DIY 🎁 Simple & Easy Body Lotion Recipe + How to Calculate Fragrance Oil Load | Ellen Ruth Soap

[@TACOinFLORIDA002]

I started a Playlist to save videos to when I started making soaps and lotions last month and your videos make up the majority of them. You are a wonderful teacher and I've loved everything I've made from your videos. Thank you for sharing! ♥

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thank you so much🥰

[@vickiwojtowicz7391]

Ditto!

[@michelletidler6773]

I havent made any yet, just trying to get some direction first and most of my saved videos are hers as well. Shes just so calming to watch.

[@ms.xquisite1255]

I second that, Ms Ellen is an amazing teacher🥰

[@deneshastewart3859]

Love the receipt, when did u get the pump bottle n the jars

[@konstantinabrousali5829]

Ellen Ruth I don't know how to thank you enough for this recipe! I just finished it now. In the oil phase, I used avocado oil, almond oil and flaxseed oil that I had on hand. Here in Greece I couldn't find the soft and silky wax and instead I used montanov 202 with xanthan gum in the water phase. It turned out fantastic with the same texture as seen in the video! Thank you very much!

[@margafrantz4406]

Ellen I hope you can understand that you just don’t make stuff not that that isn’t huge already because it Is. But what you are so beautifully gifted with is teaching and encouraging. You help those of us when we feel down or feel like we just want to throw in the towel so to speak. May God continue to bless and prosper you in this incredible ministry that you have. In Jesus name!!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thank you so much 🙏💕

[@carolynpalano9284]

You are such an inspiration Ellen!! My ex husband passed away a few weeks ago , my kids are devastated, it's so hard.....you have made me feel that I can go forward and continue to use soap making as therapy and an artistic outlet.❤I appreciate you so much.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I'm so sorry for your & your children's loss, that's so hard🙏🏽 I'm honored to bring a bit of joy to you.

[@sued616]

Sorry for your loss

[@islandgirlruby2750]

So sorry for your loss

[@ernestinekennedy3768]

Hi there beautiful woman of God! I am so sorry for your loss. I pray that God will overwhelm you and your precious children with sweet peace, strength, and comfort in Jesus' name! You can do all things through Christ Jesus who strengthens you, he has you and your babies in his hands. I will continue to pray for you and your family. Take care, and God Bless!♥♥

[@fardousbash]

I am from Nigeria just ordered my Body Butter and Body Scrub materials to start my business using almost 80-90% of your recipe. Thanks for your time, energy, knowledge....... Love from Nigeria😍😍😍

[@thebachelorfarmstand]

Can confirm! I tried this recipe with a coconut and vanilla fragrance and it not only smells great but feels amazing!! Thank you for sharing. 💛

[@patriciaboatman8423]

I just made this recipe. I forgot to weigh my water after 5 minutes🤯 daughters kept texting. 🤭 Oh well. It was thick so l had to boil more water to add so l gustomated a bit more optiphen🤷‍♀️ Still wasn't as liquidity as yours but it's not for sale so family will enjoy it to the bottom of the bottles😂😂😂 Will say after getting it in bottles and rubbing in the remnants on my hands and arms I'm SO sold on it. Love, love it. 💞💞💞 you're so appreciated l don't think you'll ever know the amount of us that need such an angel as you.😇

[@brandyD33]

I had to stop and offer a note of gratitude. It hadn't even occured to me that it's already been a whole year since I last made anything new, something I don't already have the recipe memorized for. Then it dawned on me that the last thing I made was a recipe you shared. Now here I am, twelve months and 2,500 miles later (long story) and finally able to get creative again. It's been a long year. Just wanted to let you know how special your channel is, how gifted a teacher you really are, and how gracious it is of you to share your wisdom so freely with all of us. What a wonderful human being you are. Your channel has offered my weary heart a familiar place of refuge, of respite and comfort that I didn't even know I was looking for. Thank you sister. I'll keep you posted on the recipe but I'm sure it'll turn out great. May the Most High bless you and keep you, always.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thank you so much for your sweet words of encouragement🥰 Have fun making❣️

[@vernahrris5601]

I made this recipe, but I didn't have enough of the ewax so I combined...it turned out like a silicone glove lotion but without the stickiness and it soaked into the skin...the prrrroooobbbllem was that it was so thick, it wouldn't come out of the bottle...so it is in a straight-sided jar now. Today, I am going to follow the recipe to a 'T' today. Thank you, Ellen Ruth for the wonderful recipe...those guinea piglet customers that tried this love, love, loved it!

