Jasmine blossoms are known for their strong and sweet aroma. The new Sultry Black Jasmine Fragrance Oil is an alluring spin on a classic jasmine scent, with additional notes of cassis, bergamot, and smoky musk. Because of its perfume-like qualities, it’s a great choice for leave-on products such as body oil. It’s also the perfect fit for this creamy body lotion recipe.
Inspired by the Sultry Black Jasmine Fragrance Oil, this lotion recipe is made with rosehip seed oil. Rosehip seed oil is rich in vitamins A and C and is great for extremely dry skin. It’s known as a “dry” oil, which means it dries quickly on the skin without leaving a greasy feel. Its addition makes this lotion fantastic for hands if you work in an office and don’t want to leave an oily smear on papers you touch.
Jasmine Essential Water is used as a portion of the liquid in this recipe. Essential waters are created by infusing purified water with essential oil. If you like, you can use a full 12 ounces of distilled water instead. Diluted Royal Purple LabColor gives the lotion a soft purple hue. This can be omitted from the recipe completely, or you can add more if you prefer a more saturated color. Learn how to dilute LabColors here.
Polawax Emulsifying Wax is the emulsifier that brings the water and oil together. Stearic acid is a co-emulsifier, and also acts as a thickening agent. Learn more about formulating lotion recipes here. Because of the thickness of this recipe, it is not suitable for bottles with pumps. Not interested in making your own lotion from scratch? Lotion base is a great option!
What You’ll Need:
Four 4 oz. Bottles with Black Cap
8 oz. Distilled Water (50%)
4 oz. Jasmine Essential Water (25%)
2.4 oz. Rosehip Seed Oil (15%)
1 oz. Polawax Emulsifying Wax (6%)
0.6 oz. Stearic Acid (4%)
0.2 oz. Sultry Black Jasmine Fragrance Oil
6 mL Royal Purple LabColor
0.2 oz. Optiphen (1%)
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DILUTING LABCOLOR: You’ll need to premix your LabColors in order to use them in this project. We like diluting the small bottle of LabColor in 4 oz. of distilled water. For more on diluting LabColors, check out this blog post.
EQUIPMENT PREP: Disinfect your utensils by dipping them in a 5% bleach water solution and allowing to dry. This includes mixing containers, your stick blender, and any spoons or spatulas that may come in contact with your lotion. Your products must be as free of germs, bacteria, and microbes as possible. To be safe, bleach water all your utensils.
ONE: In a heat-safe container, add the distilled water and jasmine essential water. Heat in the microwave to about 160-180° F.
TWO: In a separate heat-safe container, combine the rosehip seed oil, Polawax Emulsifying Wax, and stearic acid. Heat the container in the microwave using 30-60 second bursts until the waxes have fully melted and the mixture is about 160-180° F.
THREE: Check the temperatures of both containers. Each container should be about 160° F. Once they are the correct temperatures, pour the oils and wax into water and begin pulsing the stick blender. Blend the mixture for 60 – 90 seconds, making sure the oil and water phases are fully emulsified. Be careful to “burp” your stick blender by tamping it on the bottom of the container to release bubbles — you don’t want bubbles trapped in your lotion.
FOUR: Continue stick blending until the temperature drops to about 130-140° F. Add 6 mL of the diluted Royal Purple LabColor. Stick blend the color until completely combined. If you want a more saturated color, add the LabColor in mL increments and stick blend. Add the Sultry Black Jasmine Fragrance Oil and stick blend to fully combine.
FIVE: Once the lotion is below 120 ° F, add the Optiphen. Using the stick blender, mix for an additional 60-90 seconds until the mixture is fully incorporated.
SIX: Carefully pour the lotion into bottles. Let the bottles sit overnight without a cap (otherwise condensation can form inside the bottle). Once completely cooled, place the caps on the bottles and enjoy!
