Lotion Bars! Do you really NEED the waxes, though? | Day 62/365

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Today we are doing lotion bars for the second half of the summer line, and testing some recipes without beeswax to see if they work. Spoiler: they totally don't. But watch the video thing to find out why.
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Soap & Clay is a family owned business operating in Washington State, but started out online thanks to Mrs. Soap & Clay's kickass brother and his amazing web design skills. The business was started as a tribute to Mrs. Soap & Clay's grandmother, the OG maker in the family that cultivated everyone's love for the DIY life. The studio/retail shop opened in 2017 on 6th Ave in Tacoma, and immediately began teaching soap, bath bomb, lotion, and scrub classes to the makers and maker enthusiasts of the PNW. In 2019, the pottery studio opened as well, making the soap shop a busy place full of artistic energy every minute of the day.
Mrs. Soap & Clay has been featured on Business Spotlight, New Day Northwest, and was awarded a coveted place on the South Sound's 40 under 40 list in 2019, an award given to the most influential business people under the age of 40 each year. She cried when she walked up to the podium to accept the award. A lot.
Drawing from her chemistry background and her maker spirit, Mrs. Soap & Clay infuses her favorite things into her soapy designs and creates products that are fun to see, use, and learn to make. Stick around for this ride - she'll take you on a great one.
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[@MrsSoapAndClay]

I remembered to do the thing!!!!

[@iKit306]

Me too! I cleaned the places. Also I tested a new vacuum. I went over the spaces with the old one and then tried my new Dyson. It picked up QUITE a bit more...

[@sarahconklin2881]

😂😂😂

[@sarahconklin2881]

@@iKit306 I Love mine

[@shawneeiacono2542]

Again, this is why I love this channel. You explain all the details and the why and why not. Very informative. Thank you, you rock.

[@sandymorris9564]

I just discovered this channel a couple of weeks ago...I'm going all in, watching all videos 😂 I agree, she's brilliant, Mrs. soap & Clay!!

[@ArreisMorsCI]

WOW... very informative!! I never thought that waxes were that vital for lotion bars, but thanks to you, now I know!!! It's imperative to follow the composition of the lotion bars to ensure the final product is of desired quality!!!

[@kinsmade--wherecraftsarefa7830]

I discovered lotion bars at a craft fair. I bought 2. Love them, but live in a hot climate and they stick to the bottom of the tin, so they've become more of a salve after a few uses. So I researched butters to try my own hand at improving on the idea. I bought Kokum and beeswax and I have assorted carrier and assorted oils already. I bought tins and want to work on them this weekend. This was a useful video and I really appreciate you using "parts" it is easier to follow. I wish I had someone experienced looking over my shoulder who could say, "oh no Honey, that's not going to work.". But I feel more confident watching this.

[@pattiemoseley8752]

Thank you. You just explained why I was having so much trouble with mine. I was using soy wax instead of beeswax

[@jaye8872]

Thanks great info! I am new to lotion bar making , this was very helpful!

[@DavidRil]

Thanks for another great video. I appreciate how you explain things instead of doing things. And also showing what happens in different scenarios.

[@jaye8872]

I appreciate the knowledge you are giving us on lotion bars!! I am new to making them! ? Thanks so much.

[@Soylarimar]

"all the levels of penetration".... 🤣 ... my mind... straight to the gutter...🤦🏽‍♀️

[@MrsSoapAndClay]

Meeee too! 😂💀

[@Soylarimar]

Idk how you kept a straight face in the end there 🤣🤣🤣 I’m such a child

[@MrsSoapAndClay]

There have been many, many videos wherein I have been unable to do so. 😂

[@iKit306]

Me too! I snickered. Then was sad... cause it's my birthday weekend but my partner is unavailable this weekend. We're celebrating NEXT weekend so plans... but yeah. *sigh*

[@101kurtj]

I'm glad we're all on the same wavelength 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@cibercarmen]

Great lesson. Many thanks for sharing your knowledge. I hope that by now you are totally recovered :-P Hugs from Spain.

