These thickening tricks make the lotions of my dreams.

For the full written instructions, information on substitutions, scaling, shelf life, and links to all the ingredients + equipment I used, visit www.humblebeeandme.com/how-to...
CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:21 Series!
00:46 It's essential you remember this.
01:32 What's going on with your hair?
02:00 Strategy 1
02:59 Formulation using strategy 1
04:06 Bubbles
04:50 Strategy 2
05:52 Formulation using strategy 2
07:37 Strategy 3
09:04 Formulation using strategy 3
09:58 Make it smell amazing!
FORMULAS
FORMULATION WITH A SOLID FAT
Creamy Shea Lotion
Heated water phase
74g | 74% distilled water
5g | 5% sodium lactate
Heated oil phase
5g | 5% Ritamulse SCG
15g | 15% unrefined shea butter
Cool down phase
1g | 1% Euxyl™ k 903
FORMULATION WITH A FATTY THICKENER
Natural Lotion with Cetyl Alcohol
Heated water phase
74g | 74% distilled water
5g | 5% sodium lactate
Heated oil phase
5g | 5% Ritamulse SCG
12g | 12% fractionated coconut oil
3g | 3% cetyl alcohol
Cool down phase
1g | 1% Euxyl™ k 903
FORMULATION WITH A GUM
Natural Lotion with Xanthan Gum
Heated water phase
73.5g | 73.5% distilled water
5g | 5% sodium lactate
Heated oil phase
5g | 5% Ritamulse SCG
15g | 15% sunflower seed oil
0.5g | 0.5% xanthan gum (soft)
Cool down phase
1g | 1% Euxyl™ k 903
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[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Learn even more with the free partner blog post @ www.humblebeeandme.com/how-to-make-your-lotions-thicker/ ❤️

[@sharonhamilton6107]

Thanks for tip. Back off emulsifier. I did. Now my lotions come outta pump

[@louismalete3572]

Please where can the powders of hyaloronic acid powders: or are selling the powder’s. Are selling the powders

[@abcdefghijk7418]

Hi, its a great vlog, lot of informations. I did not understand about Ritamulse SCG. Thanks.

[@user-mg3ub1un5d]

I will be formulating soon can’t wait to test …thanks for your help

[@adelemegnefomeyo9331]

I have learned so much from this video. This is amazing. Thank you Humblebeand me

[@gypsywolf2061]

This was insanely the perfect timing for this video. Thanks for sharing!

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

You're so welcome! ❤️

[@alexxdaye1]

LOVE LOVE LOVE THE CURLS! Thanks for another incredible video!!!

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Thank you so much! I'm slowly learning & getting better at styling them and I'm having SO much fun 😄

[@YayaDIYCreations]

Always a treat Marie!!! Thank you for sharing! 💜💜💜

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Thank you so much! Always an honour to see you in the comments, Yaya ❤️

[@Erica-yr3gf]

LOVE YOUR ‘HAIR SITUATION’ .

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@AuntieTriza]

Lots of super helpful info thank you! 😍😍

[@metacity75]

Very informative instructions, thanks !!

[@lisas5187]

Your videos are amazing. Thank you for teaching me to be better!

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

You are so welcome! ❤️ Thanks for watching!

[@nowexit]

Always informative and expertly presented. 👏

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@robinchan4609]

Your video is really helpful and knowledgeable. Thank you 💓

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Glad it was helpful! ❤️

[@ogoosarah4467]

I love all your videos ❤️ plus you are a good teacher. Thank you ❤️

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Thank you so much!

[@dionicia12]

Thank you for doing these strategies.

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Glad you like them! ❤️

[@Erica-yr3gf]

I absolutely LOVE your videos sweet Marie. Thank you so much👍🙏🏻❤️🌍☮️🇺🇦❤️

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Thank you so much!

[@____Ann____]

Just LOVE these lessons. Love the recipes too but this series is just genius!

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Thank you so much! ❤️ I'm constantly surprised at how long each piece ends up being 😂

[@mariamakamara3203]

Hi Marie I love your recipe anytime I do any of your recipes it always a winner but most the ingredients names are different whi buy them I found out I have them ritamulse is hard to find where I am in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 I buying from EU is less expensive and it hard to find the same containers you use can I use glass jars thank you all your information

[@lovelather9012]

I’m waiting on some ritamulse to get to me! I am having such a hard time with soaping, going to see if the emulsifier helps. All I’ve been using is E-wax NF soft and silky. Also, very curious: is it possible to mix just the emulsifiers+water, and THEN add the oils? Would this make any kind of difference to the final product?

