60

[@kathykat7592]

Great video, as always! Love your knowledge. Does this formula separate in the heat after being set up in a jar? Texas heat can be tricky.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I haven't had any separation issues, once it's emulsified and cooled down it's stable.

[@Dawn.Scott5747]

Hello - Love your channel! I am just curious - there are not many You Tubers doing this and it seems as if most have not done videos in a year or more. Except for some you have done and a couple others but not super recent. As somone who is thinking of making this and selling - hopefully along with candles - a bit disheartening. Any thoughts? I am, btw, going to get some items you have used to start with but just wondering why more peeps aren't doing this? Or are they just not on You Tube?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I'm not sure why some folks have stopped posting?? But I'm glad you're enjoying my videos💕

[@cliviascreations]

Ellen it’s so hot here in AZ, but I love creams all year round anyway, beautiful

[@cindytwigg3589]

Love your videos! Will be trying this❤

[@Cowandhenvintage]

Thank you so much for sharing this amazing recipe ❤ and couple questions does it feel sticky after applying? Also what is your cost of good for each jar size? Thank you 😊 -Shannon

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I don't find this formulation sticky at all. And the cost per jar really depends on where you source your ingredients.

[@TheSoapChef]

Yum, marshmallow clouds

[@halabishay4379]

hi El,en I just made your recipe ut I got in my order optiphen plus and by mistake put lemon grass essential oil but the final smell is not good at all can you please advice love all your advice and videos thanks Hala

[@fernandabecerra3841]

Hey Ellen i did your recipe and loving it in the skin! However it feels like cold on the skin? And a bit waxy.. is that normal? Can I lower the wax % and add a bit of glycerin? Thank you xxx

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I suggest trying a small test batch with your changes and see how you like the finish.

[@brosura42]

What is used to bind water and oil and how and how much? How does glycerin dissolve? Do you have a recipe for face cream? Thank you very much 💜

[@EllenRuthSoap]

The emulsifying wax, or E-wax holds the water and oils together.

[@ענתשוסטרחן]

Can i change the emulsifier?,nf,or olive emulsifier?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Yes, you can replace with another e-wax

[@susannerouillon8711]

Thank you for sharing the recipe, I have a question: How can you keep it without melting in fair or for delivery?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Most emulsified body butters are okay for shipping without melting issues.

[@scottcrable4966]

Can you talk about labeling requirements for leave on products, I know it's different for soap.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Both Bramble Berry & Modern Soapmaking have good articles on labels.

[@angied4969]

Hi Ellen! I love your videos ♥ Can I just ask what is the difference between "emulsified" body butter and a thick body cream? Or is there no difference really?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I think the biggest difference is that a thick lotion doesn't need to have "butters" in it, and an emulsified body butter will be heavy on the butters.

[@angied4969]

@@EllenRuthSoap Ok thanks for the clarification! It looks LOVELY! 😍

[@patriciaboatman8423]

Do we HAVE to use the cetyl alcohol? I don't have any and need this for a Christmas gift

[@EllenRuthSoap]

The cetyl alcohol adds a nice skin feel, you could leave it out and increase the e-wax just a bit..?

[@patriciaboatman8423]

Thank you. I'll be ordering some​@@EllenRuthSoap

[@Sooz1234]

I have a no doubt ignorant beginner question, but that is because I am an ignorant beginner. What is the advantage of an emulsified body butter over a traditional whipped anhydrous recipe that does not require preservatives? Love your recipes, and thank you for sharing your vast knowledge.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

The emulsified butter is much lighter and absorbs quickly, plus it won't melt in shipping.

[@Sooz1234]

@@EllenRuthSoap Thanks to you, I have a whipped body butter that has shipped with no problem to my various sisters, although in the summer heat I send them solid lotion bars instead, just to be safe. Thank you for the quick response, and may I say that your continued youthful appearance is both an incentive and a bit intimidating...

[@cedarmarketingnetwork5956]

Ellen I would like to make organic hempseed cream body wash. Just as creamy and thick like the body butter. Would you consider giving me some guidelines? Valerie is the name.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I have several different lotion and cream videos with reicpes.