[@jennifertrujillo9261]

I enjoy your personality and your videos so much. I hope you feel better. 💕

[@elaineroth4361]

I really love your channel. I learn so much from you. Thank you

[@tara6777]

Thanks for sharing. I hope you feel better, soon!

[@monicacarroll4313]

Today I had a Mrs Soap and Clay moment, I attempted your mould hack but you make it look easy ! It was a total flop 😂 I need more practice

[@danielleecko4154]

Solid lotion bar: 6 parts medium butter, 4 parts wax, 2 parts hard butter, 10 parts oils. Then add: arrowroot or other starch + fragrance. Is this corect? Did I miss something?

[@mechellturner3915]

I have used carnauba wax. it works but it melts in sun. but does good in chapstick or lipstick.

[@violettracey]

I do not like the waxy feel of wax. I am using a recipe simpler than yours (equal parts wax, cocoa butter, and liquid oil), but decided to substitute the wax for cetearyl alcohol and it worked. It was a different texture but I liked it. I bet stearic acid like you mentioned would also work. :)

[@MrsSoapAndClay]

Totally! So cetearyl alcohol is the main ingredient of an emulsifying wax, and while it’s overkill in a recipe for a lotion bar which requires no assistance staying in solution, it will act as a (more expensive) hardening agent for the bar. Stearic would be a viable option as well, though I fear it would feel more waxy than a soy or beeswax.

[@violettracey]

@@MrsSoapAndClay Thanks!

[@CindyRussi.]

Thanks for doing the video even though you’re still under the weather😃 When do you recommend to launch fall scents on websites?

[@MrsSoapAndClay]

Good question! I like to kick off the fall season mid august with an early bird sale, so I can actually have the delicious fall scents for a while before Christmas comes steam rolling in.

[@emerencespringer]

Glad you're feeling better...

[@BlessedAngee]

I PRAY ALL IS WELL!!!

[@iKit306]

Okay. But can I sub... out the cornstarch and put in a clay (other than that diatomaceous earth stuff)? Would kaolin or bentonite do something similar?

[@MrsSoapAndClay]

Yup all lightweight clay!

[@iKit306]

@@MrsSoapAndClay Neat!

[@emerencespringer]

Is the ratio of One tablespoon per pound of Oil - Butter for arrowroot, the same here as for Clay? Or is there a different ratio rates for Clay?

[@Skylightatdusk]

Has anyone ever tried this with cetyl or cetearul alcohol?

[@amandadawn5740]

Question: you mentioned that soy wax is too soft to stand among the other waxes in lotion bars, but can you use soy wax as a stand-in for the hard (cocoa) butter portion? Btw, thank you for these videos. I'm learning so much and I'm really enjoying the science behind it.

[@MrsSoapAndClay]

Yeah, soy has a lower melt point than bees and is softer, similar to the consistency of cocoa. So it works there, but another wax with a higher melt point is a good idea for structure.

[@amandadawn5740]

Thank you! I was hoping that might be the case. I have plenty of soy wax, and everything else I need including shea butter, but no cocoa butter. I am dying to try this sooner rather than later lol. I appreciate you taking time out of your evening to answer my question.

[@dlmcder]

When will you have your solid lotion bars back in your shop? I am just dying to try them

[@sjt4689]

Have you tried working with castor wax? I'm finding that it's a great substitute for beeswax.

[@ashleybibee3010]

If I made a lotion bar and I don’t like it can I remelt it and make a lotion or use it for something else

[@letasvlogs3355]

Oh nice I live in Washington state to up by Idaho past Spokane

[@tyihakeem9560]

I really like that you try different stuff. Where did you get these mold if I may ask?

[@MrsSoapAndClay]

Hey! I think I got them from a hobby store, but that was like a decade ago. I’m sure Amazon has something similar - these hold 4oz.

[@tyihakeem9560]

@@MrsSoapAndClay Thank you so much!!

[@dlmcder]

Can you tell me when you will be putting your solid lotion bars back in your shop

[@mariesolal]

Hi! I bought the Kate McLeod body stone and she claims there’s no wax ( apparently she was a chef and temper her cocoa butter), is it possible?

