DIY Lotion Recipe w/ CAFFEINE Extract & LAVENDER Essential Oil - Face Cream | Ellen Ruth Soap

[@dacrazyblacklady]

What?!?!? I can’t believe you are in your 50s! You don’t look a day over 36. Thank you so much for doing all these videos and taking the time to help us all out. I truly appreciate you and all of your efforts.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Wow, thank you!🥰

[@dacrazyblacklady]

You’re most welcome. 🥰

[@TheFeralFarmgirl]

Dang! You look great! I'll be making this eye cream for sure! The one I liked has been discontinued, so I was looking into making my own.

[@adenrohman2552]

@@TheFeralFarmgirl bisa saya minta resep nya

[@skuldarchleone]

The little black and red mixer is a cocktail mixer. You should find plenty of them under this term 😊. Also great when you have to blend teeny tiny portions of soap batter

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Yes, that little electric blender is awesome!

[@joycelamb2618]

I am so grateful to you. I have learned so much from you over the last 2 years that I have been on this journey ! You are so appreciated by me and so many others!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Wow, thank you!

[@vickijensen404]

I just made this! It is silky goodness!! Will try it on my face tonight.

[@StephanieD7]

Thank you so much for your recipes and adding the percents ❤ 🙏 you are appreciated

[@lisac9342]

As always I absolutely love your videos. So informative, educational, full of clear explanations and directions, plus your descriptions are just spot-on in understanding basically the "science" to it all and the why. Truly Amazing!! Such a wealth of knowledge. I wish I had 1/10th of what you know or how you learned soooooo much. It truly is an art form. Thank you!!!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thank you so much 💕 ❣️

[@davehanakitson1335]

This is perfect, thanks so much for being so incredibly generous with your recipes and your time. It’s so appreciated. Absolutely love your videos - watch them while getting all my housework done. I’ll be making this eye cream tomorrow ❤

[@polexenialtiparmakis9913]

Thank you for being so open to sharing your tips and recommendations. Very helpful

[@ashleybibee3010]

Thank you so much for taking the time to help me you are awesome:)

[@isobelsamson9051]

I love this and all my friends keep asking me to make more it is fantastic especially around the eyes

[@melissastier1413]

Very first second that I watched one of her videos subscribed I’m all about skin care stuff and this is gonna be so cheap for me because I was gonna go shopping for some but now I can make some

[@NelsonInteriorSoapery]

Your skin looks wonderful Ellen . Your videos are great. ❤

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Oh thank you!🥰

[@terisnyders8922]

Helichrysum or rose essential oils would be great in this recipe!

[@ashley-cz1sl]

You should make your espresso coffee soap with the caffeine extract in it. That would be awesome to use in the show in the morning

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Great idea!❣️

[@janinehoffart5314]

Late 50's wow!!! You look amazing and your skin is absolutely beautiful ❤

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thank you so much🥰

[@KarinaMD.11]

Late fifties! I don't believe it! You look great!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thank you!!🥰

[@BaumgartBathCo]

Right?! This woman’s face looks like she’s in her early thirties - and I’m over here, same age as her, looking like a wrinkle puppy.

[@KarinaMD.11]

@@BaumgartBathCo me too! I'm in my late forties and she looks younger than me!🤭😅

[@Sooz1234]

Love this recipe- will have to try it. On another topic entirely, since no one believes your age (see comments below) could you possibly share your skincare routine? You look stunning.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Oh, thank you, you're sweet! I use soap and water, moisturize a ton, and use a good retinol nightly. I've dabbled off and on with different serums, but haven't found a "holy grail" one yet.... I also do a red light mask 3x weekly.

