Why is my body butter melting? // Fix melting body butter! // How to Formulate // Humblebee & Me

[@bravegirl04]

I switched over to emulsified body creams in the summer instead of body butters….best decision ever! I just couldn’t deal with the butters melting in the heat….even though it’s still usable, its imperative to protect the integrity of our products!

[@raiserfactory]

Thanks, Marie! As a DIY enthusiast living through Brazil's hot summer, I’ve realized that for warm climates, the solution is to use a higher amount of fatty thickeners (up to 20% cetyl alcohol) and opt for harder butters. Most importantly, though, it's about finding a way to store the butters in a cooler, less heat-exposed environment. At the end of the day, you can’t really beat Mother Nature, and in this kind of climate, emulsified butters seem to be the only truly stable option.

[@juliestam]

I came here after watching Safiya Nygaard's video on making lipstick from your book. Subscribed immediately! Prepare for a surge in followers ;)

[@FoxxyBrownRN]

i live in georgia (southeastern united states) and i chose not to reformulate my body butter. this video validates my reason for doing so. i use a combination of shea butter and kokum butter (total of 60%) for my butter and it turns out perfect in my environment.

[@AlishbaKhan-qj3xs]

I want to start a business of body butter but it does melt in extreme hot weather

[@TessieDobey]

3-4% stearic acid added to any formulation!

[@chandeliirX919]

Thank you!

[@mishalrehman6604]

Why we use stearic acid???

[@chandeliirX919]

@@mishalrehman6604 it also has a very high melting point and will keep it from turning back into oil if exposed to heat

[@mishalrehman6604]

@@chandeliirX919 means when i me using stearic acid in my product so its not melting?

[@demonicajames2575]

@tessie dobey I order that STEARIC ACID

[@hgwen31]

Because I make most of my butter in the winter for dry skin (which I use with other lotions and drinking water to keep the moisture through the day) I don't deal with this issue often, but in my early butter making days I did experience it in warmer months and I just warmed it again and separated the frothy parts and remade the batch. Now I use more aloe for moisture and I haven't had that problem since in the summer months

[@mohammedobaidahmed5916]

u add aloe to mixture?

[@MsXknight]

Omg yes adding aloe is the best thing. Aloe vera gel or the powder is what I use

[@celesteelijah2515]

I always ship overnight delivery (if I am shipping to a southern state) which is added into my price. I live in New Jersey where summers can be extremely hot, if we hit a heat wave.

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Thank you for sharing! ❤️

[@hadeelahmad8624]

I live in syria and the temperature here is more than 35 so i always add beeswax and i found it very good ..thanx dear for these informations ❤

[@mridulatandon4568]

How much percent of beeswax do you put

[@Sabaseb]

@@mridulatandon4568 I'm using Beeswax, cetyl alcohol and stearic acid on my body butter and I have no problem. I've found this info on Google for your question about bw percentage Assistant Bot Aug 17 The ideal amount of beeswax for a body butter depends on the desired consistency and texture. Here's a general guideline for different beeswax percentages relative to the total weight of your oils: 12% Beeswax: This will create a softer body butter, more like a lotion. It’s suitable if you prefer a creamy texture that absorbs easily into the skin. 15% Beeswax: This percentage will provide a balance between creaminess and firmness. It will be thicker than the 12% formulation, offering good emollient properties while still being easy to spread. 20% Beeswax: This will yield a firmer body butter, more akin to a balm. It's ideal if you want a product that provides a stronger barrier on the skin and is more resistant to melting in warmer temperatures. Example Calculation If you are making a 100-gram batch of body butter, here’s how much beeswax you would use: 12% Beeswax: 12 grams 15% Beeswax: 15 grams 20% Beeswax: 20 grams Conclusion Choose the percentage based on your desired texture and the conditions in which the body butter will be used. If you're unsure, starting with 15% is a good middle ground, and you can adjust in future batches based on your preference.

[@e.a.4926]

I could not agree more about not shipping body butters in the warmer months. I once received a completely liquified "body butter" from a seller on Etsy. It was incredibly disappointing. I don't understand the rationale behind even attempting to ship body butters in warm weather now that I am a formulator myself. In my humble opinion, emulsified butters are way better in almost every way, anyway.

[@babyred0789]

What type of emulsifier do you suggest for a natural body butter?

[@cutesaimaimran]

Can u please tell what type of emulsifier

[@anitagrice8956]

Goodafternoon chiming in From Miami, Fl and I always do emulsified body/hair butters with a bit of stearic acid and never had a problem with it melting by the time it got to my customer 😅

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Yes, emulsified body butters are far more thermally stable than anhydrous ones :)

[@ruthcherry2974]

This video is quite extensive and informative video. Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge based on much effort.

[@Mrs_Canary]

Ur channel is un matched. I havent found a better combo then steric acid and btms 50. Str8 dream.

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@leatriciahall8128]

What is btms 50?

