Teach Soap

I'm trying to formulate a vegan lotion bar recipe. Here's what I have so far (mostly because it's what I have on hand):

2 oz shea butter
1 oz mango butter
1 oz cocoa butter
1.5 oz sweet almond oil
1.5 oz avocado oil
1 oz apricot kernel oil
1.8 oz candelilla wax

I'd like to add a bit of cornstarch (Natrasorb, Dry Flo, etc.) to help alleviate a little of the greasy feel but I'm not sure how much to add. Also, I'm worried that adding cornstartch might encourage bacterial growth; if that's the case, is there a paraben-free preservative I can use in this recipe?

Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

There is no water in your formula, so you don't need a preservative, even with the cornstarch. Everyone's idea of what a perfect lotion bar varies. Read up on your oils or butters, then make a small batch and see if you like it.

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

Thanks!