[@brookemitchell7496]

I my gosh, cocoa butter and cashmere is so wonderful! I make it for winter too, it’s such a warm beautiful scent.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

It's so good!❣️

[@tassiegirl1991]

Good afternoon from Tasmania Ellen I made a batch of your lotion using essential oil my combo Rose Geranium, Frankincense and Patchouli using recommended amounts. I started nice and early and when the postman came with a package he commented on the wonderful smell in my kitchen (where I work) I had just bottle/jar it. He went away very happily with some soaps as I have so many needing to be used. Anyway back to lotion mine seemed a little thicker not quite pourable but luscious creamy so popped into piping back as my small glass pump bottles had smallish neck this worked a treat and spooned into jars. Just tried and it does pump ok the lotion is gorgeous on the skin leaving a lovely silky feeling. So once again Ellen thank you one more Christmas gift ready for family/friends. I also made a face serum last night just enough for me to trial it’s good too.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Yay for happy post-people! I wouldn't have a business without them❣️ So glad you enjoyed the recipe🎄

[@sattar438]

Your recipes are so easy to follow. You are a great teacher, your teaching way is excellent. Love from Pakistan

[@lilac_dimond2879]

I saw the happy and excited in your eyes and belive me I totally understand, I know 🙂

[@LisaSaliture]

You literally read my mind about a pump able body lotion! Last week, I looked through all your videos to see if you had a more liquid body lotion recipe and couldn't find anything. I have made your indulgent body butter last year and love the recipe!! This year, I am making gift boxes for my BFF's co workers, and want to make a body lotion they can pump. Just in time, you came out with this video and I truly appreciate it:) Thank you.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Yay! This will make wonderful gifts for your people❣️

[@naomivializ5401]

Thanks!

[@kishaphillips3129]

Thank you, this really helped meso happy to see you sharing details. Love to see your content. I am trying to start a small beauty business but need someone i can trust. Thank you. I have followed someone of you best business practices and items you use. I finally have my business stamp from your suggestion. I love it. I need to learn making my labels

[@LeslieJones817]

I use your recipe all of the time and wanted to say thank you!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

You are so welcome!

[@vickiwojtowicz7391]

Hi Ellen! This lotion changed my life. It completely changed the texture of my aging hands. I made it once with the cocoa butter cashmere scent and loved it and then I made a batch to put in a large pump bottle like you did and used the Bramble Berry Cherry Blossom scent. Soooooo good. This scent rices in cp but so lovely and light even at the strongest usage rate for lotion. My husband loves this lotion as well because it soaks in so well. 10 star rating from us for the lotion and you!❤❤❤

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thanks for sharing!! I'm so glad you're loving the lotion❣️

[@margafrantz4406]

O. MY. Just made this. I’ve been without this and living in Arizona where the dryness sucks all the moisture out of your skin. I thank you !! although late for me coming to your party , it’s better than never. 🎉

[@karenurbanski5004]

@@margafrantz4406 did you use hemp and avocado? I live in AZ too

[@Asha-TheBarefootMuse]

⁠@@karenurbanski5004 I love using hemp seed and avocado oils for dry skin. 😊

[@gonzalez-valdez8043]

OMG!!! Heaven scent!!!! I was wondering how you figure out the fragrance. Can you make a video explaining all the presevatives?

[@cmwilmes]

Thank you so much for your time and educational knowledge of the product. I am a home based small business and trial and error has been my best friend. I tried this last night and I am amazed. I think i over poured the emulsifier because I am a little think but I did test the pumps and it finally came out.

[@FranklyNaturalBeauty]

Lotion is so much fun to make. I love your recipe. So nice and creamy. Thank you for sharing.😊

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thanks 🥰❣️

[@Nina-2311]

I always wanted to formulate my own lotion recipe for my family but I don't know where to start. You are so smart!

