In any event, this post provides you with ways to think about all oils so you can understand them and dont need every oil to exist in a chart. do you have info on it what it is used for or how to use it or its properties, and uses. Borage oil is popular for treating a condition known as folliculitis - where the hair follicles get damaged and inflamed as a result of infection. I think that would be a great thing to do as veganism is a growing thing and beeswax is a common ingredient in your recipes. I am VERY allergic to coconut and its derivatives which makes it impossible to buy most skincare products in the stores, and also very tricky to make my own. As long as the recipe doesnt call for coconut oil for its scent, it should be a good swap . Heres a quick chart (it is not comprehensive by any means!) To busy to poke around your site today but youre bookmarked and Ill definitely be back. Butters - Most butters are interchangeable. Holy cow, youre making COLOSSAL amounts of body butter for something you might not even like o_O. However, I like how your bars are more vertical than horizontal and would love to know what size mold you use. Mango and cupuacu butters would be my top recommendations as a replacement for shea butter . If the original formula calls for a fast absorbing oil (like grapeseed) and you use a heavy one (like avocado) instead, be prepared for a final product with a different absorption speed. Do you have any advice on what oil would be suitable to replace castor? Ive been on a mission to make a moisturizing lip balm. That said, both product types are based around old technology and there are limitations associated with both. The Benefits of Borage Seed Oil. i love that coconut oil & cocoa butter have such great scents on their own for those who may not be able to use essential oils. I would not use neem oil in anything that wasnt to repel insects, basically (or designed to take advantage of any of neem oils other benefitsit is said to be good for problematic skin conditions as well). Also i had sent in a recipe request How long does it usually take to get to that list? In my experience you are really going to want some wax in your lip balmwaxes are what give the balm staying power in such a high traffic area as the lips. (Even though I thought it was iffy from the get go. Which oil can be used as an alternative oil for Sweet Almond Oil ? Thank you! It seems I need to rework on the percentage or perhaps add other ingredients? Baobab oil has a percentage of saturated fatty acids which makes it a good oil to use to extend the . I enjoyed this article so much! Ive also been experimenting on my own a bit based on what Ive learned. Itll make for a thicker final product, but wont effect it as drastically. I found lots of information about castor oil being a traditional thing to eat to try to induce labour (this is interesting), but couldnt find anything about it being problematic for topical use. Could I use shea butter instead of mango butter? Do you think it depends also on the nature and the quantity of the fatty acids? This is so helpful!!! Im a recent subscriber and finding you to be a wonderful resource for DIYers. How can I make sure its a reliable substitute? Hey Jess! 30 ml jojoba oil I thought it might be nice to offer clients over xmas. I understand that you use cold process. Good news is that I didnt put any EOs in so that I can just reheat it. I recommend checking out this section of my website, the list of advanced search results on psoriasis at NDA, I never recommend using palm or palm kernel oil, I wrote up some observations on different shea butters, essential oils dont contain any vitamins, Swifty Crafty Monkey has a great post on all the ins and outs, youll need a proper broad spectrum preservative, most people who have nut allergies are not allergic to coconuts as they are not botanically nuts, https://simpleskincarescience.com/ph-acid-mantle/, Luxury brand formulation secrets for expensive-feeling lotions. My question is carrier oil also categorized according to skin type? Borage Oil Properties is conditioning and produces a stable lather in soap. NDAs product pages are a great place to start for basic research on absorption speeds . Ive made many of your recipes with much success. Cocoa butter is MUCH harder than shea butter as you can see in the liquid/soft/brittle chart . thanks marie. Can I add Shea Butter on my sugar, coconut oil, almond oil to make a more creamy scrub? Or should I stick to my original blend ? Also, do you have any suggestions for things like cetearyl alcohol, glycerin, sodium coco sulfate, etc? What do I look for? I dont want to use this oil due to the possible GMO contaminants which I work very hard to keep away from the bees. Unfortunately I really cant help you here I have basically no idea what you did. Your site is a great source. glycerin I received a 4 fluid oz sample of refined Shea oil and am trying to think of some good way to put it to use. Thanks, Sarah! Not sure if they would blend well. If its too greasy thats likely because youre using more oil than water based ingredients, but thats just a guess. They make lovely gifts! What a fantastic article and recommendation. From my reading it seems each oil has a different droplet size in the emulsion and avo oil must have huge droplets because the Polawax did nothing to it. Do you think a balm with tumeric butter, St. Johns wort oil and beeswax would work? What can I substitute coconut oil with