How To Make A Cream - Herbalism Basics 6

Herbalism Basics 6 - How To Make A Cream.
This is one of a series of 6 KZbin videos explaining the basic principals of making various herbal preparations. These 6 videos are just for reference to compliment any home herbalism orientated videos I put up in the future.
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[@ArtsyWeeb]

Note to self Infused oil Herb infused preparation 50:50 ratio of water to oil Put on double boiler to warm Add beeswax 1 cup of oil to 1 oz of beeswax Let it cool to room temp Ass essential oils/tinctures (optional) Slowly add in water preparation and whisk

[@LagunaFili]

This concept does work, but I adjusted the recipe to make a zinc oxide sunscreen cream. I used 1/4 cup coconut oil, 1/4 cup olive oil, 20ml beeswax pearls (just under 1oz), 20 ml water, 2 TBS zinc oxide powder. I prepared it as he showed, but I dissolved 1/4 tsp BHT crystals as a preservative during the oil warming phase. I also added a few drops of Grapefruit Seed Extract to the water phase. I mixed in the zinc oxide powder in by hand after using the electric mixer. After it cooled in the container jar it looks and feels just like any sunscreen cream on the market! You just need to experiment and try different oil to water ratios. But the beeswax does act as an emulsifier! Have fun!

[@regina6838]

Did your sunscreen work?? ❤

[@krisissupercool1]

you ruined your sunscreen with the now known to be cancerous BHT, its a class 1 carcinogen now, i hope you stop adding that in the future. Rosemary extract is a great preservative, theres plenty of alternatives, also, refrigeration like this video suggested.

[@lindabarnes1585]

When making any kind of salves or lotions and storing them in jars, never use your fingers to remove some of that product to use on your skin. Each time you stick your finger in that jar, you are adding bacteria to the jar. Use a clean popsicle stick , spoon or other CLEAN implement to remove the cream from the container thereby reducing the chance of introducing additional bacteria to the product you have made.

[@karebuu1383]

Hello. What if I want to put powdered extract of my own choice and infuse it to the cream? I want to have a herbal cream as pure and mundane as possible so the extract's effects will be more visible

[@KlassiclyRevampT]

@@karebuu1383 us the powder to make and infused oil with or a tincture then add it into your ingredients.

[@stardustxx278]

Funny you say that because that's what I was taught growing up but people who visit always snicker about it. I feel better now lol

[@kamdengianni3352]

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[@kendallkamden9082]

@Kamden Gianni Instablaster =)

[@johnnewkirk6098]

Ive been searching for this for so long. Not even pros could explain the truth as this man has done.

[@WildKraftyAotearoa]

I have followed your method for around 11-12 years now! And I am still using it today! I use infused oils and plant concoction. I make it fresh as we need it. I love there are no preservatives or e-waxes. Thank you, thank you, thank you!🌺🌺🌺

[@DSmith-ix1xf]

Rick is the best presenter! I love how easy to understand his explanations are and the knock on effect is confidence to try them. Thanks!😁

[@daniellesimone7769]

Thank you, Rick. Your teaching skills are clear, concise and easy to follow!

[@rinkiranjan1653]

please explain the hindi 😔

[@takawipeters]

Note for self 1c oil: 1 oz beeswax: 1 c water (add essential oils and tincture for fun)

[@shahrilrusof2901]

What oil the best use 1 oz?

[@diannehirsch1060]

Thank you so much for teaching me these basic skills. I desperately needed these basic principles, to process my medicinal herbs into a finished product! I am so excited to learn more about this homeopathic herbal approach of living! God bless you!

[@snowdesertgoddess5757]

whoa i just had a massive flashback of the show Art Attack from when i was a kid and now I'm super happy. Your accent and this layout is the best. 😆

[@GamingReviewsLive]

Never change how you make your videos Rick! Love all the things you get up to :)

[@Mrsj1541]

I think the background, while slightly distracting, IS EXTREMELY creative! Thanks for all the info, ignore the haters! You are full of ALOT of great info and a cool accent! Thanks again! My family will love the benefits of what I have learned from you! Have a great day!