[@emiliaclare8830]

Came here from Saf's channel and I'm here to STAYYYY!💜

[@surpriseelements]

I live in a tropical part and it took me 2 years to figure out the formulations. Did trial test in the seasons of the second year to check the revised recipe. It’s a great video for to learn something more.

[@zahralogyy]

What helped you with a temperature stable product?

[@TrellWest]

Can you share the recipe? 🙏🏾

[@hafsafatima2870]

Can you share your recipe plz

[@yodie5918]

Thank you so much. This is so helpful. I made my first batch to sell and it melted. My clients started calling to report and it was so embarrassing. I'm so grateful. I'll try the emulsifying cream. many thanks.

[@CC-yq9kv]

Thank you! I always learn something from every video you post 💕💕💕

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

I'm so glad! ❤️

[@wilmarvaldes2641]

Thank You beatiful Marie for the vídeo is very excellent... congratulationts. God bless You life 🙏

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Thank you so much!

[@wilmarvaldes2641]

@@HumblebeeAndMe thank you for you💖😘

[@maronabrowne8427]

Ur videos are so amazing I had sign up and enjoyed all ur free tips am from small island in the Caribbean call StVincent and Grenadines planing to open up a small business so thank u soo much for all the information

[@annelucas8555]

Good Morning Marie, I cannot believe that you just posted this very much needed video. I live in Las Vegas Nevada and it has been an extremely hot summer. I went to my workshop only to find that the power had shut off. it was a whopping 110 degrees inside. all of my foot butters and body butters just to name a few have all turned to liquid. Although very disappointed I was able to turn power back on with a switch at the fuse box. Again I just wanted to say thank you because this information was just what I needed to push on. its almost like you know exactly what to say at the right time. thanks again Anne

[@1karenelizabeth]

Thank you! I'm in San Diego! It's often above 100 F. I think I will be trying the emulsified version... too much variation between extremes here! Bless you for sharing your wisdom...

[@ndulaottance7297]

Beautiful review. Emulsified body butter remains the best. Kudo's to your share knowledge

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

❤️ Thanks for watching!

[@Misana]

Valuable information! Thank you so much for sharing.

[@cassandrajones4927]

this was great you are really good at what you do and I just subscribed 😀

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Welcome, and thank you so much! Don't forget to check out my blog (humblebeeandme.com) as well-I've been blogging since 2011 while I’ve only been on KZbin since about 2016, so there are a lot more formulations on the blog. The blog is also where my ingredient encyclopedia and FAQ live, and they're both packed with tons of super-helpful information ❤️ Happy making!

[@cassandrajones4927]

@@HumblebeeAndMe yes I checked it out and I love it, I did it late last night so I am going to make account when I get a chance as I am in the process of formulating and I looked up an ingredient. ❤️😊

[@ladyhoneyrosemckay7753]

Thank you Marié. I had this happen at my Farmers Market. I pulled them . I reformulantes & added beeswax 🐝. Way better.

[@maybellgreen]

Hi Marie, Thanks for the video. Its so hot were I leave that I have to exclude oils from my body butters. I just simply make body oils separately and body butters separately. E.g Shea mango body butter or Shea cocoa Body butter

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience! I really appreciate hearing from formulators who live in truly hot places as my experience in this area is definitely limited ❤️Thank you again!

[@arienikole2499]

So you don’t add oils to your body butter you just have shea or other butter by it’s self?

[@jaymiheaven9638]

My body butter is soupy at room temp. The recipe I followed was 12oz tallow to 4 oz olive oil. I also added 8 tsp arrowroot powder & 120 drops ess oils. It was gorgeous when whipped out of the fridge but at room temp it's too soft. I want to add coconut oil or mango butter with 1tbs beeswax to try to firm it up....but what's the best way to do that? Surely I don't want to reheat what I've already made, right? So do I do it at room temp? Chilled? I'd think the add in has to be same temp as the already mixed butter (?) HELP

[@virginiadominguez5810]

You’re amazing 😊

[@terrykunst3883]

Superb video, Dear Marie! As always, your teachings are fantastic, thank you.

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Thanks for watching! ❤️

[@surmaachar2589]

I did you emulsifier wax as well

[@madisonboers8221]

I love the information

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

❤️ Thanks for watching!

[@laurenrobinson8714]

Hi Maria. Beautifully explained! I love your content videos and formulations. Thank you for the information!

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

I'm so glad it was helpful! ❤️

[@donnahayes7375]

Hi Marie, I make a hair butter that include 16 organic oils and butters by combining all ingredients in a double boiler method and it comes out beautifully. The problem is mailing it to my customers in the hot temperatures in the US. How do I fix this. I've even mailed them in mailing kits with dry ice and styrofoam coolers. Help

[@SamanthaBlasse]

Following

[@nkazimdidimba1953]

Include stearic acid in your formulation. I live in South Africa and summers here are very hot so I increas the percentage of stearic acid in my formulation for up to 30%. In December and January it gets so hot, some areas in the country experience temperatures up to 42°C.

[@isabellacloke1493]

Hi, what would be a good starting point % or range of candelilla wax to add to thicken up my body butter? Thanks

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Maybe 5%? It depends massively on what else is going on in the formulation + how hot it is.