[@kinsmade--wherecraftsarefa7830]

You said arrowroot was necessary to avoid greasy feel on the skin. Can I substitute colloidal oatmeal for the same effect?

[@MrsSoapAndClay]

I’ve never tried it, but theoretically it could work. It would be a heavier powder though, and might end up feeling gummy on the skin. Melt down a single lotion bar and add some in at 1% of the total weight to see how you like it!

[@nancyblake7425]

Question: I'm looking for help in using Emu oil. I'd like to use it in soap, lotion, lotion bars.... And anything else it might do well in. I purchased a 5 gal bucket and I'm itching to try it. Any help with that oil??? Any suggestions..... Wanna try some????

[@allymonami]

I need advice. I ordered a lotion bar from an eBay seller. It smells good. It shipped solid, no melting. So, I was pleased. However, it is so hard that it does not melt in hand. I held it and rubbed it for a while. No melting at all. I wondered if I could remelt this bar and add some coconut oil. It’s a round bar, maybe 2oz.

[@MrsSoapAndClay]

You sure could!

[@allymonami]

@@MrsSoapAndClay if it’s a two ounce round bar, about how much coconut oil should I add? I have never made lotion or soap before. This bar seems quite hard. Like a solid block of bees wax. Her listing didn’t say what’s in it.

[@windchime95]

Carnauba Just for cars?😂How do you calm the smell of that shea butter down?

[@WiscoMel]

I’m playing Animal Crossing while watching right now. It’s a great de-stressor! I’m curious for these, what would you suggest is the best way to store them? Like, I don’t want to just chuck it in my purse but I don’t know the best container to carry them around in.

[@MrsSoapAndClay]

You should go check out my Insta - my before the latest post - if you’re into animal crossing! I keep mine in a metal tin in my car and purse.

[@brajendranayak8844]

Soap mold price please

[@aquariusbathandbody]

I love this video! please could I ask where the mold is from?

[@MrsSoapAndClay]

Hey! These came from wholesale supplies - I think they’re 3.5oz

[@redmeg36]

How much arrowroot powder is appropriate per batch?

[@MrsSoapAndClay]

I dunno! Depends on the batch size. I usually put a tablespoon per pound of oils/butters.

[@24shwetaa]

Thank you for your video. I tried using a mix of olive oil and hemp seed and the bar got very sticky. I used arrowroot too. I don’t know what went wrong. Was the choice of the oils a mistake?

[@MrsSoapAndClay]

Personally I wouldn’t use olive oil in a lotion bar because it’s a rather slimy oil, but if that’s what you have, try pairing it with a dry oil like jojoba or the like to cut down the stickiness. Have fun!

[@24shwetaa]

@@MrsSoapAndClay thank you!

[@RisaL-13]

What happens when you can’t use cocoa butter due to allergies? Does Kokum butter act the same? On paper they seem similar. I have never seen a lotion bar in person so I’m not sure what it’s supposed to feel like.

[@MrsSoapAndClay]

Hey! Kokum is a good sub for this; just no butters that are too soft, otherwise they won’t set up properly. :)

[@RisaL-13]

@@MrsSoapAndClay thank you! Yeah, when I first found one I tried just using the "sub this for this" things online without understanding all the properties, etc. My three attempts so far have all been too soft because I didn't have that hard butter. Can't wait to try it with the Kokum butter!

[@n.e.w.skincare]

How do you package these?

[@patricialcosta1]

How can we fix the granulation in lotion bars?

[@MrsSoapAndClay]

Melt all of your butters and heat them with the oils, and let them sit at 120 degrees ish for 20ish minutes. Gives the butters time to marry with the oils. Have fun!

[@cliviascreations]

Get better

[@walkingto4078]

Will Olivem 1000 work?

[@MrsSoapAndClay]

Ooh good question. This emulsifier is an oil in water, yeah? There IS no water in a lotion bar, but because the waxes aren’t really for emulsion in this case, it should work! Try a small batch and let us know how it goes!