[@squirrel_of_mistri8565]

It is very creative...but I do think it's also distracting. To rickvanman: IMO, it would be most helpful to use a background that doesn't vary, because it would put the emphasis on what you are saying rather than on the images behind you. ...just my two cents... --Squirrel

[@flowerchild777]

So watch again for stuff you've missed? I was distracted at all, but I usually have pen and paper handy🙄

[@spartacusantipas4580]

I loved your videos. Simple, well explained, and good demonstration.....I'm an herbalist now...Lol.....

[@mariaelenacruz2633]

I loved all your herbalism videos, I'm starting with this, and the information you present is very valuable for beginners like me, direct and easy to understand. I thank you with all my heart!🤩

[@rickvanman]

Glad it was helpful!

[@elainelat8067]

This actually gives me an idea for a moringa and aloe vera scalp cream to help me with my fine hair and itchy scalp. Thank you so much for the demo!

[@kinkycurlfriend4471]

I've watched this before & although I've made this recipe (& like it), I must say that beeswax is NOT an emulsifier. You will see that you can almost feel the distinction between water based & oil/wax based halves. Not separation but almost as if some the water sits on the surface of every scoop but it still works. At home who cares but if you plan to sell it, you might have issues. I'm modifying a batch today. I'll use slightly less beeswax & add a tiny bit of stearic acid emulsifier to pull it all together smoothly. I refuse to eliminate the beeswax, my skin loves it!

[@lillybanks6999]

truth.... There is a way to get by this though if you let it sit our and the water evaporates

[@lillybanks6999]

so true... the water does sit on the top after it cools and settles....

[@funwithquilting3158]

I was thinking I had done something wrong. I made some and I was getting beads of water. It works well for what I need but I would not wish to give it to someone for a gift or sell it. Thank you

[@lillybanks6999]

Cleretta Grant I had that problem at first, well the first few times I made it. I slowly added water as needed and hand blended this for about 10 minutes.. i scooped it into my jars and let it set for a couple days with the lid off and there was zero separation thereafter... i recommend blending not only until smooth, but a few minutes extra and slowly add your amount of water..blend blend blend.

[@funwithquilting3158]

Thank you Lilly Banks

[@redfroghead]

you should add it when the cream is cooling down (let's say around 50-40°C) but this way you can't add more than a 15% of infused oli because again you have to deal with the emulsion which you already created.. this way your formula will change in: 20% beeswax, 20% water, 45% oils to heat, 15% infused oils to add later.. the total ALWAYS must be 100%! hopefully this would help!

[@ukulelalienation]

Great vid, thx Rick. I'm growing calendula as a cut flower for market and as an edible flower for salads etc. The Greeks suggested that calendula was so good for you that even 'gazing at it' will give healing benefit! I shall give making a calendula cream a try. Peace out dude!

[@topflightenglish5272]