[@mayaruby8533]

Hi Marie how much steric acid and preservative should I use in the emulsified body butters?

[@Lo0pyLup]

Very informative, this may have resolved my issues I am having trying to create beard butter. I can never get the right consistency. Either too hard or too oily. The changeable Irish weather does not help either. Thanks again :)

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Good luck + happy making!

[@heatherjones1307]

Hello. I wanted to know what works best for shipping.. so I need it to be good all year round and all kinds of weather.

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

I'd say the emulsified option would be the best if you want a product to be that versatile.

[@NessaJ777]

Is there a way to fix watery body butter? Something that’s already in the mixing bowl not preventing it

[@jahb5705]

It needs to go in the freezer for about 30 minutes or so. Once more on the solid side you can then reblend it again or let it sit out for a little till it reaches room temperature. Hopefully by this time you have a thicker body butter 🙂.

[@NessaJ777]

@@jahb5705 thank you so much.

[@BlackRose1820]

I live in The Bahamas it’s crazy hot here.

[@riemmagarback]

Hi Marie! Great video ❤️ I was looking to do a fun activity with my son... I was wondering if you knew how to preserve jelly soaps so they can be gifted? Thank you 💕

[@claire-bm4uz]

here from safiya🏃

[@mandyolivar6383]

Same lol

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Welcome! ❤️

[@HugabugaYT]

You are the best teacher Marie! Honestly kudos and thanks for all the effort you put into your pro videos!!! Still owe you Barry's tea I promised in Dallas :))))!

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

❤️ Thank you so much! I've got the kettle on for my 3rd mug of Yorkshire Gold this morning at the moment 😄

[@surmaachar2589]

Hi surma Achar from India Bangalore…I would appreciate if you cld help Me out to fix the body cream I prepared with butters and oils like Shea cocoa ..almond Argan and avacado which separated oils and cream part …. Thanks 🙏

[@AvionOrr]

Thank you!!!!!!

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

I'm so glad you found it helpful!

[@sharonhamilton4328]

Hahaha. Lolololol. Call that a fever. That was awesome

[@xp3rt34]

I keep seeing different terms and I normally can find info online to answer my question. However this time I can not and was wondering if you could explain the different oils....Fragrance Oil vs Body Oil...what is the difference and can I use either or in my body butter recipes? Thank you.

[@cherylsears488]

What about video on tallow

[@asfiajannat4703]

hey sister Where i live it's like 38 degree celsius can u suggest something for me🥺

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

This entire video + the partner post are about exactly this :)

[@sibajisaha1552]

please share sunscreen lotion making procedure

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Please read this post on the blog: www.humblebeeandme.com/why-homemade-sunscreen-is-never-a-good-idea/ :)

[@divinelyblessedkb]

How to keep the fragrance oils from melting the body butter?

[@jorgemolinar5969]

Your video thumbnail is HILARIOUS!! Love the stank face!!

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Thanks! I had a lot of fun sifting though all the screen captures I took trying to find the most ridiculous one 😝

[@fikilemsomi1983]

Hi Marie, thank you for all the information you provide us with. Can you use beeswax and stearin acid at the same time to formulate a body butter?or you have to use one at a time?

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Thanks for watching! You can combine stearic acid and beeswax in formulations.

[@HopeFulRomantic15]

Can fragrance oils cause body butter to melt?

[@divinelyblessedkb]

I'm glad you asked that because I just made a testing batch and that's exactly what happened! 😩

[@HopeFulRomantic15]

@@divinelyblessedkb I found that after they were sitting for a while, some of them weren’t as fluffy and looked melted. So I’m wondering if it’s because of the fragrance oil used for some of them…or if too much was used. Still looking for answers though.

[@SohaCosmetics]

Whatever it is, but your face expression are quite impressive

[@narayanasingaraokondapalli9886]

So clearly explained 🙄 😒 🤔

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Thanks! ❤️

[@fardousbash]

Its almost impossible In place like Africa thats hot all year long

[@honybee3501]

👍😀

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

😄

[@dlasis]

I could explain the same thing in one sentence: "If above melting point, it will melt." - end of explanation

[@shannonparson5047]

Your rude af!!

[@Mulmulmist]

Keep in refrigerator that all

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

I address this in the blog post :) Happy making!

[@Mulmulmist]

@@HumblebeeAndMe hey hi , I wanted to know as you are student of formula botanica, did you take advance cosmetic course as well? I'm really confused shall I join it or just learn from youtube making cosmetic skincare. What will you advice me? And if I ask you 5 best essential oils for glowing skin what would they be? Pls help

[@heidicroucher]

Visakha shewale, Marie would absolutely advise you to take the formula Botanica course if you are considering it. Yes KZbin (if you are watching the right person, like Marie) can be helpful. . But there is NOTHING like STUDYING these skills in a professional manner. You will never find a KZbin channel that can do for you what professional Universities can do for you!

[@tinabop84]

This video is dragged out 🙄