[@alanablankenship3117]

What company did you buy the fragrance from… thank you! I can’t wait to make this.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I got it from BeScented

[@melissahernandez6387]

Do you have a video to discuss where you purchase bulk ingredients?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Not yet, but that's a good suggestion.

[@melissahernandez6387]

@@EllenRuthSoapI would love any tips you have 💓 thanks for these videos! Love the inspo!

[@KarenWaycaster-g5b]

Hey Ellen! I really admire you, I wish I would’ve known about your products when you were retailing! I have a small business and want to add new products and I thought I’d be good to add body butter, I know you create small batches/portions, for this particular recipe how many 4oz jars can you get?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

if you add up the total ingredients, you should be able to calculate how many jars needed.

[@KarenWaycaster-g5b]

I found another recipe that you have for a 32 oz volume, instead of stearic acid can I use Cetyl alcohol? And if so how much can I use?

[@kimberlyrodriguez2578]

Eellen your videos have help me so much with my small soap making business and for that I’m forever grateful. I do have a question about the ingredients in this body butter. Can I replace the Cocoa butter and mango butter with tallow and coconut oil and keep in the shea butter but still end up with the same results 🥴?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I suggest trying a small test batch and see how you like the finish👍

[@Axecapoeiracomoxvalley]

What if I want to make but don’t have cetyl alcohol? Will it still work? Add extra wax?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

You could use Stearic acid, or increase the e-wax a bit

[@Dti_vids-o2u]

This was so easy to make. Thank you so much. I immediately put it into my plastic containers and I see moisture in the jars now (3 hours later) is this normal?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

If it was at all warm, that’s a bit of condensation.

[@Cowandhenvintage]

Where do you buy your fragrance oil from for body butters? For example the one you use in this recipe. Also where do you buy all of your body butter supplies to have good quality supplies and costs down?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

The fragrance is from BeScented and I buy my supplies from several different places. There are links in the description.

[@Cowandhenvintage]

@@EllenRuthSoap thank you so much Ellen I appreciate it 🥰

[@akira8468]

hi is there alternative if I dont have the mixer blender thingy?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

You could us a regular hand mixer or even a whisk.

[@AutumnPierce-e9t]

Can this be whipped with a stand mixer?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

This would hold a bit of whip, but will probably fold after a while..

[@AutumnPierce-e9t]

@@EllenRuthSoapmy vitamin E wouldn’t register on the scale. I may have added too much. Will that make it tacky?

[@KCCRAFTS4U]

Thanks for sharing! I have used the body butter recipe that you have made earlier, it has stearic acid but in this recipe you used Cetyl alcohol?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Yes, they are both fatty thickeners but each have a different skin feel.

[@thedazzlemekollections2038]

Do you put it in the fridge or let it cool down naturally?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I've done both😉

[@carolbailey7977]

Hello Ellen I have a question about the recipe. If I don't have cetyl alcohol, can I replace it with stearic acid

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Yes you can, but it will change the final skin feel a bit.

[@patriciaboatman8423]

​@@EllenRuthSoapyou did say it didn't have to be added right? Because l didn't🤭

[@funwithadwitiya8807]

Thank you

[@patriciaboatman8423]

I have all the ingredients except the alcohol. Can it be omitted or substituted?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

You could leave it out and bump up the E-wax just a bit.

[@patriciaboatman8423]

​@@EllenRuthSoap Great. About to pull my ingredients out. Thank you BTW l use only essential oils because I'm all about natural. I'm about to make a soap using beet juice to see how it colors the soap. 🤞 You are so inspiring. I'm sure that brings you such 😊

[@jayne8169]

@@patriciaboatman8423 I tried using beet powder in soap. After saponification the soap was left with no color at all. Try using rhubarb powder instead. Beautiful reds and pinks.

[@cliviascreations]

@@patriciaboatman8423I used many year ago and didn’t get any color, but try anyway , maybe different method will work

[@patriciaboatman8423]

​@@jayne8169 Awesome, thank you sweet😊

[@danielab913]

Hi! , may I ask if this is optiphen or optiphen plus you are using? Thank you so much!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I'm using Optiphen.