Fantastic video. Yay. I feel totally encouraged now to make my own creams. I have long since been wanting to do this, but did not feel like following others that seem less professional. I have good skin (see pic - no filters have been used) - in fact I think it is now better than it ever was, due to an intermittent fasting programme that is ayurvedic (the bodhimaya plan), and I've been doing a triple skin cleansing routine since my teens. Way ahead of ya, beauty editors!!! LOL. At 58 years old I am very proud of my skin, but I want to maintain it using natural means in terms of moisturising creams. My biggest issue is hydration. Oils do not hydrate (hydro=water, not oil) and most of the time I end up finding a cream either gives me the oil my skin needs or the water, but not both. I am also very concerned at the new trend to re-introduce the same products as whipped creams, which means they have merely introduced air, so you actually get less product for your money. Rip-off!!!! Time to take back control I think (!) and yaboo sucks to the cosmetic industry. Another issue is that I recently developed an allergy to methylisothaloninone. My face went like a football overnight and I had mild breathing difficulties the next morning after using a day cream with this in. After doing online research, I have to say it's scary where this stuff lurks - Dove, Nivea, L'Oreal, you name it. They don't even need to put this stuff in! Of course this is limiting what I can buy, so this is another factor driving me to create my own products. And while I am having a moan-fest - here is a question to all others visitors here: am I the only one who likes to buy BIG pots of cream so I have less shopping trips to do??? Why are companies allergic to selling things in larger pots? With my dry skin a pot of 250mg barely lasts me two weeks and I usually have to apply several applications every day. In terms or product miles, we need to start voting with our feet to stop companies forcing us to buy small pots, with trips into town every week to buy the bally things. And don't even talk to me about night creams!!!! So this is my bid to make something that works for mature skin, which is deeply moisturising (hydrating) and comforting, for both day and night. One thing: you did not mention the need to clean everything in a hot bleach and water mixture and to do the same with the stick blender, beforehand, and the need to spray your jars with alcohol before putting things into them, or you can be transferring bacteria from your hands and equipment into the cream - and some of these bacteria can blind you. The alcohol will evaporate, but it will ensure there are no bacteria present. Sorry, don't mean to be negative... hope you understand that I mean well for everyone visiting here. :) Look forward to more of your videos - will be watching them later today for sure! Thanks so much.

[@doggettall]

Thanks for sharing this. I have made tons of creams and lotions more traditional emulsifiers but I have always read that Beeswax is not an emulsifier however; KNEW that with the right technique, it was possible because products like Burt's Bees hand creams use beeswax and no other emulsifier. It's late but I am headed to the kitchen now!!

[@mervathidar5902]

love ......love .....love it thank you sooooooo much

[@rickvanman]

Thanks - I'm just an amateur - if I want to know something I'll look it up in a book or research it on the net making sure I've gone to several independent sources for the information and then extrapolate my own version of doing it

[@kenycewescott1295]

Hi I love this cream buy I noticed after a couple use my cream gas water droplets in it😟 any suggestions of what I may of done wrong?

[@ruraledition]

Hey ye all. If you don't like using Parabens, there are 2 broad spectrum plant based preservatives on the market now called "Geoguard" and "Optiphen". Not as effective as Parabens but they will give your concoctions at least a year shelf life maybe more. Plant based preservatives are made of a combination of potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate and calcium gluconate all derived from corn plant FDA approved and used as food preservatives. So perfectly good for homemade natural skincare.

[@m8272m]

Thank you for sharing this information. *Optiphen is **_highly_** effective* and its ingredients/ratios are approved for commercial products. Unfortunately, from what I understand, *shelf life varies based on the recipe*, but preservative choice will dictate the final shelf life from there. But I definitely _would_ consider Optiphen if you're comfortable with the ingredients. *They have a variety of formulas that are designed for specific needs. * And no, I ain' sellin' no Optiphen. For those *concerned about parabens*, I suggest *further research*. For those considering *Geogard* (mentioned above), I consider *further research as well, as sodium benzoate is an often debated ingredient as well.*

[@ruraledition]