[@glorycelortiz2350]

I love watching your videos it had help me with what I want to do in life and you inspired me to start making them. Thank you so much

[@dlynnhelton2756]

I made this recipe yesterday and gave some to my mom and mother in law to give me their opinions. I made some changes to the oils used but they LOVED IT!!!!. Now I just have to try and find some bottles. Thanks so much for sharing your talent. You are definitely my favorite soaper and body care product source of inspiration. I can't wait to watch your videos for 2023.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Wonderful! So glad they loved it!💕

[@deneshastewart3859]

​@@EllenRuthSoap good day love your video , thanks much. But can I use shea butter as well after it is melted along with the emulsifying wax

[@Mauvefalcone]

Hey it’s been a while but did you have any issues with the tackiness

[@chriswattigney6642]

Thank you. I love the way you explain everything so clearly. Keep up the great work.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thanks for watching!🥰

[@patiencemoses-tk9qv]

I love your video you are a wonderful teacher more wins.

[@kathleensouthworth6172]

I'm just on my way to making this lotion with my magnesium oil! My little bath company makes Epson & Dead Sea Salt based products! My customers absolutely love your thick and luxerious Lavender & Vanilla cream. I'm so excited to offer them a pumpable version!

[@ghizlanebouchafra4001]

I'm learning so much from you. Thank you

[@jrccandleco7939]

This is an amazing recipe. It more of cream to me. Mine was thick and whippy. Definitely absorbs quickly on the skin. I think I will reduce the emulsify wax and oils to 2 ounces each. I would like it to be more thinner 😊

[@Unfiltered_from_The_Bronx]

Came right on time! Just this morning I was looking for a pumpable lotion recipe. My husband doesn't like thick lotions, or any lotion he has to twist open. He just wants to pump, apply any go. I'll get started tomorrow morning on this recipe. Thank you!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Great timing! Enjoy❣️

[@lyndiforehand]

I want to say how much I enjoy your videos. I am definitely going to try this. I’ve only done solid lotions before.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Yay! Thank you!❣️

[@venkateshadurairaj1266]

God bless you with good health and happiness. Thank you

[@doubledz42]

I tried this recipe and it turned out great. Thank you so much.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Glad you liked it❣️💕

[@Trueglowcosmetics]

Thank you, I will check this out

[@margafrantz4406]

Love it!! Living in Arizona it is so hard on skin, it’s super dry. I’m late to your party but glad I made it ! 🎉

[@jaynegodwin3412]

This looks absolutely gorgeous so thick and creamy and I can imagine the fragrance is lovely.I love using lotions after a long bath or shower xx

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Yes! Yay for lotions❣️

[@heatherj3385]

Thank you, thank you! I made this today and, oh my, it is lovely.

[@tassiegirl1991]

Ellen Ive always used a calculator to work out. Percentages of my oil not knowing the Google fast way…..Thank you Ive made the body butters but i think i prefer lotion so will enjoy trying this out to make a decent comparison on my skin. So thank you too for such a good tutorial

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thanks! Hope you love the recipe❣️

[@teresashemeliuk7974]

Thank you so much! Now I can make lotions.🙏❤️

[@craftcrazy67]

Thank you for your videos and sharing your recipes with us and showing us how to do it. You are so wonderful 😊 I appreciate it so much

[@EllenRuthSoap]

You are so welcome!💕

[@mehtarelingolien]

Saw some clumps going into those bottles! Otherwise, a great recipe I would love to try sometime.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

The clumps were cooled bits of lotion, I could have blended longer....

[@sylviahayes17]

I definitely need to try this recipe. Because just like you I love lotion. Or even a good whipped body butter as soon as I get out of the shower. Can’t wait to give it a try!!! 💙💙💙

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Hope you like it!🥰

[@teresabudvarson6035]

Really like the simple recipe. Thank you T

[@kelchaamore3192]

Thank you sweetheart I try for myself it worked

[@teresam2403]

Mine turned out so thick I could not get it into my Bottles but I love the feal Thanks for sharing

[@melissadion9952]

Wow🥰 i just try it and its wonderful! Tank you soo Much to share your recipe! I really appreciated 😘

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Glad you liked it!!🥰

[@kathleensouthworth6172]

I'm also going to try to make this in some of my "masculine" scents to have ready for my "Spather's Day" sale!