in a shaving cream recipe thats non-comedogenic? Im making my first DIY lip balm. That way you can start to understand how things work and make easy and successful substitutions! This is because shea butter is soft and sticky at room temperature, whereas cocoa butter is smooth and brittle, like a bar of dark chocolate. Have you checked out some of my body oil and cleansing oil formulations for ideas? It grows 2 to 3 feet tall and has blue, star-shaped . I would be so appreciative. I have created lots of content for beginners; youll find it under the Where to Start header in the main menu. Namely 7-keto Happy making! Hi, I LOVE the smell of it and want to know more about the speed of absorption. Ive never worked with Neem oil, but from what I know of it, it would be in the special category. I was wondering if you could make a post on the vegan side of any ingredient. Liquid & liquid, soft & soft, etc. If so, Id stick with what the formula calls for, especially if that carrier oil makes up 50%+ of the formula. Any suggestion how to make body butter suit for my country temperature and using local ingredient only? Ive never worked with it, I have no intentions of doing so (though it will be legal here in Canada fairly soon), and I really cant tell you anything about working with itsorry. I would really love to try that as soon as I get my hands on some. I really appreciate your insight! What could I use instead? If Im reading your charts properly, youre saying it would be worth a try using babassu oil instead? Thank you so much for being an absolute great resource of information and inspiration! Speed of absorption is also very important. Coconut oil is very greasy and oily and stays on the skin for ages, and beeswax is very slow to absorb and makes everything you combine it with equally so. Borage oil (BO) is a natural substance that provides high levels GLA, which is a type of polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA). Id toss it in the special characteristics/healing category, along with special consideration for the scent Its also really slow to absorb. do you find they are they interchangeable for the most part? I was wondering should I put more shea or coconut oil for my lotion? I have dry lip (not parch, just dry). Am new with your videos and new to formulating. I want to make a concoction for excema on my cousins feet. Hello Marie! New Directions, Carrier Oils For Aromatherapy, Venusian Glow and a few others list it as a slow oil. It may help with weight loss maintenance. Pls help mein this. Hi Marie, If youre making a wash-off product like a cleansing oil or a bath oil, it should be using predominantly pretty inexpensive oils; this is because all that oil is really doing is being an oil in the most basic sense (generic lipids! Should I just use less grapeseed oil, adjust the ratio of mango butter and grapeseed oil, or do something else? Its as follows: Face creams: beeswax, shea butter, grapeseed oil, apricot kernal oil, coconut oil *some essential oils* So I have a question for you that you may not be able to answer, but Ill try anyways! Will switching some of the coconut oil out be a good swap? Perhaps it would be best if you looked at technology from a time when coconuts were not ubiquitous? Argan is wonderful, as is evening primrose oil and borage oil . Please dont. I plan to use 80% vodka for a preservative. Marie, you have an absolutely great site repeating what scores of others have said. Thank you for the work you put into this. But Im also trying to make my own skin and hair products beyond simply cleansing. Im really enjoying reading your informative information and looking foward to making many of your recipes. Can you help me to reduce the oiliness? Can you give any ideas on how to make it a firm Chapstick consistancy? Id probably recommend dropping the wax as its quite heavy for all-over facial application (this coming from somebody with quite dry skin as well). One of the most common substitutions people inquire about is using shea butter instead of cocoa butter. I began researching all kinds of vitamin-c infused serums, trying to find one that was a decent price but all the while meeting its expectations. 10. Be sure to try out argan oil and tallow, theyre both wonderful for mature skin . Ive made the experiment. I have just the article for you here It is worth noting, though, that cocoa butter does have a fairly high comedogenic (pore clogging) rating, so you might prefer to purchase a bit of cocoa absolute and add that to you liquid oil instead! In body butters recipes call for shea, cocoa and mango butter.. What can I use in place of mango butter? Neither feel quite the same, but then again, nothing really does. Happy making! I had great luck with your Naked Lip Balm heavenly. Most recipes call for coconut oil, but Id rather use an oil that absorbs faster. You can, for sure, but the notion of pouring $15 of argan oil down the drain when $0.50 of sunflower oil or fractionated coconut oil would do the same job makes me very sad. It has been a busy winter without much DIYn due to other commitments. If I cut back on the amount of coconut oil, would that work? Im guessing that safflower or grape seed will work as both are common and should have a simular feel or texture with canola/rapeseed if I remember correctly. Read on to learn more about the oil's. Yes, doooooo it! Im glad you found it useful Be sure to check out my guide to essential oil substitutions as well! I tend to think coconut oil is really over-hyped in the DIY world. Any suggestions for a substitute for beeswax in lipbalm? I was reading through your post and kind of thought that maybe cocoa butter would be better but I just wanted to double-check. According to an article in Whole Health Chicago, borage oil is quite often used in place of evening primrose oil, however, borage oil has more than twice the GLA and therefore the healing benefits. Hey Hani! It worked a dream, but still was wondering if this is the best carrier oil to use. There are carrier oils that are said to help with pretty much every ailment: acne, psoriasis, warts, dry skin, oily skin, sore muscles, soft tissue injuries, sprains, sunburns, eczema, burns, cuts, sprains, rosacea and the list goes on. If youre making a facial serum and you have oily skin, youd probably look at using a drying oil instead of a heavy, slow to absorb oil. Thank you for sharing your knowledge:) Videos and PDFs are very helpful. I have done about 5! I wouldnt recommend making the swap, but if youre determined try using half cocoa butter, half sweet almond. Yay, that sounds like such a fun time! cold pressed Cucurbita pepo L.(Pumpkin Seed) Hey! We are going to Florida with my son & his family. These two things are pretty closely tied, so Im grouping them together. Corn is probably another valid sub however you wouldnt want to use it as you stated that you wish to keep your bees gmo free. Thank you so much for this wonderful blog & explanation of the differences between the carrier oils. I dont recommend DIYing with finished products, but I especially do not recommend it for soap as you could not be sure of the SAP value and may make an unsafe bar of soap. I have linsk to a carrier called Salvo but it is not cheap at all, 1 per ml!! thanks, My first change would be to use less waxthats your hardest ingredient by a wide margin . Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens) essential oil is an acceptable substitute for rose oil. 3/4c coconut oil, 1c olive oil, 1/4c cocoa butter, 1/8c candelilla wax. Im guessing the reason your coconut oil is liquid is because your ambient temperature is usually about 24C, so its likely the same stuff I use, just warmerthatll work great . But the coconut oil makes me break out like CRAZY! You must replace eliminated carrier oils with something similar, or you will very drastically alter the final product (imagine cookies made without flour). Theres nothing in there whatsoever that would help with spider veins, its just a bunch of lipids. Appreciate the suggestions. Coconut oil is, but from what I can tell coconut butter contains coconut solids though it doesnt really seem to be a product with a hard definition. If you want to, seek out information from qualified educators like the Tisserand Institute . Do you think its suitable for around the eye too? are also problematic for you. Thanks. What can I add to Shea Butter to make an anti acne face cream? I make lip balms and face creams using a blend of sweet almond, extra virgin olive, and coconut oil, along with beeswax and cocoa butter. My project is for feeding the bees Pollen Patties at the end of the month. Hi Jessica! Thank you for sharing. , Hello, i am making bath bombs and the recipe calls for sweet almond oil and I was wondering if I could use coconut oil instead. Or should I just use less grapeseed oil perhaps half the amount? Is there something else that can be substituted for this?? You also dont have an emulsifier in there since youre combing both oil and water. So, Ive made my body butter using 1:2 beeswax:coconut oil. Since Shea Butter is a nut, can you please let me know if mango butter may be a good alternative? Hi Jeannie! (I am very new at the Essential Oils business). There really is nothing like castor oil, unfortunately, but its also quite thick and sticky, so I usually wouldnt choose it in higher concentrations for a leave-on oil. Bookmarked for my next batch! Can you please help me with the ingredient measurement? Thanks so much for all your helpful, well-written posts. If you want to experiment with this sort of thing go ahead, just make sure everything is sealed off from additional moisture, label everything, and keep an eye on it to ensure nothing funky is going on . The most important purpose after being the base of every formulation is consistency. I believe carrier oils should be used in line with the purpose or what one is trying to achieve. Hi! Do you have some sort of guideline for ratio polawax to different oils? Swifty Crafty Monkey has a great post on all the ins and outs . Hello! I had to increase the beeswax to solidify the salve. Im so sorry to hear you detest coconut If you just hate it (and arent allergic to it) Id still use it in soaps, as it is so good at creating really lovely lather, and isnt at all noticeable in a final bar. What should I do to make it absorb faster? Im highly allergic to it (apparently very rare lol) and meadowfoam oil appears to be quite difficult to acquire in Australia unfortunately. cold pressed Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil (Sweet Almond). Marie has been finding that adding it to the cool down phase reduces the recrystallisation. And, I think youll find if you rotate your soaps 90 theyll be pretty close to the shape & size of mine (just 1/4 wider1.753.5 instead of 23.5) . That would give you more freedom to formulate with . Photo by Pixaby. It is completely possible to create both those