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Hello- I am trying to make a all natural facial moisturizer which is mainly coconut oil. I have been reading about how wonderful it is for the skin as a moisturizer so i am using it as my main oil. To that I am adding some jojoba oil, safflower oil, kukui nut oil, olive oil, mango butter and some lavender and lemongrass essential oil. The original recipe called for some beeswax also, but I have been told that isn't really a great item for a moisturizer going on the face because it sits on top of the skin and doesn't soak in. Now to my question.....what can I add to this mix to make it creamy? Depending on the temperature I know the coconut oil is solid, but when warmer it gets runny. Is Lecithin a suitable choice to make this more creamy?

Any ideas or suggestions for improving this recipe?

The original recipe might have had beeswax as part of the emulsification system along with borax. The problem is over time this emulsion is not stable and will break down. If you are wanting to make lotion, you will need an emulsifier like emulsifying wax; also called e-wax. You will also need a liquid like water and a preservative.

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