[@Sassycatsoapery]

Hi! Thank you for sharing! This looks like an amazing recipe to try! I have heard good reviews about the fragrance, I’m gonna have to buy this fragrance!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

It's a lovely fragrance❣️

[@elizabethgill887]

Thanks for sharing Ellen!♥️ I will definitely make this lotion for myself first, before I gift it to anyone. ✨

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Hope you like it!❣️

[@niecypeter5943]

You are so awesome! Love it. I hardly ever leave comments but I have to give credit where credit is due. Thanks for the video.😊

[@EllenRuthSoap]

You are so welcome!💕

[@lisathompson7966]

I love what you do! Thank you!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thank you for watching ❣️

[@kammyw6673]

Great recipe.. worked great

[@steelersgirl071961]

I love it, I think I may have to try this lotion! Thank you Ellen 😊.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I hope you give it a try, it's a really nice lotion❣️

[@susanasue6951]

Wouah j’adore, comme tout ce que vous faites, je vais essayer de reproduire votre recette et peut-être bien rajouter à mon petit panier de cadeau avec mes savons pour mes amies et famille , je vous souhaite de tés joyeuses fêtes 😊

[@EllenRuthSoap]

This would be a fabulous addition to a gift basket🎄❣️

[@lilac_dimond2879]

You so gona jump to the sky ,I know this feeling 😊

[@sherrymartindale8582]

Nice! I as well have a cashmere scent from Bramble Berry. It’s my best seller for my whipped fresh goats milk lotions🥰

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Oooo, I haven't tried their version yet but I bet it's great❣️

[@sherrymartindale8582]

@@EllenRuthSoap It’s wonderful 🥰 I named my products I make with it Cozy Sweater. It’s such a warm scent

[@kristibbradshaw]

I have to try this. Thank you.

[@cheryl739]

Hope you and your family had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Cheers & Blessings 💕

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thank you, we did have a wonderful day. Hope yours was good too❣️

[@teresahansen2206]

This looks so gorgeous and creamy. Thank you 😊

[@EllenRuthSoap]

🥰❣️

[@michelleharper7259]

I made this as soon as I saw it! AMAZING! I love it❤❤

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Glad you liked it!!❣️

[@JessicaPetznick]

Can’t wait to try this recipe! Is it possible that that water phase you can make a magnesium brine and the recipe will still work ?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

You could make with magnesium, I suggest a small test batch and see how you like the finished feel.

[@amistydimnesssoap7005]

Wow! 4% fragrance load seems high for a lotion. I have always used 1% and that is strong for my scents. I like the addition of hemp, I bet it's really luxurious.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Yes, I’ve made it with much lower and it was great… I think it’s fragrant specific 😉❣️

[@osheah]

Can't wait to try this recipe!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Hope you like it!❣️

[@kumosoap]

Hello, be healthy and always successful! Thank you for sharing your wonderful and always interesting videos 🙏🤗

[@nerinat8371]

Looks luscious.. definitely will try this. Thanks Ellen

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Hope you enjoy❣️

[@LadyGecko]

My stick blender has a whisk attachment. I don't use it for B&B, but yesterday, I was making a Chocolate Pie and a Lemon Pie and I used the whisk attachment to smooth the filling before pouring.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Perfect!❣️

[@MsFoxxiLadii]

Thank you so much for this video!! Very informational and easy to follow. I appreciate you💗

[@EllenRuthSoap]

You are so welcome!❣️

[@cherylcorbin5491]

Hi Ellen! How do you get fragrance smells out of your silicone liners? Thank you SO much for all you do and share! You have been an inspiration and mentor to me as I mature in my soaping journey ♥️

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I just wash with warm soapy water, but if that doesn't cut it you could try a mild vinegar solution to rinse with.

[@cherylcorbin5491]

@@EllenRuthSoap thanks!

[@jamesw1196]

Good day my friend God bless your heart ❤️ ❤❤ id only go with .5 percent fragrance i think a soft small if wonderful. 😉

[@LittleDreams89]

Beautifully explained ❤

[@julierowdon3631]

Hey beautiful Ellen...I just made your awesome lotion ❤️ There is some condensation in the top of the bottles. Should I wait for it all to evaporate before I put the pumps on? I used Water Lily Fresh Mint from Nature's Garden. I also have a soap in this scent. A great Christmas gift pairing. Thank you for all your awesomeness.😍

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Glad you gave it a try❣️ yes, be sure to wait intel it’s fully cooled before putting the lids on😉

[@terihiggins263]

Wonderful recipe, ty for sharing!!! Happy Holidays!!🎅

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thanks🎄❣️

[@yeidycolon2124]

Hola te sigo tus videos me gusta mucho gracias por compartir tus consejos y sabiduría diosla bendiga puedo utilizar esta formula para hacerla con aroma a lavanda y puedo sustituir el aceite hemp seed oil por otro cual me recomienda muchas gracias espero me pueda ayudar 😊

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Yes, you can replace the hempseed oil with any good quality liquid oil of your choice.