products without any coconut anything and without any sulphates. As I explain in the article, shea butter and coconut oil arent generally a good swap as they have drastically different melting points and textures. I appreciate it!!! Thanks for writing this article. For neem, if you can find a refined version youd likely get more use out of it as the unrefined stuff stinks. Hopefully you can help me with this! Good to know, thank you! The oils in this category vary wildly in terms of texture, colour, thickness, nutritional composition, and scent, but generally they are our base oils/butters. Do some googling and see what you think . It could still totally wreck the recipe, though, so consider yourself warned . Is that the whole recipe? You would think with everything else needing allergy labeling this information would be included with the carrier oils, but it isnt. What does borage taste? My other suggestion would be to check out the list of advanced search results on psoriasis at NDA. i have recently given up mass produced lotions and creams and now make my own body butter. I am very new at this. Since youve described it as tacky you would probably want to look at a fast-absorbing oil like grapeseed, but thats just a guess. Is there a specific reason for that ? Thanks! So, in something like lip balm, coconut oil will provide a better glide as it will melt as soon as it touches your lips, while a shea butter lip balm will likely skid across the lips for the first few seconds (assuming it isnt 35C/94F+ outside). Is there a substitution for Olus Oil? Phew. It can be lovely, but its certainly not an everything to everyone ingredient as its frequency of use might have you think! Ive been working on the Humblebee & Me Encyclopedia; check there to see if the thing youre curious about is listed , Also, Id recommend giving this, this, and this a read , Hi Marie, Carol. Hope thats ok with you) is whether I could use hot process for your soap recipes? When a formula calls for an oil and makes a big deal out of its special features or scent, that generally means swapping it for something else is a no-go. Camelina Oil High in Omega-3 fatty acids, more commonly found in fish, this is a very nourishing and emollient oil for soap making. There are many benefits to borage oil including its ability to lower inflammation, soothe pain, lower stress levels, reduce blood sugar, protect heart health, improve female health, decrease skin disorders, aid in weight loss, prevent chronic disease, calm hyperactivity, and lower respiratory distress. Hey LaurenGreat question! What is a good replacement as a carrier for Emu Oil? Hi Shadee! I know eczema and psoriasis arent the same thing, but it may help. On my second attempt I used Olive oil, Sweet Almond oil and a little Castor oil. If you dont like cocoa butter Id just recommend using a lotion recipe that doesnt call for itI have lots , Thank you, Marie. However, I was wondering if adding a few drops of my Orange EO to my face lotion, I use twice a day, is considered a CO. I have dry winter skin year round, so I cant wait to give it a try! Want to help support Humblebee & Me? Thanks for reading, Christina! New Directions sells a new tumeric butter. Love your youth, your energy, your joie de vivre. What carrier oils can be substituted for nut oils? The ingredients you mention in particular are some of my favourites for body buttersbecause they melt into thin liquids and absorb quickly. Would you think this oil/butter combination is good? Ive noticed in your recipes you use different additives, such as benzoin. I think I must be allergic to it. Some people use borage as a substitute for valerian as it dispels melancholy and induces euphoria. You might be the first person who has said Ive saved their life and actually meant it Im so glad to be of helpthanks for reading! Ive been meaning to write this post for ages, Im so glad youre finding it useful Its easy to forget how much chemistry is involved in all these DIY projects, and while Im hardly keen to get out my periodic table again (ugh lol), remembering a few basic principles can really help. It then occurred to me that I bought Orange EO as part of my EOs Starter Kit to myself. You cannot incorporate honey as it is water soluble; youll have great difficulty as itll refuse to blend in. I would like your input on the carrier oils you think would make a great moisturizing lip balm. I love your blog!! Its yeah. Mango butter is similar to shea in terms of consistency and melting point, but it sinks into the skin much faster. I read that it was heavy/slow, too, but then I tried it and nope. , Just a tip: if you keep your lotion in the refrigerator, its nice and cool when you put it on. Id like to try making lotion but dont want to use cocoa butter just dont like the chocolate smell on my skin. The combination works really well during our hot summer which is between 30 to 39 degree. I must say you have an amazing site! I know which method Id prefer, lol! Use it in your soap recipe at up to 33%. Hi Ayse! Studies have found it to be helpful for treating mild to moderate eczema. Thank you for all the information. Promises of miracles can generally be disregarded, but some oils are genuinely better for skin that is mature, acne-prone, oily, dry, or sensitive. I know that I am coming into the conversation late, but I am very allergic to tree nuts so I dont use their oils. Thoughts? I love this. Ive really been enjoying educating myself on