Sodium Benzoate is also derived from plants so I'm not sure in what way you think it is debatable. "Geoguard" and "Optiphen" are both broad spectrum preservatives and are both made up of a combination of ingredients all designed to tackle various yucky thinks that spoil your formula. Some take care of yeast, some microbiobials and some mould. If neither of them work, it might be because you have not followed application instructions as both need to be added to your formula in the cool down phase below a certain temperature and at the recommended ph levels otherwise they have no effect. But if you look at the the ingredients on store bought products, you will see a lot of parabens listed. Not just one but several. That is because parabens are not broad spectrum. Each paraben is designed to tackle a specific issue that causes creams to spoil. Parabens are very effective and give your products an indefinite shelf life. The only reason some people have an aversion the parabens is because in the 70s and 80s, women diagnosed with breast cancers were blaming under arm deodorants that were being preserved with Parabens. Then they started blaming Aluminium in deodorants. In my opinion, it's best to be safe than sorry and considering that most home made creams are consumed within at least 3 months of being made, Geoguard or Optiphen is adequate enough. Manufacturers of Optiphen and Geoguard guarantee a long shelf life if applied to your formula as recommended. But then there is the issue of oil rancidity anyway, usually at least within a couple of years which is why commercial manufacturers ditched the natural oils and opted for mineral oils and chemically synthesised additives. Home made creams from natural ingredients are in my opinion a better quality and authentic product because they are naturally nutritious and as long as they are consumed as soon as you make them, and at least within a year, you shouldn't have issues with them going off. by the way, I don't sell either Optiphen or Geoguard either. I'm just a natural cream advocate.

[@topflightenglish5272]

One day people will start putting mini fridges in their bathrooms, or cooling drawers to store their creams. We are moving abroad in the next two years, to find our forever home and I am going to do this!!!!!

[@dennistarpein1653]

I am into herbs big time and I thank you for you post. It makes it easy for folks to understand. Blessings and peace to you!

[@lindaking7664]

Thank you , Rick . i bought 4 sticks of Beeswax ; tomorrow i'm making your body cream recipe ... i'll use Frankincense essential oil , so , hopefully, i'll be in Frankincense Heaven ! very excited about making this . yes , Kristen is right , the opening scene of you video is very "trippy" !

[@redfroghead]

hi! hopefully this would help: to make a cold cream (this type emulsified with beeswax) respect the proporcion of 60% oli, 20% beeswax and 20% water. heat the ingredients separately ( oils and beeswax in one pot and water in another one) up to 70°C and then add the water little by little to the oils-wax mixture. even when it's cooling down keep on stirring well! :-) this time you won't fail and the cream will not separate!

[@biancaol4963]

Isnt 70degrees Celsius too hot?

[@redfroghead]

​@biancaol4963 hello! Not at all! If Ingredients are colder than 70°C you won't be able to emulsify them! There are no delicate active ingredients in here so no worries :) keep emulsifing until the moxture turn from hot to cold

[@redfroghead]

you're welcome! ;) on changing %: you can raise oils, but it would turn into a pomade, you have to be careful on raising water it could cause the emulsion to separate..20%beeswax could hold up to a maximum of 25% water and in this case I would use in the oils mixture a quote of coconut oil which is solid at room temperature and would help the water to be kept in the emulsion. Please note that the biggest part of active ingredients is thermolabile so if you want to add infused oils to the cream

[@RosieVintage]

Just tried this and it came out beautifully!

[@spiritpath1]

Anshu Seth: I used beeswax. Worked well. It does tend to cool quickly and start to thicken as it cools, so you have to be quick when you are using the emulsion blender or you do not get a total blending of the herbal decoction. Part of the problem I had (which was easily fixed) was using to wide a container to emulsify the melted beeswax/oil with the decoction and thereby cooling to rapidly. I simply put it back into the double boiler and re-melted and then used a tall, more narrow container to blend it together. This worked very well. The thickening of the "crème" is related to "cooling" of the product you are making if you are using beeswax. In the video Rick mentions lanolin as an emulsifier. I prefer the beeswax as lanolin can cause allergic reactions especially in people allergic to wool.

[@Zone8-jk]

I use Vitamin E as my preservative so I don't have to refrigerate mine. I end up using mine around 5 months and it's still great. I keep it by the kitchen sink. I make soap and my hands are always getting freshly made soap all over them. I have to have a really good moisturizer or my hands will be so dry you can see it! LOL. Thank you for making this so simple. Concocting can be troublesome because it can get tricky. You make it so easy I want to go try it out right now. LOL. Thanks.