[@AjanProvocateur]

What about using very finely powdered oats as a thickener? I am thinking about making aloe vera gel from the leaf.

[@richetyler3395]

What if you have created the emulsion already. Is there a way to thicken after?

[@____Ann____]

Hi Marie. I always use Glyceryl stearate se and I was always happy with it. I live in Europe and buy it from Aromazone. My last batch is different. The lotions are a bit thicker but more importantly it leaves a waxy coat on the skin. I tried your cleansing balm twice but it doesn't work. It doesn't emulsify but stays greasy and waxy :( I want to try another emulsifier now. What do you recommend? Olivem 1000?

[@sharonhamilton4328]

Marie as I experiment with better oils, I get either to thick or thin... I've mixed them together..

[@adiacosmetics]

Your videos and the information you share on your website has really helped me in my knowledge of diy skin care products and has greatly assisted me in expanding my knowledge in ingredient research and formulation developments, God bless you 🤍

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

I'm so glad! Thanks for DIYing with me, and happy making ❤️

[@mypeaceigive]

Concerning Xanthan gum...you mention that to help the Xanthan not clump try putting Xanthan into some oil to disperse then add to the heated oils right before combining with the heated waters. When doing this, does the Xanthan gum have enough time to hydrate? I thought it was only water soluble? Thank you for your help with this!

[@dasakonjevic9683]

Hi I made emulsified body butter yesterday and when I aply it to my skin at start it feels nice and hidrating but when you work it in to the skin it feels thicker, heavier, not smooth, harder to work it in... I need help plis ❤️i love your vids and apriciate your help

[@valbakke]

I find my immersion blender makes a lot of bubbles. Will they work their way out eventually?

[@carlamarlene2927]

Ive been using arrowroot flour. I mix it with glycerin then add to melted shea and coconut oil. I need to change the water i add from cold to hot n see if it works even better. My sister eants a more buttery cream. This is all trial and error for me

[@johannenicoleau6534]

do you have a link with the equipment you use on your videos?

[@mahdianaqushband8928]

I prepared a vanishing cream and it start releasing water what are the reason and kindly help me out to fix it it a humble humble request

[@hemalipeiris2688]

Thank you so much dear. I love to have those spatulas you use. Unfortunately I can not find from my country 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka . God bless you 🙂💐

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Thanks for watching! I recommend looking up the spatulas in the Humblebee & Me DIY Encyclopedia; there's a link to an AliExpress supplier who likely ships to you ❤️

[@hemalipeiris2688]

Thank you so much dear . I will. Thank you for replying me 🙂❤️

[@sharonkeef]

How would I make a skin sunless Tanner

[@thorneeva5321]

Do you know a recipe for a cream or a lotion without heating the oil?

[@stitchandpost]

In need of some guidance please. I have made formulation number one twice. Both times after adding my preservative (optiphen plus) it thins the lotion out significantly (watery consistently). It never thickens into a lotion after this. My only other substitutioun to this formula is replacing the ritamulse scg with emulsify wax nf.. Would appreciate any feedback please. Thank you.

[@nadirengineeringpackingmac8180]

Hello dear u can make Hair colour shampoo with devolper for hair dye .plez give me emain .

[@salemthorup9536]

Where do you get those flat-ish round dishes you use?

[@msclassylady6620]

What about thickening Castile soap

[@ariaaspromised]

i think there's an audio problem at 8:37?

[@iamFairy]

Can i add lactic acid to it?

[@hensijp1080]

What are you doing with all the products you make if not sell them anymore? :)

[@monikaykataria3838]

Very knowledgeable mam... U always give us perfect full detailed explanation.. kindly say ur heating machine name or link for that to buy.. Thank you so much mam.

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Thanks for watching! Details on my hot plate are in the Equipment section of the Humblebee & Me DIY Encyclopedia (www.humblebeeandme.com/diy-encyclopedia/) :) Happy making!

[@Siluet2648]

Apakah ini masaage cream?