[@jhansi1402]

Thank u 🎉

[@lizlibbey9450]

I just ordered the stuff for this today! Wholesale Supplies Plus has another sale 🎉🎉🎉

[@jeniajohnson8589]

I love making lotions , butters & balms! I actually made a diaper balm for my grand daughter cause anything on the market or even from the doctor didn't work . I came up with a product that healed most of the time over night! Thank you for the video!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Sounds great!💗

[@cheryl739]

I hadn't known there was a caffeine extract. I will have to check it out. Thank so much for sharing. cheers 🤗

[@michelesherritt8460]

Ellen I used on my face and couldn’t stop. Had to do my neck as well. It does not feel greasy and I feel my skin tightening. Also I react to most skin products but not this one. I have been promising samples to my friends but I’m saving 1/2 my jars for myself. 😅

[@sylviahayes17]

I made the homestead tallow balm. Loved it. I’m almost out so I’ll be making another batch. I switched some of the oils. I used grapeseed oil, and castor oil. I think next batch I’ll use some arrowroot powder to make it not so greasy. Since we live in the humidity lol but thank you for sharing it and I look forward to keeping that recipe around. I also look forward to making this one as well. Thank you so much again Mrs. Ellen. Btw I love that mint mini whisk/blender. I could’ve used that when I was making the body balm. Lol ❤❤❤❤❤

[@sylviahayes17]

Is this the same Ellen who didn’t care for lavender years ago?!? Lol 😂😂❤❤❤😊

[@EllenRuthSoap]

🤣 Yes! And I'm still not a lavender fan, but sometimes it just seems right... 😅

[@lizlibbey9450]

Where would I find the Tallow recipe?

[@ShamilaGoorah]

I love all your makings ❤

[@amnayasmeen3238]

Can you also teach how to make color changing lip gloss please I love your videos ❤

[@Julie-we3ll]

Wow that looks great ! Love from GA

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thanks so much❣️

[@lizlibbey9450]

I just made this and used it! So luxurious ❤ Thank you!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Wonderful!❣️

[@TracyD2020]

Thank you Ellen

[@chrissywhite351]

I bought that exact black and red mixer several years back. I find that blade works so well when mixing lotions. Sadly, it was damaged in a move and when I went to get a new one... Out of stock. Checked for ages but never came back in stock. Heard someone else call it a Greek frappe mixer, so I looked that up. Nothing on Amazon but I did find it at a place in Cyprus of all places. With the international shipping, it was still fairly reasonably priced. What I didn't think about was the power cable differences Oops. Luckily the part of mine that was damaged was the actual blade spoke and not the machine itself. So just took the blade off the new one and put it on my old one, voila! Perfection! (when looking at it that way though, I paid waaaaaaaay too much for just a mixer attachment haha)

[@EllenRuthSoap]

It's such a handy size, I wish Amazon would stock them again❣️

[@soapytalesbyjo4650]

Thank you for all the recipes you give us Ellen:)

[@EllenRuthSoap]

You are so welcome!

[@kirtimisra35]

Super love!!!

[@MUSICLOVERGIGGLES]

Thank you for the video @Ellen Ruth. You are beautiful 😍 Just like the saying says “Fine as wine”🥰 And us mature women need to stick together. I’m a couple of years older than you (3 years) and I have people say no way. I’ve been told I look like I am in my 40’s.🤣 Others are like no way. I’ve made a couple of guys blush when they tried to guess my age. They were like no😮.😂 (my husband has an on going joke about my age. He kept telling people I was 42 years old before I was 42😂.) They took one look at me and said no. Of course I laughed it off.)

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Love this❣️

[@Ganeshjyothi9699]

Thank you so much

[@EllenRuthSoap]

You're most welcome💗

[@jaynegodwin3412]

What! No way are you in your 50s!,you look so young,you skin is beautiful,what is your secret!. I love this recipe will definitely have to try this out.Thank you Ellen for sharing this your video's are so informative 😊xx

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thank you so much 😊 and yes, I'm 57❣️

[@rosaliecreations]

Could you use powdered caffeine instead of the extract? That's all I can find... would I use the same weight? Love all your videos, by the way! I've learned so much! 11:06

[@EllenRuthSoap]

You would need to dissolve it in the liquid portion, then it would work.

[@arwanoor4697]

Can you please show us how to make a body oil ❤

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Great suggestion! I'll have to look into formulating that.