[@christinechudy4435]

Looks great can't wait to try it! I love your recipes and channel, such great content.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@CrystalAnnBrands]

Loved this video! Always loved your products!❤❤

[@janerymus3524]

Thank you so excited to try it, and what's crazy I have all the ingredients. I have been buying little by little for about 7 months🥰

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Wonderful! Have fun making❣️

[@naomivializ5401]

Absolutely amazing 🥰

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thank you 🥰

[@lisadeyang3291]

Hi i just love your bubbly energy, you're such a wonderful teacher i love watching and learning from you. I am now starting to do lotions and was wondering if i can incorporate seamoss into this recipe? If so how much is a safe amount and will the optiphen be the recommended preservative? I look forward to your response 😊 thank you very much.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I know you can use sea moss in lotions, but I haven't worked with it yet so I'm not sure... Maybe a future video😉

[@KarinaMD.11]

Thank you dear Ellen! How do you sanitize the bottles inside?? Many thanks!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I wash with hot soapy water, let air dry, then spritz with isopropyl alcohol and let dry again.

[@KarinaMD.11]

@@EllenRuthSoap thank you!

[@guntadakdaudi2781]

It was captivatin explained lotion really wonderful adages used how u made this lotion bye bye NICEE TO VIEW IT

[@PJWorthy]

Super fun!

[@franciscabatarse4133]

Thank you 😊 🙏🏻 for sharing .

[@EllenRuthSoap]

You are so welcome🥰

[@MsNaturalEssence]

Thank you for sharing! The fragrance sounds lovely! I’m going to venture into using fragrance oils…Are there any other fragrances from them you recommend

[@EllenRuthSoap]

So many, they have a lot of great F.O.'s

[@christineclarke1739]

Thank you for this video. I am very surprised that you never did a ph test.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I've pH tested this formula many times in the past, and I'm not overly concerned with pH on basic lotion formulas. Face creams are a different story...

[@christineclarke1739]

@@EllenRuthSoap thank you very much for your reply. I am learning this at the moment and just feeling a little bit more confident in ph testing.

[@ivonvalle2683]

Ty for recipe. Loved the video. Question when you were pouring into jars were there little lumps of cream, I could be wrong.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

The clumps were just bits of cooled lotion, I could have blended them out more..

[@Birdieflyaway]

🎉🎉🎉 Thank a bunch!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

You’re welcome 🥰❣️

[@artcreationsby1creativedir295]

Hi Ellen, long time supporter of your channel, absolutely love your videos! I have made this lotion for myself several times and I try to adjust it a little each time and it just keeps getting better! I do have one question though, can I substitute the water for aloe Vera juice or do partial water/partial juice? Thank you!!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Yes 👍 Aloe is wonderful in lotions

[@Giipsy]

Sorry for asking but where did you buy the stainless steel pot you are using for mixing, fell in love with it

[@EllenRuthSoap]

It came with the stand mixer I got, from Amazon.

[@CharleneParadis-l1b]

I love this recipe! But could you please tell me what I am doing wrong to make mine go so thick?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

You can reduce the E-wax a bit, and increase the water phase to thin it out.

[@CharleneParadis-l1b]

Thank you! I will try that! Does mixing it too much make a difference too?

[@kkarolsilva22]

it would be awesome if you teach us a body mist / body spray recipe like the ones from VS! could you do this for us? loved your work. gained a subscriber. kisses from Brazil!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

That's a great suggestion❣️ I'm going to go do some research...

[@patriciaboatman8423]

Do you have a good link to order bands to seal these pump bottles please. I am filling 4,8 oz size pumps.. thank you❤

[@EllenRuthSoap]

WSP has several different size shrink bands, and they give the bottle sizes needed.

