Teach Soap

Hi, I bought the Bramble Berry Lotion kit- the one uses Shea butter in the recipe. After I added the phenonip and fragrance oil I stirred it in but forgot to use my stick blender the last time. I noticed when I poured the lotion into the bottles that it was a bit lumpy especially towards the end of pouring. Is this because of the way I stirred or did I make another goof? Thanks!

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~Dharlee

It's probably because it was thickening as it cooled and you didn't mix it enough. I wait until my lotion is completely cool before putting it in bottles. I do stir it occasionally during the cool down to be sure it's smooth.

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Linda
I know the voices in my head aren't real, but they sure have some great ideas!

You have to use a stick blender. There is a possibility that the preservative didn't get mixed properly. If that's the case, you could be putting unmixed preservative on your skin, which could be irritating. You could try using a hand mixer, but since the lotion is already a solid, you're going to have a hard time putting it back in the bottle.

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Irena
Closed minds are like faulty parachutes; they refuse to open.

Thank you. Anne Marie said it didn't matter at that point and didn't know if it was my fault or not. Better safe than sorry I think though. I will know in the future. Thank you!

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~Dharlee

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Irena
Closed minds are like faulty parachutes; they refuse to open.

Oh that's no fun - lotion that separates.

Since the recipe has shea butter, stearic acid and e-wax in it, I'm guessing it's one of those things that might be making the product lumpy.

How does it feel and look now that it's sat for a day or two?

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Happy Soaping!

Anne-Marie
blog: www.soap-queen.blogspot.com
supplies: www.brambleberry.com

It feels wonderful. I love this lotion. It really reminds me more of a cream in a way because it's so thick and luxurious. It wasn't extremely lumpy, just a tiny bit and only toward the end of the pouring.

Thank you everyone so much for all the replies. I know I am going to drive you all crazy with questions, but this has become an addiction for me.

Edited for spelling

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~Dharlee