[@GrahamHoughton12]

Excellent introductory series and thanks for all your efforts in putting this series together. Looking forward to your "remedies"

[@lornachapman9188]

A lot of people say you can't say beeswax as an effective emulsifier.... Emulsifying wax, usually plant based, seems to be the most commonly used. What's your opinion on that, please?

[@CoCoLuckyKitchen]

This video was so helpful Rick! Thank you for sharing :)

[@mitchsamonte]

you can add vitamin e to prevent rancidity. you can also use grapefruit seed extract (GSE), rosemary essential oil, to name a few. do your research. don't take anyone's word for it.

[@Gasolina25]

Rickvanman, I love this Herbalism series of yours. I hope you will make more videos on this topic. I really love your videos. They are easy to understand, and i learn alot from them! Thank you so much!

[@Support4MySingers]

Add half a teaspoon of cosmetic grade borax (for this size). Do your research on cosmetic borax, it's completely natural and good for the skin. It will emulsify your cream completely. Beeswax and essential oils are not emulsifiers and even if left in the fridge it will separate or at least get water bubbles in it. Just use the borax and you'll always end up with perfectly blended creams. Some people don't like borax but I find those who don't think it's bad for you. If you use chemical borax from the cleaning section than YES. But cosmetic grade is just a form of salt that actually acts as an antiseptic (or a band aid if you like) for damaged skin. It's the perfect emulsifier for your beauty products.

[@snowdesertgoddess5757]

Oh-- thank you for the tips by the way .🙂 Having the chemistry explained briefly beforehand helps aim for proper ingredient targets.

[@Alchemista110]

YOU ARE AWESOME!!!!! Best video I have seen, there was another but I forget his name right now but yours is easy peasy, I sometimes have to heat my oil and water three times because it does not emulsify and then whisk it in a double bath of ice water with ice. But I like your tutorial and your inspiring images. You ROCK.

[@duniarosa2539]

What a beautiful way of teaching how to make a cream, thank you so much.

[@nicolareddwooddforest4481]

Oh, that looks so great, makes me want to order one from you, but you are in Australia. Have you heard about Weleda? They make the creams adding a plant essence which had been rhythmically shaken and this essence then is added to the creams to give it an endless shelf life, this is Dr. Rudolf Steiner's invention, a remarkable phenomenon.

[@noorulhuda519]

Please give me more information of that doctor's inventions

[@Mrsutubefan]

this was so darn helpful and professional, THANK YOU!!

[@browntroutfisherman]

Hi Rick - I drop in and out of your videos occassionally, I first came across you when you were in your "outdoor bushcrafting" phase a little while ago. Just want to say that I am staggered by the sheer volume of vids you put out and more staggered by the fact that you have to research first a lot of the topics you present. Don't know how you find the time but well done mate...!

[@BreyersaRS]

Thank you SO SO MUCH! I'm not into this whole herb thing, however, i now understand how lotion is made. I plan to make goat's milk lotion and this was very helpful!

[@PipesTSAF]

Hey Rick, I've loved all of your herbal videos and you have made it incredibly easy to whip up some nice, soothing lotion in just a few hours; however, I had no idea how difficult it could be get all of the melted beeswax/oil mixture cleaned up. Do you have any suggestions for helping to get it out of pans (or out of my sink?) Great videos, I'd really like to see more.

[@Omega13_channel]

These are really helpful videos! I bought some books on apothecary and want to start making my own preparations. It's really nice to have a visual along with the reading. Thanks!

[@aminatshimanga4794]

+Lizzy's den Please tell me what books you brought ? I am trying to learn more about this. Thank you for your time

[@lyndacesiror.ph.6312]

Hi Rick, Really enjoyed all your Herbalism KZbin Videos and pinned them all to my Boards. I see that you eventually added a Disclaimer which is always a good idea. Thank you for sharing these educational videos. Wishing much health and happiness.