oils and soaps on your blog, thanks for providing so much helpful and easy to understand information! Thanks again! Two, in facthere and here You should also just peruse my The Basics section, theres lots of good articles in there on things like solubility and stuff not to buy that you might find useful! well suited for use on dry, mature and sun damaged skin. Thanks for sharing, Im loking for a carrier oil specifically for carrying my supplemets into the skin instead of tablets I followed the recipe for the homemade read diffuser refills. Hi! Do you know if cocoa butter would be great as a replacement for illipe butter? In the most basic sense, the word carrier serves to distinguish oils that are not essential oils. Im about to whip it until it cries for its mother. If youd like to hire me to ensure you get your formula, get in touch . you said shea is not a very good replacement for coconut. If youre concerned about the colour of seabuckthorn (which can be very aggressively orange!) Ive been using Shea butter, coconut oil (also tried olive oil), arrowroot flour, Vitamin E oil and an essential oil for scent. Do you think palm kernel oil is a good replacement for coconut oil in soapmaking? Hey Heidi! If you have any other questions/entries youd like to see, feel free to pass the ideas along , Hi Im making this recipe for acne and scars. Very informative and thorough. Is that even possible? It seems like everything is derived from coconut. ill probably get some mango butter eventually for making fragrance-free products for pregnant/nursing friends or their kids. i considered buying mango butter for making lotion bars, because i heard mango butter doesnt have much of an odor, but it was pricier so i decided for the shea butter instead. Lemongrass. Thanks, Hi Dana! You made a really good point when you mentioned that oils feel different on the skin, and that for things like body lotions that you will use daily, you would want something that absorbs quickly. Hello Marie! Baobab oil is rich in fatty acids and vitamins A, D, E, as well as some antioxidants. Is Rosemary essential oil ok for kids hair, I do not recommend using essential oils on children. Thank you so much for this! The consistency of an individual carrier oil is based on its consistency at room temperature. Hi I really enjoyed your article, very well informed and shows me how much I dont know! Thank you for posting and I cant wait to see the other ones you mentioned. When it comes to beeswax/borax emulsions (aka old fashioned cold creams) they are always going to be much heavier than lotions made with more modern emulsifiers. Wow, I have read hundreds of blogs but I havent NEVER posted or commented on one. Then you have a carrot oil (from the plant) that contains oodles of Vitamin A! I have been reading quite a few articles about how Vitamin-C is the must-have ingredient in your skin products. Yes, you can definitely blend carrier oils . Ive never worked with illipe butter, but from what Ive read it is one of very few acceptable swaps with cocoa butter . First off, I absolutely LOVE you and your videos. Good morning Amie! Common carrier oils include olive oil, coconut oil, shea butter, cocoa butter, grapeseed oil, canola oil, sweet almond oil, walnut oil, and more. A recipe for PP that I want to follow calls for the use of Canola Oil. Like some of the conditioners on this blog. Thank you for this very hepful article. Id recommend doing your own experiments like this one to see how your results vary (I suspect they will), and using the information from your experiments to develop a recipe . Its my dry face saviour (plus clay masks for weekly exfoliation). Hi Marie, (aka goopy/ slidy messy on my mat or clothes..). I just found your site today, and have been devouring one article after another. I already left a comment like this to your video comparing shea butter, coconut oil and cocoa butter, but Im leaving it here too as the YouTube commenting system sucks sometimes, so: Have you done this kind of post about different waxes? My son is highly allergic to tree nuts. This website participates in the Formula Botanica, Baraka Shea Butter, TKB Trading, and Amazon affiliate programs; as an Amazon Associate, Humblebee & Me earns from qualifying purchases. Yes, fatty acid composition is almost the entirety of the differences between the different butters. what can meadowfoam oil be substituted for in a gentle face scrub recipe? Coconut oil is usually solid for me, but it melts at 24C, so Im assuming its liquid for you. propylene glycol, Ive got a lot of reasons, but they generally boil down to my being far too busy making soap & writing about it to sell it as well (Plus a more than full time job, social life, etc.). Thank you for posting this Marie, I was reading online about substitutions (before I found your website) and so many people who have been blogging and DIYing for ages who dont know the difference between carrier oil.nThey said that your can use olive oil of sunflower oil for sweet almond oil and it would turn out the same, but it wont, or that butters that are used for different things can be swapped for one another, Thanks, Ki Li! I have psoriasis and havent been able to find anything that really helps(and that doesnt kill my immune system). But Im thinking theres likely to be more to it than that I want to keep ingreds simple & natural & Im not an aromatherapist so cant add other tasty bits. 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