Sultry Jasmine Lotion Tutorial
Ingredients
- Four 4 oz. Bottles with Black Cap
- 8 oz. Distilled Water 50%
- 4 oz. Jasmine Essential Water 25%
- 2.4 oz. Rosehip Seed Oil 15%
- 1 oz. Polawax Emulsifying Wax 6%
- 0.6 oz. Stearic Acid 4%
- 0.2 oz. Sultry Black Jasmine Fragrance Oil
- 6 mL Royal Purple LabColor
- 0.2 oz. Optiphen 1%
Instructions
DILUTING LABCOLOR: You’ll need to premix your LabColors in order to use them in this project. We like diluting the small bottle of LabColor in 4 oz. of distilled water. For more on diluting LabColors, check out this blog post.
EQUIPMENT PREP: Disinfect your utensils by dipping them in a 5% bleach water solution and allowing to dry. This includes mixing containers, your stick blender, and any spoons or spatulas that may come in contact with your lotion. Your products must be as free of germs, bacteria, and microbes as possible. To be safe, bleach water all your utensils.
- In a heat-safe container, add the distilled water and jasmine essential water. Heat in the microwave to about 160-180° F.
- In a separate heat-safe container, combine the rosehip seed oil, Polawax Emulsifying Wax and stearic acid. Heat the container in the microwave using 30-60 second bursts until the waxes have fully melted and the mixture is about 160-180° F.
- Check the temperatures of both containers. Each container should be about 160° F. Once they are the correct temperatures, pour the oils and wax into water and begin pulsing the stick blender. Blend the mixture for 60 – 90 seconds, making sure the oil and water phases are fully emulsified. Be careful to “burp” your stick blender by tamping it on the bottom of the container to release bubbles — you don’t want bubbles trapped in your lotion.
- Continue stick blending until the temperature drops to about 130-140° F. Add 6 mL of the diluted Royal Purple LabColor. Stick blend the color until completely combined. If you want a more saturated color, add the LabColor in mL increments and stick blend. Add the Sultry Black Jasmine Fragrance Oil and stick blend to fully combine.
- Once the lotion is below 120 ° F, add the Optiphen. Using the stick blender, mix for an additional 60-90 seconds until the mixture is fully incorporated.
- Carefully pour the lotion into bottles. Let the bottles sit overnight without a cap (otherwise condensation can form inside the bottle). Once completely cooled, place the caps on the bottles and enjoy!
Kelsey, this looks divine! I just realized (when looking at the photos) that I’m in serious need of a DIY lotion 🙂 . The only question is this; I don’t have Polawax, I do have another emulsifier (I believe it’s Phytocream 2000). Do you have any idea if that would also work well in this recipe?
We haven’t tried that emulsifier at all so I don’t really know. If you test it out though let us know your results!
Hi, I made this lotion last year for friends and family and they loved it so much they asked for the same this year. Well not only did my 1st bottle of the Black Sultry Jasmine have virtually no scent to it (which I thought maybe 6 -9 months after purchase it expired) so I ordered a second bottle and it had little or no scent at all…I had also used the oil for a perfume for myself and absolutely loved it and others kept asking what I was wearing. So I reached out a couple of months ago and basically was told basically it had little or no scent… even though the description and reviews talk about how it smells like a high end perfume and if anything some felt it was a bit strong. Please let me know what happened to this scent and what my options are Christmas is almost here and I have 2 bottles that are of no use to me. Thank you in advance for your assistance and hope to hear back from you regarding a substitute comparable but hoping to hear the true scent can be sent
The scent is a bit lighter after the reformulation. If you want a strong smell you may prefer it blended with something now to help bring out the base notes. Something like the Amber Fragrance Oil would be really nice. If you want to bring out more of the floral scent you may prefer it mixed with our straight jasmine option, Jasmine Dreams FO.
Amber FO: https://www.brambleberry.com/Amber-Fragrance-Oil-P3882.aspx
Jasmine Dreams FO: https://www.brambleberry.com/Jasmine-Dreams-Fragrance-Oil-P3906.aspx
Oh ok thank you. Can you please recommend how much of the other essential oils I should use to get the closest to the original scent. Thank you so much
We don’t know the exact ratios, that’s something you’ll have to experiment with on your own.
I am more inclined to use natural ingredients as much as possible. I ordered Leucidal from France. Do you recommend it in this recipe?
Thank you!
If i need thiker losion how much stearik aced can i use?