[@90skid97]

Why not use lecitin as a natural emulsifier? he mentioned mayonnaise himself and that's because licithin is found egg yolks, but is also derived from soy. The clean licithin is made into pellets witch can be soacked in water/herb juice and mixed before adding the oils. bees wax is not actually an emulsifier, but works more like a supplement for an emulsifier. Instead you could have used both bees wax and licithin for a better result. I'm not really a herbivore myself (XD) but it just seems like a better choice for making a cream that mixes better without using chemicals. Btw it has been done by many people so i'm not making it up

[@cariegooley2660]

THANK YOU FOR SHARING SO FREELY. YOU ARE A GOD SENT ❤️

[@thephleblady]

Thanks for quick reply Rick. I am sure I am going to learn a lot with your help. All the best in your future and thanks again :).

[@spiritseal]

Thank you! This video was very helpful!

[@bellezayequilibrio7494]

I love the recipe and your accent 💕🙏 You have a new subscriber!

[@bilgenshandmade]

Dear Rick, i tried to make my own cream as soon as i've wached your cream making video and the reasult is absolutely wonderful. i've been making researces about this for a long time and this is the best solution i've ever had. i do thank you for all the info you are giving in your videos. also big thanks for the info about the greatest emulsifier "beeswax". i keep thinking how to reach "emülsifying wax" which i also thought that indispensable for cream making. it's all about whisking well.

[@depressiespaghetti9979]

Vitamin e is also good for extending the shelf lives of infused oils

[@biancaol4963]

How much and what form of vit E oil? Thank you!

[@depressiespaghetti9979]

@@biancaol4963 Vit E can be used at around 0.3% - 0.5% to extend the life of your product, as a VERY general rule. And you can buy natural vit E in bulk or in smaller quantities and then you can check the formulation of the oil you get to that the total weight of vit 3 added is at the 0.3 - 0.5% for preservation usage.

[@TheDiverpro]

You can also add some vitamin e oil (great for skin) and it will preserve the cream even better. Just a few drops will do.

[@queue30]

The process of living is enzyme reactions. Preservatives prevent bacteria and viruses in creams by inhibiting enzyme reactions. When you put the cream on the preservative will be absorbed into your body and prevent enzyme reactions there until it is removed. It's your choice but the best preservative it's too keep it alive and make small quantities periodically

[@grettabewitched5409]

Hey Rick, I'm a hedgewitch living in pendle, Lancashire and herbalism is a big part of my life. I think the vids you have done on the subject of herbalism are great, are you going to do any more of them? Do you still practice herbalism?

[@rickvanman]

Thanks. I haven't done herbalism for many years now.

[@sarahjane120292]

Get back to it mate!

[@rickvanman]

Thanks. this is something I got into last year. Have moved on to other things since

[@hkmusc]

@aquahoe Because he failed to tell you that you also need borax in addition to beeswax to make the emulsion. The amount of borax to be used depends on the amount of water you use, but should never exceed 1/16 to 1/20 of the beeswax you use (in terms of weight). Note: Borax is to be put in the water phase.

[@nawneechickasawwarhawk7463]

This was excellent! You have the best informative videos on you tube.. THANKS!

[@emeraldray3464]

Wow great information!!! Do you have any other suggestions for emulsifying agents? I am getting into herbalism but I am vegan and cruelty-free so I do not use beeswax.

[@Gerrosimo1]

Excellent video! Just bought a hand blender similar to yours and am dying to make some of my salve recipes into creams! I have several of my infused oils and tinctures ready to roll! I am sad to hear this is a thing of the past for you and wish you luck on whatever you do next! Thanks again!

