How to make Balms

Join Belinda Carli, Director of the Institute of Personal Care Science and Cosmetic Formulator, as she takes you through the tricks and tips to creating beautiful, stable balms. She'll share formulating secrets to help make sure your balms are temperature stable and a lip-smacking success! Suitable for beginners through to advanced, its balm-tastic viewing!
Learn how to formulate with Belinda and the team at the Institute of Personal Care Science! For a copy of this formulation and course information, email [e-mail] or visit personalcaresc...
Happy formulating!
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[@smooth1748]

This is the best video I have seen about balms. Thank you sooo much!

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

Thank you for watching. We have loads of videos that can help you out! Please go to the search bar on our channel: kzbin.info/door/czaVLd160LPFdn9E8hrYxA And enter the topic to find related videos. Happy formulating!

[@apriljasso9731]

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[@grandisDom]

Oh my goodness love this video for balms. So informative. Thank you! My ears tingles when I hear percentages ☺️

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

Thank you for watching. We have loads of videos that can help you out! Please go to the search bar on our channel: kzbin.info/door/czaVLd160LPFdn9E8hrYxA And enter the topic to find related videos. Happy formulating!

[@grandisDom]

The Institute of Personal Care Science thanks

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[@perfectlyfinished4357]

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[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

Best of luck!

great video

[@alignbeautyskincare7106]

So helpful! Thank you!

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

You're so welcome!

[@miamikheyeva]

Can you use it on the face.

[@itorog5476]

very informative, thank you

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

Thank you

[@qasimnawazofficial3675]

Please write this formulation and also this making method in description box you are great teacher

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

We’re happy to provide you with the full formula, method and supplier details, absolutely FREE for this and all our videos, please just email us: [e-mail] Happy formulating!

[@SEUNGMINMYHUBBY]

How can i prevent my balms being grainy??

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

Please watch this video, which shows you how to fix graininess in balms and what causes it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHS2nYl9m8ulb9E

[@gurnandanuralifiani3521]

Hi belinda, nice to see you again on the video, just wondering that this balm formula could be named as Pomade whether or not? Does it has similar sensory feeling and texture with pomadr type?

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

Hello! No, it would not be a pomade, but I should do a video on pomades... I'll add it to my list :)

[@nighttrain1236]

How do you stop sinkholes forming in the balm as it sets.

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

Hi, you can't - that is to do with contraction as the oils set and is a natural phenomenon. What you need to do then is allow the balm to set, and top up the 'holes' with more liquid product as it sets. Depending on the size of your balm pot, you may need to do this a couple of times as the newly poured product will also suffer contraction as it sets. This is very normal, just be prepared for it to happen! Happy formulating.

[@nighttrain1236]

Hi thx. I've had better results today by pouring the balm at a lower temperature. This has eliminated the sinkholes so far.

[@ladylivinginthedarklands3405]

What do you use to preserve balms

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

Thank you for watching. You can learn this in full detail by studying with us - all online - learn anywhere in the world! Please contact us for course information and which course is going to best suit you: [e-mail] You can also get your formulation questions answered LIVE with Belinda, join our Patreon channel here: www.patreon.com/personalcarescience You can also purchase our Workshop: personalcarescience.com.au/Workshops/Preservativeworkshop-3160/ Happy Formulating!

[@charleyboy2091]

Awesome Video, very informative! Is there anything I can put in to make it last 6-12months (stop to go moldy) , I'm making 1L containers, many thanks

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

Thank you for watching! Your balms shouldn’t be going mouldy - please purchase consulting time with us: personalcarescience.com.au/Advice/Advice-2046/ and send us your formulation details as this should not be happening with a balm, and I can’t comment without reviewing your specific formula and ingredients.

[@gauprasadpanchagavyaproduc6584]

Can we add this molten liquid in to plastic containers?

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

You need to be careful - a lot of plastics can’t handle this heat. Check with the supplier of the plastic container and/or trial a small amount first.

