thank you!! Castor oil - 4%. I have a couple of questions that I hope you could answer. It has naturalized throughout Europe and then North America after its introduction by European colonists. Is that even possible? I am trying to made a body butter. I love the info about the oils, thank you! You should also DRASTICALLY reduce your batch size! Coconut oil is soft at room temperature, absorbs on the quicker side of average, and melts at 24 (which is pretty low for oils that are solid at room temperature as it means its only barely solid at 21). Can I easily add honey to this without any difficulty? So go with adding it to the cool down! look for the oil pressed from the seed instead of the fruit, which is less orange. What is a good alternative? I appreciate it!!! 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. Ive never worked with shea oil before, but it sounds like you could use it in recipes that call for heavier oils, like avocado oil, in a 1:1 swap. Thankyou for such a great article. Im only a teen, by the way! It sounds like vegetable shortening to me, so perhaps try that? Very informative article, thank you! I think I must be allergic to it. Now Foods, Borage Oil, 1.000mg, 120 Softgels, Lab-Tested, Soy Free, Gluten Free, Non-GMO : Amazon.co.uk: Health & Personal Care 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, So, after some medical issues that have made me look near dead according to my friends and wifeI decided that I needed to give my face some treatment to bring back some tone and color. Coconut oil melts at 24C (75F), shea butter at 38C (100F) (interestingly enough, cocoa butter melts at 34C [93F], even though it is much harder at room temperature). Would I leave all other Ingredients the same amounts? I would like to know what alternative you recommend to replace palm oil and be able to use a similar oil? I do not like heaviness in oils. I must say you have an amazing site! The propylene glycol is definitely vegan (though I suppose arguments could be made re: the possibility of dinosaurs being involved in the petro-source though that would open up a whole new can of worms!). Check out my different wax quick guides to learn how different waxes perform in comparison to beeswax . Coconut oil is an emollient, which means it has a moisturizing effect when applied directly to the skin. Check out this article for a basic guide I would caution you to be careful with unrefined hemp oil, though, as it can scorch at fairly low temperatures, and thatll ruin the entire batch. I find it very soothing for itchy skin . Hey Ace! Sorry! Happy making! Bummer on the psoriasis My first suggestion would be shea butter, which Ive found to be fantastic for eczema. Because i want to make a lotion which is thin, light and fast absorb, not greasy. From what Ive read, babassu oil would be the best substitute . Sweet almond oil is a liquid oil with an average absorption speed, so any other liquid oil with an average absorption speed will work. If theyre the same state, whats the absorption speed like? They should help with ratios and understandings of how the different ingredients work . I notice that you use the water bath to melt, instead of the microwave. A recipe for PP that I want to follow calls for the use of Canola Oil. I have the driest of skin and was wondering if I could add this to one of your body cream recipes ? I think youll find that looking to remove all forms of sulphates and coconut from your skin care products is much the same, unfortunately. Borage is an herb that has long been prized for its health-promoting properties. The main problem with ALA is that to have the good effects attributed to omega-3s, it must be . Like BBQ sauce or something. Sweet almond oil 3.5% Just swap them out 1:1, they are basically indistinguishable from one another in DIY recipes (other than price, of course). I am trying to look for a substitute oil to replace it specially for the cleanser and hair properties- As other oils I was planning to use grape seed, jojoba and sweet almond. Can this be used instead of shea butter? My son is highly allergic to tree nuts. However, I like how your bars are more vertical than horizontal and would love to know what size mold you use. Coconut oil would be a good choice, and you could look at extending the shelf life even more by adding some extra vitamin E . But, based on the other posts youve recommended that I read, candelilla has a smoother and not as sticky feeling as beeswax and that its possible to help the salve absorb faster if I were to change some of the olive oil to something like grape seed oil (camellia is a little pricey!). 4 drops lavender oil It's a domestic herbal remedy that has been used since ancient times. What did I miss here? Could you tell me what it is & what it does? Youve got carrot oil and carrot seed oil (essential oils) which dont actually contain any Vitamin A. Hi Brittney! Is honey ok to mix with my dry ingredients and store without adding a preservative? Mango butter is closer to shea butter in that its quite thick and has a higher melting point, so Id save that for other projects Thanks for reading! 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. Thank you so much for all the info. If you dont like cocoa butter Id just recommend using a lotion recipe that doesnt call for itI have lots , Thank you, Marie. I recently needed a substitute for a oil and your site popped up, then I was stuck here for hours. Ive also been experimenting on my own a bit based on what Ive learned. I have done about 5! Really, after this, its all gravy. 1 Tablespoon Jojoba Oil Any recommendations for the almond oil substitute would be appreciated! I was thinking babassu oil? and Im switching out the beeswax for candelilla for it to be vegan friendly and i know that using half the amount of candelilla when replacing the beeswax. SInce tumeric is supposed to be so good for arthritis, it makes sense to make a balm with this new butter as the star. Heres how to walk yourself through that. Hi I really enjoyed your article, very well informed and shows me how much I dont know! Ive been using a recipe with both solid and liquid oils along with beeswax. Would you think this oil/butter combination is good? Its a very prevalent ingredientso much so that simple substitutions really arent going to cut it. This is exactly the information I needed right now. Your email address will not be published. are also problematic for you. But I tried anyway). If you have any further thoughts on absorption of shea butter, I would love them. The recipe calls for coconut oil and shea butter. 1 tablespoon Activated Charcol So, heres where Im at. Really helpful material. Before you go much further, be sure to read this guide very carefully. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Make it Up: The Essential Guide to DIY Makeup and Skin Care is now available at booksellers all over the world! Thanks. I just made lotion and think its a little thick. Thanks, Sarah! Kokum butter is more than 50% stearic acid, which is very hard/solid. Let me know if you have any other questions/topics youd like to see covered And thanks for reading! You might find this document comparing the two interesting! you said shea is not a very good replacement for coconut. Is it a) liquid, b) soft, or c) brittle? Depending on what youre making, youll want a different oil. Its my dry face saviour (plus clay masks for weekly exfoliation). It definitely helped me understand my oils and butters better. Thanks for sharing, Im loking for a carrier oil specifically for carrying my supplemets into the skin instead of tablets Im fairly confident Liquid Germall Plus (INCI: Propylene Glycol, Diazolidinyl Urea, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate) is fully synthetic. 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? Hi I love this post & your descriptions of varying consistencies, melting points, etc have proved helpful as I modify basic recipes to accommodate pregnancy, excema & even my coconut allergy. Im so glad to have hooked you . Carrier oils as you rightly said made of different types of oils and come with different properties and characteristics. IMO - cheap filler oil. . It prevented free radical production and thus may help patients undergoing radiotherapy treatment [ 42 ]. Awesome! Thank you. Borage seed oil contains an omega-6 fatty acid that may lower inflammation in people with RA. If you have and requests for new entries I would love to hear them . Ive never worked with illipe butter, but from what Ive read it is one of very few acceptable swaps with cocoa butter . Is there a substitute for vitamin E oil as I cant find it here. Theres well over 550 recipes up here, with at least 3 deodorant recipes and 17 lotion recipes. THANK-YOU!!!!! I currently steering clear of any recipes that contain water or the likes, until I feel comfortable that I have researched enough and feel educated enough to make an informed decision on which preservatives I want to use. It would not be a good substitution oil. Please read the Substitutions list in the post. Please PLEASE make another informative article on essential oils, extracts, and all. Is it ok to substitute apricot oil for the coconut? Its always important to get to know your ingredientsin some cases those swaps would be appropriate, and in others I wouldnt make those choices, but as with so many things DIY, your mileage may vary Make sure you always man-handle your oils so you know what theyre like . 5. Some are so heavy and slow-absorbing you wont be able to touch paper for 20 minutes without leaving greasy fingerprints everywhere. Making a Braiding gel for cornrows but it keeps coming out to viscose and suggestions? In body butters recipes call for shea, cocoa and mango butter.. What can I use in place of mango butter? Really informative and well organized post. Thanks so much.love all your posts and help. I am wondering where I can find more information about absorption. . Or should I stick to my original blend ? They are the same product and have the same benefits. As almond oil is an "average to absorb" liquid oil, anything in that category in the table above would be a good choice If I do, it could be a couple months or a couple years. NDAs product pages are a great place to start for basic research on absorption speeds . I want to make your Hair Balm, but out of Jojoba Oil. Borage oil capsule is rich in GLA (around 20% -25%), which falls under the category of omega-6 fatty acids. Some types of carrot oil should never be applied directly to the skin and should be diluted first. Your website is a great source for information, thank you! 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. After that, try the recipe in small batches with the swap and see what you think! Dosing. Can i use water as a carrier instead of oil. Its very similar to jojoba oil, but there are also a lot of other options here if you go through the questions at the end . The recommended ratio of omega-3 to omega-6 fatty acids is 1:1 or 1:2. Is Rosemary essential oil ok for kids hair, I do not recommend using essential oils on children. If you liked this article you should also check out my article on essential oil substitutions and my brief guide to solubility , Wow! mango butter and grapeseed oil, and with small squirts of aloe vera jelly and vegetable glycerin. I want to make a bar soap using navratna oil. Ive been hearing that it really has a terrible smell. Other oils: hazelnut, sweet almond, apricot kernel, grapeseed, hemp, etc. I was wondering if I could replace coconut oil with sweet almond oil / jojoba oil / avocado oil / macadamia nut oil? Happy making! What carrier oils can be substituted for nut oils? Im making my first DIY lip balm. Both oils are in at least one of these charts? The green colour wont dye your skin like seabuckthorn can, but it will turn products a pale green (like this). I continued adding arrowroot but that ended up making it feel flour-y plus still greasy. Perhaps hazelnut for the cleanser properties? Thanks, Salome! that helps convert the carrier oils in recipes, i.e. That said, both product types are based around old technology and there are limitations associated with both. Borage plant parts including the leaf, flower, and seed can contain PAs. Thanks so much for reading & DIYing with me , Recipe requests are welcomed suggestions and inspiration, but thats it. Thanks for reading I dont end up selling anything I make. Acne Prone Skin: This oils is amazing for oily prone skin and especially acne prone skin. There really arent any carrier oils I wouldnt use around my eyes, though some will be better suited than others. 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. I was thinking of replacing 50% shea butter with shea nut oil & boosting the cocoa butter with an equal part or maybe adding wax. If the borage seed oil helped reduce redness, the smell would be worth it. Also you didnt mention about mineral oil, I love your post, thank you very much. You can eat the leaves, raw or cooked, and the flowers, raw, as a garnish or in drinks. Borage seed oil has one of the highest amounts of -linolenic acid (GLA) of seed oils higher than blackcurrant seed oil or evening primrose oil, to which it is considered similar. And also the way you steer us clear from the marketing loopholes Thanks! You could certainly give the turmeric butter a try, but a heads up from the SDS. Hey there HumbleBee! Your body converts it into hormone-like . 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.). I want to use my essential oils as a spritz on my body. Thank you so much, I am keeping all this information in a notebook and in Evernote ( Online). The plant contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids, some of which are hepatotoxic, mutagenic, . I cant tell you have envious I am of your warm average temperature! 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 . Extra light olive oil is healthy and has monounsaturated fats. Sweet almond oil melts at -18C, cocoa butter melts at 34C. I have very dry skin and I thought oils could help, but the ones I have tried dry my skin, such as olive oil, coconut oil, apricot oil. This oil has a mild flavor, just like safflower oil, so it can easily substitute it. Can I substitute walnut oil for almond oil when making a mosquito repellent with cloves and alcohol ? 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 you and your skin dont like it that is totally ok and normal I recommend checking out this section of my website. Honestly, that recipe sounds bad. The Diazolidinyl Urea uses allantoin as part of its synthesis, and while that *could* come from animal urine, its almost certainly synthesized. Im honestly not sure if Ive ever seen refined versions of seabuckthorn or neem. Borage ( Borago officinalis ), also known as starflower, bee bush, bee bread, and bugloss, is a medicinal herb with edible leaves and flowers. Thanks, Erica! Extracted from the seeds of the plant, this is my choice for all things hormonal; premenstrual, perimenopausal, menopausal, post-menopausal and puberty. 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. Thanks again!!! So soft that it doesnt fully set. It also melts upon contact with skin (76F) just like coconut oil. Skin problems known to benefit from topical borage oil application include: I add to this list dry and sensitive skin, including photodamaged and aging skin! I want to make a concoction for excema on my cousins feet. ), and then getting thrown away down the drain. What category do they come under in terms of absorption, and can I use them as substitutes for say, almond oil, if you think its still a good idea to keep it in the mix? What do you think about this combination. It is an herbaceous annual plant growing to 2 feet high, with hairy stems and leaves. I did not notice coconut oil in your tablewhere does it fit in? I found some recipes for it online and they were just shredded, dried coconut run through a blender, like peanut butter. So, I put together this guide to help you understand the different roles different carrier oils play in different formulations. However, theres a big difference between oils in how quickly they absorb into the skin. My question is, is there an oil I can substitute in place of Kokum butter? As Im sure you know, a coconut allergy is an incredibly difficult thing to navigate, and researching coconut-free substitutions for things made from coconuts could be a full-time job :/ Heres a copy/paste reply I wrote up for another reader with the same allergy (plus a sulphate allergy): Ive been thinking about this a lot, and I think a coconut allergy in cosmetics is comparable to a gluten allergy/celiac in food. Selecting soap making oils and butters is a fun and personal process. . 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. Has your friend confirmed with her doctor that it is unsafe for diluted topical use? I got your book and Im wondering a sub for the coconut oil in the vegan lipstick, any suggestions? 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