[@mariahernandez278]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 fabuloso!!!! Realmente maravilloso, Ruth mil gracias, estoy tan agradecida con Dios por haberla puesto en mi camino, solo el sabe cuando necesito de estos conocimientos para poder salir adelante a pesar de mi falta de entendimiento del idioma, pero pese a eso, vendita tecnología me tardo pero con la ayuda también de mis hijos hay voy jijijiji y a mis 60 no es fácil, pero tampoco imposible. Ruth mil gracias por tu tiempo y tus conocimientos, gracias por compartir. Dios te bendiga hoy y siempre este Body Lotion, se ve increíble, voy a estudiar lo que dices del % de las fragancia para hacer mejor las cosas, Espero de corazón hayas tenido un Happy thanksgiving al lado de tus seres queridos. Dios te bendiga 🥰💐❤️ 🤭solo una preguntita este Body Lotion lo puede husar para todo tipo de piel y persona? Hasta en el rostro y Si no mal entendí hasta bebés pequeños? Sorry, sorry por tanta molestia. Gracias sra. Bella

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thank you! I hope you enjoy the recipe💕 This formula is great for both face and body (and babies), but reduce the fragrance for face and children.

[@mariahernandez278]

@@EllenRuthSoap mil mil gracias, así lo are, tomate tus consejos para seguir adelante, Dios te bendiga, muchísimas gracias por tomarte tu tiempo para conmigo. Gracias por contestarme 🥰 Happy day ☺️ esperó lo haya escrito bien 🤭

[@onawafunderburk7721]

Hello. I love your videos and recipes. I was wondering with this recipe could I use 8oz water and 8oz of goat malk to equal out the amount of liquid I need. Thanks you for sharing

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I don't recommend using liquid milks in lotions, the increase of preservative needed would be a lot...

[@DaniDani-fx4wk]

Thx for nice video, can you kindly tell me how you know the expiry date of the lip balm/ and other body products that you mad so you can put it on the product and how / where you keep all the ingredients safely like bee wax and oils butter etc from mold is it in the fridge or at room temperature + can you made liquid lip balms so we can press and squeeze it easily from container + can you make all natural save soup without chemicals or suda or whatever only natural ingredients

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Each oil and butter that you buy to make with will have an expiration date and instructions on how to care for the product, like keep away from sun or refrigerate... When making a lip balm or other product, try to use fresh ingredients, then I recommend using within 1-2 years of making.

[@DaniDani-fx4wk]

@@EllenRuthSoap Aww thx for replying, kindly don’t forget my request and also can you made blush stick that can we use for Cheeks, lips and eyelids and make tutorial for how you sanitizer ur lip balm and body butter containers if possible, I know I asking too much but u seems Someone who is caring and keen and knows what she is doing ❤️

[@jenniferbuccino6681]

Thank you Ellen! I love your recipes and tutorials. Do you ever test the pH of your lotions? I've been reading about this,, especially for use with different preservatives. Would love your thoughts.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thanks! I have done simple pH tests, but I do need to get a better tester... It's never a bad thing to check.

[@jenniferbuccino6681]

@@EllenRuthSoap thank you! I've tried your other lotions and body butters, and soaps, so this will be on my next project list too!

[@BeeCJ]

I know it’s really important to test ph when making shampoo 🧴! And hot process soap -test the ph to make sure it’s completely finished cooking. Just examples.

[@j.niccicoffie3272]

Please tell us how you sterilized the equipment and how long that took. Excellent tutorial. Looking forward to trying myself.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I wash with hot soapy water, air dry, then spritz with isopropyl alcohol and air dry again. I do it the day before I'm going to use them.

[@donnasoule8104]

I want to try this soon. Do you need to sanitize the bottles/jars when selling the lotion? If so, how do you sanitize the bottles like you are using? Thank you!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Yes, it's recommended to sanitize. I spritz with isopropyl alcohol and air dry.

[@stephaniebravo7773]

Hi thank you for sharing! Where did you buy the stainless steel pot

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Here's the one I use: amzn.to/3PRO1nS

[@jackandrileysmom1118]

Hi Ellen- i love your channel. I have a question- I made this recipe with 5% FO (the IFRA 5a is unlimited). I can hardly smell it. Does it take a week or two to cure to get a good, scent? With body oils, for example, I do notice the scent gets stronger after 2 weeks. If that's not the case and I need more FO, what is the maximum fragrance load you would go with if you wanted a strong scent with a FO that allows for an unlimited amount? Thank you so much for your time. ❤

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I would. It scent past the recommended amounts. Some fragrances are strong than others, so I would just read all the reviews.

[@petraelisei8150]

hi, your lotion looks great:)) can i just ask. is it really 4 oz of e wax and 4 oz of oils? thank you

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Yes, that's the simple version. You can do a combo of e-wax's like BTMS, soft and silky... And there's room to increase the oil volume too.