Lotion and Lipbalm

[Jonathan Hofer]

Hello,
I have been making some lotion and lipbalm, and the people using it say that it's too hard, not 'spreadable' enough. Anybody have any suggestions on how to get a softer product?

Thank-You

[cmq]

lighten up on the % of beeswax

[bee handler]

i use 50-50 mix of wax and olive oil.. works great for me

[Ben Brewcat]

Yep. When you've melted the recipe with a little more oil, drop a drip onto some wax paper and let it set up to test it. Add more wax to stiffen, more oil to soften until it's just right. Then pour into molds/tubes. If you're adding flavors or scents let the mix cool until it begins to harden on the edges of the boiler, then add and pour.

[Jonathan Hofer]

Thank-You