For a thicker lotion you can use up to 5% Stearic Acid. This post on How to Create Homemade Lotion Recipes may help:
https://soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/lotion/how-to-create-homemade-lotion-recipes/
Hi
Which oil can be added to the dried skin? And with what proportion?
I’m not sure what you mean. Could you provide a little more detail so I can help you better?
I mean if i have a dry skin what kind of oil i have to add to my lotion
Rosehip Seed Oil is known to be great for dry skin. Thicker butters, like Shea Butter, are also popular for that. For more options and information on how to create a more moisturizing lotion check out our How to Create Homemade Lotion Recipes blog post.
Hi BB team,
Such a great lotion can’t wait to try it…. but I’m still wondering why it calls for 2 types of emulsifiers when we know that Polawax can be used alone to emulsify a lotion…is it because Polawax would not thickened the lotion as much as combined with the stearic acid?
I’ve read the preamble of the recipe, this explain a little about the two emulsifiers but still wonder if it’s necessary to add stearic acid to the recipe if I don’t mind a thinner lotion? Or would it make the lotion too watery….
Thanks a bunch!!! Y’all rock!!
We recommend using a co-emulsifier like stearic acid in this recipe. It helps stabilize the emulsion and it also helps thicken the lotion. You can use another one if you like – cetearyl alcohol and cetyl alcohol are good options.
If you like a thinner formula, you can add 3% stearic acid and up to 80% liquid.
Learn more about lotion formulation here: https://soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/lotion/how-to-create-homemade-lotion-recipes/
Very informative, always useful 🙂 Thanks a lot Kelsey!!!
Hi, for lotions, instead of distilled water, would it be possible to use milk? I’d like to make a goats milk lotion.
Thanks!
No, we don’t recommend milk in lotion because it will cut the shelf life to just a few weeks, even with a preservative. After that time the milk will spoil. We recommend distilled water for this recipe.
Learn more in this lotion making post: https://soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/lotion/how-to-create-homemade-lotion-recipes/
Is there something i can use instead of stearic acid?
Cetearyl alcohol can be used in place of stearic acid at the same amount. Like stearic acid, it helps to thicken and stabilize emulsions: https://www.brambleberry.com/Cetearyl-Alcohol-P5895.aspx
Learn more about making lotion here: https://soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/lotion/how-to-create-homemade-lotion-recipes/
I have Jasmine absoulte oil. Can I replace the Jasmine water with essential oils, and if so, would I use the same amount of water, and do I still need fragrance oil? Can you re work the recipe for me please if I can substitute?
No, essential oils can’t be used in place of the jasmine water. Essential oils and absolutes are used for scent and at small amounts. If you use too much they can be irritating to the skin. You can find out how much jasmine absolute to add with our Fragrance Calculator: https://www.brambleberry.com/Pages/Fragrance-Calculator.aspx
For the liquid, you can use the distilled water and jasmine water or just use all distilled water.
Learn more about making lotion from scratch here: https://soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/lotion/how-to-create-homemade-lotion-recipes/
ok im a newbie at lotion making but having a great time. I tried this recipe but i didnt have polywax and tried to substitute lanolin. Epic fail (it seperated) lol. I love lanolin feel and smell with jasmine oils. Can i add lanolin to this recipe? if yes what modifications should i make. And yes im ordering Polywax today. ????
Yes, lanolin will work in this recipe. You can use it in place of the rosehip seed oil or in addition to, as long as your oils add up to 2.4 ounces.
Lanolin: https://www.brambleberry.com/Lanolin-Ultra-Refined-P6576.aspx
The Polawax emulsifies the oils and liquid, so the lotion will stay together once you incorporate it in the recipe.
This post has more on how to make lotion: https://soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/lotion/how-to-create-homemade-lotion-recipes/
Thank you so much. Great articles. Ill update you next attempt. ????
Hello, I made this lotion with vanilla select fragrance oil and with no labcolor. Came out great but a month and a half later I noticed in one jar, that there is a black spot. Doesn’t really look like mold. Not sure how to add a photo to the comment.
I’m wondering if the fragrance may be discoloring the soap. You can send a picture on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/BrambleBerry/
Hi
I could not find a way to ask a question under the kissably soft lotion tutorial so I’d like to ask a question about it here. I am going to be making it for a friends child and I want to add some colloidal oatmeal and chamomile extract. Is that possible with that lotion? When would I add both of those ingredients?