[@mewcastillovlogs6253]

I wanna know how to mix my water soluble ingredients to mg lim balm base... Only 2 percent is my water soluble

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

Learn all about this and how to formulate with active ingredients, including how to stabilise them in your formulas and check quality/stability with our Certificate in Advanced Cosmetic Science: personalcarescience.com.au/CosmeticScience/CertificateinAdvancedCosmeticScience-478/ or Diploma of Personal Care Formulation: personalcarescience.com.au/CosmeticScience/DiplomaofPersonalCareFormulation-479/

[@jeipzcustodio]

im trying to make a balm using camphor and menthol, I saw that camphor also have antibacterial/antifungal properties, do I still need to use antioxidants if I'm adding camphor?

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

Learn all about this and more with our Certificate in Advanced Cosmetic Science: personalcarescience.com.au/CosmeticScience/CertificateinAdvancedCosmeticScience-478/ or Diploma of Personal Care Formulation: personalcarescience.com.au/CosmeticScience/DiplomaofPersonalCareFormulation-479/

[@MyPintVerse]

Looking for how to incorporate hyaluronic acid in my balm and stabilizing with lecithin

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

To help you with this specifically, we would need to get full details of your formula and specifications of specific materials. This would take time to review and advise on properly, please purchase consulting time here: personalcarescience.com.au/Advice/Advice-2046/ so we can advise you properly on your specific situation.

[@princessfloveecastillo]

Can i add color and what color can i use

[@chrisr9764]

Yes you can, just make sure the colors are oil soluble.

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

: You can learn this in full detail by studying with us - all online - learn anywhere in the world! Please contact us for course information and which course is going to best suit you: [e-mail]

[@bigoldgrizzly]

You might try colouring designed for candle making, Whatever you use, do find out if they are safe for the skin and consider [and test] for staining effects on skin and clothing. There are probably some natural colours available but I suspect it will be a limited range

[@isisneteru6713]

Great video! Something I don't understand...if you're using beeswax up to 20% to make a hard balm, why does it matter if you have more than 10% butter in the formula? How could (a 20% beeswax) balm consisting of 50% liquid oil be more solid than with 50% butter? Thanks!

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

If you use more than 10% butters, it will start to have an impact on your consistency/hardness regardless of the wax - meaning the product could be too hard in cold climates, or too soft in warm climates, depending on when and where it was first made.

[@isisneteru6713]

Thank you for your answer. What a challenge as I had planned most of my balms to be based around Shea butter. Back to the drawing board...Really useful video. Thank you

[@abbeyjohnson79]

for a medium-hard wax what percentage of rice bran wax would you recommend?

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

Hi Abbey, Thank you for watching and for reaching out. It depends on what else you have in your formula - it should not be used alone as you need a flexibility factor to stop unwanted cracking or breaks. I can’t comment without reviewing the whole formula and we’d need to charge consulting time for this to support your formula specifically: personalcarescience.com.au/Advice/Advice-2046/ Happy Formulating!

[@hadizamuhammadshuaibu3531]

How can i enter your school to learn more about homemade products and cosmetics? Do you have online class or can I come to your country? Thanks a lots

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

Yes, all our courses are run online. Please email us: [e-mail] :)

[@thevatadrokas]

Can you send me the measuring for this formula

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

Please email us for full formulation, method and supplier details: [e-mail] we provide this free. Happy formulating!

[@narravo2020]

What is the shelf life of the Balm

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

The most important factor with a balm is oxidation - so if you have used sufficient antioxidant for the plant oils used, you can easily get 2+ years out of your balm. This formula would easily make that, if you make changes or add extra essential oils or plant oils, please check for oxidation. You can learn all about stability testing (and even microbial testing and good manufacturing practice) with our Certificate in Cosmetic Quality and Stability: personalcarescience.com.au/CosmeticScience/CertificateinCosmeticQualityandStability-1983/

[@celinabadino1835]

Hi Belinda I want to make a balm suitable for face so non greasy feeling, is this suitable? Can I include rosehip oil?

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

You'd need to use a lot of light skin feel esters e.g. Cetiol CC or similar. Vegetable oils will always leave you with a residual greasy feeling. Please also watch our w/o balm ointment, that will give you a better spreadability for the face: kzbin.info/www/bejne/il6YnqWcr7J1gNE Its still very balm like and you'd still need very light skin feel esters otherwise it will feel greasy.

[@archangelqueen]

You mentioned that we need an antioxidant - could I use eucalyptus oil or blue tansy oils instead of rosemary? Thank you!

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

No, these will not protect the formula.

[@hadizamuhammadshuaibu3531]

Also what are the recipes for this product and their quantities

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

We’re happy to provide the full formula, ingredient, supplier, input and method details, please email us: [e-mail] and we can send you a link to access ALL our free formulas and reports. Happy formulating!

[@jamalqudary7372]

Good

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

Glad you liked!

[@Alisaglowcosmetics]

Can I use beeswax with calendula wax?

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

Absolutely, they pair well! Find out more with our can I use a different oil, butter or wax workshop: personalcarescience.com.au/Workshops/Cosmeticoilsbuttersandwaxesworkshop-5209/

[@alisaa3999]

Why do these balms w/ beeswax eventually separate from the other ingredients causing graininess?

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

Thanks for watching! They don’t. Please watch this video if you are getting graininess: Formulation fix-its: grainy butters and balms: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHS2nYl9m8ulb9E

[@gabe5138]

This woman is so beautiful

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

Thank you for watching!

[@maxlate5135]

How?

[@cacaoychocolate642]

These videos are amazing! I have a question, you said that combined waxes must be up to 22% and soft butters ( cocoa, coconut, seashell, etc) must be 10% top. So, what is it the rest of the 68% of the formula?

[@cacaoychocolate642]

Thanks

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

We’re happy to provide the full formula, ingredient, supplier, input and method details, please email us: [e-mail] and we can send you a link to access ALL our free formulas and reports. Happy formulating!

[@Simplygrace.]

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[@sakibahammed7647]

Can I use menthol to it..?

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

Yes, but be careful where the balm is meant to be applied and how much you add. If they are menthol crystals, you will also need to dissolve them in a carrier oil first.

[@markpamintuan5627]

Can i make sunflower balm

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

Yes you can use sunflower wax and sunflower oil - just check stability overtime as sunflower oil is more prone to oxidation than many other plant oils.

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[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

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[@llamamama7243]

Really helpful video the ratio % are great! I was watching some other videos about how large manufactures make lip balm and I noticed several of them let the mixture solidify them re-melt multiple times to alter texture. Do you know what this process is called or whats happening there?

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

Glad it was helpful but I don’t know why they would remelt unless they can’t fill on the day because of time - it is best to make and fill straight away. You may need to ask them why they do it that way.

[@Gelly333]

can these balms withstand sun?

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

Yes they will tolerate high temperatures and are oxidative stable.

[@madiel.203]

Hi, can I use soy wax?

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

Hi Madie, You certainly can! Happy Formulating

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[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

We’re happy to provide the full formula, ingredient, supplier, input and method details, please email us: [e-mail] and we can send you a link to access ALL our free formulas and reports. Happy formulating!

[@natashataylor6344]

Maybe I'm just not smart, or haven't looked at enough questions and responses (and I've looked at so many 🥴), but how are people adding cool down ingredients at 40C and still pouring while molten? Just about every tutorial (by actual formulators- not just DIY-ers) have ingredients like tocopherol, extracts, EO.. Am I the only one who hasn't figured this out? By the time you can add these ingredients, it's no longer pourable... Can anyone give me some insight? I figured I would ask here since I use the create cosmetics app (which I love btw...) I was trying to create a Laneige dupe, and there are just so many extracts... and this is in a jar! I have no idea how people are getting their (smooth) balms in tubes! Yall reheating heat sensitive ingredients? TIA;)

[@theinstituteofpersonalcare6401]

Please email us for full formulation, method and supplier details: [e-mail] we provide this free. Happy formulating!

[@natashataylor6344]

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