[@arwanoor4697]

@@EllenRuthSoap yes please 😍 and thank you in advance

[@shunawestern9153]

Hi Ellen been a while sorry, but this looks amazing another one of those little gems as I call them. I would just like to know if you could colour this a soft pink, and if so what would you use. Thank you. 🥰🥰🥰🇬🇧🐾

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Yes, you could use a skin safe mica or clay to color this👍

[@FranklyNaturalBeauty]

That’s a great recipe. Thank you for sharing!❤

[@EllenRuthSoap]

My pleasure 😊

[@margafrantz4406]

Here’s a “dumb” question: can u use plain coffee instead of extract? Thx so much. You are so sweet, I’ve learned so much from you❤❤❤

[@EllenRuthSoap]

You could use coffee essential oil. But plain brewed coffee wouldn't be the same.

[@elviaswininger3872]

Ellen, I love your videos! Can I substitute the coffee extract for Lanolin? Would I use the same amount?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I know lanolin is great in creams, I suggest trying a very small batch with it and see how you like the finish.

[@sarah-Jesusfollower]

Can i add some aloe i harvested from my yard?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Yes👍 but I would increase the preservative if adding fresh ingredients.

[@sarah-Jesusfollower]

@@EllenRuthSoap thank you

[@sarah-Jesusfollower]

@@EllenRuthSoap how much more optiphen would I add? Also, what phase would the aloe be added?

[@margaretburrus5421]

Can I purchase the emulsify from Amazon. I subscribed and very happy about watching you and learning

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thanks for subscribing❣️ Here's a good E-wax : amzn.to/4alfOWB

[@daydreamcreationsbygiselle]

Hi Ellen!! Do you have any recipe for soap for kids with melatonin!! I would love to have a tutorial TIA

[@EllenRuthSoap]

That's a great suggestion, I'm going to look into formulating something....

[@daydreamcreationsbygiselle]

@@EllenRuthSoap thanks!! 🥰🥰🥰

[@keinohrtini]

Just in case you're interested: There are studies that added melatonin can be a hormone disrupter.

[@ashleybibee3010]

Can I use a crushed caffeine pill in the water part for the caffeine extract

[@EllenRuthSoap]

As long as you disolve it completely👍

[@colvenpc]

Hi, Ellen what equipment do you use to make your Videos. I love you videos ❤.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I do all my filming and editing on my iPad😉

[@colvenpc]

@@EllenRuthSoap thanks

[@pubggaming4226]

Mam any alternative aur diy for coffee extract ?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I don't have a good sub for that.

[@lisasiekierka917]

Hello, i know this is an older video, so not sure if you'll see...in your video you said you can switch out oils and aloe juice for water? Unlike soaps...all these things can be switched out equally as long as the total amount is the same. I mean weight amount the same? Just for example...you could switch out olive for jojoba and not have to change the weight amount or persercitive amount?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Yes, in lotions you can sub a liquid oil for another liquid, and a hard butter for another hard butter, and the measurements stay the same.

[@lisasiekierka917]

@EllenRuthSoap ok. Thank you so incredibly much!

[@miriamspears7862]

Is this a day time lotion, nigh time or can be used day and night? The coffee extract arrived and I am so ready to make this lotion! 🥰

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I like to use it after I wash my face in the A.M.

[@sarah-Jesusfollower]

I love this formula. I let it set overnight, and it looks like some oils are separating. I used a combo of argon, rice bran, and baobab oils. I also added. 5 grams of powdered vit c and .5 of moranga powder...it was covered but not bottled. I did notice the tiny bit I jarred for myself has not separated. I used murumuru butter. Could this be why it is separating?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I’m not exactly sure?? I suggest giving a a stir with an immersion blender, and see if stays.

[@sarah-Jesusfollower]

@@EllenRuthSoap can I add 1 more gram of e wax?

[@KarinaMD.11]

Thank you for this recipe! I'll definitely try doing it! How did you sanitized the jars?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I wash with hot soapy water, dry, then wipe out with 91% alcohol.

[@KarinaMD.11]

@@EllenRuthSoap thank you!

[@SpearsM2]

Thank you for another amazing video! ❤ Question- can I use coffee essential oil instead or coffee extract? TIA

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Yes👍 I’m not sure of the usage rate, so just make sure that amount is correct, and it should be great.

[@SpearsM2]

@@EllenRuthSoap, I sure will! You’re awesome! Thank you!

