Hey LaurenGreat question! Thanks a bunch! I was wondering though can I make a moisturizer by mixing aloe vera gel + lavender oil +tea tree oil only without adding any carrier oil?? Working in really hot temperatures isnt something I get to do very much. Youll probably want a wax in your body butter to keep it comfortably solid at your higher temperatures . The inner measurements of my mold are 15 long, 3.5 across, and 3.5 deep. You can eat the leaves, raw or cooked, and the flowers, raw, as a garnish or in drinks. . Its more so for the recipes that call for that ingredient specifically. Both oils are in at least one of these charts? Many of the formulations collected there are anhydrous and not all of them use coconut oil Happy making! Its also a very thin oil that absorbs quite quickly, so I think sweet almond or jojoba would be the best alternatives from what youve listed, but still not that great. . The blend would be very rich and oily, but thats about it. The slight bitterness of an escarole is quite difficult to replace. I dont know if I am making a good decision removing olive and sweet almond oil, or whether I should keep them in the mix along with all the others. I have linsk to a carrier called Salvo but it is not cheap at all, 1 per ml!! Your list is very useful in this regard, but I have one remaining qualification for the replacement: how fast will be it become rancid? Is there a specific reason for that ? Kokum butter is more than 50% stearic acid, which is very hard/solid. I am curious, do you have any experience with Shea Nut Oil & how it can be used to reduce the bumpy feeling from shea butter? Plz help. The recommended ratio of omega-3 to omega-6 fatty acids is 1:1 or 1:2. Good news is that I didnt put any EOs in so that I can just reheat it. 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. Some are so heavy and slow-absorbing you wont be able to touch paper for 20 minutes without leaving greasy fingerprints everywhere. No lotion, just runny milky failure. However, the salad green Arugula begs to differ. 30 ml jojoba oil They grew up together, so they are all my babies. Any suggestions for a substitute for beeswax in lipbalm? I am in the process of making my own face serum and body oil. I was reading through your post and kind of thought that maybe cocoa butter would be better but I just wanted to double-check. However grape seed isnt the longest lasting oil. THANK YOU, Hi Fallon! I dont want to use this oil due to the possible GMO contaminants which I work very hard to keep away from the bees. I was especially interested in know how Shea butter absorbed compared to other carrier oils. Thanks for writing this article. Hi Alyssa! What with the funny but relevant analogy and all. I appreciate it!!! Off the top of my head I cant think of oils where Id say XX skin type should NEVER use that. of oil absorbency speeds. Heres how to walk yourself through that. I just made lotion and think its a little thick. I want to make an under eye cream using carrot seed oil, green tea extract and as much of good ingredients ive learned from your recipe as possible (allantoin,hydrolyzed silk,Panthenol, Vit E oil, evening primrose oil and even maybe sodium lactate! 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. Hope that helps! Lip Balms: beeswax, cocoa butter, castor oil, avocado oil, coconut oil *some essential oils*. As almond oil is an average to absorb liquid oil, anything in that category in the table above would be a good choice . Hmm. Thanks so much for reading & DIYing with me . So I am on a quest to find something natural to moisturize and heal my skin with the goal being to at least make it feel better if not actually heal it. propylene glycol, Comments. Borage seed oil 1 to 3 g/day has been given in clinical trials (1 g/day has been used in children and up to 3 g/day has been used in adults). Depending on what youre making, youll want a different oil. I followed the recipe for the homemade read diffuser refills. What did I miss here? Example: I love to use coconut oil on my skin, but it doesnt seem to absorb well. However, I have already had the misfortune of trying to substitute Shea butter for Coconut oil (solid) because I tried it after listening to a certified Aromotherapist, say it was a great switch. I have a question. You could also look at non-soap cleansers like soap nuts & yucca (both contain natural saponins) and clays. Hello, I have been trying all your DIY projects and I love them! This is a type of oil that is suitable for high heated cooking but has a lower smoking point than avocado oil. It all depends on what you plan to use it for. , 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. Sweet almond oil melts at -18C, cocoa butter melts at 34C. Like some of the conditioners on this blog. If you liked this article you should also check out my article on essential oil substitutions and my brief guide to solubility , Wow! I want to use my essential oils as a spritz on my body. If you wish to include essential oils youll need an emulsifier, and you should not DIY with finished store bought products like aloe vera gel (or fresh aloe vera gel from the plant). Another option is grapeseed oil which is a nice way to replace avocado oil. All studies were controlled and most were randomized and double-blind, but many were small and had other . If the borage seed oil helped reduce redness, the smell would be worth it. Coconut melts too quickly so I want something with a higher melting point in there with it. has anti-inflammatory properties. This article was fantastic! Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens) essential oil is an acceptable substitute for rose oil. Your email address will not be published. The recipe calls for coconut oil and shea butter. Thank you. For neem, if you can find a refined version youd likely get more use out of it as the unrefined stuff stinks. Shea butter - 5%. If I put castor oil on my face, it seems to do better. Well, given this is a guide to carrier oils and rosewater and glycerin arent carrier oils, its not really surprising they arent mentioned here They are mentioned many times throughout the website, though! However, the omega-6 provided by these supplements is insignificant compared to the amounts we obtain from dietary sources, and shouldn't affect your omega-6 . Borage Oil Properties. Sick of the chemicals all around me and wanna go natural. I am very new at this. These patties sit on top of the bee frames and if it gets sunny with a warm spell it can get pretty warm in the hives. thank you!! These two things are pretty closely tied, so Im grouping them together. 1 tablespoon Fullers Earth Borage plant parts including the leaf, flower, and seed can contain PAs. In addition to the benefits of an oil, sometimes a formula will call for an oil because of its individual scent, the three most obvious ones being cocoa butter (smells like chocolate), coconut oil (smells like coconuts), and beeswax (smells like honey). Is there a substitute that can be used in stead? Is it a soap oil? Hi Janet! I love this. 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. There is zero guarantee Ill ever make anything suggested to me. 1. Really informative and well organized post. Marie, You just saved my life! Think about baking, and swapping olive oil for butter in a cookie recipethere would be ramifications ;P, I usually use coconut oil and kokum butter in my skin cream and when being in the sun. Hi! Happy new year and stay safe Marie. Consult your health care practitioner before using an aromatherapy blend in conjunction with eczema and any prescribed or over-the-counter medication. I thought it might be nice to offer clients over xmas. Hi Julie! If you want to use a butter instead of one of those, try shea butter at 50%, but drop your superfat to 2%. 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. And, dont forget to include a preservative, which youll need to do with anything that contains water. If so, Id stick with what the formula calls for, especially if that carrier oil makes up 50%+ of the formula. Im finding it too greasy. Another brilliant thing about working in weight is the accuracy of scalingyou can easily test a 30g batch and then multiply it up to a 300g batch and itll work! Im curious about macadamia nut oil. I completely understand, and agree with, the gluten free analogy as I also happen to have Celiacs. Cheers. I have done about 5! Since youve described it as tacky you would probably want to look at a fast-absorbing oil like grapeseed, but thats just a guess. I was wondering if you can say what oils are drying to the skin. Borage and evening primrose oils are important commercial sources of GLA; however, borage oils have a much higher content of GLA, almost double . Anywho my question is. Also, if you havent checked out my new post on DIY for Beginners, you totally should, it walks you through more info like this & great starter recipes . It is very viscous and does not absorb into the skin readily. My observations on shea butter are similar to yoursits thick and greasy, and definitely in the slow to very slow category when it comes to absorption. First off, I absolutely LOVE you and your videos. Because of the increased use of vegetable oil in the U.S., most American diets are closer to 1:20 to 1:30. So am trying to watch each and every videos of yours before I finally start formulating on a large skill, also I will join the patrons soon. Hi Ayse! What carrier oils can be substituted for nut oils? Ill definitely need to try a smaller batch in the same ratios and hope for the best that it works out! Love to hear your thoughts. PM: Uriage Xemose cleanser, Avene Triacneal Expert serum, Urage thermal water, TO Niacinamide/Zinc, NIOD MMHC, Avene Comedomed, TO Borage oil. However, essential oils dont contain any vitamins, so you will not be getting an easy vitamin C serum (but you might get a sunburn). It is very useful information for one who is just starting to make her own DIY recipes. Hi Brittney! The most important job carrier oils do is generally moisturizing and softening the skin. No matter how thick or creamy they are in the tub, they melt into an oil quickly on the skin, and vanish from the lips in moments without contributing any meaningful moisture. 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! Be sure to check out my other quick guides on essential oil subs and solubility as well , Hi Marie, However, my cousin is allergic to shea butter. 2. Hi Dawn! If you have anything to add (Im sure Ive forgotten something) or have any questions about something I forgot to cover, feel free to comment below!Save. Vitamin E oil is highly concentrated, using something significantly less concentrated is not going to worksort of like using a carrot instead of white sugar in a cake recipe because carrots do contain some sugar. Thats a really big difference. I see coconut oil used in many recipes that help in having a creamy texture since its a soft oil, but its frustrating for me since coconut oil is always liquid in our country. . Perhaps you could make something simple, like a lip balm, using different plant based-waxes waxes to see how they compare to beeswax. Which oil can be used as an alternative oil for Sweet Almond Oil ? This oil contains both omega-3 and omega-6 fats, which are healthy and necessary for the body. Thanks, you have made a huge contribution in my decision!! What could I use instead? 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. I have been reading all about COs and what CO is good for which skin type. Borage tea is best made out of fresh leaves and flowers. Any insight would be much appreciated by my itchy skin! Now the weather is cooling down and it has harden and the minerals is rough on the lips on first application, and softer on second or third application, and the balm feels dry on application. 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