Thank you
Natalie
Yes, both of those work well in lotion. You can use both at about 1 teaspoon per pound of lotion and add them with the fragrance and preservative. To ensure the colloidal oatmeal mixes in easily without clumping, you can mix it with the fragrance or extract before adding it to your lotion.
Colloidal oatmeal: https://www.brambleberry.com/colloidal-oatmeal-p5565.aspx
Chamomile extract: https://www.brambleberry.com/chamomile-extract-p3839.aspx
Thank you! What a big help soapqueen is. This is where I come for all my questions! Thanks Kelsey
You’re welcome. 🙂
Hello,
I tried this recipe and i have two questions. Can emulsifying wax be used instead of pole wax? And is this recipe supposed to be kinda greasy? I did try it about 2 hours after I made it. Did trying it before the next day cool down have anything to do with this? Or could I add something to this to cut down on the greasiness? Is there another recipe/kit that I can try that is not so greasy? Is it normal to have the consistency of milk when stick blending? (Just to make sure that I have the right thickness when I make this again.)
Other wise, I really enjoyed this recipe. I used the lettuce fragrance instead of the sultry jasmin. It came out really well (my husband doesn’t care for the smell, but I do!)
Thanks,
Ginger
You can use e-wax, it’s the generic version of Polawax. It can be used in the same amount and in the same way as the Polawax. While you’re making this recipe and it’s warm, it will be a thin consistency like milk. You can see that in step five. As it cools down, it will thicken. As for the greasiness, you may prefer a recipe with more water. They tend to feel lighter on the skin and absorb a bit more quickly. This recipe feels nice and lightweight on the skin: https://soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/lotion/oil-free-lavender-face-lotion/
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Hi!
I have let this recipe sit for a week. Partly beacause I wanted to leave it be and another I kinda forgot about it. It has thickened so much that getting it out of the bottles from the kit is not quite easy. I can say it’s not as greasy as using as just made, but my hands were still really shiny. Can I add a bit more water in the beginning to help thin this out abit?
Thanks!
You can reheat it (no hotter than 140F or the preservative will start to degrade), add more water, and stick blend to emulsify. Depending on the amount of water you have, you may find you need more preservative or emulsifier. Do you know what percentage you’d like to add, or how many more ounces?
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
No, I don’t. It’s about as heavy as noxemza is. I had to shake pretty hard to get it out of the bottle. Maybe 4 oz?
Sounds good, so adding 4 oz. of water will change the Polawax to 5%, the stearic acid to 3%, and the preservative to 1%. All of those are in range, so you can add that water without adjusting the recipe if you like, or increase the recipe amounts to match the ones above. 🙂
This post has a list of the percentages of each ingredient to use when formulating lotion: https://soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/lotion/how-to-create-homemade-lotion-recipes/
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
I actually wanted to leave a comment/question on the Skin Firming Cream Tutorial (dated Oct 13, 2007), but there is no way to leave a comment on that blog – I guess it’s just too old?
I still make this cream and have been for several years – it’s the only skin firming cream recipe I have found on SQ. Do you have any interest in updating it in the future?
The Recipe calls for Crothix pastilles… how do I convert that to the liquid Crothix?
Thank you for your help.
Sly
I’m not entirely sure what the conversion would be, as Liquid Crothix has different ingredients than the pastilles. I would recommend making a small test batch and start with 1%. If it’s thick enough, you can stop there. If not, keep adding Liquid Crothix until it’s a consistency you like. We can definitely look into updating it as well, thanks for your suggestion.
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Liquid Crothix: https://www.brambleberry.com/Liquid-Crothix-P5675.aspx
I know this might make me sound pathetic, but I am horribly sensitive to bleach. Just smelling that it was used in my home can cause headaches, and even a drop of 5% bleach water hitting my skin makes it itch and nearly burn for hours, even after immediate washing.