[@marianailie7732]

Bees wax will work instead of e-wax? Thank you!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

No, beeswax is not a great emulisifyer.

[@marianailie7732]

@@EllenRuthSoap I understand. Thank you!

[@marianailie7732]

Also, do you leave it in the bowl you prepared it over night, and transfer it in jars in the morning? Or transfer as soon as it cools? Sorry, but this would be my first DIY cream. Anything else I should know?

[@chandramuralidhar8432]

Can use optiphen plus instead of optiphen

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Yes👍

[@chandramuralidhar8432]

Thankyou

[@ralucachiorean3110]

Hello there. I would love o make this lotion but in my country there is no liquid caffein extract, only powder.... How can I use it in this recipe?! thank you very much. PS: your recipes are always perfect.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

You could dissolve the powder in your water phase👍

[@butterflyblusoapstudio]

Hi Ellen I love your videos and your products are fabulous. I tried making this eye cream but substituted walnut oil for hemp seed oil and rosehip seed oil for camelia seed oil. Process went well, cream starting getting thicker and looked fab. I thought I would carry on whisking for another 2 minutes and suddenly the whole consistency changed back to liquid again. Was still fairly warm. Waited until cooled down and gave it another 10 mins whisking and it has remained as a milky liquid. How bizarre! What do you think went wrong? Is it the oils perhaps? Or maybe I didn't whisk fast enough and long enough. Please help!!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

oh goodness, that's a strange outcome?? I would suspect the E-wax?? Your sub's shouldn't have changed the consistency...

[@butterflyblusoapstudio]

Thanks Ellen. I just read up on the e wax that I used and it is mentioned on the supplier website that when using this e wax it benefits from also using cetyl alcohol to I guess strengthen the emulsifying action. I am very new at this!! So this particular recipe, how much cetyl alcohol do you think I should use?

[@rekhakaushik3469]

Thank you for the recipe and video. (1) Please share how do we adjust ph of the same too. (2) What is the alternative to caffeine extract?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

You can leave out the caffeine if desired. And Tara Lee has a great video on adjusting pH in formulas.

[@rekhakaushik3469]

@@EllenRuthSoap if leaving the extract do I need to add water instead?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

@@rekhakaushik3469 no, it's such a small amount it won't impact the texture to leave it out

[@rekhakaushik3469]

@@EllenRuthSoap Tq so much for replying ma'am .I am truly in love with your videos. May I ask from since how long you have been using this lotion for yourself? Your skin is so glowing and vibrant too.

[@OuttheBackDoor]

I'm looking forward to trying this with a hydrosol! Thanks for sharing, Ellen!

[@lizlibbey9450]

If I wanted this to be a bit more thinner, would I need to add more water and reduce the e-wax? Would I also need to add more oil?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I would start with the water & E-wax

[@lizlibbey9450]

@@EllenRuthSoap Thank you. Does emulsifying too long make it thicker or does it not matter about that?

[@fadishark251]

Thank you very much, I made it today but replaced E-wax with cutina GMS is it correct?? I think it worked. I will wait until tomorrow to see if the merger was successful

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I've not worked with that ingredient, so I'm not sure...? Let me know how it comes out.

[@fadishark251]

@@EllenRuthSoap I measured ph 3~4 is that ok?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

@@fadishark251 that's a bit low. 4.5-6.5 is ideal.

[@fadishark251]

@@EllenRuthSoap The mixture came out homogeneous, the job was completed successfully🥰،Thanks a lot for the recipe

[@barbaraayala7808]

Is Phenoxyethanol + CG the same as Optiphen the same thing ? Since all the name changes on the preservatives I'm really confused by it. So many different ones that seem to have the same use

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Yes, they are the same thing👍

[@rekhakaushik3469]

Please share the link for caffeine extract too. I will try to find online.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

It's from Wholesale Supplies Plus

[@serenastatler9986]

Ellen, I’m hoping you can help. I have made this recipe for the very first time, but when I was adding the Optiphen, I was startled and added too much. It blobbed in and was about double the amount. Now the product is very runny. And it’s not hardening even in the fridge. I’m thinking you would suggest adding more mango butter? If so? Do you know approximately how much in grams? So sorry, hoping to save this batch.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

That's a tough one, I'm not sure how much you'd need to add... I suggest gently melting, and adding your extra butter and see how it firms up.

[@serenastatler9986]

@@EllenRuthSoap I ended up gently melting 5 wafers of cocoa butter because that’s what I had. I did not warm up the previous batch so although allowed the cocoa butter to cool a bit, there was still a considerable gap between the two. So my end product is a bit grainy. That’s ok. It’s for me personally. And it melts the moment I begin massaging it into my skin. It turned out nicely even with the mistake. I very much appreciate your quick reply 💕

[@Ganeshjyothi9699]

Hi mam can use DM water with EDTA if it is ok for that or not

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Not sure what DM or EDTA is??

[@Ganeshjyothi9699]

@@EllenRuthSoap ok tq

[@crystal4779]

Where can I buy Optiphen and the caffeine please. I’m in the UK.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Optiphen: amzn.to/49rrDJS Caffeine extract: www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/products/caffeine-extract.aspx

[@crystal4779]

Thank you so much, can’t wait to get started!! 😁@@EllenRuthSoap

[@veronicalatourette3188]

Can you use coffee essential oil instead and if so how much?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I think you could, just follow the recommended usage%.

[@rainesonne1320]

She’s 32 years old! No way is she in her 50’s! She’s still a young girl! Look at her skin! Not one wrinkle or blemish!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thank you 🥰 The studio lighting is really good, I certainly do have fine lines and wrinkles😉

[@monicaposner1761]

No way!! You look perfect!!❤

[@chandramuralidhar8432]

Caffine extract and glycerin are water soluable? Please reply?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Yes👍

[@chandramuralidhar8432]

Thankyou

[@babygurlbrue]

I know this doesn't have anything to do with this current video. I followed your video on your dish soap. My first batch was like the stearic acid didn't mix well and appears to be all over the top of the soap. My second batch somehow separated (oils stayed on top) Any suggestions on what I could have done wrong?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

It sounds like you didn’t get a full emulsion.?

[@babygurlbrue]

@@EllenRuthSoap this was my first CP attempt so I am totally new. But thought the dish soap would have been the easiest. I absolutely love all your videos and you have inspired me to make CP soap

[@rhondag6635]

Where do you get your caffeine at?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Wholesale Supplies Plus

[@maxman5573]

You have beautiful eyes . they don't need anything 😁. Thank you for sharing recipe

[@EllenRuthSoap]

😊 thank you❤️

[@lizlibbey9450]

Love this! Could you use a regular emulsifier instead of that cute, older battery thing you used?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Yes, any blender will do👍

[@lizlibbey9450]

@@EllenRuthSoap Thank you! Love what you do! You’re my fav!

[@carlastroud5409]

What is the shelf life of this

[@EllenRuthSoap]

If using fresh ingredients, I suggest using within 1 year.

[@michelesherritt8460]

Hi Ellen. My first batch was an epic fail because my scale didn’t register 1 gram properly and I overdid the optiphen and vitamin e as a result it was too watery. But I immediately remade a new batch which turned out great. I used rose & frankincense for the fragrance and I love how great it feels on my skin. Thankyou for your great videos. I learn a lot and everything I make from your recipes are among my favorite soaps.

[@adenrohman2552]

minta resep boleh

[@EllenRuthSoap]

It's in the description box.

[@karenhaley81]

love all your videos. I'm making soaps and creams and now I have people who want to purchase items from me. What do you do about insurance? I've had quotes to $1500 per year. I doubt I'd be selling that much. Any leads you can send my way would be much appreciated!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Both Bramble Berry & Modern Soapmaking have great articles and suggestions for insurance.

[@betzaidaaguilar7350]

PH ??

[@EllenRuthSoap]

The pH of this recipe was 5

[@shirleyharris4551]

Look up skin benefits of cornflower and Manuka honey hydrosols 😏😉

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Good stuff❣️

[@theresavandever1387]

Ellen i love you, i really do but the talking hands!!!!

[@rhondag6635]

Oh, I didn’t listen to the video. Thank you.