[@saraortizvelasco9540]

hello i am making body wash but i have to put a preservative, i have cosgard, but i dont know how much.the amount i have of it is 1:09.1, Please Help!!! LOL

[@farahali6512]

Hi ! Thank you for thiss, however, i would like your help to do a thin lotion recipe for us in south east asian weather please ? THNK YOU

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Guess what I spent most of yesterday filming? 😉

[@fabuddahyinka6211]

Hi did I make a sucessfull body lotion today thanks you

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Great news! Thanks for DIYing with me, and happy making :)

[@waleedrashad822]

Perfect

[@alinasir2326]

Dear i watch your videos almost every day here in Ethiopia, can you please tell me a trick to thicken a formula for hair cream by using less jelly, Available ingredients with me 1, petroleum jelly 2, parrafin oil 3, wax Cost wise here petroleum jelly is expensive from the 3 ingredients......am waiting, drop your formula magic sister?!

[@ashmenon91]

I have made Creams using Emulsifying wax NF before, and they melt and absorb well into the skin. I got the idea of using Glyceryl Stearate (and) PEG 100 Stearate as an emulsifier when i saw you use it in some of your videos so that i can have more control on the viscosity of my formulation. I also started using Xanthan Gum, again thanks to you, I have gotten several formulation eureka s since I started watching your videos. Now, something I encountered, maybe you can see what's going wrong. The creams / Lotions I have been making using Glyceryl Stearate (and) PEG 100 Stearate that has Xanthan Gum upto 0.5%, stearic acid upto 4 %, and total Oil phase including the emulsifier upto 27% hasn't been absorbing that readily despite of the 59% or higher water phase, it also soaps a bit before it absorbs. Do you think its the Xanthan Gum? I have made several test batches with just liquid oils, with butters, and varying water percentages. Do you have an idea of why? Or does Glyceryl Stearate (and) PEG 100 Stearate soap a bit in general?

[@Ching21286]

Hi. Same doubt here. I did the summer extra-light cream formula recently and used xathan gum to replace polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, way too soapy….i will try some other formulas and confirm weather it’s the problem or no

[@angeladamico6426]

What are the percentages of your emulsifiers? As a rule, emulsifier should be 25% of total OIL phase... Also, since you are using more than one thickener, I think you may be able to reduce your stearic acid. 4% seems a little bit high (I am only guessing without your formula percentages I cannot be totally sure). Also, if you are using any butters in this formula, it can increase soaping as they have a lot of stearic acid in them. I am thinking that your water phase needs to be higher.

[@mahinbeautysecrets6783]

My emulsion has bubbles and instead of a thick , instead it's frothy and bubbly.. How can i rectify this? If you can help please

[@stancexpunks]

Those bubbles = air, so incorporate less air if you want less bubbles. Be mindful of the tools you’re using and how you’re using them. For example if you’re using a whisk and beating it vigorously like you’re making scrambled eggs then it will have more bubbles than if you use a chopstick and gentle stir. She also mentions how to avoid bubbles at 4:07.

[@allisoneast1745]

Marie, I’d like to get your consulting service but your website says that monthly plan is sold out. Will this be available again soon?

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Hi Allison! There are 15 monthly consult spots available, and all those slots are full at the moment. When someone steps down from that tier a slot will open up and will be open until someone snags it. I don't have any plans to add more slots this month, but might in the future. If you send the Humblebee & Me Facebook page a DM (or email me) I can try to let you know if I see a spot open up, or if I add more :) www.humblebeeandme.com/contact/

[@anithaprakash8898]

Can you put one video to reduce soapy effect with emulsifying wax nf..or which emulsifier doesn't feel soapy..I use cetyl alcohol in my formulations .I don't wanna remove fatty alcohols to remove soapy effects...by the way i enjoy your videos 😊

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

I'll keep it in mind-thanks for the suggestion!

[@roopashree9217]

U could use dimethicone to get rid of soapy effect

[@valbakke]

Would less water and more butter make an emulsified body butter/cream? Can you add Cetyl alcohol and a butter?

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

You're going to love my next video :) Stay tuned!

[@valbakke]

can cocoa butter be used in place of the shea? I only have cocoa butter on hand.

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Of course! The specific formulations I've shared aren't really the point-they're just demos. As I say in the video, and solid fat can work :) Experiment and have fun!

[@kathydweber2737]

I can pay the $10.00 a month but, my problem is changing ingredients to grams, I have a scale but I have trouble using the scale, I would so much appreciate your help since you seem to know more than I do about converting to grams. Thank You

[@stancexpunks]

What do you mean trouble using the scale? Any digital scale will have several different unit of measurements (including ounces and grams) that you can easily change by pressing one button. Most scales will only have 2 buttons: on/off/Tare and unit of measurement. So after turning it on, you press the unit of measurement button button until you see it says “g” on the screen. Then you can start weighing your ingredient, or put a container on first then press tare before adding the ingredient. If you only know the weight of something in ounces and want to convert it to grams, then lookup/google “how many grams are in an ounce?” and then multiply your ounces measurement by that number to convert it to grams. For example, if there are 28.35grams in an ounce and I have 2 ounces, then I multiply 2 x 28.35 to get 56.7 grams. It’s similar to converting feet to inches. Let’s say I want to convert 2 feet into inches. I would lookup “how many inches are in a foot?” and the answer would be: 12 inches. So I would multiply 2 (feet) by 12 inches to get: 24 inches. So 2 feet = 24 inches. That is the basic way of converting units of measurements.

[@angelashaked8996]

Can I ask what's wrong with bubbles in a lotion? It feels sort of whippy. Is it harder to preserve?

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

It's not bad, but it is something a lot of people ask about preventing/avoiding. One of the biggest downsides is that the lotion can "collapse" after a few days, leaving headroom in a bottle that looked full before.

[@angelashaked8996]

@@HumblebeeAndMe I see. That makes sense. Thank you 💗

[@nadzz15]

Formulation 2 is my favorite recipe now. I didn't have sodium lactate so added the amount in water... perfect recipe for me!!! Thank you!!! I need no other recipe now 😊

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

I'm so thrilled to hear it! ❤️

[@sonalkothari4437]

Please let us know use of Sodium Lactate

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Hi Sonal! The base formulation is explained in TONS of detail in the free partner blog post for the first video in this series: www.humblebeeandme.com/easy-natural-lotion-for-beginners/. Please read it ❤️ Happy making!

[@sonalkothari4437]

@@HumblebeeAndMe thank you

[@sharonhamilton4328]

Marie, why always glycerin? In south, especially if near a beach. Your face,body, has so much moisture pulled to it. You feel like leaking. I've been working without it. I'm okay with my products. But not my gels. Help

[@mandyheart8754]

The formulas here don’t use glycerin so what are you referring to. Also Marie lives in Canada so concerns specific to areas with high humidity likely aren’t of importance to her when formulating. Marie always always urges viewers to check out her website and encyclopedia, where you’d quickly see that the glycerin info page has suggestions for suggested glycerin replacements, complete with info about the stickiness of each suggested alternative (on their respective detail pages). She suggests: “You’ll want to replace it with another humectant. Sodium lactate and propanediol 1,3 are good choices.” Scanning many of her video comment sections, I’ve noticed that nearly all can be answered if the viewers would have taken Marie’s advice and reviewed her website blog postings and encyclopedia. Marie seems to be incredibly thorough and logical in her thought patterns and actions, and has almost always taken the initiative to have already addressed any questions that are relatively foreseeable about the topics she discussed in videos (where that info has been, of course, posted on her site). Listen to Marie and utilize her site! She’s put SO MUCH EFFORT into it and it’s an AMAZINGLY informative resource!!!

[@gabrielac2663]

Hi Sharon just saw your comment. On places with low humidity what you need is not to pull the glycerin out but rather to add an ingredient that locks moisture, like some silicones. What you need to do is draw water to the skin (glycerin) and lock it there.

[@phenowoman]

Great video, but can I ask you to slow down a bit when you're speaking? There's so much to take in!😊

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Noted! But, since this video is already done, here are 2 easy options: 1) Play the video at 75% speed 2) Read the free partner blog post; it's got even more information!

[@phenowoman]

@@HumblebeeAndMe thank you for replying. Will do both 👍🏽🙂

[@dmartins21]

😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻

[@angiephiwokuhle3406]

I love what she creates but i realized she speaks to much

[@jodibridges570]

I disagree.

[@missywelch6215]

If she didnt speak then she wouldn’t be able to teach us

[@Scentedearthnaturals]

I love that she takes her time to explain. I really appreciate that about her.

[@chicalertng]

She doesn’t just formulate products, she goes deep and teaches her followers so much. Yet, her videos are never too long. But as the saying goes, you can’t please everyone 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@Ching21286]

Maybe u already brilliant on formulating but new beginners like me do need her detailed explanation and appreciate it so much