[@michelehelinski7803]

@@EllenRuthSoap can you explain the difference between the plus and regular?

[@abagailrhea3932]

I'm in NE TN, was surprised when you said you were in middle TN! Have you ever ordered scents from Aztec Candle Supply? They're in Knoxville, I've been very happy with everything I've ordered.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I haven't ordered from them yet, but I will check them out❣️

[@reginawhite1235]

Love Aztec❤

[@CandaceRichardson-lk1fj]

Do you like this recipe better than the other emulsified body butter you’ve shared? This one is a few less ingredients. I’m curious which you personally like more? Thankyou for sharing and you are amazing!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I like this one because it is an easier recipe and has a lighter finish. I love the other one because it's so deeply moisturizing... they both have pluses.

[@elizastriunga265]

Can you suggest any other e-wax substitutes,please. Unfortunately we don’t have this particular e-wax( which is very popular in USA).Unless it’s on Etsy for high price. Thank you ❤

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I haven't experimented with many other emusifying waxes, I suggest doing a google search on good subs.

[@Jenounoulove]

Hi dear what the cedyl alcohol for and do wey have to add it? Tgks

[@EllenRuthSoap]

It's a thickener and adds a nice skin feel to the cream.

[@AutumnPierce-e9t]

Is it supposed to be cocoa or cacao butter??

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Cocoa butter

[@heatherperry5621]

interesting difference from your last embb no glycerin or bats 50?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Yes, this is a nice simple formula.

[@heatherperry5621]

@@EllenRuthSoap I will give it a try.. thank you!!!

[@debbielawrence9255]

Could you use this on your face, unscented.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Yes👍

[@annasandygren9977]

Would this recipe work for a bigger batch?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Yes👍

[@patriciaboatman8423]

Do you realize how addictive you are😂😂😂😂

[@jayne8169]

I agree lol!

[@Shab.shaikh]

Agree

[@bohosoaps]

😂 ikr?

[@heidihughes5120]

She is the best!!!

[@alanablankenship3117]

Yes!!!

[@frademinfelomina766]

Can you use other preservative instead of optiphen preservative? The do not sell or ship this preservative to my country

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Yes, you can use a different preservative, as long as it's good for lotions.

[@olgasanchez4146]

Where can i buy your soaps?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I no longer sell retail💕

[@rhondatroxell109]

Are those Fragrance oils all natural

[@EllenRuthSoap]

They are paraben & phthalate free

[@cindycote2065]

Is there something I can substitute the cocoa butter with? It’s so expensive 😢

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Any high quality butter will work👍

[@cindycote2065]

@@EllenRuthSoapthank you! I can’t wait to try this

[@AutumnPierce-e9t]

Also, is this considered a natural product?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

It would depend on the preservative used and fragrance choice, like essential oils...

[@AutumnPierce-e9t]

@@EllenRuthSoapbut the cetyl alcohol & E wax is considered natural right?

[@josefinajimenez8611]

Hi,How long does this product last?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I suggest using with in one year of making.

[@josefinajimenez8611]

@@EllenRuthSoap thank you 😊 I

[@rhondatroxell109]

Do you ever make whipped body lotion?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Yes👍

[@ענתשוסטרחן]

What about the ph test?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I recommend pH testing a recipe the first time you make it, but I don't test every time after that.

[@bellabates4512]

Are you heating it up to at least 170° and holding temp for 20 minutes on your water phase to prevent bacteria growth.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I used to be much stricter about that... I heat and hold, but feel that the preservative is enough to cover bacterial growth.

[@mayelajuarez3825]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@kydally]

What does cetyel alcohol do

[@EllenRuthSoap]

It's a thickener, and has a really nice skin feel.

[@zhoursweet2418]

عزيزتي احببت هده الوصفة كثرا اريد ان اجربها لكن لا اتقن اللغة الانجليزية هل يمكنك كتابة المقادير شكرا جزيلا

[@EllenRuthSoap]

The full recipe is in the description box.

[@zhoursweet2418]

Thank you i m in marroco❤

[@ZeenatAsif-zq8bt]

I like your all formulas. Can you send me your formulation books. I am from Pakistan can you help me

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I don't have a book, just here in YT💕