Is there anything else that you would recommend for the sterilization process? I can get 99% isopropyl alcohol very cheaply if that works. I can get hydrogen peroxide, borax, vinegar, anything like that. There are so many of these recipes I want to try that require the sterilizing/disinfecting but can only do if I can make someone else sterilize my equipment for me. I’d hate to have to do that, plus it would still drive me out of my kitchen for hours until the scent was gone.
You can use 99% isopropyl alcohol if you like. Liberally spray your tools and let the alcohol evaporate, then you can get started on your lotion. 🙂
99% Isopropyl Alcohol: https://www.brambleberry.com/99-Isopropyl-Alcohol-16-oz-P5682.aspx
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Thanks so much! I did the bleach trick once for another recipe and spent the rest of the day sick, so using the alcohol will help a lot more.
You’re welcome!
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Hello Kingsley,
I was wondering can we add Zinc Oxide (non-nano) to this lotion? As I would like my lotions to also have sunscreen benefits and protect my skin 😀
Thanks!
You can add zinc oxide to lotion. Oxides are heavier, so they can separate or form clumps in the lotion. I would recommend starting with just 1/4 teaspoon per pound and mixing that in with your fragrance/essential oil. That way you can see how it does in your recipe.
Also, our zinc oxide adds color, but it is not approved as an SPF by the FDA. That means it is not guaranteed to protect your skin from the sun. Products that do are considered a drug and regulated as such. Learn more here: https://soapqueen.com/business/understanding-fda-cosmetic-vs-drug-claims/
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Thank you so much!
What other colorants can you use in lotion? Can you use La Bomb colorants, mica, etc?
Micas or La Bomb Colorants will work too. For La Bomb Colorants, add a few drops when you add the preservative and stick blend to emulsify. A little goes a long way, so start with just a few drops. For the mica, we like to mix it with the fragrance and add it then. About 1/4 tsp. per pound of lotion is a good place to start with mica.
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Micas: https://www.brambleberry.com/Micas-C46.aspx
La Bomb Colorants: https://www.brambleberry.com/For-Bath-Bombs-C50.aspx
Thank you!
hi
I need to make a lotion suitable for dry skin and another for oily skin….my question is
What is the ratio of oil to water for both products?
thanks
Here are the percentages of the products. The oils are 15% and the water is 75%:
8 oz. Distilled Water (50%)
4 oz. Jasmine Essential Water (25%)
2.4 oz. Rosehip Seed Oil (15%)
1 oz. Polawax Emulsifying Wax (6%)
0.6 oz. Stearic Acid (4%)
0.2 oz. Sultry Black Jasmine Fragrance Oil
6 mL Royal Purple LabColor
0.2 oz. Optiphen (1%)
If you want a more moisturizing lotion, you can use less water and moisturizing oils like shea and olive. For a thinner and less moisturizing formula, you can use up to 80% water and lightweight oils like rosehip and argan. Learn more about lotion formulation here: https://soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/lotion/how-to-create-homemade-lotion-recipes/
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
hi
is it ok to mix a natural oil like sunflower with mineral oil in making lotion?
You can do that in your recipe. You can use mineral oil at the same amount you would oils like sunflower.
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
How long can this lotion last?
This lotion has a shelf life of about 2 years. The shelf life is determined by the oils used, learn more in this post: https://soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/shelf-life-bath-products-ingredients-rancidity-vs-mold/
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Please do you mean this lotion properly kept outside the fridge can stay for two years without getting bad?
As long as this lotion has a preservative and is stored in a cool, dry place, it should last about 2 years before going bad. You can store it in the fridge if you like. Learn more about storing handmade products here: https://soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/how-to-store-handmade-bath-products/
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
What percentage is Optiphen used in this recipe?
It is used at 1%. I updated the blog post with that information, thanks Annie.
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Hello! Can you tell me how incorporate essential waters in lotion recipes?
As in could you put them in any recipe?
Absolutely. Essential waters can be used in place of distilled water. You can also use a combination of the two like we did in this recipe. So, use them just like distilled water – heat in the microwave, combine with the heated oil, and wax and stick blend to emulsify.
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Essential waters: https://www.brambleberry.com/Search.aspx?k=essential+water
I can’t get the Sultry Black Jasmine FP on time for the product, can I substitute other Jasmine type fragrances? What about Jasmine Rosehip FO?