[@rickvanman]

Thanks for the sub :o) Glad the vids helped. Not a healer - This was just a hobby I dabbled in last year, but I found I kept making medicines and then had no use for them, so ended up throwing them away after they expired :o( Haven't done much in the way of herbalism for a while, but it's nice to have the knowledge in case the sills are ever needed. Good luck with the herbalism course :o)

[@makeupofficial5187]

Plzz tell me ingredients plzzz

[@Nkoah]

That is the infusion/decoction. An example of an infusion would be tea, meaning you have infused water with herbs of some kind. The most important thing to remember is that you need 1 part water to 1 part oil in order for the base to work.

[@loveinspired7]

This is amazing! I'm gonna do this!!!

[@mrsteenmom]

Thank you so much for sharing. It would be better to make the Herb into an Oil, eliminating the water altogether and giving the cream a much longer shelf life without having to put it into the frig. I couldn’t remember how to make a cream, but I find that White beeswax pellets cosmetic grade: are better for making creams. Dark jars are always the best. Thanks again!!!

[@natashagreen-chillaxedprod7769]

the preservative isn’t harsh it’s what’s needed for a longer shelf life then 2wks or more plus you need to use an emulsifier Wax like BTMS50, Emulsifier NF, Vegetable Emulsifier CA/20 but no beeswax or aloe Vera gel but use filtered water or cooled boiled water instead (not tap water) Rosemary Oleoresin, liquid Germal Plus, Phenonip, osteophin plus are the preservatives you can use - Vitamin E is Not a preservative it is an additive You can also add Ecosoya Q210 (aka CB135) with the E-wax as it’s the only one dermatology tested safe for ALL skin types and used for skin preparations

[@craftyladydi]

Did the beeswax harden in the bottom of the bowl, you didn't scrap it out? Great video will try this I love stick blending.

[@Alchemista110]

Best video on herbal creams I mean.

[@Skaldi3]

so glad i found these vids. very interested and so in love with gardening and herbalism. I want to learn how to make soap and pH safe fragrances

[@LessIsMore1111]

this is the first video from your channel that i watched. really appreciate the knowledge shared. thanks Doc.

[@ciarafinley16]

Oh my fucking God you have no IDEA how long I've been looking for your channel!

[@TrisskarArran]

I love your videos! But it would be really neat if you told us whats in some of your ingredients? Such as the decoction/water based half.... There are so many ways to combine herbs and I am always interested to see what combinations others use ^_^

[@daphneraven6745]

He did say that was the next video.

[@redfroghead]

those percentages are the "original" ones of the galenic recipe: beeswax has a mild emulsifying properties so you need quite a lot of it to be able to have the 20% of water in the cream. The 20% of beeswax is able to maintain the emulsion stable for a very long time (more than 12months), I'm not sure taht just a 7% would hold the emulsion just as well! ;)

[@valeriacartesiani8772]

Thank you very much for your precious tips

[@ZINQsLady]

Alcohol is used to make tinctures. Certain chemicals are soluble in alcohol and fat. THC for example.

[@laurenbaca7900]

The liquid preparation you added at the end, was that alcohol based tincture liquid or water preparations?

[@francesca2202]

Beautifully and clearly explained!

[@Bushehri1]

Thank you so much for the great work 😀

[@msTmattole]

Cerbusbindweed, vit E does work as a preservative, also, in your water phase, grapefruit seed extract is really good too. Marianne, salves are different from creams, in that they have a water phase and salves do not. alcohol based tinctures DO tend to make the emulsion of a cream last not as long, and I add some to my water phase. but kept in the 'fridge like Rick said helps keep it longer, as does a few more grams of beeswax! I am so glad to hear so many people going for the good! Thanks to all of you, but Rick, you so rock

[@BeautifulbotanicalsBlogspot]

msTmattole FYI Grapefruit seed extract nor Vit E are preservatives. Neither is alcohol, Borax, essential oils ect.

[@rickvanman]

There are so many herbs with so many varied uses that overlap. Some work for some people, but not everyone. experimentation with various herbs may be required to find what's best for you. Best thing to do is to get a book on herbalism and study it so you get exactly what you want. :o)

[@fateemahossenmohamed9454]

Hello could you tell me if you have any idea of what base when left unrefrigerated melts and then when put back in the refrigerator become solid?

[@mitchsamonte]

shea butter is totally different from bees wax. you need the bees wax to make the oil solidify and become creamy in texture during the prep. without beeswax, the oil and water will remain liquid and separated. you can also use emulsifying wax but it has more chemicals. if you're not too finicky then it's fine to use.

[@rickvanman]

@aquahoe Borax, given the E number E285, is used as a food additive in some countries but is banned in the United States - not sure I'd be wanting to put this chemical in my natural remedies

[@haserterr]

thank you! You are a wealth of knowledge.

[@PabloEmanuel96]

1 ounce beeswax 1 cup oil (infused optional) 1 cup water (infused optional) Melt the wax into the oil, then mix with essential oils and the water and mix with an immersion blender

[@NappyFu]

Great video. You said use 1 ounce of beeswax to every 1 cup of oil. Does these measurement hold for e-wax too? If not what do you recommend?

[@KaliKali-hv9bt]

OMG! I sub and watch your channel.

[@FenderGibsonWashburn]

Fascinating series Rick!

[@olivaperuviana1621]

Exccelent video many thanks!!!

[@sigjcasselman]

Fantastic! Can't wait to deviate from my usual cream making method, to a more herbal influenced one.

[@reemabdulmawla7254]

I wish you make more videos I absolutely love love all the videos you made on KZbin Thank you so much

[@noorulhuda519]

Ohh thank u sir very nice video, love it. I love herbs

[@drdavid62]

Just finished watching a KZbin video that demonstrates why beeswax is NOT an emulsifier. There are far better and equally safe choices to use. Kind of surprised that Rickvanman did not know this.

[@annakiazaha9279]

awesome video! also, vitamin E can be used to extend shelf life.

[@m8272m]

Yes! Finally, an accurate post. Vitamin E can extend the shelf life _of the core ingredients [oils]_ but does not extend shelf life in the way of a preservative. So maybe I got over excited.

[@NadaSoaper]

just because it doesn't extend it as far as a preservative doesn't mean it cant be used in place of a preservative if that is what the maker prefers. you keep forcing preservatives. people don't have to use them if they don't want to.

[@annakiazaha9279]

right, I did say extend lol, it's not gonna bring it to cosmetic quality, but if it's for yourself, small, created and stowed property, you may not need preservatives, just use the product up 🤓

[@NadaSoaper]

Exactly but this Mi'el person above is on about 20 comments on here trying to "force" people to use preservatives and has even resorted to cursing at people and is just in general abusive to anyone who doesn't want to use chemical preservatives.

[@ArnesioGian2012]

Annakia Zaha 👋 thanks 🙏 for reminding me about vitamin E extended the shelf life

[@farahstephanus9228]

Lovely lovely lovely! Thank you for sharing 🤗🙏♥️

[@Alchemista110]

I will be watching ALL your videos. God willing.

[@marilynchivers7762]

Lovely video thx for sharing... I would like to know what temperature are the liquids?

[@mellasone]

I don't really want the cream to be too thick, I will play around with the water % around 30-35% using a good amount of solid fats. I am actually using herbal tinctures I know alcohol is also an emulsifier so this could help with emulsification as well. thanks for taking the time to reply I am feeling a bit more confident.

[@TheCreepahFace]

Love the way you say herbal, over here we say it like erbal

[@cambiumlayer1318]

That cream looks so soothing and amazing....subscribed!!!. I will try this for sure. Keep teaching us these valuable recipes. Cheers!

[@justmejustme6706]

WHAT GREAT INFORMATION!

[@rickvanman]

yes it can get a bit messy to clean up :o( - it's just a case of persisting I'm afraid. Scraping out what you can, then perhaps using hot water and plenty of detergent to get to the rest.