You can, Rosehip Jasmine Fragrance Oil would smell really great in this recipe. It may have a slightly different usage rate, so make sure to run this recipe through the Fragrance Calculator to double check: http://www.brambleberry.com/Pages/Fragrance-Calculator.aspx
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Rosehip Jasmine Fragrance Oil: https://www.brambleberry.com/Rosehip-Jasmine-Fragrance-Oil-P3934.aspx
I’m very confused. I thought Optiphen is best used for oil based products and lotions are water based (70-80% water content). Wouldn’t you use a different preservative then? I’m researching lotion making and trying to understand perservatives. I also have a question on which one I would use for foaming hand soap using diluted Dr. Bronner’s castile soap with distilled water and some oil. I have no use for this soap, so I decided to make hand soap after my husband used “diy shaving cream” as soft soap. I really am desperate to understand!!! Miami, Florida has terrible hard water and body butters are way too heavy for the heat and humidity but your skin feels great! Please help!
Optiphen works well for recipes that contain oil, like shampoos, conditioners, and lotions. Optiphen ND works best for recipes with mostly-water based ingredients and a small amount of oil, like toners or room sprays with a bit of fragrance. Phenonip and Optiphen work well for lotion, we use both with good results. Learn more here: https://soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/lotion/talk-it-out-tuesday-preservatives/
As for the soap, water, and oil mixture, I’m not entirely sure. Typically soap doesn’t need a preservative because it has a pH level that doesn’t allow mold to grow. Because you are adding water, you can add a preservative to be extra careful. Phenonip or Optiphen would be a good option again. You may want to make a small test batch to make sure everything mixes together well.
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Hi, I am making 48 ounces of this recipe and I want to add glycerin and sodium lactate to this recipe. Do I have to reduce the amount of water to add glycerin or sodium lactate or would it be ok just to add it to the amount of ounces I am making. For example, would I multiply 48 ounces by the amount of glycerin or sodium lactate I want to add.
You can use glycerin at 1-5% in your lotion, and sodium lactate up to 4%. Both are considered additives, so you don’t need to use less water. However, if you’re using the higher end of both and you prefer a thicker lotion, you can use less water so the lotion won’t be too thin. 🙂
Sodium lactate: https://www.brambleberry.com/Sodium-Lactate-P5127.aspx
Glycerin: https://www.brambleberry.com/glycerin-liquid-p5965.aspx
Learn more about formulating lotion here: https://soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/lotion/how-to-create-homemade-lotion-recipes/
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
This looks really lovely!!
Rosehip seed oil is SO expensive – over $65/lb. Are there any other oils that are similar to it’s properties that I could replace it with?
Also, I have regular E-wax and BTMS-50, but no Polawax. Would I be able to substitute either of those 1 for 1, or does the amount need to change? And if I can sub, should I still use the same amount of Stearic Acid?
Thank you for the wonderful recipe.
Sly
You can use argan or meadowfoam instead! They have a similar lightweight and silky feeling to the rosehip oil. You can also use avocado or sweet almond oil. They are a bit heavier, but will still be nice and moisturizing on the skin.
As for the emulsifier, you can use either e-wax or BTMS-50, or a mixture of both. Both will ensure the oil and water mix together. The main difference is that BTMS adds conditioning properties. Whatever combination you choose, you can use the same amount of stearic acid. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Meadowfoam oil: https://www.brambleberry.com/Meadowfoam-Oil-P4978.aspx
Argan oil: https://www.brambleberry.com/Argan-Oil-P5574.aspx
Sweet almond oil: https://www.brambleberry.com/Sweet-Almond-Oil-P3205.aspx
Avocado oil: https://www.brambleberry.com/Avocado-Oil-P3198.aspx
Definitely a project I’m making!!
I’ll have to get that fragrance oil.
But instead of using the lab color can I use a purple mica?
You can! It helps to mix your mica with your fragrance oil before adding to the lotion. That helps it mix in easily without clumping. Also, too much mica can transfer to the skin, so you can start with about 1/8 tsp. If you want more, you can add from there. Just make sure to test it on the skin (be careful, it will be hot) to make sure there is no transfer. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry